Therapists in 28469
![Photo of Connie Numbers, PsyD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/448d10ef-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Connie Numbers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Feeling better about yourself leads to feeling better about life. Much of our stress comes from our negative thinking about ourselves which makes us feel negative about others and about life. You can change your life by changing your thinking. Having trust in your therapist is also what it's all about. I provide non-judgment, great listening skills, and a wisdom that comes not only from 36 years of experience, but also from delving within my own self. This leads to having a deep understanding of my patients who feel that from me right away. www.connienumbers.com
Feeling better about yourself leads to feeling better about life. Much of our stress comes from our negative thinking about ourselves which makes us feel negative about others and about life. You can change your life by changing your thinking. Having trust in your therapist is also what it's all about. I provide non-judgment, great listening skills, and a wisdom that comes not only from 36 years of experience, but also from delving within my own self. This leads to having a deep understanding of my patients who feel that from me right away. www.connienumbers.com
![Photo of Christen Murphy, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4447c0fc-0b06-4785-9ac0-743a80c24162/2/320x400.jpeg)
Christen Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (Online Only)
You're the one who does it all, and you do a pretty good job at it, but looks can be deceiving. You try so hard to hold everything together: to say the right things, to anticipate every need, and sometimes the stress is overwhelming. You feel pulled in so many different directions, it feels impossible to manage it all, but still you try. Others around you may even compliment you on how "put together" you are, or how well you juggle everything, but they don't see how it feels inside. You're falling apart. Some days you feel like you can't do one more thing. You're tired. You're worn out. You worry constantly. You need a change.
You're the one who does it all, and you do a pretty good job at it, but looks can be deceiving. You try so hard to hold everything together: to say the right things, to anticipate every need, and sometimes the stress is overwhelming. You feel pulled in so many different directions, it feels impossible to manage it all, but still you try. Others around you may even compliment you on how "put together" you are, or how well you juggle everything, but they don't see how it feels inside. You're falling apart. Some days you feel like you can't do one more thing. You're tired. You're worn out. You worry constantly. You need a change.
![Photo of Rosie Behr, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1e3c2664-cf47-4b6a-bc7c-8d2d0f1e2247/2/320x400.jpeg)
Imagine relaxing the grip of the painful past and the scary future. Imagine letting go of limiting stories and habits, and learning to welcome experiences and thoughts with curiosity and appreciation, instead of rigidity and dread. Imagine learning to befriend your feelings, investigate your beliefs, recognize your strengths, and move toward your values, building on what already works. Imagine learning these new skills and attitudes with a compassionate, light-hearted therapist.
Imagine relaxing the grip of the painful past and the scary future. Imagine letting go of limiting stories and habits, and learning to welcome experiences and thoughts with curiosity and appreciation, instead of rigidity and dread. Imagine learning to befriend your feelings, investigate your beliefs, recognize your strengths, and move toward your values, building on what already works. Imagine learning these new skills and attitudes with a compassionate, light-hearted therapist.
![Photo of Kathleen Mary Gomes, LMFT, LCAS, LCMHCS, CCS](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ca69e5f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kathleen Mary Gomes
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LMFT, LCAS, LCMHCS, CCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (Online Only)
Accepting Clients (telehealth only). Life circumstances and self-injurious habits interfere with balance and happiness. Trauma and loss create changes you do not choose. Counseling can help you bear the weight of life. I believe in the inherent ability of a person to heal and make the changes that will help establish a full and meaningful life. As part of the therapeutic relationship, I will provide a supportive space to explore the conflicts that keep you locked into unfulfilling patterns and relationships today, and develop trauma healing, and life style changes to create a bright tomorrow.
Accepting Clients (telehealth only). Life circumstances and self-injurious habits interfere with balance and happiness. Trauma and loss create changes you do not choose. Counseling can help you bear the weight of life. I believe in the inherent ability of a person to heal and make the changes that will help establish a full and meaningful life. As part of the therapeutic relationship, I will provide a supportive space to explore the conflicts that keep you locked into unfulfilling patterns and relationships today, and develop trauma healing, and life style changes to create a bright tomorrow.
![Photo of Living Water Counseling Center, RIC's, EMDR, RPT-S, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/37e5de73-df02-4a40-880c-823c9d233e79/1/320x400.jpeg)
Living Water Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, RIC's, EMDR, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Living Water Counseling Center opened in 2011 and is home to 10 amazing therapists ready to help you with your personal goals. Our approach is respectful of your unique experiences and we would love to partner with you to create a more fulfilling life. With extensive training and experience in working with individuals, families, and couples you can find the right fit for your needs with us. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and attachment wounds. We view the therapeutic relationship as the most significant part of therapy and hope you find acceptance and support.
Living Water Counseling Center opened in 2011 and is home to 10 amazing therapists ready to help you with your personal goals. Our approach is respectful of your unique experiences and we would love to partner with you to create a more fulfilling life. With extensive training and experience in working with individuals, families, and couples you can find the right fit for your needs with us. We specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and attachment wounds. We view the therapeutic relationship as the most significant part of therapy and hope you find acceptance and support.
![Photo of Madison Tobin, MS, LCMHC-A, CRC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/32e60a66-3838-40ef-9e08-455f6f4c9fa2/1/320x400.jpeg)
Madison Tobin
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHC-A, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 (Online Only)
Have you recently noticed a change in your life that left you feeling “stuck”, alone, scared, or even hopeless? I work with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, but most often with those experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Struggles, School/Life Changes, Post Traumatic Stress, medical crises, and substance use disorders to encourage them to openly and honestly work through hard topics, and leave the space feeling more confident and resilient. I specialize in working with adult clients, pre-teens and teens, individuals and families in the palliative care system, and Veterans.
Have you recently noticed a change in your life that left you feeling “stuck”, alone, scared, or even hopeless? I work with clients experiencing a variety of concerns, but most often with those experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Interpersonal Struggles, School/Life Changes, Post Traumatic Stress, medical crises, and substance use disorders to encourage them to openly and honestly work through hard topics, and leave the space feeling more confident and resilient. I specialize in working with adult clients, pre-teens and teens, individuals and families in the palliative care system, and Veterans.
![Photo of Cheryl McGee, EdD, LPC, LADC/MH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4e1f741f-1ab5-4852-8d7d-2dc708b96541/1/320x400.png)
Cheryl McGee
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LADC/MH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Would you like to explore how to change patterns or behaviors, enhance relationships, set better boundaries, and find a deeper connection with yourself? By utilizing empathy in conjunction with the latest professional clinical techniques I will work alongside you to determine the exact cause of your distress, and then assist in breaking free to develop a healthy balanced lifestyle. Therapy is a commitment to yourself and can enhance personal discovery. Take the brave leap today, I look forward to meeting you.
Would you like to explore how to change patterns or behaviors, enhance relationships, set better boundaries, and find a deeper connection with yourself? By utilizing empathy in conjunction with the latest professional clinical techniques I will work alongside you to determine the exact cause of your distress, and then assist in breaking free to develop a healthy balanced lifestyle. Therapy is a commitment to yourself and can enhance personal discovery. Take the brave leap today, I look forward to meeting you.
![Photo of Laura Deterville, MA, NCC, LCMHC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2a5dcc8b-bdf6-4ee5-b95b-f2a20a8b2538/1/320x400.png)
Laura Deterville
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Shallotte, NC 28469
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, retirement communities, nursing homes, and youth centers. I specialize in issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, work-life balance, stress, relationship struggles, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth. I tailor counseling to fit the needs of each client, and integrate wellness, solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), structured life review, narrative therapy, person-centered, and strength-based approaches.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings including community mental health centers, retirement communities, nursing homes, and youth centers. I specialize in issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, work-life balance, stress, relationship struggles, trauma, low self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth. I tailor counseling to fit the needs of each client, and integrate wellness, solution-focused brief therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), structured life review, narrative therapy, person-centered, and strength-based approaches.
![Photo of Mary-Eileen Hahn, MS, LCMHC, NCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e69eed30-02f7-43bc-bb27-772dd2f8c54d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mary-Eileen Hahn
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Your story is unique. Inviting someone to know, share and explore your story in order to illuminate truths both wonderful and difficult is the courageous work of therapy. My goal is encouragement, growth and freedom for you. Returning you to a healthy balance in thinking, feeling, behaving and relating will be the focus of our work. I welcome individuals struggling with life transition issues, anxiety and depression, emotion regulation difficulties, work/life satisfaction challenges and relational issues. Marriage/couples work is welcomed.
Your story is unique. Inviting someone to know, share and explore your story in order to illuminate truths both wonderful and difficult is the courageous work of therapy. My goal is encouragement, growth and freedom for you. Returning you to a healthy balance in thinking, feeling, behaving and relating will be the focus of our work. I welcome individuals struggling with life transition issues, anxiety and depression, emotion regulation difficulties, work/life satisfaction challenges and relational issues. Marriage/couples work is welcomed.
![Photo of Christen Cox - AvanceCare , MA, LCMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0e007cf3-9634-4c84-9ced-5f6a8f5ef95e/1/320x400.png)
The goal of personal counseling is to assist you in resolving personal issues that may be preventing you from achieving your full potential. There are a variety of personal issues to discuss during counseling. Some of the more common concerns include: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, stress and time management.
The goal of personal counseling is to assist you in resolving personal issues that may be preventing you from achieving your full potential. There are a variety of personal issues to discuss during counseling. Some of the more common concerns include: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, interpersonal conflicts, stress and time management.
![Photo of Dr. Anne Marie Rakip, MS, EdD, LMFT, LCAS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/94b92b1e-a14b-4b87-b989-17edfe8d2263/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Anne Marie Rakip
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, EdD, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469
Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.
Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.
![Photo of Christine A Still, LCSW, MSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/537f0112-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Christine A Still
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Shallotte, NC 28469
Are you experiencing emotional roller coasters? Struggling to control racing thoughts? Looking to find balance? I offer those experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and trauma ways to build consistency in their lives. Happiness Comes In Waves, however, Peace is Consistent. I work with individuals and couples to identify their needs and take action to meet them. My therapeutic approach starts with building a strong relationship with the client in order to help identify these patterns to create lasting change. Together, we will find your resiliency, to rise with your strengths towards your own personal goals.
Are you experiencing emotional roller coasters? Struggling to control racing thoughts? Looking to find balance? I offer those experiencing depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, and trauma ways to build consistency in their lives. Happiness Comes In Waves, however, Peace is Consistent. I work with individuals and couples to identify their needs and take action to meet them. My therapeutic approach starts with building a strong relationship with the client in order to help identify these patterns to create lasting change. Together, we will find your resiliency, to rise with your strengths towards your own personal goals.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 28469
10+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in 28469 who prioritize treating:
92% | Relationship Issues |
92% | Depression |
92% | Anxiety |
83% | Grief |
83% | Coping Skills |
75% | Self Esteem |
75% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
16 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
89% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
78% | Aetna |
67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 28469 see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 28469?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.