Positive Psychology Therapists in Gastonia, NC
Dr. Erin B. Patterson
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PsyD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) informed trauma treatment.
I strive to provide a relaxed environment, full of compassion, to make you feel more comfortable opening up about what's bothering you. I take a holistic approach to healing and advocate for natural methods/treatments where possible. My goal is to help you reach your goals quickly so that you can get back to the best version of yourself. There are many ways to accomplish this and we will work together to find the best path for you.
I utilize a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) informed trauma treatment.
I strive to provide a relaxed environment, full of compassion, to make you feel more comfortable opening up about what's bothering you. I take a holistic approach to healing and advocate for natural methods/treatments where possible. My goal is to help you reach your goals quickly so that you can get back to the best version of yourself. There are many ways to accomplish this and we will work together to find the best path for you.
Claire Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054
Many people find themselves "coping" with life as opposed to LIVING it. With the many competing demands of our busy lifestyles, it is not uncommon to lose connection with your authentic self and to feel discouraged, unwell or just..."off". When we discover that our health and wellbeing are suffering, or feel “stuck”, we often need support to change thought patterns, and empower ourselves to make different choices, so that we can live in a more meaningful and fulfilling capacity. Whether you have specific goals, or simply know that you just want to feel better but don't know where to begin, the first step is to reach out for help.
Many people find themselves "coping" with life as opposed to LIVING it. With the many competing demands of our busy lifestyles, it is not uncommon to lose connection with your authentic self and to feel discouraged, unwell or just..."off". When we discover that our health and wellbeing are suffering, or feel “stuck”, we often need support to change thought patterns, and empower ourselves to make different choices, so that we can live in a more meaningful and fulfilling capacity. Whether you have specific goals, or simply know that you just want to feel better but don't know where to begin, the first step is to reach out for help.
Jennifer Pennington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EDS, LCMHCS, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28054
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in play therapy and solution focused therapy. I look forward to helping you or your child work through the every day struggles and sometimes overwhelming struggles of everyday life. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective and feel the child will benefit more from counseling if the family unit is healthy. This is why I invite the family to be a part of therapy and work to make the family a healthy place for the child/teen to grow and mature.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and their families. I specialize in play therapy and solution focused therapy. I look forward to helping you or your child work through the every day struggles and sometimes overwhelming struggles of everyday life. I approach counseling from a holistic perspective and feel the child will benefit more from counseling if the family unit is healthy. This is why I invite the family to be a part of therapy and work to make the family a healthy place for the child/teen to grow and mature.
I have almost 3 years of counseling experience, and historically, I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, ADHD, and behavioral issues. I primarily work with clients under the age of 25. I will utilize an individualized approach for each person. We all approach our lives in different ways, so I will tailor my approach to your individual needs. This will include approaches taken from various therapeutic approaches such as, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, person-centered, amongst others.
I have almost 3 years of counseling experience, and historically, I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, autism, ADHD, and behavioral issues. I primarily work with clients under the age of 25. I will utilize an individualized approach for each person. We all approach our lives in different ways, so I will tailor my approach to your individual needs. This will include approaches taken from various therapeutic approaches such as, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, person-centered, amongst others.
My ideal client is someone dealing with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. I am dedicated to supporting individuals from historically marginalized groups. My clients value a relatable and patient therapist who provides an honest and safe space to process emotions, find meaning, and improve well-being. They seek support, understanding, and practical strategies for better living. Together, we work towards their goals, fostering personal growth and resilience.
My ideal client is someone dealing with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. I am dedicated to supporting individuals from historically marginalized groups. My clients value a relatable and patient therapist who provides an honest and safe space to process emotions, find meaning, and improve well-being. They seek support, understanding, and practical strategies for better living. Together, we work towards their goals, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Sharon Hoyng
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC, PLLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28052
I enjoy working with children and adults.I have twenty years of experience in the mental health field. I know it's difficult to make that decision to ask for help.My job is to put you at ease, really listen, and help you find a way to move forward, whether that means resolving an issue from the past; changing a behavior or creating a plan for the future. My goal is to improve your quality of life. What's most important is the what happens outside therapy. The best client is ready and willing to make that change.
I enjoy working with children and adults.I have twenty years of experience in the mental health field. I know it's difficult to make that decision to ask for help.My job is to put you at ease, really listen, and help you find a way to move forward, whether that means resolving an issue from the past; changing a behavior or creating a plan for the future. My goal is to improve your quality of life. What's most important is the what happens outside therapy. The best client is ready and willing to make that change.
It can be daunting to face major life changes such as death, health issues, divorce, retirement, relationship issues, aging, and feeling stuck in life. Successful counseling takes courage and commitment. Congratulations on taking the first step. We will start by you sharing your story of what is distressing you and what you want to change. Then, we will collaborate and develop a plan to address your objectives that you believe will work for you. I will guide you through the process to help you believe in your personal strengths, heal, and learn new behaviors that bring positive outcomes.
It can be daunting to face major life changes such as death, health issues, divorce, retirement, relationship issues, aging, and feeling stuck in life. Successful counseling takes courage and commitment. Congratulations on taking the first step. We will start by you sharing your story of what is distressing you and what you want to change. Then, we will collaborate and develop a plan to address your objectives that you believe will work for you. I will guide you through the process to help you believe in your personal strengths, heal, and learn new behaviors that bring positive outcomes.
I use a collaborative approach of therapy. I find this method to be very effective in the treatment of my clients. My clients and I work together to achieve the desired goal, which has been proven to empower the individual. I ensure therapy is conducted in a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment. I believe everyone is capable of change and can overcome any life obstacle.
I use a collaborative approach of therapy. I find this method to be very effective in the treatment of my clients. My clients and I work together to achieve the desired goal, which has been proven to empower the individual. I ensure therapy is conducted in a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment. I believe everyone is capable of change and can overcome any life obstacle.
Dania Alshafei
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28054 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Looking for a counselor can be a stressful experience, so let me start by saying congratulations on taking the first step. I believe life is a series of transitions & adaptations to our environment, & sometimes we find it difficult to deal with those changes. I enjoy my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients reach their highest potential & to live a life that they value, free of the symptoms that come along with things like anxiety & depression. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, & serenity.
Looking for a counselor can be a stressful experience, so let me start by saying congratulations on taking the first step. I believe life is a series of transitions & adaptations to our environment, & sometimes we find it difficult to deal with those changes. I enjoy my work as a therapist and strive to help my clients reach their highest potential & to live a life that they value, free of the symptoms that come along with things like anxiety & depression. I aspire to create an environment that will allow my clients to gain greater clarity, acceptance, courage, hope, balance, & serenity.
Steven C. Land
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054
I enjoy working with individuals who want to find out who they are and where they want to go. I specialize in working with people going through major life transitions, desire to have a stronger sense of identity, and asking serious questions about their view of life. Because of this, I specialize in working with those who are in the LGBTQ+ community, Gen Z and Millennials, and those impacted by major changes such as moving away from home, divorce, job changes, and more. Further, I work closely with those going through spiritual questioning, no matter their faith.
I enjoy working with individuals who want to find out who they are and where they want to go. I specialize in working with people going through major life transitions, desire to have a stronger sense of identity, and asking serious questions about their view of life. Because of this, I specialize in working with those who are in the LGBTQ+ community, Gen Z and Millennials, and those impacted by major changes such as moving away from home, divorce, job changes, and more. Further, I work closely with those going through spiritual questioning, no matter their faith.
Carolina Behavioral Health Solutions
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054
Carolina Behavioral Health Solutions (CBHS) offers mental health counseling for individuals, families, and groups of various ages and backgrounds. CBHS assist individuals and families with learning to better manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD), and anger management. Our team is adept at working with diverse families and individuals to help them develop strategies and techniques to manage life's transitions. CBHS is committed to work to assist individuals and families to uncover healthy solutions to life challenges.
Carolina Behavioral Health Solutions (CBHS) offers mental health counseling for individuals, families, and groups of various ages and backgrounds. CBHS assist individuals and families with learning to better manage symptoms related to depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD), and anger management. Our team is adept at working with diverse families and individuals to help them develop strategies and techniques to manage life's transitions. CBHS is committed to work to assist individuals and families to uncover healthy solutions to life challenges.
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Garrison Counseling Services
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28054
Welcome! Part of the reason you’ve found you’re way here might involve overwhelming anxiety, stress from relationships or school, lack of boundaries, wanting to increase or better your communication skills, work through new transitions or changes in major life “things”, or doing the deeper dives into trauma. We can explore these things together; work on your healing and feeling more like “you”, and allowing me to support you along the way.
Welcome! Part of the reason you’ve found you’re way here might involve overwhelming anxiety, stress from relationships or school, lack of boundaries, wanting to increase or better your communication skills, work through new transitions or changes in major life “things”, or doing the deeper dives into trauma. We can explore these things together; work on your healing and feeling more like “you”, and allowing me to support you along the way.
Jenny Riebesell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28056
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist , I have passion and experience in serving patients struggling with disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety. I offer evening and weekend appointments to make therapy available to everyone. Making the choice to engage in counseling is one of the most courageous and empowering decisions one can make to change their life. I am inspired by the bravery of my patients and motivated to provide support for patients who are dedicated to their own personal growth. I love to make connections with my patients, while creating a safe space for individuals to feel comfortable and welcomed to express themselves.
As a therapist , I have passion and experience in serving patients struggling with disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety. I offer evening and weekend appointments to make therapy available to everyone. Making the choice to engage in counseling is one of the most courageous and empowering decisions one can make to change their life. I am inspired by the bravery of my patients and motivated to provide support for patients who are dedicated to their own personal growth. I love to make connections with my patients, while creating a safe space for individuals to feel comfortable and welcomed to express themselves.
Patricia Greer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28056 (Online Only)
Feeling stressed, anxious, confused, bored, lonely, sad or down? Struggling with an addiction? I graduated with a MSW from UNC-Charlotte, and am a LCSW and LCAS. Since 2005 I have helped many clients work through these issues to empower them to improve and enjoy a better quality of life.
Feeling stressed, anxious, confused, bored, lonely, sad or down? Struggling with an addiction? I graduated with a MSW from UNC-Charlotte, and am a LCSW and LCAS. Since 2005 I have helped many clients work through these issues to empower them to improve and enjoy a better quality of life.
Hannah Sanii
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28056
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a voluntary and collaborative process. This requires that you be actively involved and willing to set and work toward specific goals. Counseling is a tool that individuals can use to deal with problems in a way that is best for that individual. Your counselor cannot “fix,” “cure,” or “heal” you in any way. However, unconditional acceptance, listening and understanding, professional expertise, and honest communication can help you reach your goals to achieving a happier, healthier life!
Counseling is a voluntary and collaborative process. This requires that you be actively involved and willing to set and work toward specific goals. Counseling is a tool that individuals can use to deal with problems in a way that is best for that individual. Your counselor cannot “fix,” “cure,” or “heal” you in any way. However, unconditional acceptance, listening and understanding, professional expertise, and honest communication can help you reach your goals to achieving a happier, healthier life!
Jen Warshawsky
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA/EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28054
I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in both an agency and private practice setting. My background also includes work in family, couples, group and individual counseling as well as providing Intensive In-Home and Crisis Services as well. Need help managing a mood disorder? Need helping working through grief? Need help working through a variety of other issues? I am here to help you get to where you need or want to be. I would be honored to walk your journey with you. You are brave to reach out.
I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field providing treatment to children, adolescents, and adults in both an agency and private practice setting. My background also includes work in family, couples, group and individual counseling as well as providing Intensive In-Home and Crisis Services as well. Need help managing a mood disorder? Need helping working through grief? Need help working through a variety of other issues? I am here to help you get to where you need or want to be. I would be honored to walk your journey with you. You are brave to reach out.
Melanie L Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MIA, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Gastonia, NC 28056 (Online Only)
I believe that we have the capacity to grow, to heal, and to experience joy. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, as well as life stressors such as parenting, life transitions, and career changes. I also specialize in working with survivors of religious trauma and spiritual abuse.
I believe that we have the capacity to grow, to heal, and to experience joy. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, as well as life stressors such as parenting, life transitions, and career changes. I also specialize in working with survivors of religious trauma and spiritual abuse.
Can you picture a better way to live your life but you're not sure how to get to get there? Do you find that you are often getting in the way of your own goals in life? My passion is helping people learn more about themselves and learn to accept themselves as they are. My work is based on building honest and genuine connections with my clients to ensure that I am creating a safe, open space for them to share their life and their struggles with someone they can trust.
Can you picture a better way to live your life but you're not sure how to get to get there? Do you find that you are often getting in the way of your own goals in life? My passion is helping people learn more about themselves and learn to accept themselves as they are. My work is based on building honest and genuine connections with my clients to ensure that I am creating a safe, open space for them to share their life and their struggles with someone they can trust.
Dr. Susan Wilkie McHale
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gastonia, NC 28056
Dr. Susan B. Wilkie (PhD, LCMHC, LMFT) is an experienced, licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT) in private practice (NC & SC) . Dr. Wilkie earned her PhD in Mental Health Counseling at the University of New Orleans in 1994. Her post doctoral work was committed to Couple & Family Therapy for (16) years where she recently served as the Founding Director of the Marriage & Family Therapy Program at Pfeiffer University's Graduate School in Charlotte. She is now committed to her full-time practice and serves Belmont/Cramerton/Gastonia/Lake Wiley/Steele Creek/and Clover areas.
Dr. Susan B. Wilkie (PhD, LCMHC, LMFT) is an experienced, licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and licensed marriage & family therapist (LMFT) in private practice (NC & SC) . Dr. Wilkie earned her PhD in Mental Health Counseling at the University of New Orleans in 1994. Her post doctoral work was committed to Couple & Family Therapy for (16) years where she recently served as the Founding Director of the Marriage & Family Therapy Program at Pfeiffer University's Graduate School in Charlotte. She is now committed to her full-time practice and serves Belmont/Cramerton/Gastonia/Lake Wiley/Steele Creek/and Clover areas.
My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org) where we serve veterans and first responders. With my own small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.
My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org) where we serve veterans and first responders. With my own small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.