Family Therapy in Fayetteville, NC
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Life Solutions Unlimited
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC , LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking time out to invest in your family and In your personal life. Sometimes being able to address issues up front allows us clarity and insight that will stay with us forever. I am addIng two New Power Hours, one for Married Couples and the other for Parents of Children With Special Needs (On Zoom Only). I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has over 15 years of experience working with Familiies and Children. We focus on specific areas that fit your needs and provide support by building on your strengths one building block at a time.
Thank you for taking time out to invest in your family and In your personal life. Sometimes being able to address issues up front allows us clarity and insight that will stay with us forever. I am addIng two New Power Hours, one for Married Couples and the other for Parents of Children With Special Needs (On Zoom Only). I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has over 15 years of experience working with Familiies and Children. We focus on specific areas that fit your needs and provide support by building on your strengths one building block at a time.
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Monica Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Civilians, active duty, military family members, and retirees are welcomed.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment approaches are eclectic as everyone has different needs. My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
Civilians, active duty, military family members, and retirees are welcomed.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment approaches are eclectic as everyone has different needs. My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
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Christel McKoy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (Online Only)
Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Group Psychotherapy, you are one step closer to a new you.
Christel McKoy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She works with individuals, couples, and families to help them gain insight as to what is happening in order for them to move forward and achieve a more rewarding and beneficial life. Her goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more open and mindful life. Christel also works with clients who are struggling with life changes such as adjustment to a developmental stage or a life transition and those struggling with more chronic issues, such as depression & anxiety, trauma, and ongoing relationship issues.
Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Group Psychotherapy, you are one step closer to a new you.
Christel McKoy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. She works with individuals, couples, and families to help them gain insight as to what is happening in order for them to move forward and achieve a more rewarding and beneficial life. Her goal is to help you understand yourself more and assist you with living a more open and mindful life. Christel also works with clients who are struggling with life changes such as adjustment to a developmental stage or a life transition and those struggling with more chronic issues, such as depression & anxiety, trauma, and ongoing relationship issues.
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Erica Clemons-Manuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
You are the expert and the best advocate for yourself and your family.
If you continue to do the same things, you will continue to receive the same results. Have you considered doing something different, but just don't know how? Let me help. I have over 15-years of professional counseling experience working with various populations, which include the military life style ,military service members and their families.
You are the expert and the best advocate for yourself and your family.
If you continue to do the same things, you will continue to receive the same results. Have you considered doing something different, but just don't know how? Let me help. I have over 15-years of professional counseling experience working with various populations, which include the military life style ,military service members and their families.
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Sunflowers Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28304 (Online Only)
We are accepting new clients! We offer Individual, Family, Marriage, Couples Counseling. Problems with communication and lack of resolution in conflict can cause damage to relationships. Sunflowers are not only beautiful but they also symbolize focus, healing, unity, love and warmth. Corey and DeNotra Winston counsel couples together to provide insight from both male and female perspectives! Some of the areas we can address: Arguments & Resentments Over Past Hurts, Communication Problems, Connection / Intimacy Problems, Infidelity / Trust Issues, Money / Finance Conflicts, Pre-Marital Counseling, Sexual Problems, etc.
We are accepting new clients! We offer Individual, Family, Marriage, Couples Counseling. Problems with communication and lack of resolution in conflict can cause damage to relationships. Sunflowers are not only beautiful but they also symbolize focus, healing, unity, love and warmth. Corey and DeNotra Winston counsel couples together to provide insight from both male and female perspectives! Some of the areas we can address: Arguments & Resentments Over Past Hurts, Communication Problems, Connection / Intimacy Problems, Infidelity / Trust Issues, Money / Finance Conflicts, Pre-Marital Counseling, Sexual Problems, etc.
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Life Matrix NC, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28301
I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and groups dealing with a wide range of issues including trauma, ptsd, depression, anxiety, addiction, military/family life issues, relational issues (premarital/marital) and more.
Navigating life's transitions can be challenging at times. During those times, when you are living in overwhelm and wondering about which decision is best for you in that moment, who do you rely on to process that information? Where and who is your support system? Do you know what you need or want in that moment? You need a person and space where safety abounds and judgement does not exist. Let's talk!
I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and groups dealing with a wide range of issues including trauma, ptsd, depression, anxiety, addiction, military/family life issues, relational issues (premarital/marital) and more.
Navigating life's transitions can be challenging at times. During those times, when you are living in overwhelm and wondering about which decision is best for you in that moment, who do you rely on to process that information? Where and who is your support system? Do you know what you need or want in that moment? You need a person and space where safety abounds and judgement does not exist. Let's talk!
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Life can feel overwhelming, and I offer a safe place to work through issues from your past, your relationships, family issues, your work/school, and other stressors.
Hey there! I’m Jen, a therapist who’s here to support you on your journey through life. I work collaboratively with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics on issues ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety and loss to relationship distress, difficult life transitions, and much more. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you; to provide safety, support and to quiet the noise that surrounds us to find your inner strength and resilience. I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate profound change and help individuals overcome challenges they may be facing.
Life can feel overwhelming, and I offer a safe place to work through issues from your past, your relationships, family issues, your work/school, and other stressors.
Hey there! I’m Jen, a therapist who’s here to support you on your journey through life. I work collaboratively with adolescents, adults, and geriatrics on issues ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety and loss to relationship distress, difficult life transitions, and much more. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside you; to provide safety, support and to quiet the noise that surrounds us to find your inner strength and resilience. I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate profound change and help individuals overcome challenges they may be facing.
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Since there is no "cookie cutter" approach to counseling and all individuals and family dynamics are unique, My approach stems from variety of therapeutic modalities to include person centered, cognitive behavioral and reality therapy in order to address characteristics associated with ADHD, cognitive disorders, depression and anxiety.
If you continue to do the same things, you will receive the same results. My counseling experience range from working with at risk youth, dual diagnoses and the military, as service members and families cope with issues related to deployment and reintegration.
Since there is no "cookie cutter" approach to counseling and all individuals and family dynamics are unique, My approach stems from variety of therapeutic modalities to include person centered, cognitive behavioral and reality therapy in order to address characteristics associated with ADHD, cognitive disorders, depression and anxiety.
If you continue to do the same things, you will receive the same results. My counseling experience range from working with at risk youth, dual diagnoses and the military, as service members and families cope with issues related to deployment and reintegration.
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I am a National Board Certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. I have provided behavioral health care services across a spectrum of populations, within a variety of settings to include: a residential psychiatric rehabilitation treatment facility (PRTF), the Department of Corrections, the family court system, Drug and Young Adult Courts, military installations, schools, outpatient and community mental health, as well as private/group practice. I work with individuals; families; couples & groups affected by existential and a wide range of mental health issues.
I am a National Board Certified Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 15 years of clinical experience in the mental health field. I have provided behavioral health care services across a spectrum of populations, within a variety of settings to include: a residential psychiatric rehabilitation treatment facility (PRTF), the Department of Corrections, the family court system, Drug and Young Adult Courts, military installations, schools, outpatient and community mental health, as well as private/group practice. I work with individuals; families; couples & groups affected by existential and a wide range of mental health issues.
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Hello! It's great to meet you! My name is Kristin Hammond, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and some adolescence. I work with many issues, including anxiety, health anxiety, panic, depression, life stressors, family dysfunction, relationship issues, self-esteem, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I mainly draw from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Holistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Supportive therapies. I believe one of the biggest keys to success in treatment is having a connection with your therapist.
Hello! It's great to meet you! My name is Kristin Hammond, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 23 years of clinical experience working with adults, couples, and some adolescence. I work with many issues, including anxiety, health anxiety, panic, depression, life stressors, family dysfunction, relationship issues, self-esteem, and other emotional and behavioral issues. I mainly draw from Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Holistic, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Supportive therapies. I believe one of the biggest keys to success in treatment is having a connection with your therapist.
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Crystal DePietro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Focus areas include: childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress, grief and loss, behavioral addictions, divorce adjustment and blended family issues, parenting concerns, school-related issues, self-worth, anger management.
Whether you are working within a diagnosis, processing a situation, confronting a new normal, or planning for change, Cypress Counseling Center wants to know how you’re really doing. Our therapists are committed to helping you work through your current circumstances.
Focus areas include: childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress, grief and loss, behavioral addictions, divorce adjustment and blended family issues, parenting concerns, school-related issues, self-worth, anger management.
Whether you are working within a diagnosis, processing a situation, confronting a new normal, or planning for change, Cypress Counseling Center wants to know how you’re really doing. Our therapists are committed to helping you work through your current circumstances.
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Inner Pathways Counseling Service
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28303
We provide child, adolescent, family, couples, individual, and group counseling. Periodically we facilitate psycho-educational groups on various topics. We are a bilingual group in Fayetteville NC. and North Myrtle Beach with combined experience working with individuals with anger management, assertiveness, parenting, stress management, sexual dysfunction, and self-esteem issues.
We provide child, adolescent, family, couples, individual, and group counseling. Periodically we facilitate psycho-educational groups on various topics. We are a bilingual group in Fayetteville NC. and North Myrtle Beach with combined experience working with individuals with anger management, assertiveness, parenting, stress management, sexual dysfunction, and self-esteem issues.
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Beautifully Woven Counseling and Consulting, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
I commend you for taking the first step in creating a life that you love. So many of us are in the midst of experiencing life challenges that cause us pain. These challenges take many forms – family issues, health concerns, loneliness, financial strain, anxiety about the future…Sometimes, what may be causing us distress are dreams that have gone unfulfilled; life not going as planned. For many of us, we’ve struggled with such questions as, “Am I enough?”, “Who has my back?”, “Will I ever have the life that I want?”
I commend you for taking the first step in creating a life that you love. So many of us are in the midst of experiencing life challenges that cause us pain. These challenges take many forms – family issues, health concerns, loneliness, financial strain, anxiety about the future…Sometimes, what may be causing us distress are dreams that have gone unfulfilled; life not going as planned. For many of us, we’ve struggled with such questions as, “Am I enough?”, “Who has my back?”, “Will I ever have the life that I want?”
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My approach is client-centered, with foundations in Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR.
Your feelings and experiences are REAL, and you are WORTH being here. Change. Trauma. Microaggressions. Fears. Impulses. Compulsions. Insecurities. Feeling Alone. Death. Birth. Family. Marriage. Divorce. Abuse. Addiction. Sadness. Jealousy. Communication. Anger. Loss of Control. Food Noise. Generational Trauma. And MORE. I want to help you on YOUR journey of awareness and acceptance. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe in the session, even when it gets challenging. Your autonomy and growth are important
My approach is client-centered, with foundations in Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and EMDR.
Your feelings and experiences are REAL, and you are WORTH being here. Change. Trauma. Microaggressions. Fears. Impulses. Compulsions. Insecurities. Feeling Alone. Death. Birth. Family. Marriage. Divorce. Abuse. Addiction. Sadness. Jealousy. Communication. Anger. Loss of Control. Food Noise. Generational Trauma. And MORE. I want to help you on YOUR journey of awareness and acceptance. I believe in building a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe in the session, even when it gets challenging. Your autonomy and growth are important
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Darlene Maryalice Hopkins
Counselor, PhD, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28305 (Online Only)
The Best Things in Life: Love, family, happy children, faith, meaningful work, relationships, career success, health and security. When our good lives are interrupted by STRESS, confusion or conflict; we need a listening ear. We need to see a path leading to answers and relief.
The Best Things in Life: Love, family, happy children, faith, meaningful work, relationships, career success, health and security. When our good lives are interrupted by STRESS, confusion or conflict; we need a listening ear. We need to see a path leading to answers and relief.
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Denise McQueen Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW CP, LCSW, CFE
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
A few of my specialty areas are; CBT, talk therapy, mindfulness, brief therapy, family therapy, PTSD, mood disorders, grief/loss, and anxiety.
I know life can become difficult at times and it may seem like all hope is lost. You constantly worry, struggle to catch your breath, and have many sleepless nights. Imagine you woke up one morning and determined enough is enough. You ask yourself, what are my options? How do I address this problem? Are there alternatives? We all come to places where we see and experience the challenges of everyday life. No one is exempted. I encourage each person to know that they have the power to direct their own lives and come to that place of fulfillment, self-determination, and healing.
A few of my specialty areas are; CBT, talk therapy, mindfulness, brief therapy, family therapy, PTSD, mood disorders, grief/loss, and anxiety.
I know life can become difficult at times and it may seem like all hope is lost. You constantly worry, struggle to catch your breath, and have many sleepless nights. Imagine you woke up one morning and determined enough is enough. You ask yourself, what are my options? How do I address this problem? Are there alternatives? We all come to places where we see and experience the challenges of everyday life. No one is exempted. I encourage each person to know that they have the power to direct their own lives and come to that place of fulfillment, self-determination, and healing.
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New Day Counseling Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CCAS
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Marital and family relationships improve when communication skills are clear and direct.
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient" (Steve Maraboli). At New Day Counseling Center, we specialize in helping you find your inner strength. If you are not meeting your personal goals, feel that you are surrounded by people who drain your energy and optimism, or are just existing day to day with sadness, anger, guilt, or blame, put yourself at the top of your priority list and give us a call. Visit our website at www.newdaycounselingcenterinc.com and read our therapist profiles to select the therapist that is right for you.
Marital and family relationships improve when communication skills are clear and direct.
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient" (Steve Maraboli). At New Day Counseling Center, we specialize in helping you find your inner strength. If you are not meeting your personal goals, feel that you are surrounded by people who drain your energy and optimism, or are just existing day to day with sadness, anger, guilt, or blame, put yourself at the top of your priority list and give us a call. Visit our website at www.newdaycounselingcenterinc.com and read our therapist profiles to select the therapist that is right for you.
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Andrew J. Finkler
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, DMin, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28305
***Face to face and telehealth options available!!!*** If you are active-duty military, a veteran, a family member of a military member or veteran let’s work through some of that stress you are experiencing right now. I retired from active duty right here at Fort Bragg in 2013. I love working with this population and there is no better place to do it. I also work very closely with clients in Ministry, Emergency Services, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Nurses, and Teachers. I work on a sliding scale as well for those who choose or use the self-pay route.
***Face to face and telehealth options available!!!*** If you are active-duty military, a veteran, a family member of a military member or veteran let’s work through some of that stress you are experiencing right now. I retired from active duty right here at Fort Bragg in 2013. I love working with this population and there is no better place to do it. I also work very closely with clients in Ministry, Emergency Services, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, Nurses, and Teachers. I work on a sliding scale as well for those who choose or use the self-pay route.
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I specialize in women’s health and wellness, with a passion for maternal mental health. I believe there is a strong need for more parental support, no matter what the family unit looks like. From family planning to pregnancy to infancy - all the way until the kiddos "leave the nest", the journey carries unique highs and lows. Having outside support can help!
I specialize in women’s health and wellness, with a passion for maternal mental health. I believe there is a strong need for more parental support, no matter what the family unit looks like. From family planning to pregnancy to infancy - all the way until the kiddos "leave the nest", the journey carries unique highs and lows. Having outside support can help!
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I have been successful with implementing family systems, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally focused therapy methods in my practice.
My name is Nancy Tillman and I am a licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSW-A). I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. I graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a Master Of Social Work in July of 2019.
I have been successful with implementing family systems, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, solution-focused, and emotionally focused therapy methods in my practice.
My name is Nancy Tillman and I am a licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSW-A). I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Fayetteville State University. I graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University with a Master Of Social Work in July of 2019.
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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.