Parenting Therapists in Albemarle, NC
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Elizabeth Ritter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001 (Online Only)
Struggling with work/life balance, relationship issues, or parenting? I fully understand the unique challenges of trying to find balance. I can offer support and real life skills to learn better ways to manage these struggles. I know that life can be difficult at times and you need a relatable, real-life person to work through these struggles with you. I am here to listen, support, and validate you, focus on your needs and encourage you to use the skills and talents you already have to live your BEST life!
Struggling with work/life balance, relationship issues, or parenting? I fully understand the unique challenges of trying to find balance. I can offer support and real life skills to learn better ways to manage these struggles. I know that life can be difficult at times and you need a relatable, real-life person to work through these struggles with you. I am here to listen, support, and validate you, focus on your needs and encourage you to use the skills and talents you already have to live your BEST life!
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Jacob Kozecke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
My goal is to support you as parents and couples as you navigate communication challenges, separations, and marital issues. My parenting services include helping you resolve parent-child conflicts, behavior problems with children and teenagers, and other issues related to parenting. In addition, I can help you if you suffer from anxiety, clinical depression, grief, complex grief response, adjustment disorders, and core trauma issues.
My goal is to support you as parents and couples as you navigate communication challenges, separations, and marital issues. My parenting services include helping you resolve parent-child conflicts, behavior problems with children and teenagers, and other issues related to parenting. In addition, I can help you if you suffer from anxiety, clinical depression, grief, complex grief response, adjustment disorders, and core trauma issues.
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Amanda Faggart
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001
Waitlist for new clients
I graduated from UNCG in 2007 with my masters in community counseling. After becoming fully licensed I worked in the community, school, and inpatient settings providing therapeutic services and support. With 15 years experience in multiple settings, I began to specialize in issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and trauma, to difficult transitions like parenting, divorce, and empty-nesting. I continue to see a broad range of mental health concerns, genders, and populations. I meet clients where they are and work towards their goals.
I graduated from UNCG in 2007 with my masters in community counseling. After becoming fully licensed I worked in the community, school, and inpatient settings providing therapeutic services and support. With 15 years experience in multiple settings, I began to specialize in issues ranging from depression, anxiety, and trauma, to difficult transitions like parenting, divorce, and empty-nesting. I continue to see a broad range of mental health concerns, genders, and populations. I meet clients where they are and work towards their goals.
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Cottonwood Counseling
Licensed CLinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28001
Our ideal client is anyone who has a strong desire to better themselves and want a better quality of life. So often we become complacent in our discontent and just settle for what we are accustomed to, but I am here to help anyone who is ready to break through that shell and demand more from life!
Our ideal client is anyone who has a strong desire to better themselves and want a better quality of life. So often we become complacent in our discontent and just settle for what we are accustomed to, but I am here to help anyone who is ready to break through that shell and demand more from life!
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My counseling philosophy centers around providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work together to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and set meaningful goals that align with your values.
My counseling philosophy centers around providing a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. We will work together to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and set meaningful goals that align with your values.
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Jamie Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.
My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.
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Katherine L Thompson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001 (Online Only)
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I'm passionate about providing a safe space for people to work through some hard things. I'd love working with you if you have a general idea of your goals but don't know how to get there on your own. I'm trained in different types of therapy but I'm missing information that only you can bring to the table: your life experiences, passions, and vulnerabilities. Let's work toward increasing the knowledge you have about yourself, being able to recognize your emotions and how they affect your body, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable stuff.
Hey! I'm Katherine, a mom, wife, and mental health counselor. I'm passionate about providing a safe space for people to work through some hard things. I'd love working with you if you have a general idea of your goals but don't know how to get there on your own. I'm trained in different types of therapy but I'm missing information that only you can bring to the table: your life experiences, passions, and vulnerabilities. Let's work toward increasing the knowledge you have about yourself, being able to recognize your emotions and how they affect your body, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable stuff.
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Foundations Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albemarle, NC 28001
Commit to change! Decide you are worth it! Succeed in the process! Life can sometimes feel like a roller coaster. You may feel like you don't know which way to go, and it could be that you don't feel like you can trust your own judgement. Contrary to these negative thoughts, you can overcome your current situation to achieve positive change and move towards a healthier way of living. You can start choosing how you want to live your life. Make the decision to discover your healing, your passion, or whatever it is that you need at this time of your life. I can't wait to see you transform!
Commit to change! Decide you are worth it! Succeed in the process! Life can sometimes feel like a roller coaster. You may feel like you don't know which way to go, and it could be that you don't feel like you can trust your own judgement. Contrary to these negative thoughts, you can overcome your current situation to achieve positive change and move towards a healthier way of living. You can start choosing how you want to live your life. Make the decision to discover your healing, your passion, or whatever it is that you need at this time of your life. I can't wait to see you transform!
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I have thirty eight (38) years in the human service field which includes: providing services to veterans; at-risk youth; senior citizens; ex-convicts and; individuals that are challenged with substance use and mental health challenges. I am Licensed in North Carolina as a Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, and as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I serve children that have trauma, ADHD and behavioral concerns. I also work with adults that have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety. My main goal is to teach my clients to use appropriate coping skills to recover and to lead a less impaired and more functional life.
I have thirty eight (38) years in the human service field which includes: providing services to veterans; at-risk youth; senior citizens; ex-convicts and; individuals that are challenged with substance use and mental health challenges. I am Licensed in North Carolina as a Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate, and as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I serve children that have trauma, ADHD and behavioral concerns. I also work with adults that have experienced trauma, depression and anxiety. My main goal is to teach my clients to use appropriate coping skills to recover and to lead a less impaired and more functional life.
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Do you need to vent? I'll listen. Need to express fear or anger? I'm here. Worried about the "what ifs"? You're not alone. If you're reading this, you may not know exactly what you want, but you know you want something different. Step 1: Check!
Do you need to vent? I'll listen. Need to express fear or anger? I'm here. Worried about the "what ifs"? You're not alone. If you're reading this, you may not know exactly what you want, but you know you want something different. Step 1: Check!
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Yost Counseling, PLLC
Licensed CLinical Mental Health Counselor, JD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28002
My ideal client is a person who truly wants to feel better or to get "unstuck." I work really well with most academically gifted adults.
My ideal client is a person who truly wants to feel better or to get "unstuck." I work really well with most academically gifted adults.
Online Therapists
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If you know a young person who could use a non-judgmental space to process the pressures of living in today's complex society, or if you're a parent who needs support and guidance, my door is open.
I have a passion for helping kids, teens, young adults, and parents. A former lawyer, business executive, and educator, I blend unique life experiences with a compassionate approach to therapy. With six kids of my own, I empathize with young people and parents alike. On a personal level, one of my greatest passions is travel. Having explored over 30 different countries, I realize the importance of cultural diversity and how it enriches our understanding of the world. My experiences shape my counseling practice as I strive to connect with clients from all walks of life. I also enjoy coaching youth sports, coffee, and a good book.
If you know a young person who could use a non-judgmental space to process the pressures of living in today's complex society, or if you're a parent who needs support and guidance, my door is open.
I have a passion for helping kids, teens, young adults, and parents. A former lawyer, business executive, and educator, I blend unique life experiences with a compassionate approach to therapy. With six kids of my own, I empathize with young people and parents alike. On a personal level, one of my greatest passions is travel. Having explored over 30 different countries, I realize the importance of cultural diversity and how it enriches our understanding of the world. My experiences shape my counseling practice as I strive to connect with clients from all walks of life. I also enjoy coaching youth sports, coffee, and a good book.
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Jim Wells / (CPTS) Counseling & Play Therapy Svc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT, TFCBT
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28115
I am also a Registered Play Therapist and enhance parent-child communication.
Taking the initial step to call can be difficult. It's scary to reach out for support, especially if it hasn't been there in the past. Those feelings of doubt usually go away after making that call and beginning to tell your story. Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. Begin your healing and personal growth, call today for a free consultation.
I am also a Registered Play Therapist and enhance parent-child communication.
Taking the initial step to call can be difficult. It's scary to reach out for support, especially if it hasn't been there in the past. Those feelings of doubt usually go away after making that call and beginning to tell your story. Counseling is a place of acceptance where you can learn to see your true value. You hold the keys to your happiness. You just need support to unlock that door. Doing it alone will keep you stuck. You can learn to trust again. Begin your healing and personal growth, call today for a free consultation.
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Janelle A. Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
I specialize in serving clients managing burnout or overwhelm due to perinatal mental health issues, depression across the lifespan, chronic marital distress and parenting issues, autism and ADHD, and Social Anxiety.
There could be countless reasons that you are here. Perhaps you have trouble managing your day-to-day stress and don't want to get out of bed because of burnout. Maybe you and your spouse or children are facing disagreements you just can’t seem to solve that seem too much to handle. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to get well. I am committed to helping you do just that.
I specialize in serving clients managing burnout or overwhelm due to perinatal mental health issues, depression across the lifespan, chronic marital distress and parenting issues, autism and ADHD, and Social Anxiety.
There could be countless reasons that you are here. Perhaps you have trouble managing your day-to-day stress and don't want to get out of bed because of burnout. Maybe you and your spouse or children are facing disagreements you just can’t seem to solve that seem too much to handle. Or maybe you seem like a different person since being pregnant, and you're concerned that you will never be your old self again. No matter the case, the real reason you're here is to get well. I am committed to helping you do just that.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Do you feel like you need more support, wherever you are in life? Starting therapy can be intimidating. I am here to listen and help. My approach is to be supportive, compassionate, and empathetic, with a focus on promoting self esteem, awareness, and robust relationships. I love working with clients who experience trauma, anxiety, life changes, women's, parenting, and relationship issues. I will accompany you on your journey toward healing and personal growth in a safe and nurturing environment. You're worth it!
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Do you feel like you need more support, wherever you are in life? Starting therapy can be intimidating. I am here to listen and help. My approach is to be supportive, compassionate, and empathetic, with a focus on promoting self esteem, awareness, and robust relationships. I love working with clients who experience trauma, anxiety, life changes, women's, parenting, and relationship issues. I will accompany you on your journey toward healing and personal growth in a safe and nurturing environment. You're worth it!
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We all struggle. It is universal. But we can all also learn practices, tools, and insights to help us struggle well. Whether you are feeling hopeless, lost, confused, or down, I believe we can work together to find a way through the tough times and develop the skills you need to keep moving forward in positivity. Areas of focus include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, substance abuse issues, veterans' concerns, and parenting skills.
We all struggle. It is universal. But we can all also learn practices, tools, and insights to help us struggle well. Whether you are feeling hopeless, lost, confused, or down, I believe we can work together to find a way through the tough times and develop the skills you need to keep moving forward in positivity. Areas of focus include mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, substance abuse issues, veterans' concerns, and parenting skills.
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Mariyah Robbins
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you worry about parenting your kids or connecting with your partner? I want to help you reopen the lines of communication and create harmony and organization in your home life.
Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? Do you worry about parenting your kids or connecting with your partner? I want to help you reopen the lines of communication and create harmony and organization in your home life.
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As a parent, it's completely natural to have concerns about your child's well-being.
I am dedicated to supporting children, teenagers, young adults, and their families through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and family conflict. My specialization lies in working with teenagers and their parents, recognizing the unique challenges this age presents. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment for individual and family sessions, where empathy and understanding guide clients toward discovering their strengths and achieving positive outcomes.
As a parent, it's completely natural to have concerns about your child's well-being.
I am dedicated to supporting children, teenagers, young adults, and their families through a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, and family conflict. My specialization lies in working with teenagers and their parents, recognizing the unique challenges this age presents. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment for individual and family sessions, where empathy and understanding guide clients toward discovering their strengths and achieving positive outcomes.
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Kasey Saunders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
I am rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and I also use an eclectic approach based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, along with a few others.
I am so glad you found your way here! It takes courage and strength to invest in yourself. We all go through ups and downs throughout life. There are times we all need a little support to get through the tougher times. Having someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and unbiased to talk to can be the key to unlocking what is already inside you, waiting to be discovered. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is one of the most important parts of this journey. I would love to talk with you and discuss how I can support you.
I am rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy, and I also use an eclectic approach based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Experiential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, along with a few others.
I am so glad you found your way here! It takes courage and strength to invest in yourself. We all go through ups and downs throughout life. There are times we all need a little support to get through the tougher times. Having someone who is compassionate, non-judgmental, and unbiased to talk to can be the key to unlocking what is already inside you, waiting to be discovered. Finding someone you feel comfortable with is one of the most important parts of this journey. I would love to talk with you and discuss how I can support you.
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Keisha Ward
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
I am certified in Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Grief and trained in EMDR,DBT, CBT, EFT, CPT and Triple P (parenting program).
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
I am certified in Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Grief and trained in EMDR,DBT, CBT, EFT, CPT and Triple P (parenting program).
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.