Humanistic Therapists in Davidson, NC
Brandon Williams
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA , MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I incorporate humanistic principles, mindfulness-based practices, emotionally focused therapy, and Somatic Experiencing techniques all within a trauma-informed framework to support your growth and capacity to change how you respond to stress.
We are living in trying times and for many it can feel like it's hard to find the good in our communities, our world, and in ourselves. If you are looking to find inner resilience to navigate personal and/or societal challenges, I can help support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never know you had. My goal is to help you find an ability to meet chaos with creativity, worry with calm and contentment, pain with personal resolution, helplessness with sustainable action, and fragmentation with a balanced view of life that leads towards a more integrated past, present, and hopeful future.
I incorporate humanistic principles, mindfulness-based practices, emotionally focused therapy, and Somatic Experiencing techniques all within a trauma-informed framework to support your growth and capacity to change how you respond to stress.
We are living in trying times and for many it can feel like it's hard to find the good in our communities, our world, and in ourselves. If you are looking to find inner resilience to navigate personal and/or societal challenges, I can help support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never know you had. My goal is to help you find an ability to meet chaos with creativity, worry with calm and contentment, pain with personal resolution, helplessness with sustainable action, and fragmentation with a balanced view of life that leads towards a more integrated past, present, and hopeful future.
Dr. Bailey MacLeod
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Waitlist for new clients
I approach clinical practice from a humanistic and interpersonal theoretical model.
For many people, choosing to seek counseling can be a difficult decision. I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I strive to respect client's autonomy, beliefs, and values in the process of counseling. Counseling is the process of discovering your true self and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based in a strong therapeutic relationship.
I approach clinical practice from a humanistic and interpersonal theoretical model.
For many people, choosing to seek counseling can be a difficult decision. I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I strive to respect client's autonomy, beliefs, and values in the process of counseling. Counseling is the process of discovering your true self and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Lynn Quackenbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I have over 35 years experience, 27 post-licensure, working with individuals impacted by trauma and other interpersonal issues such as relationship problems, mood disorders and emotion regulation difficulties. I have worked and trained at a world class psychiatric hospital, The Menninger Clinic, which has a legacy of excellence in care and a humanistic approach to work with clients. I am a believer of the resilience of the human spirit, and seek to offer psychotherapy to those who wish not only to change, but to heal. If this sounds like to right approach for you, please contact me regarding services.
I have over 35 years experience, 27 post-licensure, working with individuals impacted by trauma and other interpersonal issues such as relationship problems, mood disorders and emotion regulation difficulties. I have worked and trained at a world class psychiatric hospital, The Menninger Clinic, which has a legacy of excellence in care and a humanistic approach to work with clients. I am a believer of the resilience of the human spirit, and seek to offer psychotherapy to those who wish not only to change, but to heal. If this sounds like to right approach for you, please contact me regarding services.
Audrey Atkinson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed & like you never have enough time for everything. You are worried it may never get better & that you are not enough. You find yourself feeling "off" & might feel depressed and worried. Maybe you have just experienced a huge life transition, maybe you have a trauma history, or maybe you are feeling disheartened but are not sure why. You find yourself having a hard time saying 'no' & are worried what would happened if you really spoke up. You want to feel secure in yourself & be able to enjoy life. You want supportive & thriving relationships. You want to feel better.
Life can be hard. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed & like you never have enough time for everything. You are worried it may never get better & that you are not enough. You find yourself feeling "off" & might feel depressed and worried. Maybe you have just experienced a huge life transition, maybe you have a trauma history, or maybe you are feeling disheartened but are not sure why. You find yourself having a hard time saying 'no' & are worried what would happened if you really spoke up. You want to feel secure in yourself & be able to enjoy life. You want supportive & thriving relationships. You want to feel better.
Kyle Ferlic
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CSAT, EMDR, ADHD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Your pain can be purposeful. Through therapy, I want to journey with you to bring fuller awareness to your struggles, then highlight opportunities to overcome them using your strengths. I trust in the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I commit to show you empathy, genuineness, and acceptance while being your accountability partner in counseling. Collaboratively, we can create a new story that aligns with your goals. As well as being a licensed counselor, I am also a Qualified Supervisor in NC.
Your pain can be purposeful. Through therapy, I want to journey with you to bring fuller awareness to your struggles, then highlight opportunities to overcome them using your strengths. I trust in the power of the therapeutic relationship, and I commit to show you empathy, genuineness, and acceptance while being your accountability partner in counseling. Collaboratively, we can create a new story that aligns with your goals. As well as being a licensed counselor, I am also a Qualified Supervisor in NC.
I respect the courage that it takes to seek help when life's challenges become overwhelming. It is often a very painful place that can be difficult to share with another person. I am very sensitive to the fact that the first step can be the most difficult. I use a collaborative, compassionate approach with my clients. I rely on my knowledge and experience coupled with theoretical approaches to customize a plan for the individual situation. The goal is to work toward holistic balance.
I respect the courage that it takes to seek help when life's challenges become overwhelming. It is often a very painful place that can be difficult to share with another person. I am very sensitive to the fact that the first step can be the most difficult. I use a collaborative, compassionate approach with my clients. I rely on my knowledge and experience coupled with theoretical approaches to customize a plan for the individual situation. The goal is to work toward holistic balance.
Michelle A Coomes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I am passionate about working with individuals who possess a genuine desire to explore and understand themselves on a deeper level. If you're seeking guidance through life's transitions and yearn for a stronger sense of connection, you've come to the right place. Change is a beautiful yet challenging process, and I am here to accompany you every step of the way. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey, delving into the depths of your psyche and unraveling the complexities that make you unique. I find therapy can often be more impactful in couples/family work or in group therapy.
I am passionate about working with individuals who possess a genuine desire to explore and understand themselves on a deeper level. If you're seeking guidance through life's transitions and yearn for a stronger sense of connection, you've come to the right place. Change is a beautiful yet challenging process, and I am here to accompany you every step of the way. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey, delving into the depths of your psyche and unraveling the complexities that make you unique. I find therapy can often be more impactful in couples/family work or in group therapy.
Lalanea Chastain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036 (Online Only)
I provide telehealth to clients in NC, FL, and KS. Please call (704) 896-7776. My ideal clients seek to understand themselves, are ready to learn new ways of living, and are open to exploring their minds. I specialize in patients who are emotionally dysregulated and/or have trauma. I provide many opportunities for expansion through homework and media. My ideal clients are passionate about healing, learning, and growing.
I provide telehealth to clients in NC, FL, and KS. Please call (704) 896-7776. My ideal clients seek to understand themselves, are ready to learn new ways of living, and are open to exploring their minds. I specialize in patients who are emotionally dysregulated and/or have trauma. I provide many opportunities for expansion through homework and media. My ideal clients are passionate about healing, learning, and growing.
Alexandra 'ali' Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CSAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Not presently accepting new clients. I am privileged to be in a profession where I am a witness to the strength people have in their most difficult times. The buildup of stress, anxiety, disconnection, traumatic events, or major life transitions can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and looking for relief in ways that feel confusing and unauthentic. Being able to reflect and come to the conclusion that there has to be a different way to cope is the first step toward enacting change. In therapy, my clients work to heal from past hurts, address current stressors, and plan for a vibrant future.
Not presently accepting new clients. I am privileged to be in a profession where I am a witness to the strength people have in their most difficult times. The buildup of stress, anxiety, disconnection, traumatic events, or major life transitions can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and looking for relief in ways that feel confusing and unauthentic. Being able to reflect and come to the conclusion that there has to be a different way to cope is the first step toward enacting change. In therapy, my clients work to heal from past hurts, address current stressors, and plan for a vibrant future.
I provide a collaborative approach to assist children (4-19) and their parents in learning how to navigate difficult situations together. I have worked many years as a licensed school counselor and now provide services in private practice. I provide a safe, holistic, child centered approach that provides talk and play therapy. I see kids that struggle with big feelings, social skills, anxiety (separation, school, and generalized), somatic symptoms of stress like headaches and stomaches, emotional regulation, and ADHD/executive functioning.I provide evening and weekend hours.
I provide a collaborative approach to assist children (4-19) and their parents in learning how to navigate difficult situations together. I have worked many years as a licensed school counselor and now provide services in private practice. I provide a safe, holistic, child centered approach that provides talk and play therapy. I see kids that struggle with big feelings, social skills, anxiety (separation, school, and generalized), somatic symptoms of stress like headaches and stomaches, emotional regulation, and ADHD/executive functioning.I provide evening and weekend hours.
Accepting New Clients. I am a Clinical Psychologist, who loves to help people create a lasting sense of happiness, meaning, and well-being in their lives. I believe that health constitutes a state of relative balance between all the "strains" put on our system (e.g. daily life stressors, losses, obligations, negative life events, etc.) and the physical, mental, spiritual and relational resources we have available to us to draw upon. In therapy, I work with people to identify "where there is too much energy in their lives, and where the energy is missing," in order to help them create more harmonious, full, and vibrant life.
Accepting New Clients. I am a Clinical Psychologist, who loves to help people create a lasting sense of happiness, meaning, and well-being in their lives. I believe that health constitutes a state of relative balance between all the "strains" put on our system (e.g. daily life stressors, losses, obligations, negative life events, etc.) and the physical, mental, spiritual and relational resources we have available to us to draw upon. In therapy, I work with people to identify "where there is too much energy in their lives, and where the energy is missing," in order to help them create more harmonious, full, and vibrant life.
15 Second Videos
Brandon Williams
Audrey Atkinson
Lalanea Chastain
Bill Wilder
Leah S Levenson
Diana Moscoso
Are you stuck? The ability to grow is the primary indicator of a happy and healthy person. Anxiety and depression are signs you are stuck. Therapy with me is going to be about building a trusting and supportive relationship that will help facilitate a change in thinking, behavior or environment - to quickly get you growing again. I look forward to learning about you and the challenges you're facing. I'll bring my education and experience to our sessions with the goal of helping you flourish in your life.
Are you stuck? The ability to grow is the primary indicator of a happy and healthy person. Anxiety and depression are signs you are stuck. Therapy with me is going to be about building a trusting and supportive relationship that will help facilitate a change in thinking, behavior or environment - to quickly get you growing again. I look forward to learning about you and the challenges you're facing. I'll bring my education and experience to our sessions with the goal of helping you flourish in your life.
Bill Wilder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MAMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Bill Wilder brings over 20 years of experience to his unique, action-oriented approach to personal growth. Bill works with individuals who feel dissatisfied with traditional therapy or self-help methods, offering an experiential path that emphasizes real, practical transformation. His method resonates with those who are ready to face their fears and embrace meaningful change. Bill holds a Master’s in Family Systems Therapy and a Master of Divinity, with specialized training in IFS (Level 2). His extensive background in human behavior, combined with his innovative methods, allows him to empower people toward their goals.
Bill Wilder brings over 20 years of experience to his unique, action-oriented approach to personal growth. Bill works with individuals who feel dissatisfied with traditional therapy or self-help methods, offering an experiential path that emphasizes real, practical transformation. His method resonates with those who are ready to face their fears and embrace meaningful change. Bill holds a Master’s in Family Systems Therapy and a Master of Divinity, with specialized training in IFS (Level 2). His extensive background in human behavior, combined with his innovative methods, allows him to empower people toward their goals.
Jennifer Adams-Anderson, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036
Confidentiality, compassion, creativity and expertise are elements I bring to every client session. Understanding that each person is unique, my 20+ years of experience and broad range of training in mental and emotional healthcare give me both versatility and adaptability; allowing me to meet you where you are in your life today. Through the building of a mutual trust, we'll explore the nature of the challenges you may be facing. We'll identify your strengths and your sensitivities, as well as the inner and outer resources you may not yet know how to access.
Confidentiality, compassion, creativity and expertise are elements I bring to every client session. Understanding that each person is unique, my 20+ years of experience and broad range of training in mental and emotional healthcare give me both versatility and adaptability; allowing me to meet you where you are in your life today. Through the building of a mutual trust, we'll explore the nature of the challenges you may be facing. We'll identify your strengths and your sensitivities, as well as the inner and outer resources you may not yet know how to access.
Jenny Marie Massaway
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28035 (Online Only)
Children and adolescents need to know there is someone out there willing to sit and listen to what they are going through and have a support system in which to help them through a challenging time. Counseling is the first step towards taking control over one's life, and finding a counselor that is a good fit is imperative. I believe that therapy is a partnership that allows me the opportunity to help guide you towards your own personal goals.
Children and adolescents need to know there is someone out there willing to sit and listen to what they are going through and have a support system in which to help them through a challenging time. Counseling is the first step towards taking control over one's life, and finding a counselor that is a good fit is imperative. I believe that therapy is a partnership that allows me the opportunity to help guide you towards your own personal goals.
You’ve been working your butt off, keeping everything together. You’re the Cruise Director for family and friends, making plans and solving problems. But when things don’t go as planned, you feel like a failure, and you hate it. You are unafraid of hard work or sacrifice; yet, your high standards make you feel like you never measure up. You’re tired and frustrated that no one else jumps into action like you. It's time to get some support. You deserve to feel better and live with less stress.
You’ve been working your butt off, keeping everything together. You’re the Cruise Director for family and friends, making plans and solving problems. But when things don’t go as planned, you feel like a failure, and you hate it. You are unafraid of hard work or sacrifice; yet, your high standards make you feel like you never measure up. You’re tired and frustrated that no one else jumps into action like you. It's time to get some support. You deserve to feel better and live with less stress.
Are you someone that has struggled with anxiety or depression, ADHD/ attentional concerns, throughout your life? Or perhaps you are neurodivergent or on the Autism spectrum? I like to look at these characteristics and qualities as super powers and work with my clients to meet their full potential in their lives. This is done by encouraging my clients to develop coping skills, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion so that they can gain insight into patterns and behaviors, and make positive changes in their lives.
Are you someone that has struggled with anxiety or depression, ADHD/ attentional concerns, throughout your life? Or perhaps you are neurodivergent or on the Autism spectrum? I like to look at these characteristics and qualities as super powers and work with my clients to meet their full potential in their lives. This is done by encouraging my clients to develop coping skills, build resilience, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and self-compassion so that they can gain insight into patterns and behaviors, and make positive changes in their lives.
Morgan Humpal
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, LCAS
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036
Hi! I'm Morgan, a licensed clinical mental health therapist and addictions specialist. I am passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. My focus is on offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers you to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I take a client-centered approach, blending techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
Hi! I'm Morgan, a licensed clinical mental health therapist and addictions specialist. I am passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. My focus is on offering compassionate, evidence-based therapy that empowers you to live a fulfilling and balanced life. I take a client-centered approach, blending techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
When life presents us with hardship is necessary to have someone walking alongside us to give a clear concept and provide us with options. I strive to offer compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental environment where clients can be themselves. As a native South American counselor, I understand and care for adjustment, cultural, injustice, racial, and adaptation issues. I specialize in grief, divorce, immigration, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. When requested, I offer spiritual guidance through Christian principles in order to improve quality of life. Ofrezco consejeria en tu idioma, conmigo recibiras apoyo y orientacion.
When life presents us with hardship is necessary to have someone walking alongside us to give a clear concept and provide us with options. I strive to offer compassion, empathy, and a non-judgmental environment where clients can be themselves. As a native South American counselor, I understand and care for adjustment, cultural, injustice, racial, and adaptation issues. I specialize in grief, divorce, immigration, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. When requested, I offer spiritual guidance through Christian principles in order to improve quality of life. Ofrezco consejeria en tu idioma, conmigo recibiras apoyo y orientacion.
Tori Thomas
Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28035 (Online Only)
Are you feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and/or confused? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed from life's daily tasks. It's possible that you're exhausted from past trauma, and wearing so many "masks" that require you to be the strong one, the happy one, the overachiever, the one that everyone believes is okay. I'm here to tell you that life doesn't have to be this way. Often times, we've been so accustomed to these feelings, and wearing the above masks, it begins to feel normal. The time is now to live the life you deserve. With useful skills, techniques, and consistency, change can happen. There is hope for you.
Are you feeling hopeless, unmotivated, lost, and/or confused? Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed and stressed from life's daily tasks. It's possible that you're exhausted from past trauma, and wearing so many "masks" that require you to be the strong one, the happy one, the overachiever, the one that everyone believes is okay. I'm here to tell you that life doesn't have to be this way. Often times, we've been so accustomed to these feelings, and wearing the above masks, it begins to feel normal. The time is now to live the life you deserve. With useful skills, techniques, and consistency, change can happen. There is hope for you.
See more therapy options for Davidson
Nearby Humanistic Therapists Searches for Davidson
- Belmont
- Charlotte
- Concord
- Cornelius
- Denver
- Harrisburg
- Huntersville
- Kannapolis
- Mooresville
- Mount Holly
- Newell
- Statesville
Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.