Female Therapists in Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC
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Dr. Rasha Mohamed
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
My work benefits those who are interested in an approach that draws on an eclectic mix of modalities. Over my career, I’ve developed an expansive approach to counseling services, rooted in cultural sensitivity. I can help address the emotional parts of your life with a focus on returning to your own “knowing”. This work aligns the various arenas of their life (personal, professional, relationships, parenting, etc.) when you are ready for growth and alignment in your overall life. The work we will do together is focused on solutions, tools, and practical skills to apply.
My work benefits those who are interested in an approach that draws on an eclectic mix of modalities. Over my career, I’ve developed an expansive approach to counseling services, rooted in cultural sensitivity. I can help address the emotional parts of your life with a focus on returning to your own “knowing”. This work aligns the various arenas of their life (personal, professional, relationships, parenting, etc.) when you are ready for growth and alignment in your overall life. The work we will do together is focused on solutions, tools, and practical skills to apply.
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Megan L. Johnson
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
My clients often come to therapy stating their lives feel consistently chaotic and out of control. It seems no matter what they have tried, they can't escape from recurrent depression and major ups and downs in their mood. They often feel even the most minor situation triggers intense emotional pain. They describe significant difficulty within their relationships and report at times lashing out in anger because of feeling unheard, empty, and disconnected from their real self. They may even try to regain control of their life and emotions through self-destructive behaviors like drinking too much or hurting themself.
My clients often come to therapy stating their lives feel consistently chaotic and out of control. It seems no matter what they have tried, they can't escape from recurrent depression and major ups and downs in their mood. They often feel even the most minor situation triggers intense emotional pain. They describe significant difficulty within their relationships and report at times lashing out in anger because of feeling unheard, empty, and disconnected from their real self. They may even try to regain control of their life and emotions through self-destructive behaviors like drinking too much or hurting themself.
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Brittany Webber
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, LSC , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277
Do you feel that you and your child or teen sometimes are speaking different languages? Have you tried everything you can think of and are still feeling stuck? If you are unsure where to turn, I can help. Parenting is difficult, to say the least, and I am here to support you and or your child as you navigate through these trying times. I will provide a safe space for you and or your child to express their feelings through the language of play and talk therapy. You will have the opportunity to work through emotions and process difficult life occurrences to create positive change.
Do you feel that you and your child or teen sometimes are speaking different languages? Have you tried everything you can think of and are still feeling stuck? If you are unsure where to turn, I can help. Parenting is difficult, to say the least, and I am here to support you and or your child as you navigate through these trying times. I will provide a safe space for you and or your child to express their feelings through the language of play and talk therapy. You will have the opportunity to work through emotions and process difficult life occurrences to create positive change.
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Danielle Harper
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277
Hi, my name is Danielle Harper and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. It is my pleasure to guide you on a journey that leads to healing. I use a cognitive therapy approach to my sessions, which allows us to explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may prevent you from being able to live your best life or even have you stuck. My main focus area is mild to moderate depression and individuals who have been diagnosed late in life with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
Hi, my name is Danielle Harper and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. It is my pleasure to guide you on a journey that leads to healing. I use a cognitive therapy approach to my sessions, which allows us to explore how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors may prevent you from being able to live your best life or even have you stuck. My main focus area is mild to moderate depression and individuals who have been diagnosed late in life with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
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Rebecca Blankenship
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
Are racing thoughts and worrying keeping you up at night? Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Do you feel overwhelmed with emotional disturbance and have a hard time coping in a healthy way? Is your past trauma holding you back? It may be hard for you to relax. You may find it challenging to trust yourself or others. Relationships seem difficult to navigate. However, you don’t have to live with severe anxiety and unhappiness. You don’t have to be held back by what happened to you. Therapy can be a helpful way to learn healthy and effective coping skills, process emotions, get support, and work through trauma.
Are racing thoughts and worrying keeping you up at night? Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Do you feel overwhelmed with emotional disturbance and have a hard time coping in a healthy way? Is your past trauma holding you back? It may be hard for you to relax. You may find it challenging to trust yourself or others. Relationships seem difficult to navigate. However, you don’t have to live with severe anxiety and unhappiness. You don’t have to be held back by what happened to you. Therapy can be a helpful way to learn healthy and effective coping skills, process emotions, get support, and work through trauma.
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Eden Hyder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHC-S, EMDR, Trained
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277
Offering Virtual services to TEXAS & Virtual and In-Person in NORTH CAROLINA: From my own journey, I know life can be hard, disappointing and crushing at times. I also know what getting to the light at the end of the tunnel feels and looks like. I understand that you need an open, collaborative, honest and caring space for you to be able to voice your concerns, struggles and needs. After our sessions, you will walk away feeling understood, connected and hopeful. For more details, please check out my website: http://www.insideoutcollaborative.com
Offering Virtual services to TEXAS & Virtual and In-Person in NORTH CAROLINA: From my own journey, I know life can be hard, disappointing and crushing at times. I also know what getting to the light at the end of the tunnel feels and looks like. I understand that you need an open, collaborative, honest and caring space for you to be able to voice your concerns, struggles and needs. After our sessions, you will walk away feeling understood, connected and hopeful. For more details, please check out my website: http://www.insideoutcollaborative.com
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Alana Harper
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277
Thank you for visiting my site. I know your recovery is essential. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North and South Carolina. I hold two Master's Degrees—Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and a Master's of Arts in Community Counseling and Development from George Mason University. I am a certified trauma professional skilled in helping adults, adolescents, and families manage mood disorders, anxiety, and life transitions. When working with clients, I use a person-centered, strength-based, compassionate, trauma-informed, and multiculturally approach to the therapeutic process.
Thank you for visiting my site. I know your recovery is essential. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North and South Carolina. I hold two Master's Degrees—Forensic Psychology from Argosy University and a Master's of Arts in Community Counseling and Development from George Mason University. I am a certified trauma professional skilled in helping adults, adolescents, and families manage mood disorders, anxiety, and life transitions. When working with clients, I use a person-centered, strength-based, compassionate, trauma-informed, and multiculturally approach to the therapeutic process.
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Deborah A Leighton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Providence Crossing, 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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Michelle Rowan
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
Welcome! Mental health is my passion. If you're constantly feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed, unheard, and misunderstood - you've come to the right place. My hope is to give folks a place to safely explore and connect with their authentic self. In sessions I like to engage folks in mindfulness and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.
Welcome! Mental health is my passion. If you're constantly feeling exhausted, stuck, overwhelmed, unheard, and misunderstood - you've come to the right place. My hope is to give folks a place to safely explore and connect with their authentic self. In sessions I like to engage folks in mindfulness and body-oriented/somatic techniques. I am EMDR trained and enjoy utilizing this tool to help clients move forward with healing. I am empathetic and direct, while helping clients find healing and new ways of coping.
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Megan Quackenbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277
Waitlist for new clients
Are you a mom trying to navigate motherhood? Maybe you have just given birth and are in the thick of sleep deprivation and are wondering when you will be able to sleep again, or maybe you're navigating the complex territory of pregnancy loss or grief and the joy you anticipated feels difficult to find. Feelings of hopelessness, loss of identity, loneliness, anger, anxiety and depression are all crippling emotions experienced far too often in motherhood. Mama, please know that you are not alone.
Are you a mom trying to navigate motherhood? Maybe you have just given birth and are in the thick of sleep deprivation and are wondering when you will be able to sleep again, or maybe you're navigating the complex territory of pregnancy loss or grief and the joy you anticipated feels difficult to find. Feelings of hopelessness, loss of identity, loneliness, anger, anxiety and depression are all crippling emotions experienced far too often in motherhood. Mama, please know that you are not alone.
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Melissa Penwell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Providence Crossing, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and have been practicing counseling in North Carolina for the past twelve years. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider who works with adults in an accepting, supportive environment. I utilize a variety of therapy theories including Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused depending on the individual or presenting issues. I believe my education and experience will guide me in assisting you in reaching your personal and/or professional goals. Please contact me today to schedule your initial appointment.
I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and have been practicing counseling in North Carolina for the past twelve years. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider who works with adults in an accepting, supportive environment. I utilize a variety of therapy theories including Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused depending on the individual or presenting issues. I believe my education and experience will guide me in assisting you in reaching your personal and/or professional goals. Please contact me today to schedule your initial appointment.
Online Therapists
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Angela Adamcik
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28278 (Online Only)
Anxiety, stressors of daily life related to family responsibilities, social, financial & work issues, grief from loss of people and situations, and traumatic events, past or present, whether sudden or planned can impact our daily life and make us feel lost or confused, angry, isolated, or engaging in unhealthy behaviors. As a licensed counselor I work with adults who want help to feel more in control, more empowered, more successful and find enjoyment in their daily lives. I am committed to work with you to heal from your past and find enjoyment in your present and plan your future.
Anxiety, stressors of daily life related to family responsibilities, social, financial & work issues, grief from loss of people and situations, and traumatic events, past or present, whether sudden or planned can impact our daily life and make us feel lost or confused, angry, isolated, or engaging in unhealthy behaviors. As a licensed counselor I work with adults who want help to feel more in control, more empowered, more successful and find enjoyment in their daily lives. I am committed to work with you to heal from your past and find enjoyment in your present and plan your future.
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Jessica Maguire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28278 (Online Only)
The decision to start therapy is a courageous one. I create an open and safe environment for you to embark on your therapeutic journey. In my practice I take a strength-based approach to help you learn and grow. I am interested in exploring who you are as an individual and helping you get where you want to be. Together I hope to build a respectful and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
The decision to start therapy is a courageous one. I create an open and safe environment for you to embark on your therapeutic journey. In my practice I take a strength-based approach to help you learn and grow. I am interested in exploring who you are as an individual and helping you get where you want to be. Together I hope to build a respectful and collaborative therapeutic alliance.
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Shelby Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216
You're feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn, distracted, anxious or depressed. Others may think you’re just hormonal or stressed out. Until now, you may have been able to manage it on your own, but it’s starting to affect other areas of your life. You don’t understand why things are so overwhelming and your motivation is tanking. If you’re a parent, your teen may be dealing with school stress, pressure, and a constant feeling of inferiority. You're worried they are quickly spiraling into anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. I can help.
You're feeling overwhelmed, withdrawn, distracted, anxious or depressed. Others may think you’re just hormonal or stressed out. Until now, you may have been able to manage it on your own, but it’s starting to affect other areas of your life. You don’t understand why things are so overwhelming and your motivation is tanking. If you’re a parent, your teen may be dealing with school stress, pressure, and a constant feeling of inferiority. You're worried they are quickly spiraling into anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. I can help.
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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.
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.
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The Wise Minds team at Southeast Psych is dedicated to working with individuals and families in group and individual therapy to help our clients overcome their struggles with interpersonal relationships, negative thoughts and feelings about themselves, and teach the skills necessary to cope with the stress and hardship that can come with life. We provide groups for adolescents, teens, and adults and offer ongoing workshops and talks for the public, schools, clients, and other professionals. Our team is made up of licensed doctoral level psychologists with decades worth of combined experience.
The Wise Minds team at Southeast Psych is dedicated to working with individuals and families in group and individual therapy to help our clients overcome their struggles with interpersonal relationships, negative thoughts and feelings about themselves, and teach the skills necessary to cope with the stress and hardship that can come with life. We provide groups for adolescents, teens, and adults and offer ongoing workshops and talks for the public, schools, clients, and other professionals. Our team is made up of licensed doctoral level psychologists with decades worth of combined experience.
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LaKenya Conner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping others, advocating and being a resource to those in my community. Therapy is not just my job but my way of giving back to my community. During covid, we endured a very traumatic experience together. I want to do my part in aiding the healing and growth of my community and surrounding areas. Let's go on a journey of healing together. Let's unlock, unearth and heal together!
I have a passion for helping others, advocating and being a resource to those in my community. Therapy is not just my job but my way of giving back to my community. During covid, we endured a very traumatic experience together. I want to do my part in aiding the healing and growth of my community and surrounding areas. Let's go on a journey of healing together. Let's unlock, unearth and heal together!
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Shuantia Barber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, SAP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262 (Online Only)
Now Accepting Weekend Appointments! Feeling stuck on and off the relationship roller coaster again? You have the education, career, but you still feel empty. Maybe you have the house, husband and kids but still feel overwhelmed and alone. You want change. Today. I understand I been there. I want to help you navigate change to become a better you. There is a way out; path towards a more fulfilled life. Anxiety, depression, pressure from spouse and kids or pressure because you have no spouse or kids. It does not have to be this way. Call me lets talk. Lets go on this journey together to create your change.
Now Accepting Weekend Appointments! Feeling stuck on and off the relationship roller coaster again? You have the education, career, but you still feel empty. Maybe you have the house, husband and kids but still feel overwhelmed and alone. You want change. Today. I understand I been there. I want to help you navigate change to become a better you. There is a way out; path towards a more fulfilled life. Anxiety, depression, pressure from spouse and kids or pressure because you have no spouse or kids. It does not have to be this way. Call me lets talk. Lets go on this journey together to create your change.
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Blooming Fields Christian Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28273
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and resources to regain confidence in parenting, healthy communication, and secure attachment with their children. Divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and emotion regulation are a few of the issues that I typically see.
No matter what life brings, YOU are worthy, YOU matter, and YOU can find healing as I commit to offer support, unconditional compassion, and a relentless desire to meet you where you are in life. I consider it an honor to work with children, tweens/teens, families, and adults seeking help and comfort during challenging situations. I aim to equip and encourage parents who are seeking tools and resources to regain confidence in parenting, healthy communication, and secure attachment with their children. Divorce, adoption, anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments and emotion regulation are a few of the issues that I typically see.
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Chelsea Sokolow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28262 (Online Only)
Do you want to deepen your sense of self and build stronger relationships? Are you working to recover from the impacts of personal trauma, or trying to interrupt generational and collective trauma patterns? Working on finding better ways to move through anxiety and depression, and strengthen your ability to navigate the state of the world while still finding joy, ease, love, belonging, and meaningful resistance to harmful systems? Feeling disconnected from one’s sense of self and body, from others, from community, can lead us to feel empty, aching and traumatized. Repairing connections can help create healing and a sense of safety.
Do you want to deepen your sense of self and build stronger relationships? Are you working to recover from the impacts of personal trauma, or trying to interrupt generational and collective trauma patterns? Working on finding better ways to move through anxiety and depression, and strengthen your ability to navigate the state of the world while still finding joy, ease, love, belonging, and meaningful resistance to harmful systems? Feeling disconnected from one’s sense of self and body, from others, from community, can lead us to feel empty, aching and traumatized. Repairing connections can help create healing and a sense of safety.
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Female Therapists
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.