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Carol Kirby
MS, LCMHC
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8044 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411
Let's Connect (910) 400-1161
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If you think about it, your mental health is probably the most important thing you have. Without it, there is not a lot left. I like to work collaboratively in helping others grow and deepen themselves and their self esteem to make a stronger, self empowered individual of your own design. I have found that with support, insight, and building a strong identity, people feel more free and happy, not depending on others for happiness. I mostly do Individual therapy with adults and older teens.
I have been a licensed counselor since 1989. I have experience with a wide variety of issues including overcoming damaging effects of life experiences, anxiety, depression, anger management, PTSD, impulse control, bipolar disorder, parenting skills, stress management, grieving, relationship skills, self esteem, and spirituality.
I have found over the years that having a therapeutic connection with my clients is one of my most useful tools in being a counselor. One of my favorite and most fascinating things about being a counselor is that no two people are alike. I look forward to hearing from you!
Take the first step to help. Call Carol Kirby now - (910) 400-1161
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $85
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- ComPsych
- Elevance
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- Optum
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Carol Kirby
MS, LCMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 3780 Carol Kirby
- In Practice for 36 Years
- Attended Wright State University , Masters in Science, Graduated 1987
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Adult children of dysfunctional family backgrounds
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Porters Neck Counseling
8044 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28411
(910) 400-1161Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (910) 400-1161
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Carol Kirby
MS, LCMHC