UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Therapists in Greensboro, NC

No waitlist. You made it! I’m so proud of you for taking the first step into your new lifestyle. I know that seeking help can be dreadful and even scary at times. But that’s why there are people like me who have created a safe and supportive environment for you to be expressive in your own way. Don’t worry if you are unsure as to what to talk about. I will guide you by using my person-centered clinical assessment. Your job is to simply show up and be ready for change!

Overcome binge and emotional eating! Finally make peace with food and your body! With nearly a DECADE of experience helping clients, my therapeutic style uses Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Somatic Therapy (think mind-body connection) to help you overcome Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa and other mental health disorders that impact your relationship with food and how you feel about your body! Research shows that nearly 90% of people who stick with DBT, stop binge eating by the end of treatment! Talk about results!

My clients need to be heard, have a connection, explore feelings, and make life decisions that feel right to them. They need someone who understands queerness in its many forms and to have their gender and sexual identities celebrated. They require non-judgment and compassion as they work through identity, grief/loss, life transitions, relationships, mood or anxiety disorders, and religious trauma. This is the crux of my work.

Life can be hard. Counseling can help. My goal for therapy is to create a space where you may rediscover hope and engage in the hard work of reshaping and reclaiming your life. I most often take a Psychodynamic approach however, I utilize techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Narrative and Rogerian theories. I believe that counseling is a unique relationship, constructed within a supportive, warm, and safe environment. You are the author of your own life story and the expert of YOU ... so we'll work together to determine what you want that life story to be.

CBT, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, I use them all. I work to building strong therapeutic rapport with my clients, and my ability to empathize with them on issues they are dealing with daily are my strongest qualities. Depression, grief\loss, anxiety-GAD, PTSD, trauma, conflict management, peer pressure, ADHD, and behavioral problems are issues within my scope that I assist with. Decreasing negative symptoms and helping each client and his/her family live healthier lives is the ultimate goal. I have an eclectic approach to dealing with each client so that everyone’s treatment is individualized.

Are you struggling with anxiety, social settings, negative self-talk, guilt, shame, or substance use? Would you like help developing healthy coping skills, learning how to change your self-talk and behaviors? Do you have difficulty feeling confident making choices in your life? Have you struggled to connect to higher power or feel a sense of spirituality? If so, I would love to help explore these areas with you and assist you in developing a plan that allows you to accomplish your goals. We will work together to develop a plan for you and allow you to persevere through your challenges.

Why? It's such a simple word with so much importance. As humans, it is in our nature to ask this question about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Sometimes the answer may not be so clear. That's where therapy can help. I work with teens and adults who ask themselves this question every day. Perhaps you have experienced trauma at some point in your life, you're going through major changes, or you're struggling to truly find yourself. No matter where you are in your life, there is strength in asking for help.

-- Note: I am not accepting new clients at this time.-- Do you feel judged, dismissed, invisible? Do you feel like you cannot share with others who you truly are, and no place feels like home? You are not alone. It is hard when you feel like you do not fit in, like you cannot be the real you, especially during those times when life's challenges become overwhelming and you need understanding, support and connection. You do not have to feel so distant from others. I want to help you learn to make meaningful connections with the important people in your life and with the world around you.

Selecting a therapist is an important decision. Creating a therapeutic rapport with a perfect stranger and discussing very personal issues can be intimidating. I'd like to help make this process more comfortable. I have been working with individuals, couples, and families for 28 years. My integrative approach helps you utilize your skills and strengths to identify and solve current problems. It also affords you the opportunity to resolve long standing issues by learning new skills, tapping into your own inner resources and recognizing the body, mind and spirit connection.

Dr. Lonnie Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Dr. Smith utilizes Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy to work with all ages, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, grief, stress, life transitions, and relationship conflicts. He is a graduate of The Union Institute and University in Cincinnati Ohio with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Smith is also a children’s book author ( Wadey ).

Many individuals come to me feeling stuck, having lost their sense of self, or feeling anxious and uncertain about what the future will bring. Whether you’re struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety or depression, cope with life transitions, or process painful experiences or feelings – you are in the right place. I help clients through the challenges of mental health concerns, chronic health conditions, grief, trauma, and perinatal mental health. You deserve support, reflection, and empathy. Life can be incredibly difficult sometimes, but it doesn’t have to stay that way!

Are feelings of anxiety, sadness, or stress holding you back? I believe that utilizing your individual strengths as a foundation, working on improving coping strategies, and striving for intentional self care can be helpful elements in overcoming these obstacles. Meeting together in a comfortable atmosphere, we can work through current challenges and past experiences that affect your ability to move forward. I work with clients to help them better understand and reduce their feelings of anxiety or depression, and to successfully navigate difficult situations or life transitions.

I am passionate about creating a safe and positive counseling partnership with clients. Life can be a journey full of change, unexpected challenges, and setbacks. My aim is to help clients learn how to manage life stressors in healthy ways. I empower clients in creating counseling goals that align with their personal needs and values. We can work together to help you discover increased self-compassion, ways to honor your needs, and skills to manage your emotions without feeling overwhelmed by them. I believe counseling can provide newfound hope, freedom from negative thoughts, and emotional healing.

Are you on your path to healing but are finding that you can't resolve the issue? Have you tried therapy before but, it didn't get you to a resolution? It's time to come into balance and reconnect with Self!

Ideal clients will understand they are the expert in their own lives; I am merely here to walk alongside them in their journey. Common issues include previous trauma (e.g. sexual abuse, interpersonal violence), anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Goals range from decreasing levels of anxiety and depression to eliminating intrusive traumatic memories and nightmares. Coming to therapy without a "real" goal is absolutely okay too! We can work together to figure out what is realistic for your circumstances.

I offer down-to-earth online therapy in NC for anxious creatives, healers, witchy types and LGBTQ+ folx struggling with self-doubt, to help them discover their magic and live more authentically. Is perfectionism is holding you back from taking that next step? Needing to set better boundaries but feeling like its a lost cause? Overthinking leaving you feeling burnt out and over it? Wouldn’t it be nice if all those critical voices could chill out and give you some peace? Regardless of how self-doubt is showing up in your day to day, we can work together to find your strengths, trust your intuition, and recognize your unique gifts.

Your feelings are real! You deserve to explore them without judgment or criticism. Doing this search today and exploring your options are the first steps in freeing yourself from carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. The choice to open up to a world of happiness and joy awaits you. My role is to show you how to find the answers within yourself. I can offer you a warm and welcoming environment to take steps towards healing.

Jean Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 23 years of direct clinical services and social work business management experience. Jean places importance on working with diverse populations of individuals and has respect for and sensitivity to cultural differences. Jean's practice areas are individual and group mental/behavioral health services, substance use treatment services, life skills coaching and education, LGBTQ+ issues, domestic violence, women's issues, adolescents, and grief and aging issues. Jean received a Joint MSW from North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

One of the most important things we can do is take care of ourselves and each other. I'm so glad you are taking a step towards doing so. YOU are the most important person in your life, and my goal is to help you uncover the best version of yourself. Whether it self discovery or rediscovery, that best version is inside of us all. I like to use a person centered approach and identify what style of therapy works best for the person I am working with.