Therapists in Charlotte, NC

Sometimes you fully embrace feeling different and awesome! But sometimes worries (anxiety) make your heart race, sadness (depression) dims your energy, and sleep feels impossible (insomnia). Maybe past hurts (attachment trauma) make connecting hard. You want peace, rest, and joy to unleash your full potential! Therapy helps by understanding and calming those worries, tackling sad feelings, finding healthy sleep habits, and healing past hurts. So you can shine bright, connect authentically, and live a life filled with more moments of happiness!

If you’re struggling with chronic difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early with difficulty returning to sleep (i.e., insomnia), I can help. I’m one of only 218 clinicians in the world who is board-certified in behavioral sleep medicine, enabling me to expertly treat your chronic insomnia quickly and effectively. If you're struggling with a history of trauma or borderline personality disorder that contributes to your sleep difficulties, I have advanced training and certification in the most effective treatments for these difficulties that we can integrate into our sleep-focused work.

Have you ever not felt like yourself, but couldn't quite figure out why? What if I told you this feeling is normal as life has a funny way of soliciting a myriad of unwarranted and unrecognizable emotions while navigating the everyday stressors of life. While everyone's experiences are different, there appears to be this shared commonality amongst the human race during which at some point, you experience increase worry, decreased motivation, unexpected changes of mood, fluctuating energy levels, and changes with your sleep and appetite. If this sounds like you right now, I encourage you to keep reading...

I have 30+ years as both a psychotherapist and executive and life coach. I work with individuals, couples, families, leaders and teams to improve mood and achieve positive change. My work is solution focused helping clients resolve inner and relational conflicts, alter bad habits promoting healthy life choices and lifestyles. I utilize well researched methods including CBT, IFS and mindfulness, assisting with issues including ADHD, anxiety, communication and sleep problems. I help clients learn how to live more intentionally and passionately thru mindfulness, problem solving and by developing positive habits.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, making a life transition, experiencing loss or feeling stuck, it requires looking at your whole self! I have over 30 years of experience ranging from working in hospice and bereavement care to assisting older adults and their families as a Geriatric Care Manager, as well as being a Certified Integrative Health Coach from Duke Integrative Medicine and doing Integrative Psychotherapy. I will skillfully help you become your true and best self with the necessary tools to build a healthy, meaningful life, not in spite of, but because of, any challenges you face.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, who has been practicing Individual, Couple, Family and Group Therapy since 1993. I am dedicated to providing a safe and confidential therapeutic atmosphere in which I can help my client's and their families reach their goals, heal themselves, and achieve their potential. I take an eclectic and practical approach to counseling and use a variety of therapeutic techniques customized for the client so that they can be successful.

Are you bombarded with thoughts that you’re unworthy of love or success? Do you feel like you’re too far behind or a fraud? Does this cause insomnia? Are you chronically dissatisfied, struggling to maintain moods let alone motivation? I’m here to tell you it’s ok; I know how that feels and it stinks. I help folks struggling with depression and anxiety so they grow beyond life’s transitions, be it relationships, gaining independence or grief, which isn’t just the loss of a loved one, it can also be the loss of a life we thought we’d have. You deserve contentment now.

Feel anxious or overwhelmed or like your mind is racing? Fear ever grip your chest? Your mind keeps looping on the same thoughts, fears, or upsetting memories. You can’t get a good night’s sleep, and you feel irritable, on-edge, or not-in-control. That critical voice in your head won’t shut up and often brings its friends – worry, panic, anger, guilt, and shame. Right now, life doesn’t look or feel the way you want it to. You wonder ‘What the hell is wrong with me? How can I fix this?’ You just want a way to quiet the chaos, move past painful experiences, and get back to the things that are most important to you in life.

I take an active, collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy. I bring considerable expertise in evidence-based practices – techniques that we know work, based on decades of research – while treating YOU as the expert on your life and experiences. We work as a team to clarify what matters most to you, identify the obstacles getting in your way, and develop the skills you need to overcome them. Beyond alleviating psychological suffering and pain, my goal is to empower clients to build rich, meaningful lives and relationships.

Spring is a wonderful time to begin your journey to a fulfilling life! In therapy, you can learn new ways of dealing with relationship or emotional issues, and create new healthy habits. If you are feeling stressed or anxious, I have lots of effective and easy anxiety coping techniques to share. Whether you need just a few sessions or longer term counseling, I am here to help.

Life is a funny thing. And often terribly complicated. During our journey in this world, we often face challenges that can feel too big or ongoing. Whether it’s with chronic feelings of anxiousness, depression, emptiness, issues about sexual orientation, gender, or ethnicity, relationship conflict, sleep disturbances, substance misuse, school or work issues, or any combination of those, many of us struggle silently. But you don't have to. It can help to work with a therapist with a deep understanding of what it’s like with some of those struggles and who is passionate about helping others learn to thrive despite these adversities.

I am passionate about supporting people who range in age from early childhood through adulthood. My background in child psychology informs my work with adults as well, as I am always considering how a person's developmental path and early relationships have shaped them. In therapy, I strive to bring empathy, warmth, and humor to the process. You can expect me to be curious about and accepting of your experiences as I support you in actively working towards change. I am sensitive to issues related to disability, immigration, and non-traditional forms of family building, and welcome all to my practice.

Hi, my name is Alysann and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, which means I will empower you by building on your strengths. I specialize in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Addiction, Eating Disorders, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress, Self-esteem, Coping Skills, and Chronic Pain. I am trained in many different modalities such as, ERP, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and ACT, but I will tailor my therapy modality to the individual and find which approach will aid you the most to help accomplish any goals you might have.

Currently accepting clients in New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. Darren D. Moore, M.A.Ed., Ph.D., LMFT is an Associate Professor, Director of a Masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in IL, New York, GA, AL, NC and credentialed for telehealth in FL. He has degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, Virginia Tech University, Valdosta State University, and University of Minnesota. He has also completed the PRIDE Summer Institute program in behavioral medicine and sleep disorders research at NYU School of Medicine.

Often times we approach a point in life where we just need to reset. Have you experienced difficulty moving forward, being accepted or finding your way in new spaces? Do you find yourself with racing thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and consistent overthinking. Do you need to learn how to set safe boundaries and walk in a path full of promise? Are you ready to break free from toxic thought patterns and negative self-talk? Do you want to embrace and believe the statement "I am enough"? If anxiety, fear, depression, or shame have been thoughts you've had over the past month. It's time for change and change starts here.

I describe myself as a “space creator” as I have a natural inclination toward the stories, triumphs, and obstacles of others. My primary objective has always been to establish a secure and supportive environment where individuals can rely on themselves rather than solely dependent on me. My intention as a clinician is to orchestrate an experience that cultivates vulnerability and fosters genuine connection. I challenge my clients, but simultaneously provide solace and empower them to undertake the necessary inner work. Learning how to pause, reflect, and celebrate efforts along the way is critical for progress and sustained success.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with 29 years of experience. I believe our greatest healing emerges out of our deepest trauma, challenges and struggles. My belief is that we have a core that is unshakeable and I am committed to offering my clients a warm, respectful and non-judging space in which to explore and recognize their own resilience and restore balance in their daily lives. Often when we are overwhelmed by life we isolate ourselves from those who can help us most. I support my clients in developing tools to manage the ups and downs of life.

Art therapy is instrumental in helping those who have a hard time expressing verbally what is going on. It can hep those who find their feelings or thoughts confusing or overwhelming. You do not have to be an "artist" to be in art therapy or be skilled in art making. Art making brings about in a safe way difficult stories, unspoken feelings, inner reflections, and identity exploration. It can help If you are suffering from PTSD symptoms such as nightmares and flashbacks. My goal is to help clients connect to themselves, find joy, and manage difficult emotions better. I can also provide therapy in spanish and I am immigrant myself.

I have provided psychotherapy and counseling services for over 25 years. By employing a wide variety of techniques and approaches, I have come to realize that the body is a vital and intricate partner in therapy. Somatic Experiencing is a body based approach to healing and the cornerstone of all my sessions, assisting you in soothing, settling, quieting, and balancing your nervous system. This approach reconnects to your inner wisdom and utilizes the body’s innate capacity to heal to help you live more fully and harmoniously.