EMDR Therapists in Elizabeth City, NC

My priority, as a therapist is to assist you through the challenges one faces in life. I am a Person-Centered therapist acknowledging the individuality of each client. I am trained in the integration of psychology and faith. Therapeutic interventions are eclectic incorporating a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit. I have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, Mood/Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder, Life Transition Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Anger Management, and Women Issues. I, also have experience working with Couple/Marital Counseling and Family-related concerns. As a military spouse, I enjoy assisting military families.

From my experiences as a veteran, wife, daughter, mother, and a licensed marriage & family therapist, I have a great appreciation for the healing that can occur when life's difficulties are confronted and understood in the context of relationships. Research shows that more progress is made when individuals have natural supports involved in their treatment. These supports may come in the form of family members, friends, significant others, coworkers, or another professional in your life.

Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.

With a deep specialization in PTSD, cPTSD and a wide range of mental health issues, I bring a wealth of expertise to the table. As a certified EMDR practitioner, a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and a member of The American Art Therapy Association, I have honed my skills in working with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. One of my strongest convictions lies in the transformative potential of art and psychodynamic theory. I have witnessed firsthand how artistic expression can be a powerful tool for healing, enabling individuals to navigate their emotions and gain profound insight.

EMDR Trained and Certified. Many people find themselves stuck in unconscious patterns that obstruct success, joy and the life they were meant to live. I work with you in exploring your patterns and how your experiences may have shaped you. After careful assessment, we work together to establish minor adjustments that set you on a course of optimal balance. Small changes can have profound effects. We target the root of the emotions, which have positive results in enhancing self-confidence, relationships, career, success, and ultimately bringing you back to your highest, most authentic self where you can experience true joy.

As a therapist, I believe people have deep-rooted aspirations for well-being in many areas of their lives, including emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellness. I strive to make a safe and trusting relationship with clients so that they can improve in each of these areas and feel more balanced and fulfilled. I collaboratively work with clients, valuing their unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. I enjoy working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, grief, life transitions, career/vocational concerns, spirituality, weight management and body image concerns, and relationship issues.

If you feel that talk therapy has not helped you, keep reading... There is a point in life when we get tired of not thriving. Trauma. Overwhelming anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem are robbing you of the life that you see. You can see a better life for you in the distance but you have no idea how to get there. Striving for perfectionism, people pleasing, feeling like you are always the problem, that you are not enough. I was an educator for almost 20 years so I know the stressors that teachers experience. No one knows what teachers go through better than a teacher. I offer a 100% judgment-free zone.

Are you feeling like things are tangled up, and you want to untangle the knots of anxiety, depression, symptoms of trauma or identity issues? Is your child struggling with worries, emotions, or behaviors? I provide a compassionate environment where you or your child can begin a journey of discovery, healing, personal growth, and healthier communication patterns. Together we will collaborate to develop achievable goals and strategies that empower you to overcome obstacles and thrive in your life. I strive to create a safe and supportive space where clients can navigate and explore the areas in their lives where they seek change.

I have worked as a therapist for 25 years in various settings and have been licensed since 2006. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Supervisor, I have provided family, couple and individual counseling for adults. I am EMDR trained. I address parenting skills, marital issues, trauma, mood disorders, behavior disorders, thought disorders, career concerns, and spiritual concerns. As a professional Christian counselor, I believe that the Lord has the power to heal marriages, families, and individuals using Jesus as our example of how to live life and find perfect peace.

I believe that being a psychotherapist is a special calling. Life helps create this calling more so than education. Through therapy, we learn our personal mythology or life story. I have worked in the counseling field for 38 years and 8 as a therapist. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. I specialize in treating trauma with EMDR and hypnosis. I have been treated for trauma successfully with both. I want to work with people who want to journey out of darkness come into the light of healing. Do you want a mentor and a guide through the trials and tribulations of Life? Come with me to find your truth! I am here for you.