Couples Counseling Therapists in North Carolina

Some life experiences can leave us confused, afraid, angry, and longing for joy. Supporting individuals of all ages, couples or families trying to navigate a path back to joy is a privilege like no other. I provide honest encouragement and practical education to those who are seeking positive changes.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina, an Associate Partner Trauma Therapist, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. I am also trained as a child-centered play therapist. I work with children who struggle with anxiety, difficulty in family or school situations, depression, behavioral concerns, trauma, or grief and loss. With adults, I have extensive background in betrayal, anxiety, trauma, and depression. My priority is to help you find a sense of safety within yourself & relationships. I also specialize in couples therapy working on communication skills, trust, infidelity, and conflict.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with five years of experience. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, men’s issues, adult relationship issues, child-parent relationship issues, trauma, and ADHD. I am also an experienced School-Based Mental Health Therapist. I utilize a range of modalities tied to a person-centered approach, including cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy.

"I am passionate about working with people who want to come into alignment with who they truly are and awaken to what they have always desired. I am a positive focused, solution oriented counselor using a variety of techniques ranging from traditional counseling to leading-edge vibrational medicine. I specialize in working with people who sincerely want to create change and discover a new way to live life.

I am eager to counsel a variety of people from all walks of life. I'm excited to work with individuals and couples from various histories, ethnicities or spiritual backgrounds using Narrative, Systems, CBT, Emotion Focused Therapy and techniques from the Gottman approach. I offer traditional counseling for individuals or couples and I enjoy couple's intensives as well, which is focused time for 1-3 days for 3-5 hour periods.

I believe everyone is unique, has an inner potential for healing and therapy is a cooperative process to reveal that potential. I use Redecision and Energy psychotherapy in a powerful treatment for changing and achieving an autonomous self. I am a Redecision Certified Therapist and a AIT Certified Practitioner. I am trilingual (English, Portuguese,Spanish) and have a special interest in cultures. In my work with multicultural families, I developed an extreme sense of respect, sensitiveness and appreciation for the distinctiveness of all my clients. I offer a nonjudgmental and safe environment in which we build our therapeutic relationship, an important element for healing.

Couples who are struggling in their relationship with trust/betrayal, communication, and intimacy may often feel as if they are on a completely different page from their partner. My goal is to help you reconnect in your relationship, communicate better, and get back to a place of comfort and support. I also work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustment, poor interpersonal relationships, and stress. I strive to help you better understand your past experiences and the influence this is having on your life now. I balance process oriented work with skills needed to make changes now.

My ideal clients are everyday people in which something has surfaced in their lives, usually from the past, and now is the time for you to deal with it. This surface could be from past trauma, unforgiveness, or simply the need for change. Some struggle with low self-esteem, identity formation, or a lack of trust in establishing relationships. So, surround yourself with folks that fill your cup, and I will assist you in identifying aspects of your life that you would like to change, or better understand. We set goals, roll up our sleeves and work toward desired outcomes. Sessions are 1 hour (individual), or 1 hour/20 min. (couples).

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a heart for the lost and hurting. I specialize in helping Adolescents, Adults and their families navigate the challenges of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, panic disorder, family stress, overwhelming academic pressures, low self-esteem, racial, sexuality, and gender issues (LGBTQ+). I help people of all ages take charge of their mental health symptoms and navigate the challenges of life. I help people find their way back to happy, guide them in healing their broken hearts, and above all honor who my clients are and the abilities they have, to live the lives they desire.

When faced with anxiety or depression, you often wonder if there is anything you can do to truly feel better or transform yourself. It seems like you’ve tried everything, and nothing has worked. Mood issues are causing other issues -trouble relating with others, over/under eating, problems with work or family relationships or even more serious issues. At times, relationship struggles leave you wondering "should I stay or go?" but it can be hard to navigate this alone. The "real you" is in there, but hard to find.

As a seasoned professional in the addiction treatment field, my 20 years of clinical experience covers a wide variety of issues that face individuals and their families. In collaboration with my clients, I provide an individually customized success plan. We face the issues of this life in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where healing happens, hope is restored, and growth becomes the inevitable outcome.

Sometimes you just need the right person to talk to. Meet our professional, caring therapists, who provide confidential counseling for clients of all ages through individual, couples and family sessions. Each of our therapists can assist with adjustment and relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, loss, and trauma. See our website link, and staff photos for details. - Our intern Lynn Raj partners with clients in cultivating their strengths and building resiliency. She supports clients in identifying and developing healthy strategies to cope with life’s stressors.

I see people who are seeking a kind of freedom - call it "emotional freedom" - from the habits, feelings, thoughts and memories that frustrate, discourage and distress. My work is in the service of helping you to take in, engage with, and appreciate more fully the life inside of and around you. If you yearn to move from a narrow to a more expansive place, from stagnation and repetition to movement and flow, from a sense of futility and oppressiveness to one of vitality and hope, then I am eager to meet you there.

At Walgren Counseling, PLLC we have 20 therapists. Although each has a unique set of training & experience, our approach to working with you is similar. We all have a holistic, client-centered, and tailored approach. Rather than identifying an ideal client, we believe in developing a relationship with you that will be most helpful to you. Our therapists strive to bring out each person's ability to find balance and healing from within. Our entire office, from office staff to clinician, is committed to making you feel well-cared for.

Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.

Victoria "Vicky" Baxter is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who has 7 years of experience providing services to all ages-children, adolescent, and adults-along with couples and family treatment. Vicky’s clinical background includes the Charlie Norwood VA where she worked with veterans of all ages with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. She then worked for a Community Service Board in Georgia, serving low SES populations and treating severe and persistent mental health issues.

My approach to psychotherapy is that of a humanist; that is, successful therapy results in your continued evolution into your true self. My therapeutic style is gentle and engaged, and I respect your intelligence. I strive to provide an atmosphere of care and compassion which allows you to curiously explore what events, past and present are contributing to your challenges. It's important to me to take the time to understand your values and desires so that our work is grounded in how you see yourself.

Client's seek therapy because they desire positive change and growth in their lives. They want to feel empowered, understood, and supported as they navigate their challenges and work towards achieving their goals. Their motivation may stem from a desire for greater happiness, fulfillment, and overall well-being, as well as a recognition of the value of investing in their mental and emotional health. As a therapist, my role is to support and guide you on this journey, providing the tools, insights, and encouragement you need to overcome obstacles and live life more fully and authentically.

My name is Richard Brice. My counseling with you will be centered on your being "a whole person" not you being a collection of diagnoses. I will work with you in finding specific strategies that will help you in the treatment of your problems and concerns. Our overall goal will be for you to reach a state of wellness in your life. I am offering you a place of counsel where you can find peace, understanding and knowledge-you will never be judged-you will be respected and accepted.