Strength-Based Therapists in Nags Head, NC

The label of "anxious" has followed you around for a while now, put there by your family, friends and maybe even yourself. Living with anxiety feels like that tightness in your chest, cramping in your stomach and like you can’t quite catch your breath. Are you spending so much time just trying to survive between the moments of anxiety that you can’t remember the last time you actually enjoyed yourself? Maybe your thoughts and feeling have been manageable in the past but they feel out of control lately. I can help you. I believe you have the ability to live the life you want to. Let's work together to unlock your potential.

We all experience times of stress and anxiety but sometimes this becomes overwhelming and we may even experience depression due to our current situation or from past traumas. I treat clients using a holistic approach with a focus on mindfulness and through a trauma-informed lens. I hope to provide skills and be a listening ear to get my clients through difficult times so they are better able to handle what life brings.

EMDR Trained and Certified. Many people find themselves stuck in unconscious patterns that obstruct success, joy and the life they were meant to live. I work with you in exploring your daily patterns and how your experiences may have shaped you. After careful assessment, we work together to establish minor adjustments that set you on a course of optimal balance. Small changes can have profound effects. We target the root of the emotions, which have positive results in enhancing self-confidence, relationships, career, success, and ultimately bringing you back to your highest, most authentic self where you can experience true joy.

At Sagestone, we respect and acknowledge the vital aspects of your life and take a "whole you" approach. We use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to better understand you and your needs. We listen. We share our experience, "know how", and provide thought-provoking, substantive, and practical process. We provide support that fosters safety, curiosity, and growth. We meet you where you are, in the here and now, allowing you to experience grounded vulnerability, presence, and acceptance, as you expand your way of being to embody inner peace, balance, and empowerment.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. I provide Telehealth services to individuals who reside in North Carolina. My therapeutic passion is to provide counseling to those who may have difficulty navigating relational issues, life transitions and mental health concerns.

“Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the patient but rather in being someone for the patient.” Ili Rivera Walter. This quote is a great way to describe who I am as a person and my style of therapy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and a EMDR Trained Clinician. I have worked in several different settings and levels of care within the mental health field. I enjoy being myself to be able to connect with my patients on a real level. I am the same person in session as I am in real life. I am very down to earth, calm, positive, and empathetic.

Accepting Telehealth Clients - Having difficulty with the people closest to you? Do you find that in spite of your best efforts to make relationships work, they just never do? Do you feel disconnected from everything and everyone around you?

I specialize in providing compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals of all ages, with a particular focus on children, adolescents, and adults navigating complex mental health challenges. My clients are often someone who is seeking guidance and support in overcoming trauma, building resilience, and enhancing their overall well-being. Whether they are struggling with trauma-related issues, oppositional behavior, substance use, low self-esteem, or navigating the foster care system, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where they can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Peaceful Waters exists to serve northeastern North Carolina, Hampton Roads, and surrounding areas with kind, compassionate, and empathetic care. Our mission is to reflect a spirit of love that inspires hope and life-long change. We believe in holistic healing and are committed to providing the highest level of professional services that lead to happier, healthier, and more whole living.