Female Therapists in Blakeney, Charlotte, NC
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Deborah A Leighton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
I began working in the fields of Addiction/Dual Diagnosis more than 35 years ago. Graduated from Syracuse University in Psychology; completed a master's program at ASU in Clinical Psychology. Graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (MSW). Extensively trained/experience with family systems, addiction, dual diagnosis, expressive arts, grief/bereavement therapy, clinical supervision & relapse prevention. I enjoy creative challenges and have an innovative approach with clients that emphasize individuality, personal growth and change. Accepting Medicare, Tricare, CBHA, BCBS (PPO), UHC, & Optum.
I began working in the fields of Addiction/Dual Diagnosis more than 35 years ago. Graduated from Syracuse University in Psychology; completed a master's program at ASU in Clinical Psychology. Graduated from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (MSW). Extensively trained/experience with family systems, addiction, dual diagnosis, expressive arts, grief/bereavement therapy, clinical supervision & relapse prevention. I enjoy creative challenges and have an innovative approach with clients that emphasize individuality, personal growth and change. Accepting Medicare, Tricare, CBHA, BCBS (PPO), UHC, & Optum.
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Welcome to Catalyst Counseling Solutions! My counseling approach is focused on working toward solutions to move you forward and to thrive. I have fourteen years of experience as a counselor. My experience spans from performing psychiatric assessments in emergency rooms with clients suffering with severe mental health & substance use concerns; to providing individual and group counseling to clients in residential drug and alcohol treatment for 30-90 days.
Welcome to Catalyst Counseling Solutions! My counseling approach is focused on working toward solutions to move you forward and to thrive. I have fourteen years of experience as a counselor. My experience spans from performing psychiatric assessments in emergency rooms with clients suffering with severe mental health & substance use concerns; to providing individual and group counseling to clients in residential drug and alcohol treatment for 30-90 days.
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Seeking support is a powerful and brave first step! As a clinician, I partner with my clients to empower them to reach their goals as they navigate life's transitions. When you come to a therapy session you are in a safe, healing space where we can work together through life's difficulties. I am passionate about approaching my clients from a strengths based, client centered perspective. I want to ensure that your time in therapy is personalized, collaborative and unique to you. In my practice, I utilize Motivational Interviewing, CBT and DBT as well as trauma informed care.
Seeking support is a powerful and brave first step! As a clinician, I partner with my clients to empower them to reach their goals as they navigate life's transitions. When you come to a therapy session you are in a safe, healing space where we can work together through life's difficulties. I am passionate about approaching my clients from a strengths based, client centered perspective. I want to ensure that your time in therapy is personalized, collaborative and unique to you. In my practice, I utilize Motivational Interviewing, CBT and DBT as well as trauma informed care.
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Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PLC
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277
Samantha Malfitano LPC: When people feel safe to express all of their feelings, true healing can begin. For many, they have repressed these emotions for years, creating a disconnect from the mind, body & soul, Which separates you from your true self. You may feel stuck, depleted, lacking purpose, motivation & direction. Searching externally within people, places & things to give you relief, only to find this is just a temporary solution. Resulting in symptoms & behaviors such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, panic, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance use, and others, to cope with these old painful emotions & memories.
Samantha Malfitano LPC: When people feel safe to express all of their feelings, true healing can begin. For many, they have repressed these emotions for years, creating a disconnect from the mind, body & soul, Which separates you from your true self. You may feel stuck, depleted, lacking purpose, motivation & direction. Searching externally within people, places & things to give you relief, only to find this is just a temporary solution. Resulting in symptoms & behaviors such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, panic, self harm, suicidal ideation, substance use, and others, to cope with these old painful emotions & memories.
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Hi there! My name is Dr. Jess Ribeiro. I’m a clinical psychologist and university professor with over 15 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience licensed in NC, FL, and NJ. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety and OCD. In my practice, I use leading evidence-based therapies, which are treatments that are backed by decades of scientific research and shown to work. Primarily, these are cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g., CBT) that are highly collaborative, active, and goal-oriented treatments that help people achieve desired symptom changes quickly and build more fulfilling lives.
Hi there! My name is Dr. Jess Ribeiro. I’m a clinical psychologist and university professor with over 15 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience licensed in NC, FL, and NJ. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety and OCD. In my practice, I use leading evidence-based therapies, which are treatments that are backed by decades of scientific research and shown to work. Primarily, these are cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g., CBT) that are highly collaborative, active, and goal-oriented treatments that help people achieve desired symptom changes quickly and build more fulfilling lives.
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Dee Dockery
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
I specialize in women's mental health and only treat women. Psychology is a science and an art. I see therapy through the same lens. As specific as the brain can be, there also has to be some flexibility to really understand how someone thinks. I worked in psychology research for 10 years and have been a therapist for 9 years. I am a National Certified Counselor, a Qualified Supervisor, and will be finishing my PhD in 2025. My research and focus in therapy is centered around women’s issues, our cognitive processing, and how our social environment affects our lives.
I specialize in women's mental health and only treat women. Psychology is a science and an art. I see therapy through the same lens. As specific as the brain can be, there also has to be some flexibility to really understand how someone thinks. I worked in psychology research for 10 years and have been a therapist for 9 years. I am a National Certified Counselor, a Qualified Supervisor, and will be finishing my PhD in 2025. My research and focus in therapy is centered around women’s issues, our cognitive processing, and how our social environment affects our lives.
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Heather Tidwell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277
Do you ever lay awake at night thinking about things you want to change, thinking about how you want to be happier, thinking that you wish someone understood what you were going through? I am here to help guide you through the process to begin working towards your desired change. I sincerely believe in treating the whole person and understand that many of us have experienced previous trauma/negative experiences, excessive worries that effects our ability to be what and who we want to be in many different areas of our lives.
Do you ever lay awake at night thinking about things you want to change, thinking about how you want to be happier, thinking that you wish someone understood what you were going through? I am here to help guide you through the process to begin working towards your desired change. I sincerely believe in treating the whole person and understand that many of us have experienced previous trauma/negative experiences, excessive worries that effects our ability to be what and who we want to be in many different areas of our lives.
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Dr. Aimee Ryan Bellmore
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28227 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My practice predominantly serves immigrant communities in need of comprehensive diagnostic mental health evaluations as part of applications for asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, waiver, and adjustment of status. Mi práctica privada sirve principalmente a comunidades de inmigrantes que necesitan evaluaciones de salud mental de diagnóstico integral como parte de las solicitudes de asilo, VAWA, visa U, exención y ajuste de estatus.
My practice predominantly serves immigrant communities in need of comprehensive diagnostic mental health evaluations as part of applications for asylum, VAWA, U-Visa, waiver, and adjustment of status. Mi práctica privada sirve principalmente a comunidades de inmigrantes que necesitan evaluaciones de salud mental de diagnóstico integral como parte de las solicitudes de asilo, VAWA, visa U, exención y ajuste de estatus.
Kristi Knox
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28227
Waitlist for new clients
I have a vested interest and the expertise of 20+ years to help patients improve self-esteem, self-worth, & mood symptoms, as well as to navigate the complexities of relationships and trauma. Whether you have been in therapy extensively throughout the years or are a beginning client, you may have emotional, interpersonal, thinking and behavioral patterns you would like to make significant and lasting changes to. This is why treatment with me spans several research based stages including skill building; accessing internal resources for bringing about change; and accessing and changing neural networks to bring about healing.
I have a vested interest and the expertise of 20+ years to help patients improve self-esteem, self-worth, & mood symptoms, as well as to navigate the complexities of relationships and trauma. Whether you have been in therapy extensively throughout the years or are a beginning client, you may have emotional, interpersonal, thinking and behavioral patterns you would like to make significant and lasting changes to. This is why treatment with me spans several research based stages including skill building; accessing internal resources for bringing about change; and accessing and changing neural networks to bring about healing.
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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to mental and emotional well- being.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to mental and emotional well- being.
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Diamond Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
My training and education makes me a good fit for individuals, families, and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family conflict, trauma, grief, life stressors and parenting. Many of my clients tend to be women aged 29 to 55 seeking change in their lives - however, I also enjoy working with men, particularly if they have never done therapy before.
My training and education makes me a good fit for individuals, families, and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family conflict, trauma, grief, life stressors and parenting. Many of my clients tend to be women aged 29 to 55 seeking change in their lives - however, I also enjoy working with men, particularly if they have never done therapy before.
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Now accepting new clients! Taking the first step into therapy can be the hardest. I am here to help individual clients, adolescents ages 11 and up, and adults, navigate this process with ease. Right now more than ever things can seem so out of ones control. My goal is to help you navigate life's ups and downs and transitions that are thrown your way. My passion lies in helping those experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, relationship (peer) issues, and behavioral issues (teens) and general life transitions.
Now accepting new clients! Taking the first step into therapy can be the hardest. I am here to help individual clients, adolescents ages 11 and up, and adults, navigate this process with ease. Right now more than ever things can seem so out of ones control. My goal is to help you navigate life's ups and downs and transitions that are thrown your way. My passion lies in helping those experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, relationship (peer) issues, and behavioral issues (teens) and general life transitions.
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Rachel W Goode | Journey To Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
In 2024, your healing is NOT optional. It takes courage. You are worth it. I specialize in helping you understand the roots of places where you feel stuck, and push for a life of wholeness and freedom. I understand how change happens—gradually, awkwardly, and mostly beneath the surface. I am passionate about working with those navigating disordered eating, body image, and weight concerns, as well as managing grief, relationships, and depression/anxiety. I am inspired by those around me who continue to show up and do their healing work, willing themselves to take up spaces where they have been scared to do so previously.
In 2024, your healing is NOT optional. It takes courage. You are worth it. I specialize in helping you understand the roots of places where you feel stuck, and push for a life of wholeness and freedom. I understand how change happens—gradually, awkwardly, and mostly beneath the surface. I am passionate about working with those navigating disordered eating, body image, and weight concerns, as well as managing grief, relationships, and depression/anxiety. I am inspired by those around me who continue to show up and do their healing work, willing themselves to take up spaces where they have been scared to do so previously.
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Lucy Dunning
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdS, BC-TMC, NCC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.
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Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
Hello! My name is Donna Murray and I look forward to connecting with you. I’ve had the joy of working in the counseling field for over 25 years in multiple settings including: private practice, inpatient and outpatient, home-based, school-based and residential detox. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the states of Ohio, West Virginia and North Carolina and have been offering counseling services since 1996. Currently, I also serve on the West Virginia Certification Board for Addiction & Prevention Professionals.
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Julie Elayne VonderHaar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 29 years of experience. I believe our greatest healing emerges out of our deepest trauma, challenges and struggles. My belief is that we have a core that is unshakeable and I am committed to offering my clients a warm, respectful and non-judging space in which to explore and recognize their own resilience and restore balance in their daily lives. Often when we are overwhelmed by life we isolate ourselves from those who can help us most. I support my clients in developing tools to manage the ups and downs of life.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with 29 years of experience. I believe our greatest healing emerges out of our deepest trauma, challenges and struggles. My belief is that we have a core that is unshakeable and I am committed to offering my clients a warm, respectful and non-judging space in which to explore and recognize their own resilience and restore balance in their daily lives. Often when we are overwhelmed by life we isolate ourselves from those who can help us most. I support my clients in developing tools to manage the ups and downs of life.
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Bonita Hutchinson and Associates, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LPC, LCMHC-S, LCAS, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
Experiencing family, work or relationship issues that are overwhelming, you’re not alone. Counseling can support you in Managing Stress & Anxiety. All services are online Due to the PANDEMIC... connect thru telehealth on your Electronic Device to our secure platform for A Safe Place to share, Learn and for support of your mental and emotional health. We are Open Mornings, Evenings and Saturdays - Serving NC and NJ.
Experiencing family, work or relationship issues that are overwhelming, you’re not alone. Counseling can support you in Managing Stress & Anxiety. All services are online Due to the PANDEMIC... connect thru telehealth on your Electronic Device to our secure platform for A Safe Place to share, Learn and for support of your mental and emotional health. We are Open Mornings, Evenings and Saturdays - Serving NC and NJ.
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I help people with problems and passions. What are you looking for more of?? Love, joy, excitement, peace, connection, success?? A new job, new or improved relationship, better health? What are you looking for less of??? Stress, depression, anxiety, loneliness, frustration?? Bad habits? My clients typically feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated but are also ready and motivated to TRY SOMETHING NEW!!
I help people with problems and passions. What are you looking for more of?? Love, joy, excitement, peace, connection, success?? A new job, new or improved relationship, better health? What are you looking for less of??? Stress, depression, anxiety, loneliness, frustration?? Bad habits? My clients typically feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated but are also ready and motivated to TRY SOMETHING NEW!!
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OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center - Asheville, PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
Deb Osgood-Hynes, Psy.D.: Doctoral degree in 1993. Internship and post-doc at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston). Continued at MGH and Harvard Medical School for 15 years. Founding staff in opening the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. After 11 years there, final position before leaving OCDI was Director of Psychological Services and Director of Training. On OCD Foundation Scientific Advisory Board for 7 years. Owner of company in MA (LLC) offering CBT to diversity of clients for 12 years. Relocated to NC and received NC license in 2017. Now offering telehealth to clients in both NC and MA. Text/Call to hear my availability.
Deb Osgood-Hynes, Psy.D.: Doctoral degree in 1993. Internship and post-doc at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston). Continued at MGH and Harvard Medical School for 15 years. Founding staff in opening the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. After 11 years there, final position before leaving OCDI was Director of Psychological Services and Director of Training. On OCD Foundation Scientific Advisory Board for 7 years. Owner of company in MA (LLC) offering CBT to diversity of clients for 12 years. Relocated to NC and received NC license in 2017. Now offering telehealth to clients in both NC and MA. Text/Call to hear my availability.
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Art of Care Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Blakeney, Charlotte, NC 28277
No phone tag - please book a consultation or appointment on my website for a fast response. I respect all clients and convey that at each meeting. I know each person has a path I also believe each person has their answers; my responsibility is to assist them in finding those answers to stand by each client in their discoveries and meaning. I advocate entirely to Cure the Stigma of Therapy for all cultures. I welcome the journey with each client to a better day and a more peaceful self.
No phone tag - please book a consultation or appointment on my website for a fast response. I respect all clients and convey that at each meeting. I know each person has a path I also believe each person has their answers; my responsibility is to assist them in finding those answers to stand by each client in their discoveries and meaning. I advocate entirely to Cure the Stigma of Therapy for all cultures. I welcome the journey with each client to a better day and a more peaceful self.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.