Women's Issues Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Are you looking for a therapist? I am a clinical mental health counselor and clinical addictions specialist which specializes in couples/relationship issues, women's issues , life transitions, substance use, anxiety and depression.

Are you finding yourself stuck in the same cyclical patterns of unhealed wounds and behaviors that are affecting your overall mental health and wellbeing? Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns that have caused unnecessary pain and suffering in your life? Do you often feel alone and struggle with intrusive thoughts or overwhelming emotions? At times, we may feel lost in our own individual journeys, however, therapy can be a tremendous segue into personal healing. I believe in treating the root of the symptom while supporting my clients through their emotional processes geared toward resolution & transformation.

Having anxiety, depression, trouble coping with stress? Life gets hard and sometimes you need help finding your way to serenity, peace and your sense of competence. I can help you find those qualities within yourself by exploring life issues and assisting you in creating skills that you can utilize to find the confidence to face life with clarity, perceptiveness, prudence, and peace. When you are hurting, I know that time is of the essence and I have office hours early mornings and evenings .

Clients who are considering scheduling with me are most likely experiencing some type of life transition; whether its coping with the death of someone close to you, caregiver fatigue and burnout, parenthood, women's issues , fertility and family planning, or really any other challenge presented by living in the current times. Depression and anxiety may accompany these challenges, or may pre-date them. Either way, developing coping skills to manage them is imperative. Therapy is a collaborative experience between the client and the clinician. Your goals, are my goals.

I believe the foundation of healing and recovery begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where a safe environment can be a gateway to transformation and reaching one's full potential. I have a passion for instilling hope and assisting clients to recognize their strengths as I walk alongside of them in their journey towards healing. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I believe there are many facets to healing and I take a holistic approach where mind, body and spirit align, which can foster lasting healing.

I am committed to providing an authentic therapeutic connection with my clients' by creating a non-judgmental, compassionate space. Although I treat a variety of psychological problems, I specialize in eating disorders, trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and women's issues . I incorporate evidence-based practices into my treatment including compassion-focused therapies, dialectical behavioral therapies (RO-DBT and DBT), and acceptance commitment therapy. You can expect for me to incorporate compassion, humor, and flexibility in my treatment approach.

Accepting new clients. Life changes in the blink of an eye. It can be overwhelming and stressful, resulting in feelings of anxiety, depression and the inability to cope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing support and guidance through life challenges. In addition, I am also a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS). The road to heal can be found within you. A therapist may help to bring out the best in you, when you are unable to bring out the best in yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with families, and individuals of all ages (0+). I am committed to providing an environment that accepts you where you are, and centered around each individual's needs and experiences. Sometimes our inner dialogue can become unhelpful, confusing, and keep us from living life the way we would want to. I can help you sort through this and be able to trust your own thoughts again. We will discuss how your specific situation has impacted you and create tangible goals and learn skills that can be utilized in and out of session.

Accepting clients for March 2023! Hayley practices from a client-centered approach-tailoring treatment to meet individual needs and preferences. She strives to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental, healing environment in which one can safely explore and process thoughts, feelings, and beliefs while working to achieve personal goals.

So, you want to know a little bit about me, I suppose. You can share your story with me later! One question I get asked a lot is how and why I chose this career. Here's the backstory: I knew that I wanted to be a therapist as a young child, but as it sometimes happens, life had an alternate plan for me and took a slightly different course for a while. Yes, I am also a person that had to take the long way to get to my dream of supporting people on their journey.

Stress and anxiety can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsure and alone. You may be fed up with feeling constantly on edge, explaining it to others who don’t understand, or shame over feeling the way you do. You might not even remember a time when you didn’t feel this way. Either way, one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to feel relaxation in your body. You’re ready to feel like you can handle what comes your way. You’re ready to feel at peace with your decisions. Most of all your ready to live your life with purpose. You’re ready for a new “normal” and I can help you get there.

Do you work hard to create a positive future yet often feel frustrated by your lack of results? Spinning your wheels and staying stuck can make you feel like there is an invisible wall holding you back. What if identifying old patterns and beliefs is the key to making extraordinary positive change? Your Mind/Body/Spirit is an amazing system that holds all the answers you're seeking. Your brain is the most complex computer ever created, and we can use the natural way it works to catapult you into a new reality.

I am passionate about working with all teens through adults struggling with life cycle changes, role obligations, school/work transitions, anxiety, depression, family issues, performance anxiety, communication struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or anger management. If you ever have felt like “adulting” is too much, that life feels unbalanced, or that you are in a perpetual state of exhaustion, we can start by working together to find out what balance looks like for you. I am also a member of, and I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ population and addressing concerns specific to that population.