Aetna Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Are you lacking motivation and need help getting “unstuck”? Do you feel unsure of how to cope with your past trauma and current life stressors? If these questions resonate with you, I think it may be time to consider therapy. I enjoy collaborating with my clients by trying to find solutions to their trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety in the same way you connect the pieces of a puzzle.

Currently accepting new clients!- - I offer therapy that is collaborative and person centered, providing real life strategies, tools and resources to help you reach your goals. I am passionate about working with clients facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress management and life transitions. My goal is to help clients grow, heal and develop a better understanding of themselves in a comfortable and supportive space.

Have you spent your life caring for everyone but yourself? Do you find yourself in a phase of life that doesn't feel comfortable? It's OK to admit that things just don't seem right! Whatever the change life is throwing at you right now, I'd love to walk with you on the journey. Change is hard, but talking with a therapist can provide insight that talking with a friend cannot. Therapy is a time for you to feel safe to explore yourself. My agenda is to foster your discovery of you. Sometimes that might mean asking some tough questions or exploring a topic painful to talk about. Other times it is validating you.

Coping with the issues of life can be overwhelming, scary, and seemingly unendurable. You do not have to do this alone. I am dedicated to creating a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental environment that allows you to freely share your struggles. I desire for those I serve to encounter wholeness as you navigate through your own life journey. The ability to change is embedded in every person, and I want to assist you in getting the healthy tools to make positive change. Don't wait...reach out , so we can start the journey together. It's time for you, to choose you.

The guiding principle to my work with others is that you are the expert on you and my job is to give you fresh ways of looking at situations, help you figure out solutions, and help make new ways of living endure. No matter the challenge - mental health, substance use, relationships, transitions, trauma, or a combination of them I work with you to navigate a positive way forward. Leveraging your strengths and guided by your values we work together toward getting you living in concert with your values.

Future Focused Therapeutic Solutions, PLLC offers a supportive space to share your thoughts, fears, triggers & set goals! You will learn skills to calm your mind, resolve conflicts and get through difficult times in a healthier way. Heal from trauma or grief and experience warmth, love, & compassion. Break dissatisfying & reactive patterns & avoid racing thoughts that lead to stress & anxiety. Focus on a healthier Future where you learn to understand how your mind works, your communication style & have a higher quality of life.

Life can be tough sometimes. Let me be the person you can trust, the one who is going to listen to you without judgement. People are by nature relational. It is natural to feel like you need to express yourself and be vulnerable when life may not be exactly what you thought or hoped it would be. Talking to someone who is non judgmental and whose sole purpose is to come alongside you to help you navigate through your struggles is where I come in.

Stress, anxiety, and adjusting to life after a difficult experience does not have to be handled alone. With a supportive and non-judgmental space, the healing process can begin and you can change your life in a way that you feel good about. I am a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor specializing in adults battling eating disorders. I take an eclectic stance in sessions, tailoring treatment to the individual to help meet clients where they are and to help them heal from the pain that is both underlying and caused by their eating disorder.

Hi! My name is Sharon Dickey. I enjoy working with children and adults ages 12 and older helping them develop skills to increase their ability to manage their mental health symptoms and handle challenging situations they may encounter in life. I am a trauma trained therapist and I utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Based Therapy techniques. I am also trained in Grief Counseling, and I provide grief therapy for those who have experienced a loss.

Welcome! I'm licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 20+ years experience working with children, adults, couples and families. I'm excited you're taking the steps for your wellness and self care! My training, experience, and general counseling practice include working with clients regarding trauma, depression, anxiety and other life adjustments, so they may live happy and productive lives. My practice also includes, grief/loss, all aspects of family building, reproductive health across the lifespan, recurrent miscarriages, pregnancy loss, (In)fertility, and the impact on all parts of Self.

Maybe you are in a time in your life in which you are feeling lonely, or are wanting more access to that small voice inside you that knows the way to go, but often gets ignored. I believe that seeking help is a great first step toward making positive changes in your life. Everyone deserves a space dedicated to their needs, and someone who not only hears you but will listen. My mission is to empower clients to become the best version of themselves they can be.

I have availability for in person and telehealth sessions. Weekday evening and Saturday in person or telehealth appointments available. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Clients scheduling with me are likely experiencing a life transition; whether it's college life, coping with trauma, grief, parenthood, women's issues, gender identity, couples conflict, substance use disorder or any other challenge presented by living in the current times. Depression and anxiety may accompany these challenges and developing skills to manage symptoms is empowering and improves your quality of life.

I have had good success with working with the resolution of depression and anxiety with clients for over 35 years. I work with people who are trying to improve their marriage or reluctantly must decide another direction. Sometimes men are ambivalent about trusting therapy. While the national norm is that therapist caseloads are 70/30 % women more than men, my norm is an even split between men and women. Men do find they can make headway on stubborn relational or emotional issues. I also see adolescent boys as they make their transition into young manhood.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults utilizing cognitive- behavioral therapy and family systems theory. I strive to develop an authentic and caring therapeutic relationship in which clients can grow to meet their potential. I have worked in outpatient mental health for over 20 years with a variety of disorders such as depression, grief and loss, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, autism and other mood disorders. My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and individualized. My goal is to help you determine what is causing and maintaining current problems and how to make necessary changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors resulting in greater health and happiness.

I work primarily with individual adults and couples who are experiencing difficulties ranging from major mental illness to situational problems that are interferring with their daily living. My work with clients is designed to determine the most effective approach to assist them in reaching their goals in developing a healthy and satisfying life. I am experienced in working with individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and substance abuse as well as indiviuals who additionally are experiencing a personality disorder. In couple's therapy I address communication patterns that cause roadblocks to the couple's ability to build a healthy and close relationship.

I can see the potential for true "health" in every individual and am positive and excited about each client. I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, an MFT license, an MA in Counseling Psychology, an MS in Secondary Ed/Business, & a BS in Fash Merch/Sciences. I was always led to the power of the mind and the cause/effect of family & other relationships on mental health. Psychology is my true calling, gift, and passion. Everyone needs to briefly uncover perceptions from the past and recognize how these perceptions can block us from living a balanced life in the present.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed in North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida, with a PhD in Social Work, specializing in working with folks coping with grief, trauma, depression and anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I believe therapy is a process that is empowered by the relationship between therapist and client, working together in a supportive environment. My goal for my clients is that they gain insight and tools to enable them to make choices and changes to improve their lives. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based.

Everyday life can sometimes become unbearable, overwhelming and stressful. Stress is often a call for help, and it’s a call that I answer with understanding and compassion. I believe that we can work together to make the changes you want to see in your life. My approach is holistic and solution focused. Through mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence based practices and modalities you’ll find your strengths, reduce uncomfortable symptoms and learn new ways of experiencing the world.