Family Therapy in Kernersville, NC
Kirsten Schoonmaker Bryant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Waitlist for new clients
However, my passion as a therapist is Couples and Family Counseling.
Since 1992, I have had the honor of accompanying countless individuals in their journey towards living more authentic and satisfying lives. I am convinced that everyone possesses the ability to live their life to its fullest potential. As your counselor, my role is to help awaken you to this dormant power within. I believe that we all function based on the beliefs instilled in us at an early age and are reinforced in various ways throughout our lives. It is when we begin to challenge these "truths" that we experience a great awakening and discover our true self.
However, my passion as a therapist is Couples and Family Counseling.
Since 1992, I have had the honor of accompanying countless individuals in their journey towards living more authentic and satisfying lives. I am convinced that everyone possesses the ability to live their life to its fullest potential. As your counselor, my role is to help awaken you to this dormant power within. I believe that we all function based on the beliefs instilled in us at an early age and are reinforced in various ways throughout our lives. It is when we begin to challenge these "truths" that we experience a great awakening and discover our true self.
It is anxiety-provoking to put ourselves in a position of vulnerability and open up about our struggles. I believe taking this risk can be well worth it if you connect with the right person. As a therapist I am someone who will listen to you with respect and provide validation of your emotional experiences. I will also encourage you to consider alternative ways of interpreting your experiences. I am someone who has had her own challenges with anxiety and depression and grew up in a family with their own mental health issues.
It is anxiety-provoking to put ourselves in a position of vulnerability and open up about our struggles. I believe taking this risk can be well worth it if you connect with the right person. As a therapist I am someone who will listen to you with respect and provide validation of your emotional experiences. I will also encourage you to consider alternative ways of interpreting your experiences. I am someone who has had her own challenges with anxiety and depression and grew up in a family with their own mental health issues.
Ashley Medford
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Ashley, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and have trained in therapeutic techniques like EMDR therapy. My twenty years of experience include a clinical setting at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a university counseling center, and a private practice. I have worked with clients impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, and relationship challenges affecting their home and work life. I believe growth starts by looking closely at family of origin dynamics, the impact of early attachment, and personality development.
Hello, my name is Ashley, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling and have trained in therapeutic techniques like EMDR therapy. My twenty years of experience include a clinical setting at an inpatient psychiatric hospital, a university counseling center, and a private practice. I have worked with clients impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma-related issues, and relationship challenges affecting their home and work life. I believe growth starts by looking closely at family of origin dynamics, the impact of early attachment, and personality development.
Kernersville Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Our clinical staff consists of a registered play therapist (that's me), a substance abuse counselor, a Spanish speaking marriage and family therapist and a Christian counselor.
I enjoy providing individuals with the opportunity to address problems in a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth toward self-awareness, coping and overall wellness. I have experience in offering counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am especially interested in helping families to create or restore peace within their home by utilizing play therapy techniques with children and strengthening parenting skills with adults. I also enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have training in EMDR and I am a Certified TF-CBT therapist.
Our clinical staff consists of a registered play therapist (that's me), a substance abuse counselor, a Spanish speaking marriage and family therapist and a Christian counselor.
I enjoy providing individuals with the opportunity to address problems in a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth toward self-awareness, coping and overall wellness. I have experience in offering counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am especially interested in helping families to create or restore peace within their home by utilizing play therapy techniques with children and strengthening parenting skills with adults. I also enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have training in EMDR and I am a Certified TF-CBT therapist.
Heather Lane Dunleavy Adult Autism Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT, AAMFT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
I specialize in working with adults, with Autism, primarily; however, I also work with the entire family/support system.
In 2011, I decided to start studying to become a therapist after working as a classroom educator for 16 years, because I saw the failing of the educational system and the struggles of the family system. I started working as a therapist in 2016, and today, we all face a variety of emotional issues that are difficult for to express, name, and discuss. Many people feel as if no one is listening or will listen to them, especially adults on the Autism Spectrum who already struggle with communication. I want to help empower all people on the Autism Spectrum and their support systems.
I specialize in working with adults, with Autism, primarily; however, I also work with the entire family/support system.
In 2011, I decided to start studying to become a therapist after working as a classroom educator for 16 years, because I saw the failing of the educational system and the struggles of the family system. I started working as a therapist in 2016, and today, we all face a variety of emotional issues that are difficult for to express, name, and discuss. Many people feel as if no one is listening or will listen to them, especially adults on the Autism Spectrum who already struggle with communication. I want to help empower all people on the Autism Spectrum and their support systems.
I also help individuals dealing with grief, parenting challenges and family conflict, among other challenges.
Beginning therapy is a big step towards improving your life. I work with clients who struggle with issues related to relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, anxiety and depression. I help clients create meaningful change and discover healthy ways of coping with life challenges. I specialize in working with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy, an approach based in research on attachment styles and relationship patterns. I also specialize in working with individuals using a Person-Centered approach, based on building a warm therapeutic relationship as the base for counseling.
I also help individuals dealing with grief, parenting challenges and family conflict, among other challenges.
Beginning therapy is a big step towards improving your life. I work with clients who struggle with issues related to relationship challenges, life transitions, stress, anxiety and depression. I help clients create meaningful change and discover healthy ways of coping with life challenges. I specialize in working with couples using Emotion Focused Therapy, an approach based in research on attachment styles and relationship patterns. I also specialize in working with individuals using a Person-Centered approach, based on building a warm therapeutic relationship as the base for counseling.
Sunshine Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27285
Services offered include individual psychotherapy, parenting sessions for those with youth 8-18 y/o, family counseling, and life coaching.
Greetings, and thank you for visiting my Psychology Today Profile. My name is Shawn Roberson and I am the founder of Sunshine Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, I offer comprehensive virtual and in-person counseling services across the state. Holding licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), I bring a wealth of experience in Behavioral Health Services, with a professional journey that spans working with a wide range of clients, from children to adults in their middle years.
Services offered include individual psychotherapy, parenting sessions for those with youth 8-18 y/o, family counseling, and life coaching.
Greetings, and thank you for visiting my Psychology Today Profile. My name is Shawn Roberson and I am the founder of Sunshine Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, I offer comprehensive virtual and in-person counseling services across the state. Holding licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), I bring a wealth of experience in Behavioral Health Services, with a professional journey that spans working with a wide range of clients, from children to adults in their middle years.
Nicole Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27285 (Online Only)
I have training in DBT & CBT and have worked in multiple settings from inpatient hospital to in-home family therapy to school based therapy.
Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. Making your mental health a priority is one of the strongest things you can do for yourself. My number one goal as a therapist is to help you learn healthy ways to navigate difficult emotions and situations. Everyone needs and deserves a safe space to vent, brainstorm and ask for help without judgment. My job is to offer a different perspective to your current struggles and challenge you to build more effective ways of dealing with tough emotions & life changes.
I have training in DBT & CBT and have worked in multiple settings from inpatient hospital to in-home family therapy to school based therapy.
Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength. Making your mental health a priority is one of the strongest things you can do for yourself. My number one goal as a therapist is to help you learn healthy ways to navigate difficult emotions and situations. Everyone needs and deserves a safe space to vent, brainstorm and ask for help without judgment. My job is to offer a different perspective to your current struggles and challenge you to build more effective ways of dealing with tough emotions & life changes.
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.
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.
Trinity Center has been committed to helping people for over forty years. Our counselors and psychologists work with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment and life transitions, relationship issues, family of origin issues and identity concerns. Our goal is to help clients address their individual concerns so that they can live full, engaged lives. In addition to counseling, we offer psychoeducational assessment and spiritual direction services.
Trinity Center has been committed to helping people for over forty years. Our counselors and psychologists work with adults, adolescents and children experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment and life transitions, relationship issues, family of origin issues and identity concerns. Our goal is to help clients address their individual concerns so that they can live full, engaged lives. In addition to counseling, we offer psychoeducational assessment and spiritual direction services.
Tonya Moore
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervis, NCC, LCMHCS, BCPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
There are times when there is the feeling that all hope is gone. I believe that God has a plan for your life, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future...and will bring you back from captivity. My goal is simple: to help my clients discover that "plan", gain insight, make changes, and grow in God's grace. I am here to assist you in your journey back to wholeness: mentally, emotionally, relationally, and/or spiritually. Whether you're trying to restore a broken marriage, mend family relationships, pick up the pieces or seeking a fresh start, hope and healing awaits you.
There are times when there is the feeling that all hope is gone. I believe that God has a plan for your life, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future...and will bring you back from captivity. My goal is simple: to help my clients discover that "plan", gain insight, make changes, and grow in God's grace. I am here to assist you in your journey back to wholeness: mentally, emotionally, relationally, and/or spiritually. Whether you're trying to restore a broken marriage, mend family relationships, pick up the pieces or seeking a fresh start, hope and healing awaits you.
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Dr. Edwena Kirby
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
I am a certified family trauma professional and hypnotherapist.
Your thoughts are what guide your decisions. Perhaps the strength you used to have has weaken, causing you to doubt or question your ability and/or who you are. Start today, seek a new life for yourself. Imagine what your future can look like. See that together we can create change and healing, allowing you to move beyond pain, sadness, anxiety, and confusion. Accurate assessment and therapeutic approaches, including understanding and professional guidance will help you experience daily peace, love, laughter and happiness. I am fully convinced from a high success rate among those who have sought and received therapeutic counseling and moved forward, experiencing a healthy productive life that you will also.
I am a certified family trauma professional and hypnotherapist.
Your thoughts are what guide your decisions. Perhaps the strength you used to have has weaken, causing you to doubt or question your ability and/or who you are. Start today, seek a new life for yourself. Imagine what your future can look like. See that together we can create change and healing, allowing you to move beyond pain, sadness, anxiety, and confusion. Accurate assessment and therapeutic approaches, including understanding and professional guidance will help you experience daily peace, love, laughter and happiness. I am fully convinced from a high success rate among those who have sought and received therapeutic counseling and moved forward, experiencing a healthy productive life that you will also.
Greenway Counseling & Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCASA, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
As a group practice, we have a particular interest in helping our adult clients address traumas that may have occurred across their lifespan. Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes, & we believe it can be at the center of many concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, performance issues, & addiction. We also love working with children, teens, & their families! Whether it's fears and worries, behavior problems, family & life changes, or school & relationship struggles, we are here to support younger individuals & their families.
As a group practice, we have a particular interest in helping our adult clients address traumas that may have occurred across their lifespan. Trauma can come in all shapes and sizes, & we believe it can be at the center of many concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, performance issues, & addiction. We also love working with children, teens, & their families! Whether it's fears and worries, behavior problems, family & life changes, or school & relationship struggles, we are here to support younger individuals & their families.
Lynn Lerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
Hi, I'm Lynn. As a devoted parent, you want your child to receive effective, specialized, and caring treatment. At Forsyth Family Counseling, you can rest assured they will receive this level of care. Your child's emotional and behavioral issues can also affect the entire family. That is why I am here to help you, your child, and your family regain their inner peace and harmony. I will work with you and your child using proven evidence-based treatments. What are evidence-based treatments? They are types of therapies that have a great deal of research proving effectiveness.
Hi, I'm Lynn. As a devoted parent, you want your child to receive effective, specialized, and caring treatment. At Forsyth Family Counseling, you can rest assured they will receive this level of care. Your child's emotional and behavioral issues can also affect the entire family. That is why I am here to help you, your child, and your family regain their inner peace and harmony. I will work with you and your child using proven evidence-based treatments. What are evidence-based treatments? They are types of therapies that have a great deal of research proving effectiveness.
My mission is to provide the very best counseling and coaching services to help people grow and enrich their lives. I specialize in individual, marital, family, and career counseling as well as professional coaching. Rather than narrowly focusing on problems or diagnostic labels, I help people develop productive lifestyles. As a result, my clients have the satisfaction of improving their own health and having a positive influence on their world.
My mission is to provide the very best counseling and coaching services to help people grow and enrich their lives. I specialize in individual, marital, family, and career counseling as well as professional coaching. Rather than narrowly focusing on problems or diagnostic labels, I help people develop productive lifestyles. As a result, my clients have the satisfaction of improving their own health and having a positive influence on their world.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples and families work through difficult situations such as anxiety, depression, stress, diverse family dynamics, cultural concerns, intergenerational trauma, low self-esteem, grief/loss, spiritual issues, marital discord, and much more.
Hello - I’m glad our paths have crossed! My name is Chaka (yes, like Chaka Khan), and my goal is to work with you to overcome obstacles and issues that are interfering with your progress and passion in life. Resolving conflict, repairing relationships, healing from past trauma, building self-esteem, reversing dysfunctional patterns all assist in reaching this goal. I truly believe that, although people get hurt in relationships, it is also through relationships that people can heal. Change is not easy, but it is attainable and sustainable. As you embark on your healing journey, I will be here to see you through it.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples and families work through difficult situations such as anxiety, depression, stress, diverse family dynamics, cultural concerns, intergenerational trauma, low self-esteem, grief/loss, spiritual issues, marital discord, and much more.
Hello - I’m glad our paths have crossed! My name is Chaka (yes, like Chaka Khan), and my goal is to work with you to overcome obstacles and issues that are interfering with your progress and passion in life. Resolving conflict, repairing relationships, healing from past trauma, building self-esteem, reversing dysfunctional patterns all assist in reaching this goal. I truly believe that, although people get hurt in relationships, it is also through relationships that people can heal. Change is not easy, but it is attainable and sustainable. As you embark on your healing journey, I will be here to see you through it.
Are you feeling easily startled, irritable, having nightmares, panic attacks, unwanted thoughts or memories of the event(s), having difficulty socializing with family, friends or people in public. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms I can help you overcome them. These are trauma responses, and the only way to reduce them or overcome them is to face the event(s) that are haunting you head on. I have experience serving individual who have suffered trauma like first responders, military, veterans, sexual assault victims and more. Don't keep putting your selfcare on the back burner. Call me and I can help
Are you feeling easily startled, irritable, having nightmares, panic attacks, unwanted thoughts or memories of the event(s), having difficulty socializing with family, friends or people in public. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms I can help you overcome them. These are trauma responses, and the only way to reduce them or overcome them is to face the event(s) that are haunting you head on. I have experience serving individual who have suffered trauma like first responders, military, veterans, sexual assault victims and more. Don't keep putting your selfcare on the back burner. Call me and I can help
I work with individuals of various ages and concerns, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, addictions, and other mental health concerns. As a therapist, I strive to create an environment in which you feel accepted, respected, and heard. Throughout the counseling process we will work together to help you achieve your goals and make the changes you would like to see in your life. I apply a number of techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness Theory. However, I believe every individual is unique so I use the tools, techniques, and theories that are the best fit you.
I work with individuals of various ages and concerns, such as anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, addictions, and other mental health concerns. As a therapist, I strive to create an environment in which you feel accepted, respected, and heard. Throughout the counseling process we will work together to help you achieve your goals and make the changes you would like to see in your life. I apply a number of techniques based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Mindfulness Theory. However, I believe every individual is unique so I use the tools, techniques, and theories that are the best fit you.
Forsyth Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
At Forsyth Family Counseling, we understand the importance of providing a warm, comfortable, friendly and familiar atmosphere to begin this journey and the healing process.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
At Forsyth Family Counseling, we understand the importance of providing a warm, comfortable, friendly and familiar atmosphere to begin this journey and the healing process.
Our licensed therapists have extensive training and experience in issues affecting adults, couples, children, adolescents and their families. We specialize in treating a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, attachment, addiction, grief, women/men's issues, ADHD, oppositional/defiance, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, OCD, and much more. We also offer extensive effective parenting training if your child is oppositional, defiant, and sometimes even aggressive.
Justin Rountree
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
I also utilize theories such as solution focused therapy, Bowenian family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the common factors approach.
Enacting change in our lives is never easy, especially when it pertains to our mental health and our relationships. However, it is a worthwhile process that can have a profound impact on your life and the lives of those closest to you. The healthier we are in these areas the healthier we are as individuals, family members, friends, and coworkers. My goal is to create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for you to explore these areas and enact the change that you need to be a happier and more whole version of yourself.
I also utilize theories such as solution focused therapy, Bowenian family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and the common factors approach.
Enacting change in our lives is never easy, especially when it pertains to our mental health and our relationships. However, it is a worthwhile process that can have a profound impact on your life and the lives of those closest to you. The healthier we are in these areas the healthier we are as individuals, family members, friends, and coworkers. My goal is to create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for you to explore these areas and enact the change that you need to be a happier and more whole version of yourself.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.