Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Not Accepting New Clients until Fall 2024. Looking for non-judgmental perspective? Maybe some hope? I have worked in outpatient mental health for the last 15 years with individuals who have presented with depression, grief and loss, reproductive health, anxiety, trauma and other mood disorders. I work to create a warm, trusting & healing environment so that clients can address their concerns in an honest manner that leads to enduring results.

You deserve to LIVE your life fully! Are you stuck, merely existing, on autopilot, and just making it through your day? Pulled in too many directions and disconnected from yourself and the world? Life gets unbalanced and we shut down. Our emotions start taking control of us in the worst possible moments: we avoid with anxiety, isolate with sadness, and hide with guilt. What would you do if your thoughts and emotions didn’t hold you back? I want you to be free to live your life on YOUR terms and find meaning in all areas of life. Together we can work on your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to build your life worth LIVING.

I have had good success with working with the resolution of depression and anxiety with clients for over 35 years. I work with people who are trying to improve their marriage or reluctantly must decide another direction. Sometimes men are ambivalent about trusting therapy. While the national norm is that therapist caseloads are 70/30 % women more than men, my norm is an even split between men and women. Men do find they can make headway on stubborn relational or emotional issues. I also see adolescent boys as they make their transition into young manhood.

I use a holistic approach to support and help get clients to where they want to be. My treatment approach and techniques are tailored to each client's goals and needs. I am passionate about helping people feel their best, and love having the opportunity to use my skills to help those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Additionally, I specialize in working with individuals with a history of trauma. I believe trauma is often the root cause of a multitude of symptoms more easily identified as distressing in everyday life.

In the counseling relationship, I view myself as a collaborator, advocate, and nurturer. I look for opportunities to better support and empower clients on their journey towards a more hopeful, healthier life. My mission is to help families/clients that are stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling with a variety of areas such as post traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, changes in life, grief, trauma, and divorce. I do not provide custody evaluations and I am not an expert witness as defined by the legal system.

Are you anxious, depressed, or struggling in your relationships? Do you feel overwhelmed? Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? We have many therapists who specialize in many areas such as anxiety/depression, trauma, relationships, and more. Scheduling is easy and we have a care coordinator who will walk you through every step of the way. We also offer Clinical Supervision for qualifying LCSWAs!

I am passionate about strengthening marriages, helping couples navigate bad choices, better communication, and how to recover from the difficulty of an affair. I believe in your marriage! Hang on! Men and women are trapped with porn addiction, and I am committed to help you as a person find the true path to restoration. The porn addiction cycle is tough, but with your commitment to work hard we can do this together. I will help you find healing from its personal devastation and within your marriage. My practice also includes helping church leaders find restoration from burn out or other struggles such as pornography or infidelity.

I have experience providing therapy to all ages (6 to 96) & specialize in therapy with children & adolescents. I have experience working with children, adolescents, & adults with a wide range of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, & Substance Use. I approach each session from a Trauma Informed & Strength’s based perspective. As a Trauma Informed clinician I work to educate clients on the complex impacts of trauma, improve boundaries, increase emotional regulation, & promote resiliency. In addition, the counseling approaches I use most with clients are Person-Centered & Strengths Based approaches.

Do you lack motivation? Do you feel unsure of how to cope with your past trauma or current life stressors? If any of these questions resonate with you, it may be time to consider therapy. I enjoy collaborating with my clients by trying to find solutions to their depression and anxiety in the same way you connect the pieces of a puzzle. I want to support you in taking the reins to work towards your goals and find the light when many people would only see darkness.

*For a quicker response, text 910-610-3199* I really enjoy working with young adults develop skills to manage anxiety and help build self-esteem. I have a passion for trauma work and welcome clients experiencing related difficulties. There are ways to enjoy the journey and I'd love to help you with this.

You might be seeking therapy because you feel like no one has your back, that you just can't handle how much crap keeps pilling up on you, because you doubt your ability to manage the craziness of life, the heaviness of it, the complications of family that you love, but who don't always treat you with love and care, you feel weighed down by "failures" and unable to see your strength and successes despite surviving one hard thing after another, and often with limited or poor support. Or maybe you just feel broken and that no one else cares. The truth is most people aren't broken. They may have hearts or minds that have been sprained, but with the right treatment, they can heal. When people come to see me who feel that "no one cares about them" I'm always reminded of how important it is that AT LEAST ONE PERSON cares...and the fact that they got to my office tells me that the MOST important person they can have rooting for them in their life CARES - THEY CARE. They care enough to get the support they need. And that's the first step to widening that circle to create healthy connections so that they don't have to carry that care alone.

You are a truly unique person, not a carbon copy of anyone else, so your therapy ideally would be designed for your individual needs. We will work together to find tools that fit YOU and that honor your true Self.

I am a licensed therapist with 24 years of experience. I see adults struggling with a wide range of conditions, especially anxiety, depression and trauma issues. A combination of techniques are used to help clients discover their core issues and to develop skills that help them become more competent and comfortable in their lives. Among those techniques are EMDR, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral and insight oriented methods. Learning about ones self and new ways to deal with issues is a fascinating, healing and empowering experience.

Currently Accepting New Clients! Tired of miscommunicating and making things worse with those you love the most? I work with pre-teens/teens (ages 10 and older), adults, couples (Level 2 Gottman trained), and families to help navigate a variety of concerns: anxiety, depression, emotional/ behavioral struggles, self-harm, transitions (adolescent challenges, blending families, divorce, etc.), trauma (including religious trauma), grief/loss, and relational challenges. Helping individuals & families communicate and find healing is my greatest passion. I’d be honored to support you to work towards thriving, not just surviving.

We all experience different seasons of change throughout our lives and I enjoy helping others navigate these changes and find new rhythms that work best for them. I work with college students who are adjusting to all of the new changes and stressors that college life can bring. I also work with women who are pregnant, have experienced loss, or are new mothers. Pregnancy and motherhood can bring different challenges and I love supporting women through this transition. Working together through individual therapy we can build on your strengths and help you to achieve your goals so you can live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been in the mental health field for almost fifteen years. I enjoy helping people and would like to help you reach your goals. I believe that the most important thing in therapy is the relationship between the client and his/her therapist.

Whether you are adjusting to life as a college student, somewhere along the journey of pregnancy and motherhood, or seeking additional support for your children, it is my goal to focus on the relationship as the foundation for the counseling process. I will seek to strengthen our relationship by providing a relaxed, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I approach therapy from a person-centered perspective, focusing on your individual needs and goals.

Sometimes life’s burdens can seem too heavy; daily stresses too overpowering. Everyone needs a little guidance from time to time from someone who can help us see and use the deep reserves of the strength that lies within us. Recognizing a problem is the first step towards finding a solution. To seek help for the problem is a sign of courage, not weakness. The goal of therapy is to empower you and to provide you with the skills needed to independently solve your problem. I am here to provide support and help you in developing ways to cope with life's struggles.

In my clinical practice, I utilize a strengths-based approach to support clients and integrate different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and mindfulness. I work with teens and adults who come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Anxiety, depression, grief, burn out, and relationship challenges all can have a significant impact on daily life. I offers tools to manage these feelings, while also providing a space to process trauma, set boundaries, and help clients feel validated and unstuck.