I believe that everyone, including you, is entitled to experiencing happiness. Whether it be needing to find more work/life balance, learning how to navigate through difficult relationships, or dealing with a MH/SA disorder, I want to help you achieve serenity. One of my main goals as a therapist is to empower, encourage, and support you in achieving your life goals. I know that counseling requires courage and strength, and I am here to make this process easier for you by assisting you along the way. I believe in you and I want you to believe in you too!

I am an LCSW and have worked with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families dealing with many life situations and psychological challenges for 28 years. During this time I worked for twelve years as a civilian psychotherapist with the Army and Air Force here and overseas. I am grateful for the immense experience I have gained. I service the Lake Norman area and North Charlotte. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy. I am also eager to serve military personnel/veterans/families. Additionally I have increased my practice to include First Responders (EMS, Law Enforcement and Fire personnel).

*Now Accepting Telehealth clients only* Life transitions can be daunting; when entering college, a divorce, moving to a new city, death, or trauma occurs sometimes we need a little help along the way. As your counselor, I am here to support you in discovering personal meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering innate resources to help you emerge from the fog into your best self. I strive to foster a warm and genuine space to sit with you on some of your darkest days. It is my hope that we can create a more meaningful life and provide you with new tools to navigate life’s bumpy roads.

Although you may feel alone in your problem, I guarantee that you are not, and will help you develop individual and relationship skills to overcome your problem(s). I am an avid proponent of examining the systemic nature of problems, which includes taking inventory of the mental, physical, spiritual, societal, and relational aspects that may be effecting you. I will help you deconstruct your life and experiences, and help you reconstruct a healthy psychological paradigm that heals you and brings meaning and purpose to your life. You will ultimately feel more alive, genuine, and hopeful about yourself and your future.

Have you faced struggles with depression and anxiety possibly due to illness, family conflict, loss, work or relationship issues? Has it been difficult for you to cope with and overcome these emotions on your own? If so, you’re not alone. We all need support from time to time, yet many of us may not feel comfortable asking for help or sharing intimate details with friends or family. Within my practice, you will find a safe & nonjudgmental environment where we can explore these obstacles together, help you heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist with 30 years of clinical experience. I am the owner of Charlotte Center for Balanced Living where I maintain a private practice in the historic Southend area of Charlotte, I pride my practice on delivering exceptional personalized care in a confidential, supportive, and safe environment. I have extensive experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. My treatment philosophy is empathically informed and draws from a broad range of theoretical orientations. I incorporate a blend of conventional and alternative approaches drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to

Want to live a Joyful, Vibrant, & Conscious life? Understanding that you are important, relevant & that you matter, is step one. Your relationship with your SELF affects every aspect of your life & often small changes can lead to big shifts! If you want to feel differently, want satisfying relationships, & to cope with life's stressors in an empowered & positive way, then please do reach out to me. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can explore feelings, thoughts & beliefs, both conscious & unconscious, that may be keeping you stuck. You don't have to keep struggling alone. I'm just an email away!

It has been an incredible privilege and honor in my many years of experience to work with every client I encounter during some of the most trying times in their lives. My clients feel immediately my genuine care, compassion and dedication to helping them resolve whatever issues they are encountering. I am extremely focused on providing the absolute best client/customer care experience for my clients. I work with my clients directly to assist them in defining their goals and to help them achieve them in the most efficient and solution focused manner. Together we put a plan into place in ensuring the best possible outcome.

First I want to commend you on taking the first step towards growth by searching for a counselor. Can I be a good fit for you?! I enjoy working withchildren ages 4 and up, adolescents, college aged, singles, couples, and elderly. It is my ultimate desire is to be used by God to provide healing from past wounds, gain insight on present issues, and equip clients to have healthy, meaningful relationships with themselves, others and God. I strive to give every client a space and time to be heard and know that someone cares about them and their struggles.

From the outside looking in, people see someone who “has it together.” Perhaps this is related to your family, job, marriage or community. From the inside looking out, you see a world full of pressures, expectations and a need to cultivate happiness for those in your life, sometimes at the expense of your own sanity. I often hear from clients that they feel “stuck” in the same cycle of life and can’t seem to find satisfaction, despite having many of life’s “checkboxes” marked off. Experiences of chronic anxiety and worry are common though they keep moving through the motions of life.

What we know for sure is that life is beautifully complex. No one is exempt from new challenges, life transitions, pain or conflict. While past experiences influence the present, what happens to you does not have to dictate your overall quality of life. Emotional wellness requires dedicated attention and a commitment to being and doing better. When we begin to see challenges as purposeful moments urging us to learn, heal, grow and evolve, we can begin to accept, and even honor, our circumstances. How do you do that? Well, my goal is to empower you by providing guidance, tools and insights to lead an emotionally healthy life.

Prism Psychological Services offers an experienced and dedicated staff of mental health professionals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and skills. Ronald Field, Ph.D. and his staff provide psychotherapeutic services and psychological / neuropsychological assessment for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Immediate appointments available.

Welcome! The relationship you have with yourself and others is an intimate and integral part of how you tackle daily struggles and view the world. I believe in taking a holistic and collaborative approach to work towards personal growth. As a parent struggling with a child's behavior or an individual facing a hardship or life transition, seeking out the necessary help is the first step in healing. You don't have to be stuck and you are not alone.

Most challenges we face as humans are "normal" as opposed to there being something "wrong" with us. However, we can often feel alone and overwhelmed when facing problems. Talking to a caring person can make a difference. I believe it helps to have an objective, knowledgeable and wise coach to help you find your way. I like to use analogies and work as a team with a client.

I am offering immediate appointment slots and flexible rates during this difficult time. Are you struggling with anxiety and depression due to COVID-19? Do you feel uncertain about how to move forward during this difficult time? You may feel trapped or hopeless, but I can help you with proven coping skills and by working with you to create a new perspective. My life experience provides a solid foundation upon which I have built my techniques and interventions. In addition to my work with adults, I have experience with teens and young adults, and enjoy connecting with them and helping them navigate life and family challenges.

Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.

I seek to provide a safe, supportive and affirming environment for all genders, races, religions, and cultures. Being passionate about working with individuals, couples or families in life stage transitions, or just seeking change. My approach to therapy is a collaborative, strengths-based, Solution Focused perspective and I deliver it in an empathetic, non-confrontational, and non-judgmental manner. Meeting my clients where they are and helping them get through life's journey creating healthier relationships.

Hope. It is essential to our finding our true selves, navigating life's challenges and working through our struggles to find joy and fulfillment. I believe that with hope, all things are possible and I strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment where we can together rediscover the power of Hope and make the powerful changes you want. I have extensive experience working with teenagers and their families as well as adults through a multitude of life transitions, struggles and times of intense emotional turmoil. Together, we can find Hope again and live your best life.

Whatever it is that has prompted you to seek the support of a therapist at this time, I commend you for taking such an important first step. I see this as a sign of strength, and a commitment to address the challenges and obstacles you are currently facing. Having been in my own counseling at pivotal times throughout my life, I have a deep respect for the therapeutic process. It is only through vulnerability and authentic connection that we can truly cultivate the best versions of ourselves, and the counseling process provides a powerful vehicle for doing so. It would be my honor to assist you in this capacity.

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