My name is Grace. I have worked with people as a mental health and substance abuse counselor for over 10 years. I have also worked several years in various mental health community services. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Specialist Associate. I have a Masters Degree in both fields. I enjoy talking to people and together we can help you get to a better place. I have a warm and caring personality. I work with adults and adolescents.
My approach is eclectic. I like to stay knowledgeable and up to date with new treatments and strategies. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, REBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and others according to treatment needed. I cover depression, anxiety/panic attacks, bi-polar and PTSD to name a few. I have patient and enjoy the conversations in counseling.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Communication problems, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCMHC 11148