Psychosis Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Heather Hughes earned her Master's in Social Work with a Certificate in Aging Studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. She works with adolescents and adults using a variety of therapeutic modalities that are tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

As a dually licensed professional counselor and clinical addiction specialist, I have been in practice for over twenty-five years. My strengths include providing warmth, compassion and connection. I have worked with a wide range of adult challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma psychosis and substance abuse.

I am a licensed therapist with 25+ years of experience. I see adults and adolescents who are ready to work on issues that have a negative impact on their lives and emotional health. I combine a holistic mind/body/spirit approach using positive, solution-focused therapy methods, as well as cognitive behavioral strategies and the many tools from the 12-Step Programs. I work with individuals having problems with addiction, alcoholism, anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, anger, bipolar I and II disorders, cyclothymic disorder, depression, chronic pain and health issues, kleptomania, excoriation, self-injury, trichotillomania, schizophrenia, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD.

Reaching out for help is a courageous step, and I admire your strength. As a grounded and approachable therapist, I'm here to meet you where you are on your journey. Together, we'll work to lighten your load and navigate your path forward with compassion and understanding. If you're seeking a guide to support and empower you towards your goals, I'm ready to start this journey with you. Let's unlock your resilience and foster the change you desire.

It is hard to focus on the current moment. It is a challenge to stay attached and connected to your body. There are so many things going on, and all you can experience are images, smells, and feelings of times when you were forced to survive. You may think, "How do I let go" "How do I find connection" There may be times that you lose hours or days, and come to ask yourself, "How did I get here" and "How do I talk about what's going on without feeling like a burden?" There may be times when you feel you cannot connect to others as your life experiences feel too big. You may feel shame in your experiences, and others may not relate to

What I feel I have to offer people is a helpful relationship based on acceptance and safety. My hope is always that together within this supportive relationship you can feel free to explore your thoughts, feelings, strengths, challenges and choices. I've found that understanding and accepting where we are gives us a strong foundation to sustain positive change. In over 30 years of professional experience, I've never worked with a person whose conditions/situations did not make sense, once these experiences have been understood.

I have worked with a wide range of clients in an array of settings from Private Practice, Hospitals, Public Schools, College, Prison and Community Agencies. In these settings, I worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, regret, relationship issues, identity development, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, decision paralysis and more. You can learn more about me and look at scheduling options by copying and pasting the following address: http://www.salttherapy-wilmington.org

The hardest part of seeing a therapist is admittingit is time to make a change in your life and making that first appointment. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience, I am passionate about helping clients seek their full potential while working through life's many challenges.

Feeling overwhelmed? By life, work or just in general? Things seem to be impossible at times. I am here to help navigate through these times. We can work on coping skills to help deal with things as they come up. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have specialized training in Substance Use. I work with both teens and adults experiencing issues related to depression and anxiety, mood disorders, as well as problems related to adjusting to life changes.

My name is Richard Brice. My counseling with you will be centered on your being "a whole person" not you being a collection of diagnoses. I will work with you in finding specific strategies that will help you in the treatment of your problems and concerns. Our overall goal will be for you to reach a state of wellness in your life. I am offering you a place of counsel where you can find peace, understanding and knowledge-you will never be judged-you will be respected and accepted.

I am an experience License Clinical Social Worker and License Clinical Addiction Specialist in private practice. I provide therapy to clients who are experiencing problems with depression, anxiety and substance use, due to their relational problems with self and with others. I will work with you to help you to connect and/or reconnect with loving yourself again, by overcoming guilt and shame. It is easy to lose your way on this journey called life, but with an understanding therapist you do not need to be on this journey alone.

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. In couple's therapy I address communication patterns that cause roadblocks to the couple's ability to build a healthy and close relationship.

Hi, I'm Cheryl. I have 20+ years of experience as a Clinical Social Worker/therapist. I see therapy as a process of introspection with compassion. Within therapy, one learns to listen and respond with compassion for oneself and others. In therapy, one can develop the ability to expand awareness and be more flexible in making life choices. My specialties include depression, anxiety, loss and grief, relationship issues, gay and lesbian issues, and trauma. I use a blend of cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic models and work with individuals, couples and groups.

Living in a culture that values efficiency and productivity over personal wellbeing can be a nightmare to navigate in a healthy way. We are often taught to put our personal needs secondary to our work or others. Results include isolation and loneliness, lowered self esteem, people pleasing, burnout, addiction, and more. Many of us are pulling our bootstraps to the point of them breaking apart at the seams. However, it is important to know that we do not have to live this way. While finding a new rhythm is not without it's challenges, it is a process that I undoubtedly believe is worth the effort.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a master’s degree in social work. I have had the privilege to experience working with a diverse group of people in my career; including those having difficulty with life changes, health decline, life transition, depression, anxiety, bi-polar, addiction, and psychotic disorders.

Are you a human being with complex emotions? Perfect. You and everyone you know could benefit from therapy! I offer a genuine, personable approach (with a dash of humor) to create a comfortable environment where we can explore unproductive behaviors and negative thought patterns that are no longer serving you. Working towards achieving a more authentic life is crucial in finding fulfillment and happiness, and together I believe this is possible.

The world is very different in 2024 and can cause depression, trauma, anxiety, etc. You need a place to discuss things that you can't or shouldn't talk about w/friends & family. Let's determine your needs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Let me help empower you, stabilize, & deal with anger, sadness, anxiety, embarrassment, grief, etc. Together we develop a plan. Privacy, discretion, stability & compassion are important to your life & career. I strive to enable people to smile again. Thank you for the opportunity to guide you through life's ups and downs. Helping Individuals & Couples find balance for over 35 years.

Nationwide TELE-HEALTH PROVIDED. Symptoms caused by depression, anxiety, trauma, transitions, divorce, addictions, and mental illness can impair one's confidence and clarity of sound mind and body. I offer a person-centered approach that allows for persons to explore themselves in a safe and nonjudgemental space. Given that each person is unique with varying needs, the type of intervention and skills will vary. CBT, hypnosis, and client-centered approach are some of the modalities offered. It is essential that you feel safe; therefore, our relationship is an ongoing mutual exchange of clear communication and understanding.

Currently, I have openings for individuals and couples. We can be discerning, intuitive, & emotionally intelligent in our selection of partners. However, we won't know how real our love is until we go through the fire of conflict and stay centered in the face of feedback. The clients that show up in my office need support with conflict, abuse, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, commitment, relationship and sexual intimacy. Clients want to feel worthy of love and establish trust and commitment in their relationships. Clients want to be heard, seen, loved for who they are and be open to reciprocity in love.