Chronic Illness Therapists in Charlotte, NC

I am thrilled that you have found my page and have decided to start your journey toward peace and contentment. I have over 14 years of experience working with individuals and families who are stuck and confused about the journey ahead. My clients often come to me in distress, despair or feeling lost. They're looking for guidance and reassurance as they manage life stressors, family relationships, addiction, depression, anxiety as well as numerous other mental health crises that create challenges in life. I've realized that these clients are not lost, but instead just need a safe place to share their experiences.

I am an interactive, cognitive behavioral client-centered therapist who focuses on the development of healthy relationships that have been impacted by trauma, grief and loss, infidelity, life transitions, depression, domestic and substance abuse. My empathetic and compassionate approach provides support and practical feedback while building on client's strengths using an empowerment model and the development of deeper self-discovery and awareness. The goal is to identify effective coping strategies to manage what clients are currently experiencing. I endeavor to walk alongside of clients in the midst of their pain and their joy.

Now accepting new clients. Schedule a free consult call now! We can all agree that life is unpredictable. Change is guaranteed but we can still live life on our terms with the right tools. In many cases we are not prepared for the changes that we face yet; we experience them consistently. With over 10 years of experience helping individuals get back to a life of fulfillment, purpose and meaning, I help those who are looking to escape negative thought patterns, loss of hope, and low mood by learning practical tools and strategies to address identified problem areas.

The modern world is a stressful place with a mountain of expectations and fewer paths available to fulfill them than ever before. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, left out, anxious or depressed. Often they have a sense of being stuck and not knowing how to move forward. Ultimately what my clients want is to be “happy”. What I find on a more practical level is that this often means they want to be more engaged and content with their life and feel like they are making progress.

I have been in practice since 1984. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on a variety of issues. Among these are marital and family issues, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, spiritual concerns, life phase problems, and work difficulties. I believe in the value of the individual, and consider therapy a partnership between myself and my clients, with the goal of a more balanced, fulfilling life for my clients.

Life can be incredibly painful. We can find ourselves feeling stuck, confused, lonely, anxious, despairing, or lost. We want to make sense of our past & present circumstances, map out a path forward, all in a way that feels true to our values and honors the pain we experience. My clients often struggle with issues like depression & anxiety, grief & loss, trauma & abuse, identity & meaning formation, sexuality & pornography, spiritual distress & relationship strife. Whether highly motivated or exhausted and on the verge of giving up, I am honored to meet each client where they are and walk with them step by step toward change.

Life is hard. And wonderful and beautiful and joyful. Sometimes the “hard” gets in the way of experiencing the many positives life has to offer. Therapy can help. It is my privilege to make space for your many emotions as you deal with the “hard.” I provide a nonjudgmental, compassionate presence where you can share openly about your journey, process feelings, and explore strengths you may have forgotten you have. I come to private practice following more than 20 years with hospice. I have extensive experience supporting people through life’s difficulties, including grief, life transitions, adjustment, anxiety, and depression.

Sustainable change takes time and it has been well-known for years that the most important component of this change is the therapeutic relationship. Licensed to treat both mental health and substance use issues, I use a nonjudgmental, collaborative approach, and believe strongly that my clients are the experts of their own lives. Sometimes we just need help finding our way, and I am here to walk with you on that difficult journey. Our relationship will serve as the North Star.

May I come along side as you embark with on a gentle heroic journey toward change? I seek to encourage clients to find rest and new skills so old habits and wounds might become scars of life to empower a stronger sense of self and a more hopeful future. I provide trained and experienced professional services with a warm, calm, compassionate presence as I assist individuals and couples. I join with individuals whose lives are interrupted by anger, perfectionism, loss, life stage or career changes, health concerns, intrusive thoughts, behaviors, or betrayal injury, on first or next steps.

I believe it shows courage to seek out therapy, especially couples and family therapy. You may be struggling with serious emotional issues, deep personal crises, relationship distress, or a sense of distance with your child or adolescent. Many couples I work with have lost a sense of connection and/or find themselves hurting each other over and over again. Many individuals I work with simply want to get more from their lives - more love, joy, and connection. I collaborate with you to create a therapy environment that is warm, safe, supportive, challenging when needed, and authentic.

Hello there, I'm Heather. Are you experiencing anxiety, life changes, depression, or ADHD? Are you noticing that things are overwhelming and more difficult to cope with because of the many stressors in your life? Do you feel that you worry too much, are not good enough, or feel like you are stuck? Do you feel like you are all alone, that you have no one who really listens, understands you, or can relate to what you are going through?

As a National Certified Counselor, I will explore your concerns and assist you in uncovering deeper issues that might be hindering or influencing your relationships and your worldview. Given the unique challenges that each person encounters, which demand subtle and distinct methods of intervention, I trained in both contemporary research-based therapies, as well as traditional techniques (Psychodynamics), so I can offer a variety of tools. “Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing, your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” -- Dr. Viktor Frankl (founder of Logotherapy).

Black Marriage Therapist. African-American Couples Counselor at As One helps couples who want to heighten the pleasure in their relationship. This makes everything in your life better, increases wealth and wellness. Like my clients, you deserve to experience fulfilling mind-body connection everyday. Let's bring fun and pleasure back to your relationship with the person you have committed to for life. They feel a mind-body connection and learn to breathe, as one. I help couples thrive in every aspect of their lives by using a holistic approach that includes the ancient practices of yoga and meditation.

You deserve peace and happiness! If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, you don't have to go this alone. Taking the first step towards seeking support is an act of courage and self-care. As a dedicated clinical social worker with a passion for empowering individuals, I am here to support you on your journey toward improved mental well-being and emotional strength.

I am honored to be of service to you. I know that trauma and substance abuse and addiction can wreak havoc in one's life. Many of client's find themselves faced with challenges of having to restart their lives during mental challenges and addiction; some may have to fight to regain custody of their children; many of them have co-occurring mental illness that has lead to substance abuse and/or addiction. For some, addiction comes by way of biological, environmental, and social influences, but from my experience, I have learned that mental illness was present before addiction became a factor. Take Control Today!

There is power in asking for help. It takes courage to admit that you don't have it all figured out. Life provides each of us the opportunity and freedom to learn, grow, and change. I offer a safe therapeutic time and space where clients are free to explore their relationships, feelings, and thoughts.

My philosophy of therapy is that people sometimes get to a point in life where they can no longer tolerate old ways of dealing with problems (i.e. substance abuse, avoidance, blaming, hiding, etc). No matter how big or how small those problems are, you may need to establish new ways of coping. I strongly believe that people can begin to recover from many mental health issues by setting their sights on the life they want, rather than continuing to run from the life they don't want. If you feel like you've been living in darkness, and want to feel the light on your face (or in your heart) again; I suggest you consider therapy.

Our world is full of challenges, conflicting demands, and values. At Karis Counseling, I help individuals and couples establish a sense of direction and balance. ​ I counsel clients striving to overcome troubling issues by helping them to understand the origin of the dynamics behind these matters. With this understanding, we establish a clear path and direction to make changes that will bring resolution and fulfillment. ​ This is more than a business to me. It is a commitment and passion and I am honored to walk alongside you.

Another Way Recovery Services is excited to offer at-home addiction detox and recovery services with complete discretion. Recovery at home is possible. Another Way Recovery Services has a team of licensed addiction recovery professionals. We are passionate about what we do. While we are currently private pay or Out-of-Network, we are diligently working on In-Network insurance coverage. We currently offer our services in GA, TN, and NC.