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Chinenye Ikeme, LCMHC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

My name is Chinenye Ikeme and I am a Licensed Clinician Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina. I have worked as a therapist for over 5 years and enjoy helping my clients evolve through the journey of self-discovery, increased self-awareness and psychological growth that occurs through the process of counseling.

I have experience working with children, youth and adults of all ages, with various forms and severity of emotional, psychological and mental health problems from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. I apply counseling principles and methods in the treatment of psychological, emotional and mental health problems in individual and/or group format. I am also passionate about utilizing counseling models and strategies to promote overall bio-psycho-social wellbeing and prevent mental health problems from developing and escalating to diagnosable clinical levels. I believe in equipping clients with therapeutic interventions, coping strategies and problem-solving skills that can be applied to resolve personal, emotional and social problems even after the counseling relationship has ended.

Everyone’s needs are unique, and each person may have a different definition and experience of fulfillment and success. My goal is to help you reach your identified goals and explore with you the path towards these goals that work best for you. I provide a non-judgmental, warm, safe and positive psychological atmosphere to facilitate this process. Since every individual is unique with their own unique counseling needs, there is no singular “one-size-fits-all” approach that may work best for everyone. Therefore, I employ an integrative model involving cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, insight oriented, strengths-based, rational emotive and solution-focused models, amongst others, to address mental health concerns, alleviate emotional distress, cope with a variety of stressors, stimulate positive feelings of wellbeing that lead to healthy and positive behaviors, reactions, experiences and improved intrapersonal and interpersonal interactions and relationships. I provide supportive feedback and encouragement and serve as your personal cheerleader throughout the process. I look forward to working with you on this journey.

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Anger management Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
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License information

NC LCMHC 11554

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Chinenye Ikeme. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

I am so incredibly thankful to have Chinenye's support and guidance through some difficult times and situations in my life. She is an excellent counselor, and I highly recommend her.

Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Chinenye for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

Simply put, talking with Chinenye has changed my life for the better in far more ways than one. She radiates warmth and insight and I have left every session with her feeling more empowered and more equipped to handle life's difficulties. It's not everyday you come across someone with as much innate ability to reach out and understand others. She's genuine, she's compassionate, she's wise, and she's a gift. I cannot recommend Chinenye more.

Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Chinenye for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

She is giving me good tips and exercise which is really good to help me with my problems.

Written on Oct 20, 2020 after therapy with Chinenye for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Chinenye made a difficult time for me bearable with tips on how to handle varius situations as they come up.

Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Chinenye for 2 months