Family Therapy in Garner, NC

As a clinical psychologist, I help clients gain clarity and to find resolution to seemingly insurmountable issues and problems. I specialize in treating adults throughout the life cycle who have anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and/or relationship issues. By providing a compassionate and validating environment, clients are empowered to identify their needs and the means to get those needs met. I believe that each individual has their own voice and that therapy can facilitate its strengthening and emergence as a guiding force.

Entering a counseling relationship can stir up mixed emotions. It's natural to feel some apprehension about inviting someone into your internal world. Regardless of your “why”for starting therapy, I value you as a unique individual and am here to accompany you with sensitivity, confidentiality, and insight as you explore and embody your free-est, truest self. I deeply value my role in accompanying you on your healing journey.

At Coffee Talk Therapy Health and Wellness, a team of dedicated therapists collaborates to provide comprehensive care tailored to each client's unique needs. With expertise in various mental health and wellness areas, our therapists bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. Whether addressing issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles, the team is committed to working together towards the wellness of their clients, ensuring that every aspect of their mental and emotional health is attended to.

I am a firm believer in the balance of a strengths-based approach with compassionate honesty. Therapy is a great way to explore our blind spots and find change and healing so that we can begin to truly live. If you are ready to find confidence and empowerment to move forward, make those changes, grow in some area of your life, or let go of old habits or hurts, I want to walk along side you and encourage you in this season! I have worked with clients from all walks of life who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal issues, and major life transitions. Let's get started!

My ideal client is someone who may have been hesitant about starting therapy, but has decided to take a chance. I want to remove the negative stigma attached to therapy and support my clients on their journey to growth and healing. I am passionate about helping clients find ways to process their emotions and learns ways to handle everyday stress. I tend to gravitate towards clients dealing with past trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I want people to feel empowered and realize their current struggles don't define them. I want to bring out the best in my clients and encourage them to not be afraid of their feelings.

Are you having a rough time coping? Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, depressed? I believe that the most important aspect is finding the right therapist that you feel comfortable with to share your most intimate thoughts and feelings.In my practice I provide a confidential,non judgmental environment where you feel safe enough to open up . I work with individuals starting at age 16 through adults who want their lives to be better, are experiencing day to day challenges, as well as individuals who are experiencing mental health/behavioral health issues such as depression and anxiety.

I help individuals & couples overcome obstacles such as adult ADHD and autism, anxiety, life transitions, conflict management, and lack of connection in relationships. I advocate for clients’ relationship with self and others so they may leave therapy with the confidence to handle the challenges of life. I create safety and trust with clients through empathy and a judgement free environment. I offer couples help with identifying negative cycles causing hurt and disconnection while teaching them skills to improve communication and increase satisfaction and fun in their relationship.

When you encounter inevitable obstacles in life, I believe all the answers are within you and they can be discovered through counseling. It is a process, not a quick fix, which emphasizes personal and social growth. We will work together to develop insight, make changes in thought patterns, and set realistic goals so that you will experience the benefits of that process. I have spent my career empowering children, adolescents, and adults to overcome a variety of personal obstacles such as self-esteem, ADHD, stress, anxiety or grief.

Are you experiencing a sense of disconnection from yourself and those around you? Do you often prioritize others' needs over your own? Are you questioning why life doesn't feel as fulfilling or joyful as you hoped? In today's uncertain times, many people are grappling with feelings of anxiety and overwhelm, unsure of how to navigate their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Ignoring your own needs and neglecting self-care can have lasting consequences on your mental and physical health. I believe that achieving a better quality of life shouldn't feel like an uphill battle.

Do you catch a glimpse of the finish line, yet it seems out of your grasp? Taking these steps can be overwhelming, occasionally sapping our motivation. The journey from where you are to your destination has countless stages. The unexpected detours that life throws at us can block our path and make navigation seem unmanageable. During these moments, I help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate, direct, and non-judgmental creating an environment where you feel supported.

One Size Does Not Fit All. To experience the depth of our better selves, one must first courageously face fears that hold us hostage. I use a wide range of evidenced-based techniques to help transform anxiety, depression, and loneliness into joy, freedom, and connectedness.  If you want to change your life’s direction, improve your career, or enhance your relationships, I can teach you how to have better insight into your own life to accomplish these above goals and more. Let's design what you want to get out of therapy! - TXT - 833.749.4584

Are the arguments, misunderstanding, and hurt starting to become overwhelming? Struggling with communication or managing conflict? Have you tried to fix your relationship, but continue to feel misunderstood, frustrated, and disconnected? It may even feel like your relationship is moving in the wrong direction, or in a downward spiral. Considering separation or divorce? Perhaps the spark has left and feel more like roommates than lovers or disaster has struck with a major betrayal. You know something needs to change, and there is a better way to live! We help couples break through the barriers of disconnection in their relationship.

I believe in meeting people where they are. I strive to build a therapeutic relationship with my clients while earning their trust along the way. I have a very non-traditional approach and offer a non-judgmental stance. My goal of therapy is to help you get to what you deem an ideal life. I use a multitude of theories and evidence-based practices, but my specialties are, Person Centered, CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I come to you to offer a safe space to express yourself, process your feelings, identify triggers and appropriate coping skills/techniques to help you navigate through this thing called “Life”.

Therapy is about become more and more comfortable with yourself and with facing challenges with as much confidence in yourself as possible. I want to work with you to help you achieve a higher sense of self. I provide a safe and welcoming space where we can collaborate to reach your goals.

Struggling, finding your passion for academics or athletics causing constant distress, feeling stuck, pressure with what you are told you should do or be, using drugs/alcohol to relieve anxiety, depression or trying to be someone you are not? Low self-esteem, lack confidence, having difficulty developing meaningful relationships, want to learn a new way to live, a life of happiness, contentment, freedom? My experience is with mental health, addiction, pressures of being an athlete (feels like 100 years ago) and those who have issues with both. Do you want to live a life that you deserve, increase your quality of life?

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and am currently providing outpatient therapy virtually and in person in Clayton, NC. I received my Masters in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2018, and my Masters in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2014. I have around 14 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis. My passion lies with helping clients believe that no matter their past, they are worthy of love and a positive future.

I’m originally from Ohio where I attended college and began my counseling practice. I worked in Dallas, TX and Wilmington, NC before settling in Apex, NC. Clients who I see are typically having a hard time with at least one important life issue. They are feeling overwhelmed which is impacting most other parts of their lives. They want to think, feel and do better and that’s what I help them do.

Hello! If you are looking for a therapist to listen to you as the expert in your life and explore your thought processes which have led to life events and circumstances, then I may be therapist for you. We find ways to cope with depression, anxiety, stress, uncontrollable life events such as divorce, moving, and the expected events of adjusting to the maturation process throughout life that are not always the healthiest. Even with the best plans and the best support systems, we may need to re-evaluate so we can update our thinking processes to ensure we are present in life and attempting to make our best choices.

At times, life can feel overwhelming, and you might find yourself in a constant battle with your emotions. The struggle to determine whether you're in control or if your emotions are controlling you can be incredibly challenging. Feelings of uncertainty and the weight of "what if" questions can become a heavy burden, leading to emotions like hopelessness, anxiety, sadness, or irritability. It's not uncommon to feel lost in these moments. Perhaps you've noticed that unhealthy behaviors and old patterns have become all too familiar. Please know that you're not alone in these experiences.