Therapists serving clients in McFarlan, NC

Hello there, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in the state of NC. As a helping professional for more than 20 years, my experience is quite diverse and comprehensive. In the field of mental health and wellness, I have functioned in the capacity of Mentor, Educator, Foster/Adoptive Parent and Counselor. I have coached individuals on living, social skills, how to effectively resolve problems and interact with the community as a whole. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Life experiences often disrupt our sense of wholeness, leaving us feeling unable to find our way back to ourselves. When this happens, our lives and our relationships can become difficult, or even unbearable. Our work together is one of helping you to reunite with that core wisdom within yourself, so you can experience more love, connection and happiness that is innately yours. Together we will develop a deep knowing of who you are and what you stand for. Working together, we will identify and shift patterns that are blocking you from fully experiencing and living a life worth living. As a highly compassionate, empathetic, patient, respectful and committed individual, I understands it takes courage and time in taking those steps towards this type change. So, if you are ready to take that first step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I have over fifteen years of experience working with preteens to seniors. My experiences have taught me the importance of being an active listener who is nonjudgmental and noncondemning. In my work it is important for me to inspire others. My specialties include Ethnic discovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, and Executive Functioning skill development. Because every situation is different and flexibility is important I also use eclectic variations of meditation, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Strength-Based strategies. Since prayer has shown to relieve tension and provide focus, together we will consult about its use during the counseling sessions. My willingness to hear your words and heart will guide the depth of our discussions in the establishment of goals. In much of the Bible, we learn about peace, joy and well being. Together we will pursue and practice skills to diminish or resolve issues that get in the way of obtaining your own level of well-being. I am inspired by Philemon 1:5-6, and the good things Christ has for you. It would be my privilege to assist you in finding your place of peace, joy, and wellbeing.

My name is Janet Mutahangarwa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of North Carolina. I have over 10 years of experience in mental health services and behavioral issues. I treat individuals from diverse backgrounds. I also hold a degree in finance which sometimes comes handy when helping those who are stressed due to financial needs. My approach is treating the whole person because most of the time our problems are the outcome of more than just one thing and when I get to know you as a whole person I am able to address different issues that could be contributing to that one specific problem. We all experience some difficulties in our lives sometimes and we all cope differently. What works for one person/couple who are experiencing a similar situation may not work for another and so I personalize your treatment to fit you. Being in therapy is like being on a journey, and I make sure you are on the driver’s seat and I become your great working GPS, guiding you to your desired destination. We might have to take a detour on the way but together we will get you where you want to be. Among the treatment modalities I use are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) - Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Positive Parenting, Contingency Management...

Hi, I am an individual and family therapist. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California (USC) . I spent 30+ years working professionally with individuals and families who have major and minor medical illness therefore, I am proficient at counseling individuals and families afflicted with minor and major medical health issues. Then I spent 11 years working with individuals who have the disease of addiction and all that comes with that lifestyle which includes and not limited to homelessness, legal issues, mental health disorders, trauma, gang affiliation, grief and loss, and family problems. Working with medical illness and substance use disorders, you obtain mental health experience which makes one very proficient working with all mental health issues, including autism disorders. Working on the betterhelp plateform for the last three years has given me the experience working with all different types of cultures, populations, issues and have the ability to start excitedly where the client is at the given moment of meeting them. The populations I serve are females, males, couples, veterans and the LGBTQ-A I + community. I believe and work with holistic approach as I am a Reiki Master and have experience with Reiki Sessions, crystals, and alternative healing As a therapist it is my mission to assist you in achieving your goals in a safe, trusting, nonjudgmental, and respectful manner. I utilize a person centered concept, motivational interviewing, pros and cons therapy, mindfulness and narrative therapy so each individual can achieve their goals of a more satisfying life. I look forwards to meeting with you! I will not talk about religion (if your not religious) I will not talk about politics!! Specialties: Anxiety, Depression Substance and Alcohol disorders Grief and Loss Death, Dying, and Bereavement Life Changes Also Experienced in: Personality and mood disorders Family therapy Abuse and trauma Experience 20 + years in Substance and Alcohol issues 6+ years as a Mental Health Specialist 30 years in the medical field

Having worked and managed in the culinary, music, and security arenas of the restaurant and service industries for many years, I became acutely aware of the need for help for those in our society who weren’t able to avoid the pitfalls of alcoholism, addiction, and other mental disorders that make manageable living difficult, if not impossible. Since graduating and walking through the attainment process for my licensures, I have since seen the depths of the ocean of factors that contribute to the pain and suffering etched on the souls of so many of my clients. At times this pain is evident on their countenances and at other times only through their actions and/or reactions. Whether finding themselves in ICU, or detox, these brave souls have waded through rivers of stress, depression, and anxiety searching for their far shore. Not far behind this encounter can be the evidence of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse or trauma. Add too many of these a genetic predisposition to alcoholism and/or addiction and it is as if the pages of their history have been doused with gasoline and set afire, at times, due to the use of substances. It is for this reason that I yearn to be present when clients are prepared to consider “peeling back the layers” of who they have been and who they have become. When the client can then initiate the process necessary to meet their true selves head-on and initiate the series of actions meant to lift them up and heal them, then I can be present to assist them in empowering themselves through education and the experiences of their peers to be present for themselves and others. It is in this way, that the client can then truly begin to be of service to others if they so desire. Statement of Clinical Philosophy Having worked primarily in settings where I facilitated intensive outpatient groups of short and long durations, I have always approached my group work with a strength-based approach. I see my clients as resourceful and resilient and primarily employ motivational interviewing, and cognitive-behavioral therapeutic techniques to guide patients down the path of their choosing. This path is theirs for them to discover who they want to be and to discover where they want to go from “here”. Due to many of my groups being comprised of mandated clients who are required to attend sessions in differing numbers, many times I would work with clients in as many as 20 sessions and as few as four sessions. Many times clients would present to me as if in crisis and I would find success utilizing Solution Focused Brief Therapy to assist the client find the motivation to empower themselves to continue reaching for a solution once discharged from my facilities at completion of treatment. Also helpful has been utilizing the Crisis Intervention Model. Very often, clients would arrive having been recently charged and/or convicted of a D.U.I. or similar charge. I then find out that the client is a survivor whose spouse had recently committed suicide, for instance. This type of particular client needed more help than what I could provide in that setting and it was important to connect that person with therapists and agencies which were prepared, trained, and able to assist this client with the eventual processing of their pain and anguish. In the meantime, I had to begin the process of using the seven stages, from assessing safety through developing an action plan and encouraging the client to follow up. Overall, whether it was mandated DUI/DOT clients, first-offenders, or methadone IOP clients, or even those within the locked confines of the Behavioral Medicine Unit at the hospital, I found that most responded well when their quest for sobriety was viewed through the lens of Social Learning Theory, within the group setting. As clients moved forward through the sessions, they modeled the behavior of clients who had progressed before them and who had achieved some measure of success. While applying these new concepts or techniques for sobriety the clients began to tailor them to fit their own unique journey, which assisted them in maintaining their continued sobriety. The newer clients themselves used these proven concepts to assist them also in achieving a measure of sobriety and then they also began to model it for those that came after them. Thus, a continuum of care began to assist clients as they first began and then finished IOP. In the meantime, relationships were constructed and a foundation was built. It was off this foundation, from which patients were able to springboard to a less-intensive schedule of treatment with a great degree of continued success. I look forward every day, to learning more from my clients.

Hello all!!! I am a person-centered counselor who is licensed in NC, VA, and NJ. I have 10 years of counseling experience and I am also a Board Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor. I am a Counselor Educator and have been teaching graduate and doctoral students for seven years. My clinical orientation is integrative and includes cognitive, behavioral, humanistic, and rational/emotive approaches. My clinical experience includes working with adults dealing with addictions, HIV/AIDS, racial identity development, racial trauma, gender identity development, gender expression, issues around affectional orientation, depression/anxiety, stress management, self-esteem, and members of the LGBTQ+ and Same Gender Loving communities. I also work with career/occupational concerns. I believe in creating a brave space for my clients where they have the courage to bring their authentic selves without being silenced, marginalized, or judged. Authenticity and open communication are key to building a strong therapeutic relationship and both are a two-way street. We can challenge other, grow with each other, and work together as we travel your pathway to wellness.

Hello, I am a fully licensed counselor in North Carolina. I have experience with individuals that are school-aged (K-12), young adults, and adults. I have been in the field of mental health for 9 years and 1 year within a residential substance use and mental health residential program. I completed my undergraduate degree at North Carolina A&T State University and my graduate degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and PhD in Developmental Psychology from Capella University. My treatment approach is to work with my clients on what they would like to achieve and assist them with making their personal goals but when they need a gentle nudge/reminder I am there for those needs as well as support. I see the best in my clients and provide them with the necessary tools to be able to see the best within themselves while acknowledging their efforts, big or small!

Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North and South Carolina and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, young adults, and families who have sought support for a variety reasons (ie stress, anxiety, life changes, parenting issues, ADHD, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, caregiver issues, etc). My experience across the school and clinical settings will be an asset to our working relationship. I am originally from the mid-west. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Indiana University and my Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. I have resided in the Carolinas for the past 15 years. My goal is to support you in your journey by providing you with a sounding board as well as additional tools and knowledge so you may accomplish the goals that you hope to achieve. During sessions we will take time to learn about each other, build a working relationship, and establish realistic and achievable goals. Life is a journey with problems to solve and lessons to learn. Most of all though, life is a journey with experiences to enjoy. I look forward to supporting you in your journey.

I am a licensed professional counselor in North Carolina with over 11 years of experience working as a therapist and 22 years working as a school counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, career challenges, and anger management issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. 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, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. 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 licensed in North Carolina with over 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & depression. I believe you have unique strengths and skills and we can build upon these to create growth. While each therapeutic relationship is different, my style tends to include gently challenging you to consider new ways of showing up in your life and at other times, teaching new skills. I may suggest "homework" between sessions to support your growth. This happens in a collaborative therapeutic relationship where you are heard and supported as you move toward the vision of the life you want to create. Together, we will celebrate your successes and address areas that challenge you. It takes courage to seek change in your life. Signing up for therapy is a first step and I am here to support you in your journey.