Humanistic Therapists in Catawba County, NC
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Lynley SanGeorge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602 (Online Only)
Using an Integrative approach, I draw from various disciplines including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy to create a tailored plan based on the unique needs of the client.
Hi there! Are you experiencing challenges with difficult life transitions? Do you struggle with anxiety or grief? Whether you are looking to regain balance, discover inner calm, or build coping skills to navigate life, I can guide you in a judgment-free space, where your own well-being and personal growth are put above all else.
Using an Integrative approach, I draw from various disciplines including Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Humanistic therapy to create a tailored plan based on the unique needs of the client.
Hi there! Are you experiencing challenges with difficult life transitions? Do you struggle with anxiety or grief? Whether you are looking to regain balance, discover inner calm, or build coping skills to navigate life, I can guide you in a judgment-free space, where your own well-being and personal growth are put above all else.
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India McWhorter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.
Hi, I'm India. I work with emerging, young & older adults (17+) from all walks of life who feel that hope seems out of reach right now. In our work together, I aim to better understand the barriers that may be relentlessly working against you. But there is hope that lives alongside the struggle, the kind of hope that comes from a willingness to face reality and still choose to see where beauty and light can be found. We’ll search for it together.
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Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life challenges occur at different stages in our lives and sometimes they are overwhelming to navigate on our own. We can often get lost in feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, and confusion which cultivates hopelessness as we allow these thoughts and emotions to take over our lives.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. Life challenges occur at different stages in our lives and sometimes they are overwhelming to navigate on our own. We can often get lost in feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, and confusion which cultivates hopelessness as we allow these thoughts and emotions to take over our lives.
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Jaymie Rowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
Therapy is a growth experience that can influence the way you view the world and yourself. As humans, we all experience times of discomfort and life transitions. Therapy is not only for those suffering from addiction or mental illness. It is also a way to gain skills, enhance your performance, and learn more about yourself. Barriers to becoming who you want to be can be explored in therapy and work to re-building life, relationships, and even your career.
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Dr. Dominique Hammonds
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28603
Waitlist for new clients
I provide individual clinical mental health counseling, couples counseling, clinical supervision, training, education, and consultation services specializing in culturally conscious practice, cultural, gender, and sexual identity development, sex therapy, and improving emotional connection and communication skills in relationship.
I provide individual clinical mental health counseling, couples counseling, clinical supervision, training, education, and consultation services specializing in culturally conscious practice, cultural, gender, and sexual identity development, sex therapy, and improving emotional connection and communication skills in relationship.
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I have been passionate about the care and wellness of adult women since I began practicing in the early 1990's. I have worked in a variety of settings that have given me helpful experience in treating issues that women commonly face such as body shame, unhealthy eating patterns, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic and verbal abuse. I follow the latest research findings related to the neurological basis behind therapeutic change and make it a point to empower my clients by teaching them everything that I have learned about healthy change and skills that have been shown to nurture a sense of peace and wellbeing.
I have been passionate about the care and wellness of adult women since I began practicing in the early 1990's. I have worked in a variety of settings that have given me helpful experience in treating issues that women commonly face such as body shame, unhealthy eating patterns, unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic and verbal abuse. I follow the latest research findings related to the neurological basis behind therapeutic change and make it a point to empower my clients by teaching them everything that I have learned about healthy change and skills that have been shown to nurture a sense of peace and wellbeing.
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Astra B Czerny
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28603 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Empowerment and healing go hand in hand. All of us experience challenges and hard times. We all struggle. Let me help you understand what is getting in the way. Together, we can guide your actions to a place where you feel more in control - Empowered! I will walk with you through the process of transformation. Is saying no difficult for you? Do you struggle to set boundaries with others? Are your own needs and happiness often pushed aside? Is your self worth based on how others treat you?
Empowerment and healing go hand in hand. All of us experience challenges and hard times. We all struggle. Let me help you understand what is getting in the way. Together, we can guide your actions to a place where you feel more in control - Empowered! I will walk with you through the process of transformation. Is saying no difficult for you? Do you struggle to set boundaries with others? Are your own needs and happiness often pushed aside? Is your self worth based on how others treat you?
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John Wepner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
I seek to build a collaborative working environment with my clients that respects the inner trouble one experiences, seeks a deeper understanding of where that comes from, and builds toward embodied vitality and self-acceptance. I work with adults and teenagers dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem & confidence issues, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, existential issues, life changes, and stress. Healing, growth, and change come about gradually through consistent and sustained effort; it requires learning to think, feel, act in new ways, and see oneself with new perspectives.
I seek to build a collaborative working environment with my clients that respects the inner trouble one experiences, seeks a deeper understanding of where that comes from, and builds toward embodied vitality and self-acceptance. I work with adults and teenagers dealing with anxiety, depression, self-esteem & confidence issues, family and relationship issues, grief and loss, existential issues, life changes, and stress. Healing, growth, and change come about gradually through consistent and sustained effort; it requires learning to think, feel, act in new ways, and see oneself with new perspectives.
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Everyone’s journey is different. At times, this journey is wonderful and inspiring, and other times it can be overwhelming or exhausting. My mission is to support children, adolescents, families, and adults of all ages as we identify your unique qualities and resources. Together we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing, draw on your strengths, and seek manageable steps that empower you. It is okay to ask for someone to walk alongside you during this journey, and comforting to have someone new on your team!
Everyone’s journey is different. At times, this journey is wonderful and inspiring, and other times it can be overwhelming or exhausting. My mission is to support children, adolescents, families, and adults of all ages as we identify your unique qualities and resources. Together we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing, draw on your strengths, and seek manageable steps that empower you. It is okay to ask for someone to walk alongside you during this journey, and comforting to have someone new on your team!
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Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, self-doubt, and lack of purpose? Feeling “blah” and can’t put your finger on why? Are you ready to release the relentless cycle of negative self-perception that leads to shame and worthlessness? I invite you to take this journey with me, and we can work together to build the life you want to live. Imagine what it would feel like to free yourself from the chains of the past. What would it feel like to put yourself first, and not just care what you do for others or for your family? All of this is possible. Call me today and we can talk about how. I look forward to working with you.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, self-doubt, and lack of purpose? Feeling “blah” and can’t put your finger on why? Are you ready to release the relentless cycle of negative self-perception that leads to shame and worthlessness? I invite you to take this journey with me, and we can work together to build the life you want to live. Imagine what it would feel like to free yourself from the chains of the past. What would it feel like to put yourself first, and not just care what you do for others or for your family? All of this is possible. Call me today and we can talk about how. I look forward to working with you.
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Kathryn Shanks
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I work with people who feel overwhelmed - by relationships, big transitions, life. They want to become more fully aware of and confident in themselves, and long to find freedom from the patterns that hold them back in life. My attachment training and relational approach tends to draw folks who are looking for support around relationships with partners, family, friends, and themselves. Many of them identify as queer, non-monogamous, and/or neurodivergent. They usually share that our work together has helped them to feel more at home in their own skin and more confident in their own strength, beauty, and wisdom.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed - by relationships, big transitions, life. They want to become more fully aware of and confident in themselves, and long to find freedom from the patterns that hold them back in life. My attachment training and relational approach tends to draw folks who are looking for support around relationships with partners, family, friends, and themselves. Many of them identify as queer, non-monogamous, and/or neurodivergent. They usually share that our work together has helped them to feel more at home in their own skin and more confident in their own strength, beauty, and wisdom.
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Hello and welcome! I understand how difficult it is to ask for help. My goal is to create a safe space for you to be you- to just be human. Whether you are dealing with the shame of substance use issues, sexual identity concerns, or childhood traumas, I offer space for you to be vulnerable. What I do not provide is judgment. I offer acceptance. I believe we all heal through connection. I am here to support you through your individual journey- whatever that looks like. We can lay the burdens down together. You are not alone.
Hello and welcome! I understand how difficult it is to ask for help. My goal is to create a safe space for you to be you- to just be human. Whether you are dealing with the shame of substance use issues, sexual identity concerns, or childhood traumas, I offer space for you to be vulnerable. What I do not provide is judgment. I offer acceptance. I believe we all heal through connection. I am here to support you through your individual journey- whatever that looks like. We can lay the burdens down together. You are not alone.
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Whether you have reoccurring symptoms or are facing a difficult time in your life right now, I am here to help! I specialize in working with children(ages 3+), teens & women experiencing various symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
Whether you have reoccurring symptoms or are facing a difficult time in your life right now, I am here to help! I specialize in working with children(ages 3+), teens & women experiencing various symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem, Relationship Issues, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues.
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As a Register Play Therapist, I utilize the power of play to create a welcoming and creative environment for my clients. Families often call me due to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I utilize evidenced based practices grounded in play to help your family sort through these challenges and explore solutions. “We speak with more than our mouths. We listen with more than our ears.” Mr. Rogers
As a Register Play Therapist, I utilize the power of play to create a welcoming and creative environment for my clients. Families often call me due to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. I utilize evidenced based practices grounded in play to help your family sort through these challenges and explore solutions. “We speak with more than our mouths. We listen with more than our ears.” Mr. Rogers
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Magnolia Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, PhD, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Patty Hickham Tousey, PhD, LCMHCA. Life experiences, particularly traumatic events and relationships, impact all facets of life (all the way down to the nervous system), but we continue to move naturally towards healing and growth. I want to work with you to help facilitate that process! Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion are some of the essential foundations of wellness. I'm devoted to helping clients navigate their healing journey to cultivate a deep sense of self-love and understanding.
Patty Hickham Tousey, PhD, LCMHCA. Life experiences, particularly traumatic events and relationships, impact all facets of life (all the way down to the nervous system), but we continue to move naturally towards healing and growth. I want to work with you to help facilitate that process! Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion are some of the essential foundations of wellness. I'm devoted to helping clients navigate their healing journey to cultivate a deep sense of self-love and understanding.
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Lane K Griffith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Newton, NC 28658
Not accepting new clients
Life can be joyous and full of possibilities, as well as confusing, and at times, devastating. My goal is to help adolescents and adults successfully navigate the challenges of life to find peace and healing. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, and provide a safe, non-judgmental place to help you find your light and strength.
Life can be joyous and full of possibilities, as well as confusing, and at times, devastating. My goal is to help adolescents and adults successfully navigate the challenges of life to find peace and healing. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, and provide a safe, non-judgmental place to help you find your light and strength.
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Sidney Skerlak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Not accepting new clients
Welcome to your space for self-discovery, growth, and healing! My passion lies in creating a safe space for individuals to open up about struggles in life, including self-esteem issues, stress, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, psychosis, and other complex emotions and experiences. I use a person-centered, strengths based approach to collaboratively work with clients to achieve their goals by identifying and resolving underlying issues related to emotional dysregulation, disruptive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other aspects of being human.
Welcome to your space for self-discovery, growth, and healing! My passion lies in creating a safe space for individuals to open up about struggles in life, including self-esteem issues, stress, unresolved trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, psychosis, and other complex emotions and experiences. I use a person-centered, strengths based approach to collaboratively work with clients to achieve their goals by identifying and resolving underlying issues related to emotional dysregulation, disruptive behavior, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other aspects of being human.
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Penny Lane Hamblin
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, NCC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
Not accepting new clients
If you worry constantly, feel a loss of control in life, and you want to feel confident when you wake up in the morning then I can support you to make changes in your life. Anxiety is something we are born with, sometimes we can manage, and other times we cannot. I can assist with decreasing anxiety symptoms by targeting the root of the anxiety. Let's explore the culprit of your current symptoms and develop an understanding of the culprit so the culprit doesn't control your life. Let me support you and help you regain control of you.
If you worry constantly, feel a loss of control in life, and you want to feel confident when you wake up in the morning then I can support you to make changes in your life. Anxiety is something we are born with, sometimes we can manage, and other times we cannot. I can assist with decreasing anxiety symptoms by targeting the root of the anxiety. Let's explore the culprit of your current symptoms and develop an understanding of the culprit so the culprit doesn't control your life. Let me support you and help you regain control of you.
Online Therapists
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Inner Love Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Whitsett, NC 27377 (Online Only)
I offer the following therapy techniques to help clients reach their goals and help get them to where they need to be in life: Faith based, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Rational Emotive, Humanistic, Person centered, Behavioral (systematic desensitization, aversion therapy, flooding), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching, and Couples.
I specialize in working with clients who are battling issues with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief and loss, substance use, relationships, medical issues and difficulty coping with chronic health (kidney disease, cancer, etc), effects of trauma, feelings of worthlessness, being lost in life, self esteem, self love, goal setting, finding solutions, loneliness, and employment. I also help people who just need to vent and get it out (talk therapy). I also specialize in helping people use assertive communication to help better communication with others for the betterment of themselves for the present and the future.
I offer the following therapy techniques to help clients reach their goals and help get them to where they need to be in life: Faith based, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, Rational Emotive, Humanistic, Person centered, Behavioral (systematic desensitization, aversion therapy, flooding), Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Life Coaching, and Couples.
I specialize in working with clients who are battling issues with depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, grief and loss, substance use, relationships, medical issues and difficulty coping with chronic health (kidney disease, cancer, etc), effects of trauma, feelings of worthlessness, being lost in life, self esteem, self love, goal setting, finding solutions, loneliness, and employment. I also help people who just need to vent and get it out (talk therapy). I also specialize in helping people use assertive communication to help better communication with others for the betterment of themselves for the present and the future.
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I have a humanistic and client-centered approach. I view the counseling relationship as a collaboration between myself and you. Together we will work towards self-acceptance and self-awareness by dealing with issues such as moods, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors that may be standing in the way of happiness and contentment in your life. I use an integrative method including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, reality therapy, positive psychotherapy, and mindfulness training with a mind-body-and-soul model.
I have a humanistic and client-centered approach. I view the counseling relationship as a collaboration between myself and you. Together we will work towards self-acceptance and self-awareness by dealing with issues such as moods, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors that may be standing in the way of happiness and contentment in your life. I use an integrative method including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, reality therapy, positive psychotherapy, and mindfulness training with a mind-body-and-soul model.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.