Therapists in Elm City, NC

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a diverse range of clients. Some client issues covered in session have included depression, anxiety, relationship issues, military trauma, and sexual trauma. My counseling style is rooted in acceptance. I believe in treating clients with respect, dignity, and compassion. Trained in a variety of modalities, I will tailor our interactions to meet your specific needs. It takes courage to seek change towards a happier life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and help empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in North Carolina and Georgia with over 12 years of experience working as an active duty Army Officer in Military Treatment Facilities and community partners. In my 22 years as an active duty Army Soldier, I have worked with clients of different ages with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, self-harm, conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In the U.S. Army my specialty was combat and military sexual trauma-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Combat Operational Stress. I currently provide counseling services for individuals over 18 years of age, but I also provide behavior modification or Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children under 18 who are diagnosed with a neurological condition. My counseling style is warm, humorous, and interactive. I am empathetic and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a therapeutic environment rooted in acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard. However, I am also realistic and honest, and I will always tell you the truth, but in a kind and supportive way. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic or client-centered, reality and rational-emotive counseling. I will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and together we will track your progress and revise the treatment plan when necessary. In our journey together, you will be the driver and I will be the passenger reading your map. Sometimes we may take a wrong turn and that is OK, but together we will use your map to get back on the track to the destination of your choice. My regular schedule is: Monday - Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM (EST) Saturday & Sun: Out of the office (Appointments may be considered on a case-by-case basis) I typically check my messages after 5 PM every day (sometimes more) and try to respond within 24 hours of your message, but this is not always possible, but I will do my best to give a timely response. Please note: Periodically my schedule may change. I try to be as flexible as I can when there are specific appointment requests, and we can always discuss other convenient times when I may be able to open up a one-time slot on another day. MY CANCELLATION POLICY Just a quick message to inform you about my cancellation policy. Your appointments and well-being are very important to me, and I understand that sometimes, unexpected delays can occur, making schedule adjustments. If you need to cancel your appointment, I respectfully request at least three days’ notice. Appointments are in high demand, and your advanced notice will allow another client access to that appointment time. Please note: It is Betterhelp’s cancellation policy that you cancel at least 24 hours before the appointment. I look forward to working with you! V/R Dr. Natalia R. Rivera, DSW, LCSW, CADC

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in mental health facilities and private practice. I am Eagala certified and have been providing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for 11 years. I have worked with adolescents, adults and couples and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma and sexual trauma, self esteem and confidence issues and addictions. My counseling style is direct, warm, and interactive. I meet clients where they are in their process and believe that clients have the best answers for themselves and need help in finding those answers. I have an eclectic approach which includes, Cognitive Behavioral, Client Centered, and Solution Focused modalities. My hope is to assist others in working towards finding their best and authentic self.

Welcome, The counseling experience is one of a very personal, shared interaction; one of the most crucial aspect of this relationship is trust. People come to counseling because they want something to be different in their lives. The counseling process can be fun and exciting, and at times, possibly challenging. However, the goal will always be to bring about some positive change. My approach to counseling is best described as and can include: strength based, solution-focused, client-centered while utilizing cognitive behavioral and/or family systems techniques. I believe people are capable of reaching their fullest potential given the right support and tools for change. Whenever possible, treatment should involve the entire support system. The goals and techniques of therapy will be based on the client specific goals and reasons for entering into counseling. I view counseling as a process where I help my client explore, clarify and identify their needs and facilitate them in making changes in thoughts, beliefs and behaviors. I also value collaborating with other community resources in order to extend support for the well-being of the client. I look forward to working with you. I have 14 years of experience in school, agency, and private practice settings providing individual, group, and family counseling. Counseling experience that I have provided treatment for include: Crisis Intervention Anxiety Stress Management Grief and Loss Anger Management Depression/Bipolar Parenting Issues Education Communication Skills Values/Goals Clarification At-Risk Youth Career Development Lifestyles: Cultural, Religious, and Sexual Orientation Training B.A in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- 2001 M.A. in Counseling, North Carolina Central University- 2006 Grace and Courtesy , Genera N Gilliam, MA, LCMHC, NCC (Nicole)

Have you ever struggled to communicate with someone? Have you ever reached a point in your life where you just were not sure of the next step? Have you ever felt misunderstood and just could not understand why? Have you ever just wanted to give up? We all have. And many times it just takes the courage to realize how we are in our own way and the courage to educate ourselves to have new awareness so that we can take action. I am a trauma trained licensed clinical social worker in EMDR. I want to see people lead a well life so my approach is to find what is working in your life first so that we can use those skills to ensure the day can be okay for you while we work through addressing what is not going well or what you want to work through. How do we do this together? We identify your priorities and I coach you through how to address what is needed. My 37+ year career has led me to my own practice where I specialize in Executive Coaching alongside wellness, life skills development, problem solving, visioning work to help my clients live a better life. My training ensures that we identify the negative messages that are in the way of your life, whether from your own creation or in toxic environments. And then we work to remove them in specific and targeted ways. Life is short and we all need to live our best life. I am uniquely skilled to work with those in a season of life transition, grief, and anxiety. I find energy in helping couples find the joy in their marriage again and I particularly find energy in supporting parents unconditionally love their children when they find it hard to like some of their behaviors. I work with executives, athletes, military, entrepreneurs, etc. of all backgrounds. I support diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in all of my community, civic, professional and personal life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of expereince working as a licensed mental health professional. I have worked in all areas of Mental & Behavioral health providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults, seniors and veterans. I have expereince working with diverse populations in the home, office and community settings. I have worked with clients with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, mood disorders, trauma, autism and ADHD. My clinical approach is a holistic approach, I believe that to treat a person, you must treat the whole person not just a disorder. I believe in integrating a variety of different theories and interventions in treatment. My therapy style is warm, direct, and interactive. I pride myself in treating each client as an individual and with the respect, sensitivity, and compassion that all people deserve. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” -Socrates

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with anxiety, agoraphobia, panic disorder, social anxiety, fears, OCD, Postpartum anxiety, depression, Bipolar, ADHD and more. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental and incorporates individual needs and interests. Sessions entail clarifying values and what brings meaning to one’s life, and develop effective tools and intentions. Therapy can be a challenging space. I find great importance in the therapeutic relationship and aim to provide a safe and comfortable space for individuals to be authentic in sharing their story, and working through a variety of issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in North Carolina with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in North Carolina and Florida with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Please read to the end. I want to save you time and work to give you important information about me so hopefully we are a good initial match. I schedule video sessions based on our mutual schedules. After we initially get in touch we can set up a time to meet online. I have a fairly flexible schedule and am likely able to find a time that works for both of us. I am dually licensed in North Carolina and Tennessee with 13 years of therapy experience. I work with clients who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief and loss and life transitions of all kinds. I strive to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings and human situations can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Please note: I am a secular therapist and do not work from a religious point of view. I use clinically sound and research backed methods in my work. I'm also working at a very part time level on this platform and if I do not accept you as a client it is usually because of lack of availability. I want you to know this in order to save you time while you have your subscription. Thank you for your understanding.