Family Therapy in Charlotte, NC
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Do you struggle in a relationship with a partner, family, or even yourself? Do you find it difficult to break repeating cycles in your personal life, or to move past trauma? Do you struggle to feel heard and validated by those you care about, or to set and hold boundaries with them? Maybe you’ve been hurt by infidelity or betrayal, or you just don’t feel emotionally or sexually connected to your partner anymore. No matter what got you here, you’ve already shown you have the strength to take control and to make things better. Let’s keep that positive momentum going! If it’s important to you, it’s important to me… and I can help.
Do you struggle in a relationship with a partner, family, or even yourself? Do you find it difficult to break repeating cycles in your personal life, or to move past trauma? Do you struggle to feel heard and validated by those you care about, or to set and hold boundaries with them? Maybe you’ve been hurt by infidelity or betrayal, or you just don’t feel emotionally or sexually connected to your partner anymore. No matter what got you here, you’ve already shown you have the strength to take control and to make things better. Let’s keep that positive momentum going! If it’s important to you, it’s important to me… and I can help.
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Dr. Carly Bobal
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, HSP-P, NCSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
Whether you need therapeutic support for your child, answers, or are simply looking for strategies to help your family navigate a new life stage, you will leave our time together with a better understanding of what your child’s behavior is really communicating and have a tailored action plan to support your family’s needs.
Does your child have trouble focusing or performing in school? Are you looking for parent strategies to better support your child’s needs? Are you concerned with your child's mental health or development? As a parent/caregiver, your natural instinct is to provide support for your child, although knowing the "what" or "how" is not always clear. All behavior communicates something. Whether it is a skill deficit, learned pattern, or underlying symptom, determining what lies behind the behavior is the first step to supporting it. You bring the experience as the parent and together we will determine the "what," "why," and "how."
Whether you need therapeutic support for your child, answers, or are simply looking for strategies to help your family navigate a new life stage, you will leave our time together with a better understanding of what your child’s behavior is really communicating and have a tailored action plan to support your family’s needs.
Does your child have trouble focusing or performing in school? Are you looking for parent strategies to better support your child’s needs? Are you concerned with your child's mental health or development? As a parent/caregiver, your natural instinct is to provide support for your child, although knowing the "what" or "how" is not always clear. All behavior communicates something. Whether it is a skill deficit, learned pattern, or underlying symptom, determining what lies behind the behavior is the first step to supporting it. You bring the experience as the parent and together we will determine the "what," "why," and "how."
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Julie Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28205 (Online Only)
Hello! Thanks for choosing to read this: Being a therapist is my greatest passion and a proud part of my identity. I am here to help clients who struggle with anything any stressor in life: from depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, domestic violence, relationship issues, the list goes on. There is no limit to how difficult the world can be or how heavy hurt can feel, but together we can learn what is needed, set goals, and start the healing together.
Hello! Thanks for choosing to read this: Being a therapist is my greatest passion and a proud part of my identity. I am here to help clients who struggle with anything any stressor in life: from depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, domestic violence, relationship issues, the list goes on. There is no limit to how difficult the world can be or how heavy hurt can feel, but together we can learn what is needed, set goals, and start the healing together.
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Christine F Simpson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-CP, PMH-C, CIMHP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
For over 30 yrs I have worked to bring healing to people of all ages. I provide individual & family therapy for adolescents & adults. My specialties are the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transition issues, relationship issues & parenting challenges. I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner & I believe in the importance of the mind/body connection. I especially enjoy working with highly sensitive persons (HSP). You will experience my authentic self in therapy sessions, a warm, nurturing & direct approach as I help you achieve your goals. I am honored to be part of a client's journey to wellness.
For over 30 yrs I have worked to bring healing to people of all ages. I provide individual & family therapy for adolescents & adults. My specialties are the treatment of anxiety, depression, life transition issues, relationship issues & parenting challenges. I am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Practitioner & I believe in the importance of the mind/body connection. I especially enjoy working with highly sensitive persons (HSP). You will experience my authentic self in therapy sessions, a warm, nurturing & direct approach as I help you achieve your goals. I am honored to be part of a client's journey to wellness.
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Deleisha Webb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28262 (Online Only)
I am an enthusiastic and motivated therapist with the goal of helping clients to achieve their optimal best. My goal is to help you improve your emotional and mental health. I incorporate self-care into my therapeutic process because I believe that you cannot be your best self if you are not taking care of your health. My professional history includes working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I recognize that you are the expert on your life and family, so YOU are the most important person in the therapeutic relationship. I will collaborate with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
I am an enthusiastic and motivated therapist with the goal of helping clients to achieve their optimal best. My goal is to help you improve your emotional and mental health. I incorporate self-care into my therapeutic process because I believe that you cannot be your best self if you are not taking care of your health. My professional history includes working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I recognize that you are the expert on your life and family, so YOU are the most important person in the therapeutic relationship. I will collaborate with you to help you achieve your therapeutic goals.
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Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
Children, teens, and young adults can all have something in common: growing pains. If you find that you or your child needs room to grow in a compassionate, safe, and private environment, my door is open for you. I have worked with individuals facing adjustment issues, grief, anxiety/depression, gender and identity discovery, ADHD, trauma, changing family dynamics, and eating disorders. For clients of all ages, I believe creativity and expressing oneself can lead the way to healing, coping, and helping to expand the understanding of one's identity.
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I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, learning differences, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, family-of-origin issues, identity questions, parenting concerns, and life transitions. In therapy, we will work together to address the issues that interfere with your well-being, relationships, and meeting your goals. My hope is to help you feel better and find more joy in life. In addition to providing individual, family, and couples therapy, I offer intellectual, educational, psychological evaluations.
I enjoy working with adults, children, adolescents, families, and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, learning differences, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, family-of-origin issues, identity questions, parenting concerns, and life transitions. In therapy, we will work together to address the issues that interfere with your well-being, relationships, and meeting your goals. My hope is to help you feel better and find more joy in life. In addition to providing individual, family, and couples therapy, I offer intellectual, educational, psychological evaluations.
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Molly Mazeine
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28210
Being a teen is tough! Juggling the demands of school, extracurriculars, friends, and family all while figuring out who you are and how you fit into the world can leave you feeling exhausted, confused, and burned out. If you are feeling this way, know that you are not alone and what you are going through is not forever.
Being a teen is tough! Juggling the demands of school, extracurriculars, friends, and family all while figuring out who you are and how you fit into the world can leave you feeling exhausted, confused, and burned out. If you are feeling this way, know that you are not alone and what you are going through is not forever.
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Dr Tracey & Healing Connections
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203
I am Dr. Tracey and here at Healing Connections we provide individual, couple and family therapy to address a wide range of issues. Some of the challenges we can help with include things like depression, anxiety, grief & loss, anger issues, communication problems, couples conflict, parent-child conflict, intimacy and sexual problems, infidelity, trauma and PTSD.
I am Dr. Tracey and here at Healing Connections we provide individual, couple and family therapy to address a wide range of issues. Some of the challenges we can help with include things like depression, anxiety, grief & loss, anger issues, communication problems, couples conflict, parent-child conflict, intimacy and sexual problems, infidelity, trauma and PTSD.
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LaToya C Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28273 (Online Only)
Vision Counseling is dedicated to providing quality service to help you reach your full potential despite your current situation. Vision Counseling is committed to travel the journey to wellness with you in facing such issues that can be addressed through individual, family and group counseling.Vision Counseling does not offer marriage counseling at this time. Vision Counseling is in South West Charlotte that is currently offering non- traditional hours to best suit your busy lifestyle.
Vision Counseling is dedicated to providing quality service to help you reach your full potential despite your current situation. Vision Counseling is committed to travel the journey to wellness with you in facing such issues that can be addressed through individual, family and group counseling.Vision Counseling does not offer marriage counseling at this time. Vision Counseling is in South West Charlotte that is currently offering non- traditional hours to best suit your busy lifestyle.
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Kievonne D King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT-200, TIYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226 (Online Only)
Many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community are yearning for freedom and healthy connection, yet life experiences can make this a challenging task. Honoring the intricate beauty and complexity of LGBTQIA+ relationships, therapy becomes a sanctuary—a safe and secure space to untangle and mend complexities. Together, we will work to enhance the overall quality of your relationship with self & others, focusing on healthy boundaries, effective communication, growth, strengthened connections, choosing family, navigating difficult transitions, and breaking dysfunctional cycles while respecting the unique aspects of LGBTQIA+ personhood.
Many individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community are yearning for freedom and healthy connection, yet life experiences can make this a challenging task. Honoring the intricate beauty and complexity of LGBTQIA+ relationships, therapy becomes a sanctuary—a safe and secure space to untangle and mend complexities. Together, we will work to enhance the overall quality of your relationship with self & others, focusing on healthy boundaries, effective communication, growth, strengthened connections, choosing family, navigating difficult transitions, and breaking dysfunctional cycles while respecting the unique aspects of LGBTQIA+ personhood.
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I work primarily with individuals, but welcome family members and significant others when the issues are more relational.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling with meeting their goals, maintaining healthy relationships, identity issues, and navigating the transitions and stressors life throws. I also enjoy working with couples who have hit road blocks and need guidance and a third party perspective. My approach is interpersonal and I offer a space for clients to gain feedback and accountability through the development of a strong therapeutic alliance. I lead an adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group and incorporate skills training into my practice.
I work primarily with individuals, but welcome family members and significant others when the issues are more relational.
I work with teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling with meeting their goals, maintaining healthy relationships, identity issues, and navigating the transitions and stressors life throws. I also enjoy working with couples who have hit road blocks and need guidance and a third party perspective. My approach is interpersonal and I offer a space for clients to gain feedback and accountability through the development of a strong therapeutic alliance. I lead an adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group and incorporate skills training into my practice.
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Kanisha Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy services to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and trauma.
Hello there, I'm Kanisha! Are you dealing with a problem in your life that you're at the point of giving up? No, don't give up! There are so many ways and things you could do that can help you navigate through life's trials. It would make you feel better today than you did yesterday.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy services to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and trauma.
Hello there, I'm Kanisha! Are you dealing with a problem in your life that you're at the point of giving up? No, don't give up! There are so many ways and things you could do that can help you navigate through life's trials. It would make you feel better today than you did yesterday.
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I offer an Integrative Approach that use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ecosystemic Family Therapy Model enmeshed with Motivational Interviewing and other supportive evidence based practices.
I'm J'Niya Cureton, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Owner of Exhale Integrative Services. As a scholar in Walden University's Ph.D CES program, I specialize in Trauma & Crisis. With over 10 years of experience, I've supported individuals in managing mental health symptoms, focusing on emotional stabilization and fostering positive outlooks on life through coping skills and support building.
I offer an Integrative Approach that use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ecosystemic Family Therapy Model enmeshed with Motivational Interviewing and other supportive evidence based practices.
I'm J'Niya Cureton, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Owner of Exhale Integrative Services. As a scholar in Walden University's Ph.D CES program, I specialize in Trauma & Crisis. With over 10 years of experience, I've supported individuals in managing mental health symptoms, focusing on emotional stabilization and fostering positive outlooks on life through coping skills and support building.
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Riffey Assessments and Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210 (Online Only)
I’ve helped others succeed in their marriages and goals, with varying addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Men's Issues, the rebuilding of lives after difficult times & the pressures that today's First Responders, Caregivers, Healthcare Clinicians, Veterans, Business Leaders & Educators felt and will face in pre & post-pandemic America. I will confidentially support you, your partner, or your family in reaching your goals. Some desire to process events in their life, some prefer tangible real-world solutions right now, and some want both. Even as you help others, I am here to help.
I’ve helped others succeed in their marriages and goals, with varying addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Men's Issues, the rebuilding of lives after difficult times & the pressures that today's First Responders, Caregivers, Healthcare Clinicians, Veterans, Business Leaders & Educators felt and will face in pre & post-pandemic America. I will confidentially support you, your partner, or your family in reaching your goals. Some desire to process events in their life, some prefer tangible real-world solutions right now, and some want both. Even as you help others, I am here to help.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28209
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Seeking help is a courageous first step in the healing journey, and I would be honored to walk that journey with you and your family.
You just want what's best for your child. You want to see them happy, successful, and confident, but you've gotten countless phone calls from the teacher and school counselor, you're struggling to know what to say or do in tough moments, and nothing you've tried is keeping the peace at home. Something has to change. The good news: I want what's best for your child too and we can work together to help your child be their best self. We'll strengthen your family’s relationships and ability to regulate emotions together. We'll increase your child's coping skills that they can use in school, at home, and in public. It will get better.
Seeking help is a courageous first step in the healing journey, and I would be honored to walk that journey with you and your family.
You just want what's best for your child. You want to see them happy, successful, and confident, but you've gotten countless phone calls from the teacher and school counselor, you're struggling to know what to say or do in tough moments, and nothing you've tried is keeping the peace at home. Something has to change. The good news: I want what's best for your child too and we can work together to help your child be their best self. We'll strengthen your family’s relationships and ability to regulate emotions together. We'll increase your child's coping skills that they can use in school, at home, and in public. It will get better.
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Sylvia Parsons
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, LCAS, MAC, CIP, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Sylvia Parsons is the founder and CEO of Sylvia Parsons and Company, Inc. specializing in the trauma informed treatment of co-occurring disorders, women in transition, and the full spectrum of addictive disorders. Sylvia has a Master of Science in Addictions Counseling. Additionally, she is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Master Addictions Counselor, Board Registered Interventionist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Sylvia practices Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and works with Mothers/Fathers of addicted children/adults and their family members.
Sylvia Parsons is the founder and CEO of Sylvia Parsons and Company, Inc. specializing in the trauma informed treatment of co-occurring disorders, women in transition, and the full spectrum of addictive disorders. Sylvia has a Master of Science in Addictions Counseling. Additionally, she is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Master Addictions Counselor, Board Registered Interventionist, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Sylvia practices Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and works with Mothers/Fathers of addicted children/adults and their family members.
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Latoya S. Campos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LPC, LCPC, QS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28202 (Online Only)
I am here to assist you with issues of life stressors, anxiety, depression, family/relationship conflict, and women's issues.
Hello there, I'm Latoya. Do you feel overwhelmed with everyday tasks or just struggling to keep up? Are you taking care of everyone else's needs and neglecting your own? Do you feel you need a change but just don't know where to start? I am a passionate licensed mental health therapist dedicated to providing individualized therapy to my clients to assist them in achieving a sense of well-being and relief from their struggles.
I am here to assist you with issues of life stressors, anxiety, depression, family/relationship conflict, and women's issues.
Hello there, I'm Latoya. Do you feel overwhelmed with everyday tasks or just struggling to keep up? Are you taking care of everyone else's needs and neglecting your own? Do you feel you need a change but just don't know where to start? I am a passionate licensed mental health therapist dedicated to providing individualized therapy to my clients to assist them in achieving a sense of well-being and relief from their struggles.
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Alexandria D. (The Transparent Therapist)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
You have been struggling with your feelings lately. It feels like they are messing up your life; some days you even feel crazy. You've been feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Your family and friends are starting to notice, but they haven't been as supportive as you would hope. This has been a difficult season, and you are tired of feeling like this. Although these feelings are confusing and you may feel alone with them, I want to let you know you are not alone. I can help you rebalance your life.
You have been struggling with your feelings lately. It feels like they are messing up your life; some days you even feel crazy. You've been feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Your family and friends are starting to notice, but they haven't been as supportive as you would hope. This has been a difficult season, and you are tired of feeling like this. Although these feelings are confusing and you may feel alone with them, I want to let you know you are not alone. I can help you rebalance your life.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.