Depression Therapists in Goldsboro, NC
As a licensed counselor, I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, OCD, anger issues, or having a hard time with life changes. I am prepared to meet you where you are and take you to your desired outcome using tools that you can use on your own. Whether you are a teen experiencing teenage issues such as bullying, peer pressure, social media addiction, or an adult dealing with a family crisis or life changes, I can provide the counseling and individualized support necessary to handle these challenges.
As a licensed counselor, I have experience working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, OCD, anger issues, or having a hard time with life changes. I am prepared to meet you where you are and take you to your desired outcome using tools that you can use on your own. Whether you are a teen experiencing teenage issues such as bullying, peer pressure, social media addiction, or an adult dealing with a family crisis or life changes, I can provide the counseling and individualized support necessary to handle these challenges.
Melissa D McClung
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534
I have worked in various positions in the counseling arena for nearly 30 years. I enjoy working with adults to assist them in achieving their full potential. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression. I help clients deal with life on life's terms. I tailor my practice to each client's individual needs. I believe that each person has within him or her the ability to be emotionally well.
I have worked in various positions in the counseling arena for nearly 30 years. I enjoy working with adults to assist them in achieving their full potential. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression. I help clients deal with life on life's terms. I tailor my practice to each client's individual needs. I believe that each person has within him or her the ability to be emotionally well.
You want to understand why you feel anxious or depressed.
You just want to be in control of your life rather than your life controlling you. Your mind is always racing. You feel sad, overwhelmed and anxious. Motivation is a struggle, let alone surviving day to day life. Maybe you have experienced several small traumatic events, life altering traumas, or you just feel like your entire life has been one big traumatic train wreck. You are on an emotional roller coaster. Everyone and everything around you come before your own needs.
You want to understand why you feel anxious or depressed.
You just want to be in control of your life rather than your life controlling you. Your mind is always racing. You feel sad, overwhelmed and anxious. Motivation is a struggle, let alone surviving day to day life. Maybe you have experienced several small traumatic events, life altering traumas, or you just feel like your entire life has been one big traumatic train wreck. You are on an emotional roller coaster. Everyone and everything around you come before your own needs.
Shanice Ruffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27530
In her practice, she has successfully helped clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, behavioral disorders, and life transitions.
As a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist, Shanice is committed to providing empathetic and effective counseling services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. With years of experience in the field, she has had the privilege of working with several populations, including adolescents, high school students, young, middle-aged, and geriatric adults, veterans, and individuals with IDD. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
In her practice, she has successfully helped clients facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, behavioral disorders, and life transitions.
As a dedicated and compassionate mental health therapist, Shanice is committed to providing empathetic and effective counseling services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. With years of experience in the field, she has had the privilege of working with several populations, including adolescents, high school students, young, middle-aged, and geriatric adults, veterans, and individuals with IDD. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Simplicity Counseling Services, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC , LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534
**Immediate openings for any and all clients**. Struggling from time to time with anxiety, depressed moods, anger outburst, unsure of self worth, identity issues, marital conflict, communication issues. Personal growth and enhancing self-worth, overcoming doubt of one's abilities. Developing a more healthy outlook in life and striving to be a more fully functioning caring human being. Trying to recover or not relapse back to a previous addiction. Issues with trauma or trauma related issues I can help. Recently completed training in EMDR (Dec 2023) which could help address these concerns.
**Immediate openings for any and all clients**. Struggling from time to time with anxiety, depressed moods, anger outburst, unsure of self worth, identity issues, marital conflict, communication issues. Personal growth and enhancing self-worth, overcoming doubt of one's abilities. Developing a more healthy outlook in life and striving to be a more fully functioning caring human being. Trying to recover or not relapse back to a previous addiction. Issues with trauma or trauma related issues I can help. Recently completed training in EMDR (Dec 2023) which could help address these concerns.
I have been practicing in the mental health field for 17 years. I served in the Air Force Reserves for 8 years as a Mental Health Technician while earning my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I completed the requirements for Licensure while working at an inpatient Eating Disorder Facility in North Carolina. I have been practicing as a Licensed Therapist since 2017. Most of my professional experience is in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder and Eating disorders. I use a few different modalities in therapy.
I have been practicing in the mental health field for 17 years. I served in the Air Force Reserves for 8 years as a Mental Health Technician while earning my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I completed the requirements for Licensure while working at an inpatient Eating Disorder Facility in North Carolina. I have been practicing as a Licensed Therapist since 2017. Most of my professional experience is in treating Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality disorder and Eating disorders. I use a few different modalities in therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless, or worried, and maybe you are struggling to cope with life's difficulties? If so, it would be my privilege to work with you! We will collaborate and form a treatment plan that works best for you, and work toward forming your best self. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, marital, and family issues. My background and training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, hopeless, or worried, and maybe you are struggling to cope with life's difficulties? If so, it would be my privilege to work with you! We will collaborate and form a treatment plan that works best for you, and work toward forming your best self. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, interpersonal difficulties, marital, and family issues. My background and training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.
Caring Hearts Professional Counseling Svcs, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, NCC, SAP
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Our agency has licensed counselors on staff that provide assessments and outpatient therapy to individuals with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, domestic violence, anger management, ADHD, and ADD.
Accepting New Clients. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety/worry, panic or feeling depressed? Do you need help processing your grief or loss? Are these symptoms interfering with your pursuit of your personal and professional goals? Just know, when the challenges of life are difficult to handle on your own; then, you may need someone to talk with to help work through these issues.
Our agency has licensed counselors on staff that provide assessments and outpatient therapy to individuals with a history of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addictions, domestic violence, anger management, ADHD, and ADD.
Accepting New Clients. Are you experiencing stress, anxiety/worry, panic or feeling depressed? Do you need help processing your grief or loss? Are these symptoms interfering with your pursuit of your personal and professional goals? Just know, when the challenges of life are difficult to handle on your own; then, you may need someone to talk with to help work through these issues.
Michael James
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27530
I know life can throw us curveballs, making it challenging to navigate alone, so congratulations on taking this important step on your healing journey. I understand firsthand the mix of emotions that come with starting therapy. Having walked a similar path to many of my clients, I know how challenging healing can be. Seeking help is brave, even though it can feel intimidating at first. It marks the beginning of overcoming life's hurdles and finding a path forward. I specialize in supporting education professionals and men through life adjustments, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, and career and relationship challenges.
I know life can throw us curveballs, making it challenging to navigate alone, so congratulations on taking this important step on your healing journey. I understand firsthand the mix of emotions that come with starting therapy. Having walked a similar path to many of my clients, I know how challenging healing can be. Seeking help is brave, even though it can feel intimidating at first. It marks the beginning of overcoming life's hurdles and finding a path forward. I specialize in supporting education professionals and men through life adjustments, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, and career and relationship challenges.
Selah Wellness, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27532 (Online Only)
I've heard it said that it's not the load that breaks you down, but how you carry it. Are you feeling broken down and weary? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin and overloaded? What are you carrying? Family conflict, relationship issues, past traumas, grief, life adjustments, anxiety or depression? Your load may have gotten too heavy. I'm Nicole Kilpatrick, owner and primary therapist at Selah Wellness, PLLC, and I am here for you. I'm here to help you set healthy boundaries, develop coping skills and navigate life's challenges. I'm here to help you achieve the life you desire.
I've heard it said that it's not the load that breaks you down, but how you carry it. Are you feeling broken down and weary? Are you feeling stuck? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin and overloaded? What are you carrying? Family conflict, relationship issues, past traumas, grief, life adjustments, anxiety or depression? Your load may have gotten too heavy. I'm Nicole Kilpatrick, owner and primary therapist at Selah Wellness, PLLC, and I am here for you. I'm here to help you set healthy boundaries, develop coping skills and navigate life's challenges. I'm here to help you achieve the life you desire.
I enjoy working with individuals at all ages facing, with strength and courage, issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and other mental health and life concerns.
As your counselor, I am here to support you and collaborate with you in making meaning, experiencing growth and healing and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client-centered, trauma-informed, attachment based approach. I provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals. I am an English-Korean bilingual with rich lived experiences in both cultures.
I enjoy working with individuals at all ages facing, with strength and courage, issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and other mental health and life concerns.
As your counselor, I am here to support you and collaborate with you in making meaning, experiencing growth and healing and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. Taking an evidenced-based, client-centered, trauma-informed, attachment based approach. I provide a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your goals. I am an English-Korean bilingual with rich lived experiences in both cultures.
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Lauren Sadler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27530
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing outpatient therapy virtually and in-person. I entered this profession with my own trauma history that has informed my therapeutic approach, and I strive to create a space where others can share their experiences. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults living with trauma, anxiety, depression, and family relationship challenges. Outside of the therapy office, I have experience working with adolescents, families, and older adults within the child/adult welfare systems, as well as with family members of individuals battling addiction.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing outpatient therapy virtually and in-person. I entered this profession with my own trauma history that has informed my therapeutic approach, and I strive to create a space where others can share their experiences. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults living with trauma, anxiety, depression, and family relationship challenges. Outside of the therapy office, I have experience working with adolescents, families, and older adults within the child/adult welfare systems, as well as with family members of individuals battling addiction.
Healing Well Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534
Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra also works with women as they manage emotional challenges relative to pregnancy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief and loss.
Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra also works with women as they manage emotional challenges relative to pregnancy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief and loss.
I am eager to help you find your best self. Depression, anxiety, and life challenges can try to steal your happiness, but you have the power within to overcome through goal setting, relaxation techniques, and by building coping skills that can strengthen your resiliency. Sometimes it just takes an unbiased listening ear to provide you with the opportunity to express your feelings and thoughts, creating a safe space for you to process and discover who you are, where you want to go, and how you can get there.
I am eager to help you find your best self. Depression, anxiety, and life challenges can try to steal your happiness, but you have the power within to overcome through goal setting, relaxation techniques, and by building coping skills that can strengthen your resiliency. Sometimes it just takes an unbiased listening ear to provide you with the opportunity to express your feelings and thoughts, creating a safe space for you to process and discover who you are, where you want to go, and how you can get there.
Rich Griffis
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, codependent relationships, grief and loss, parenting, and other mental health-related or life distresses.
Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, codependent relationships, grief and loss, parenting, and other mental health-related or life distresses.
Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
Tiara A. Nichole Griffis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdS, LCMHC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27530
I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, codependent relationships, grief and loss, parenting, and other mental health-related or life distresses.
Have you been feeling the urge to begin a therapeutic journey? I am here to help! My goal is to assist you with your life goals and help you find a healthy way to process your past traumas so you can live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, codependent relationships, grief and loss, parenting, and other mental health-related or life distresses.
Have you been feeling the urge to begin a therapeutic journey? I am here to help! My goal is to assist you with your life goals and help you find a healthy way to process your past traumas so you can live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.
Fallon M Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27530
I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques to help you address anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and trauma.
“Fake it til you make it” is a saying that many of us are familiar with and a motto that many of us unknowingly live by. Behind every smile is a story of a personal struggle. Have you ever wondered how your life would look if you didn’t have to fake happiness, joy, or contentment? What if you had the tools needed to not only survive but truly enjoy living?
I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques to help you address anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and trauma.
“Fake it til you make it” is a saying that many of us are familiar with and a motto that many of us unknowingly live by. Behind every smile is a story of a personal struggle. Have you ever wondered how your life would look if you didn’t have to fake happiness, joy, or contentment? What if you had the tools needed to not only survive but truly enjoy living?
Starr Odom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27530
Are you are stuck in an endless cycle of worry or depression? You are not alone. Life can be hard; it is common to feel overwhelmed or out of control. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, or difficulty with new life transitions, I believe that therapy can be greatly beneficial in your life. I am passionate about helping individuals create realistic and sustainable ways to prioritize their mental health. No matter what season of life you are in, you deserve to be a priority.
Are you are stuck in an endless cycle of worry or depression? You are not alone. Life can be hard; it is common to feel overwhelmed or out of control. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, or difficulty with new life transitions, I believe that therapy can be greatly beneficial in your life. I am passionate about helping individuals create realistic and sustainable ways to prioritize their mental health. No matter what season of life you are in, you deserve to be a priority.
First-Aid Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goldsboro, NC 27532 (Online Only)
We have experience addressing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, and more.
Accepting new clients! EMDR-trained therapists offering virtual sessions. Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or struggling with life transitions? Perhaps you're finding it difficult to process past or present trauma. If so, we’re here to support you on your healing journey toward a better, more empowered version of yourself. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you can gain encouragement, accountability, and clarity to achieve your goals. We believe that while everyone has a history, we all have the potential to change and rewrite our stories for a brighter future.
We have experience addressing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, BPD, and more.
Accepting new clients! EMDR-trained therapists offering virtual sessions. Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or struggling with life transitions? Perhaps you're finding it difficult to process past or present trauma. If so, we’re here to support you on your healing journey toward a better, more empowered version of yourself. Therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you can gain encouragement, accountability, and clarity to achieve your goals. We believe that while everyone has a history, we all have the potential to change and rewrite our stories for a brighter future.
Nathaline Ignacio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC-S, LCAS
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534 (Online Only)
My ideal client is someone who is navigating through a myriad of complex issues such as trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and emotional or behavioral challenges. They might be an individual, couple, or family seeking to overcome past trauma, manage addiction, improve communication, or develop healthier coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression. This client is proactive and motivated, recognizing the importance of seeking help to foster personal growth and emotional well-being. They need a compassionate, culturally competent therapist who can provide a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel heard and understood.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating through a myriad of complex issues such as trauma, addiction, relationship struggles, and emotional or behavioral challenges. They might be an individual, couple, or family seeking to overcome past trauma, manage addiction, improve communication, or develop healthier coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression. This client is proactive and motivated, recognizing the importance of seeking help to foster personal growth and emotional well-being. They need a compassionate, culturally competent therapist who can provide a safe, non-judgmental space where they feel heard and understood.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.