Female Therapists in Archdale, NC

Hello my Name is Niah and I am a doctoral candidate pursuing a degree in counselor education and counselor supervision with about seven years of experiences in human services. Therapy with me looks like a trauma-informed, solution-focused, collaborative process. This means that I believe in working together to help you heal in a way that considers your life experiences, aspirations, and goals to achieve your mental wellness. I am a huge advocate of adult play therapy, creative expression, mindfulness and centering joy in your healing process.

Therapy is not a sign that you have failed to figure it all out nor is it an indication that your marriage or relationship is over. Rather, it is the beginning of a process of getting unstuck and getting healthy. We regularly get our car serviced even though it’s not broken. We need to take care of ourselves and our relationships as well. Getting to a healthier place is a lot easier to navigate with someone who is outside of your situation.

I work with clients of all ages who are experiencing emotional distress or having trouble coping with daily functioning due to depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief and loss. I also work with clients who may be struggling with significant life transitions or attachment issues. I have a special interest in working with adolescents and young adults, and have had extensive training on childhood trauma, as well as the root causes of and best interventions for treating mental health issues in our youth. I'll meet you where you are with empathy and compassion, and work to build a therapeutic, trusting relationship with you.

There are times in everyone's life when navigating day-to-day struggles and problems seem more than we can do on our own. Sometimes, we just need someone to talk to who will listen, not judge, and help us to find our way again.

I’ve been a psychotherapist for almost twenty years and have worked with individuals, families, and children.  I find my work with adult females to be the most rewarding because I can relate to the issues that women experience. I have traveled my path through childhood trauma to become the expression of my true self, and I continue to learn more every day. With my personal experience and knowledge of psychological theories and therapies, I can help you with your self-discovery and challenges.  This is a lifelong journey, not a race.

I specialize in Trauma, Veteran, and LGBQ+ & T issues, as well as Anxiety/Depression and Political/Religious Trauma in teens, adults, elders, and couples. I can help alleviate consistent anxiety and feelings of depression that come from the past experiences and fears about the future. I understand the demands of marriage and parenting as well as those compounded by the military. I work with those navigating through divorce and child custody as well. I am retired from the United States Air Force and can assist in navigating the military/VA disability path...

It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.

My services include working with individual, couples, family counseling with adults, and adolescents. I am LGBTQ+ affirming. My training is in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship issues, trauma issues, women’s issues (infertility and postpartum), and developmental transitions. I use a therapeutic approach that reflects eclectic influences derived from my training in cognitive-behavioral, EMDR, person-centered, and family systems. I view problems as generally being developmental in nature, and approach each person, couple, or family in a unique fashion.

Have you lost touch with who you are? Have you given so much of yourself to everyone else that you don't know how you got here... or how to get back to YOU? I provide depth-oriented counseling for survivors of traumatic relationships, disrupted attachments, and developmental wounds. I also specialize in perinatal trauma and work with parents who have experienced trauma during pregnancy or the birth of a child. My approach is based in attachment theory and influenced by current research on attachment, emotion regulation, and the mind-body connection.

My hope as a psychotherapist is to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and hopefulness with my clients. I view psychotherapy not only as a way to address symptoms, but as a gateway to more joy, wholeness, and pleasure in our lives.

Much of the time we feel we should have it all together. We have to know who we are, have a career path, a life plan, walk the straight and narrow. But you may feel you are standing on the edge of a cliff and fear jumping into an abyss. Or your path is filled with roadblocks. You may feel unfulfilled by the path you started but afraid to be different, or make a change. Traumatic events out of your control may be keeping you from feeling whole, feeling yourself, feeling worthy. Or the stresses, unpredictability, and injustices of life just wane on you. You seek a place to process, grow, and be your whole self.

I believe that we are all meant to be healed, restored, and whole in spirit, mind, and body. Many of life's hurts and challenges come through relationships and so does our healing. Therapy is a safe space to express emotions, receive guidance in making informed and healthy decisions, and move toward desired goals. I specialize in working with couples struggling with their relationship, communication, infidelity, sexual intimacy concerns, and overall connection. I also have a passion for working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relational conflict, self-esteem/identity challenges, trauma & major life changes.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or you just want to talk to someone? Counseling can help. We can work together to help you achieve a sense of balance and wellbeing. In addition to providing many years of career counseling for students in academic environments, I have also served my community in many ways. I have a high level of respect and understanding of cultural differences and I am trauma informed and understand the impact that trauma, and tough life circumstances can have on the wellbeing of individuals. I am here to listen and help you improve your condition or identify another route to resolve your concerns.