Therapists in Myers Park, Charlotte, NC

Dealing with feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, PTSD, and other emotional struggles can be challenging. But by seeking help, you've taken an important first step towards overcoming these obstacles. As a therapist with extensive clinical experience in these areas, I bring empathy, compassion, and expertise to every session.

Let's be honest, sometimes you just want to talk. That's it, talk to get all of IT out, whatever your it is. The bottom line is you need someone to listen. So let's .... TALK.

Evolve or repeat. Therapy, by nature, can be challenging. It can appear scary, overwhelming, and anxiety-inducing; you are essentially vocalizing (to a stranger!) your challenges, weaknesses, mistakes, and insecurities. And sometimes that needs to happen to grow. My mantra over the last year has been to evolve or repeat. That’s it. Evolve or repeat. Frequently we establish and maintain patterns of thoughts and behaviors, based on past experiences and memories which are unhealthy and unproductive. I believe these patterns and cycles are the root to unhappiness and barriers to change.

Appointments available, no waitlist! Couples are my specialty. Is my partner there for me? You may feel isolated, abandoned, powerless, and hopeless in your relationship. But good news - I help couples develop warmth, the feeling that “I am lovable and he/she loves me,” that “I can count on them, and I matter to them.” I'm trained in Gottman couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, two of the most effective methods out there today. I also offer the Gottman workshop, “The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work.” It’s for any couple, married/traditional or not. (See FrancesPattonTherapy.co.)

Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your neverending to-do list? Despite looking like you have your sh!t together, internally you may feel like a scattered fraud cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect professional, or perfect partner all at once is exhausting. Maybe there's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, & confident. To say "no" and actually mean it. To stop playing small & launch that creative idea. If you want to stress less & live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power.

I specialize in working with individuals who may be struggling with anxiety, past traumas, ADHD, disordered eating, confidence, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling inadequate. Some of my clients describe themselves as a "perfectionist". It’s exhausting trying to maintain the standards you hold yourself to when internally you’re feeling like things are falling apart. I take an empathetic and non-judgmental approach that creates a safe and warm environment allowing you to explore past traumas, feeling overwhelmed, anxious or inadequate. Please visit my website for more information.

David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

I am an integrative therapist grounded in faith, specializing in solution-focused approaches to empower individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief. With a foundation rooted in Christian counseling and a psychodynamic orientation, I blend various therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and Eye movement desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

Do you experience the effects of low self-esteem, trauma, identity issues, grief, and personal growth? I support my client through significant life transitions like marriage and divorce, address common relationship issues, guide you through the complexities of parenting, and empower you during your transition to adulthood. We can openly and safely explore your spirituality, identity, and sexuality. Together, we'll embark on a journey of profound change and lasting growth toward elevated hope, self-esteem, self-compassion, and self-efficacy while challenging negative thinking.

Isn't it frustrating to always feel like you're on edge, scattered, and forever behind on your seemingly never ending to-do list? You want to feel happy, to enjoy the little things again, to feel in control of your life- but you just cannot seem to get there. Anxiety and depression can keep us feeling stuck, unmotivated and hopeless. It can begin to erode your relationships, career prospects and even your sense of self. I specialize in helping my clients go from feeling likea victim of circumstance with no control- to seeing their inner strength, resilience and feeling confident in their abilities.

My therapy approach is very collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your life and I will work with you to achieve your goals. Research clearly indicates that having a good relationship between the therapist and client is crucial for positive outcomes to occur. I am compassionate, an empathetic listener, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to express yourself. In a safe environment, together we will explore, process, and learn what can be done differently in order to achieve greater satisfaction and peace.

Life's daily pressures can often leave us feeling as though we are constantly treading water, struggling to stay afloat. Whether it's conflicts at home, stress, relationship issues, high anxiety, feeling sad or disconnected, or simply a desire to feel more fulfilled, it's never easy to navigate these challenges alone. Together, we will explore these issues within a comfortable and supportive environment. We will work together to find ways to handle the stress, anxiety, or other not-so-great feelings that are stopping you from enjoying life.

Imagine beginning every day feeling energized, confident and ready to take on whatever comes your way. You might feel better about your progress with life goals, be able create meaningful and close relationships, maintain healthier habits, and have a regular sense of pride and accomplishment. You know you have so much potential, but may not know exactly how to reach it. I hope to join you on your journey by providing you with an emotionally safe space where you are able to authentically express yourself as well as feel supported and not judged.

You deserve a life that leaves you excited to wake up every morning. Have you found yourself to be overwhelmed, exhausted or feeling hopeless? Does the idea of dealing with todays' challenges bring about anxiety and dread? If you said yes to the above questions, imagine instead waking up with a sense of ease and vitality. I want to help you get to that place. It can be challenging to begin your healing journey. I would love to help ease that burden and would be honored to hear about your situation.

Are you ready to slow down? To get unstuck? To discover a deeper sense of well-being? Transformational change is possible but healing is not a solo journey. I am passionate about supporting my clients to unlock a more genuine experience of themselves. Together, we will work to cultivate awareness, courage, confidence and steadiness in your life. I work with people who want to find clarity, a sense of aliveness, and to heal from both the bruises and scars that life sometimes creates. I can help you discover a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your purpose in the world.

Now offering trauma sensitive yoga! I work with people who are struggling with work performance or overwork, relationships with people, food and finances. They may feel disconnected, lonely, have regrets about financial decisions, sexual interactions, and major life choices. I teach concrete skills to help them build a life that they’d like to live. Modalities I use: CBT, DBT, MI, Mindfulness and Trauma Informed care and trauma sensitive yoga. I blend these modalities to meet your needs.

Before these unprecedented times, we all had questions and struggled to find ways to cope and manage life's problems. Anything from how to manage my children who are struggling in school, my military veteran partner who is struggling with physical ailments from a 26 yr. career, or my aging parents living on a fixed income managing health issues. If you are a part of the military community, including the most elite military organization (Special Operations), I am here for you. I understand the perils of juggling my own identity and that of my spouse. If you are not affiliated with the military, that is ok, I can help you too!

Welcome. I am glad you are here. As a person who was raised by POW survivors and refugees, I know intimately how trauma can be woven into the fabric of one’s history. I know first hand the hardship of coming face to face with the questions of “how do we live on in the wake of loss and/or betrayal?” and more importantly, “how can we begin to laugh again?”. The fact that you have found yourself here on this page tells me that you have already taken that first step beyond survival and towards deeper living.

As a licensed therapist, I will be there for you during each step of your healing and growth. I specialize in general mental health, life transitions, and trauma, as well as infertility, pregnancy loss, premenstrual disorders, and perinatal or postpartum experiences. It's time to come home to yourself, and I can help! Together we can focus on reducing symptoms of depression or anxiety, healing, creating healthy relationships, building new coping skills, and cultivating your best life - whatever that may be.