Hi, I'm LaShica and I'm very excited that you are reaching out to take time for yourself. Counseling is a great form of personal care. I would like to tell you a little about myself. I currently live in Charlotte, NC but I'm originally from Marion, SC. I am married with 2 kids. I love lifting weights, playing softball, and running. I have over 10 years of experience in counseling adults with mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance abuse problems. I have experience working with young adults in transitional housing providing therapeutic individual and group counseling. I have worked with families providing individual and family counseling in the clinical and home setting. My approach to therapy comes from an eclectic base with a strong focus on cognitive-behavioral and person centered therapy. I believe that a person should be able to make choices about their future and should be given all available resources to make that informed choice. I look forward to working with you in the future.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina, bringing 14 years of dedication to helping clients navigate life's most difficult challenges. Think of me as your partner in healing and change. My expertise spans a wide range of issues, including trauma recovery, communication problems, family dynamics, parenting, career, the meaning of life, and life satisfaction. I am passionate about empowering individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, family/parenting conflicts, the impacts of past and present trauma and abuse, as well as many other issues of life. My Therapeutic Approach is Skill-Building and Deep Exploration, if needed. My approach, like many therapists, is eclectic. I use many modalities and you help choose the main one that is best for you. My foundational approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a highly effective method that equips you with strategies and coping skills for immediate relief and long-term change for life. I enrich this by drawing from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Existential Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and somatic therapies, such as Polyvagal Theory ensuring you develop a robust and personalized toolkit. For clients ready to explore deeper, we venture into those vulnerable places that facilitate profound healing and lasting transformation. I am highly specialized in trauma work where you do not have to narrate your entire story, utilizing proven, research-based modalities like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), EMDR, and The Flash Technique to gently and effectively process trauma memories and false beliefs thereby reducing the triggers that you experience. A great deal of therapy with me is a Collaborative Path to Self-Awareness. A significant portion of healing involves becoming aware of the patterns where your thoughts, feelings, and actions intersect and cause distress. To foster this awareness and shift unhelpful mindsets, I integrate evidence-based interventions such as mindfulness, guided meditation, and brief exposure when appropriate. I give my recommendations but you make the decision what you want to learn and apply. My therapy is client-led and highly collaborative. We will choose interventions—which can include spirituality or solution-focused therapy, if you wish—that best align with your personality and goals. I provide an empathetic, nonjudgmental, and compassionate presence—the bedrock for successful therapy. I also believe in gently challenging you when I see incongruence, as growth often lies just outside your comfort zone. I consider myself your cheerleader, committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship, which research shows is the single largest factor (80%) in your healing and achieving your full potential. I look forward to working with you through your journey of healing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma specialist with over 10 years of experience working with individuals experiencing varying levels of unwanted mental health obstacles. An office and couch was not my style to impact others, so I built my career coming to them, working with clients inside residential treatment, in-patient psychiatric, and in-home counseling with high risk families. By having worked for the high risk community, I can say not only have I heard "almost" all, but I've been there and carried some of the battle scars too. I've always preferred environments where I've had to give my best work but work fast with client's who did not have the time or patience for a more drawn out treatment. It's been my desire to specialize with those clients who were dealt the most challenging of hands. I guess you can say those are my people. I'm accustomed to working in areas of depressive episodes, panic and anxiety, broken family relationships, life stressors, parenting issues, abnormal psychiatric, spiritual issues, and traumatic experiences. While I may utilize multiple evidence based treatment strategies, inner healing doesn't come in a box, and is different for everyone. I believe the best therapy is done through having as much first hand experience in the trenches with what it is that we are working on. Some wisdom can only be gained by experiencing. Is this counseling or therapy? Counseling may look like just casual chatting back and forth via messaging as some seem to prefer to have a second party help them look at their life. For others focusing on more significant distresses, therapy could consist of the traditional order: a more comprehensive session to identify the sometimes hidden roots of the problem (what sustains it) and then at your readiness some live sessions to begin the work to promote your mind and body Healing, Our Head is still attached to our body, so for some it may be necessary to take re-ownership of both components. But you may be thinking: Therapy doesn't really work, I'm not a mushy feelings type of person... You're in good company; We're just re-learning balance. You used to have it! Finding again that place of optimal functioning. If your mind rattled your world enough to get you to even consider therapy, it's more likely you have a talent for a very strong mind, but you may just need to learn to control your power. Our professional relationship and your trust in my care for people and confidence to help them overcome, I hold as my greatest skills.

Congratulations You have taken the first step to recovery! Taking that step to ask for support to help when you are dealing with difficulties is a brave one. I am an North Carolina-based, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor, Certified Clinical Supervisor for Substance Abuse with nearly 20 years’ experience working with trauma, substance abuse, and addiction. Often, co-occurring issues include: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive behaviors, and, of course, relationship challenges. My experience includes individual, couples and group therapy in residential and outpatient settings of a Community Mental Health Center and a private addiction mental health and substance abuse treatment facility. I would describe my approach to therapy as eclectic, as it depends on the client's needs and goal for treatment .The modalities that have proven and I have the most experience in are : Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy , Mindfulness-based Therapy, Motivational , and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I believe in a strong therapeutic relationship to support the client to facilitate the change they are looking for. I hope I can help you with this journey.

Hi, My name is Jay and through personalized treatment, I help individuals access authentic emotional awareness and guide them towards true healing, I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has been providing mental health services directly to people for over 20 years. In addition, I was working in the mental health field for 3 years prior to earning my Masters Degree in Social Work, making it 25 years in the profession of directly helping others. I have worked successfully with clients of all ages who presented with a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, behavioral disorders, stress, ADHD, relationship issues, struggles with parenting, substance use and abuse, career and job issues as well as survivors of trauma such as abuse and neglect. My therapy style tends to be warm, supportive, flexible, relaxed and can easily be adaptable to whatever you feel is important to you. I treat everyone with the utmost respect and consider myself to be very sensitive and compassionate towards others. My approach tends to be eclectic and is a blend of several styles, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, humanism, strengths-based and mindfulness, with unconditional support serving as the common foundation. I tailor sessions to your specific needs and create treatment goals with diligence and an eye on your unique circumstances. I prefer to collaborate in a partnership with you in which you feel supported and validated. I know that it takes courage and strength in order to look inwards and consider making a shift in any part of your life and I appreciate your willingness to do so and it's important to know that you do not have to do it alone. I would welcome and greatly appreciate the opportunity to help you meet your specific needs and improve your life experience. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

I am a clinical licensed counselor in North Carolina who has been working in the field for almost five years. I am also licensed as an addictions counselor and a trauma professional. I have worked with a wide range of clients to assist them in learning to manage a variety of different barriers including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, and sexual and intimacy problems. I have worked with those who have a history of physical and sexual trauma. I have also worked heavily within the LGBTQ+ community. My counseling style is warm and person centered. I provide a safe place for you to express your thoughts and emotions without judgment or preconceptions about who you are. I may be a professional in the counseling field, but you are the professional in your life. I want to be able to walk with you to discover the path to your best self and help you remove any barriers standing in your way. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma focused therapy, and mindfulness, while always maintaining a person centered focus. I understand that each client is an individual and needs their treatment tailored to fit their specific journey and needs. Congratulations on being brave enough to be reading this today. If you decide that you are ready to take steps towards removing barriers in your life, I would be excited to walk that road with you. I want you to see the amazing and courageous person that you are!

Hello, my name is Toni Dobek. I have worked as a counselor for about 20 years. I have experience working with children to older adults and have conducted individual, couples, group and family therapy throughout my career. I am currently licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (# 11764). I consider myself a person-centered therapist meaning that I focus on providing an empathic, non-judgmental and safe place for individuals to share feelings. I work with individuals to accept who they are, take responsibility and identify his/her strengths to work through issues. I tend to use various counseling techniques to meet the specific needs of each individual. Some of the techniques that I have used are Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt Exercises, Anger Management, disability services, coping skills for Depression and anxiety and strategies for building self-esteem. I achieved my highest degree, which is a Master of Science Degree, specifically in Counselor Education from Syracuse University in May of 1999. Also, I completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Counseling from Old Dominion University in 1993. I believe in advocating for others, and I am excited to use technology as a tool to reach out to you. I truly look forward to speaking with you and providing a positive support in your life.

Hello! My name is Wendi D. Nixon, Ph. D., NCC, LCMHC, and I am a National Certified Counselor #54448 and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor #4201 with the state of North Carolina. I received my Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling in 1989 from Regent University and have worked for over 27 years to help individuals, families, adolescents and children recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, abuse, and neglect. More recently, I graduated from Regent University with my doctorate in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Counseling in May 2023. I received additional training to be a rostered provider of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 2008 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I received certification as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) in 2013 from the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International, and since then have been helping children and adults recover from trauma and other mental health issues with my therapy horses at my in-person practice. I believe a client-centered approach is the most effective as you are the expert in how you think and feel. Finding the root of negative thoughts and feelings can be key to rising above places you may feel stuck or want to change. I am passionate about helping others find peace and healing through unconditional support on the journey to recovery. I have also focused on working with family issues such as parenting support, blended family issues, and adoptive family issues. I provide services that are psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral in approach, and (as needed) from a family systems approach, individualized to each persons’ needs. I look forward to helping you on your journey to wholeness.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina with over 12 years of experience working as a therapist/counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger issues, relationship issues, aging and geriatric problems, and isolation/loneliness problems. I also helped many people who have experienced life purpose problems, emptiness, and self-love. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, client-centered and solution focused. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with over 16 years of experience within the mental health field. My counseling experience has afforded me the opportunity to provide services to a very diverse clientele group. I have worked with different populations to include children, adolescents and teenagers, adults, individuals struggling with substance abuse as well as adjudicated felons and sex offenders. I have conducted/co-facilitated both individual and group therapy sessions through various mental health services and levels of care to include therapeutic group homes, Outpatient Therapy, Day Treatment and Intensive In-Home services. I have experience in different evidenced based practices to include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) and Eco-Systemic Family Therapy (ESFT). Each different theoretical orientation involves a specific skill-set and/or techniques to utilize for purpose of effective intervention. My therapy style is relaxed but straight-forward with the main goal of being effective. I utilize mainly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) but certainly employ all relevant concepts from my experience in order to achieve person-centered goals and encourage optimal functioning. I strive to be an effective facilitator of change for any and all individuals who I have the pleasure of working with. I look forward to working with you!

Hello! I am glad you found your way here. My name is Lynn Bassett. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/Psychotherapist. I have extensive training and experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. I specialize in treating individuals with life stressors/transitions, loss/traumatic events and relationship issues. I start where you are. We all have a different story with our own unique world-view. I begin with us identifying your strengths and your desire for change. Together, we will decide if this is a good therapeutic fit. If so, we will establish our plan to partner in helping you find peace and balance in your life. I view our therapeutic relationship as the foundation of a positive outcome for you. I value establishing trust, genuineness , empathy and a safe place to share and heal.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello! I am an LCSW in the state of Indiana, Kentucky, Arizona and North Carolina with 19 years of counseling experience and 13 years of working with young adults in an educational setting. I have a passion for working with individuals who need nonjudgmental support and encouragement to work through current barriers to achieve their goals. I provide unbiased, open-minded care empowering people to experience freedom, wholeness and healing. I offer client centered services focused on empowering individuals to develop the skill set and coping mechanisms to manage personal struggles. My ideal client is a young adult or student who is driven toward self-improvement, desires an end to their difficulties, and wants to identify patterns in behaviors and choices that cause stuck points. My client is ready to be challenged and encouraged to participate in their healing journey and reach restoration. My style is warm and relatable while being direct and genuine. I focus on accountability, ownership, honesty and self-awareness to make deep everlasting change.

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges. My approach centers on helping clients address stress, anxiety, trauma, and workplace difficulties with compassion and understanding. I have extensive experience working with individuals seeking guidance through social anxiety, panic disorders, and life transitions. My therapeutic practice is grounded in creating a supportive environment where clients can explore personal growth, develop effective coping strategies, and work towards healing. I particularly focus on helping individuals struggling with control issues, life purpose exploration, and processing past experiences. Drawing from a Christian-informed perspective, I offer a conservative and empathetic approach that respects each client's unique spiritual and personal journey. My goal is to provide meaningful support that empowers individuals to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and move towards greater emotional well-being. I am committed to walking alongside my clients with genuine care, respect, and professional guidance as they navigate their personal challenges and seek positive transformation.