Therapists in Harmony, NC

My experience includes substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, grief due to pregnancy and infant loss/infertility, and more. My treatment approaches include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Faith-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

I work with clients to identify areas of life that are causing problems and then replace them with adaptive thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately emotions. Encompassing the following areas; life changes or challenges, issues surrounding infertility, prenatal/perinatal/postpartum concerns, medical concerns, parenting skills, mid life crisis, childhood trauma, and clinically significant anxiety and/or depression. I work with teens and adults. Therapy involves hard work, that is why it's difficult to initiate, and why I want to be there to support you move towards your therapy goals.

I have been working with adolescents and young adults since 2005. I am passionate about connecting teens and their families with resources to ensure they receive holistic care. I believe that even young teenagers can learn important skills that will support them in living healthy adult lives, and I consider the whole family unit as part of the treatment team. I am also passionate about providing clinical services to women. I use a strength-based approach to empower women to find their power and their voice to assert themselves at home, in the workplace, and in their relationships.

Have you found yourself going through the motions of your life? You probably feel disconnected from the people around you, unable to relax, and find yourself having a hard time dealing with triggers. Perhaps you are a self identified people-pleaser, control freak, or struggle with your self-worth/body acceptance. You may even deal with chronic illness and have found that your body feels like your worst enemy. If this resonates, I'd bet you are likely are recovering from a significant loss or trauma in your life. I know how hard it can be to reach out for help and I am so glad you are here.

Throughout our lives we encounter circumstances that cause us to reach beyond ourselves for clarity, truth, support and direction. In my counseling, I provide a safe atmosphere where feelings, thoughts and beliefs can be explored without judgment. I empower clients through support, education and skills building to get back to a path of successfully navigating through life to meet their desired goals.

If you are struggling, or simply need objective help metabolizing life, I offer help and HOPE. Whether single, married, separated, or divorced, I can help you get unstuck. Through an insight oriented, asset-based and research-rooted lens, I use a variety of integrated approaches in my work depending on presenting issues, goals, personalities, and relationship dynamics. Attachment theories and Person-Centered structures undergird all of my clinical work with the goal of creating a safe, inviting atmosphere where feelings, thoughts, and beliefs can be freely and confidentially explored without fear of judgment. I aim to offer HOPE.

Motherhood (and fatherhood!) looks different on everyone. My passion for maternal mental health sparked after having my daughter and I was able to fully appreciate the challenges and range of emotions that surface within parenthood from a lived experience. I then sought to specialize in Perinatal Mental Health to shift my focus from counseling children to counseling parents. When most people hear about Perinatal Mental Health, they often think of postpartum depression- but Perinatal Mental Health encompasses so much more than that! I work with women in all stages of parenthood including infertility, grief, and loss.

Are you a parent or parent-to-be who feels like this is not what you thought it would be, and that there has to be a way to feel better? Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, issues related to pregnancy or parenting, self-esteem or relationship issues, I specialize in the unique issues of women. As a maternal metal health specialist, I am uniquely attuned to the challenges of parenting, pregnancy and fertility- including grief and loss as it relates to pregnancy and/or fertility. I have had extensive training to be able to offer help and comfort, and as a mom of 3, I have personal experience as well.

Working with complex couples, those dealing with major relationship issues like infidelity, infertility, illness, grief, family conflict, parenting issues, or contemplating divorce, are my passion. I take a non-judgmental stance that allows me to focus on the relationship as my client, while not taking sides. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, or other mental health conditions, I can help support you, while teaching coping mechanisms to create a healthy balance in your life. I apply a systemic approach when working with couples, families and individuals.

I specialize in trauma/PTSD, childbirth trauma, perinatal disorders, and couples counseling using a wide range of evidence-based modalities, including traditional "talk therapy," and neuro-based approaches such as EMDR. Trauma, such as childhood abuse, sexual violence, domestic violence, etc., can create chaos in many areas of your life, including relationships, parenting, work/school performance, and even your physical health. My goal is to provide a warm and compassionate space where we can explore not just the trauma itself, but also how it intersects with other issues and patterns in your life.

My practice is uniquely focused on helping individuals overcome the emotional challenges experienced when trying to make a family. Most individuals assume children will be part of their future. In fact, many have spent years trying to protect against untimely pregnancy. So when obstacles present such as infertility, not having a partner, pregnancy loss, early births, or cancer it can cause incredible pain and suffering. This is where we have to deal with the hard stuff. I'm here to help you sort through the hard stuff, process the trauma, and make value driven decisions about your future.

I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth in NC and also SC! I'm passionate about helping individuals live more fulfilling, happier lives every day through their own decisions, on their own terms. I believe that each client is on a unique journey with their own specific needs, and I tailor my approach to be as helpful as possible to each individual person. I work mostly with adults dealing with depression and anxiety, and have done so for 6+ years. For the past 3 years I have also enjoyed working with individuals struggling with fertility, postpartum/perinatal depression/anxiety, miscarriage, and infant loss.

I value the mind-body connection and believe we can find healing when we approach our health from a holistic perspective. Counseling requires a lot of effort and can only be truly transformative if you show up as yourself. I will show up as mine and that may include laughing, maybe some crying, and definitely some hard conversations. I am passionate about helping people adjust to parenting or other life transitions, and those with anxiety and self-esteem issues. My role is to listen, ask questions, guide, and challenge you to shape your own path. Let's dig in!

Over the past 9 years, I have provided counseling for individuals, students, families and couples. My licensure is in Marriage and Family Therapy, so I not only love to work with individuals, but with couples and families as well. I have a passion for helping couples strengthen and improve their marriages, as well as learn to work together as a team. I also enjoy working with individuals who are facing difficult or transitional times in their lives. I maintain an encouraging and supportive approach to help individuals identify their struggles and anxieties, as well as develop coping mechanisms to overcome the difficulties they are facing.

I have personal experience in the challenges of being a wife and mother. I have dealt with the struggles of deciding the courses of treatment for my children. I have endured the restless nights of stress with many factors that affect the ability to balance life and self-care. We live in difficult times but together we can find a way to navigate through to brighter days. Life experiences has brought me to this place and time to help others.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

We are so glad you are here. We know that you are tired of being overdiagnosed and over-medicated. You know your body and your mind best-- and what you need right now is for someone to listen. What you need is someone who can consider every part of you and your situation. Lotus Holistic Therapy Center is for women struggling with fertility, confidence, trauma, and/or grief-- Teenagers trying to navigate a changing world and the tumultuous emotions that go along with that-- Couples who are having to learn their partner in a new way.

Have you lost touch with who you are? Have you given so much of yourself to everyone else that you don't know how you got here... or how to get back to YOU? I provide depth-oriented counseling for survivors of traumatic relationships, disrupted attachments, and developmental wounds. I also specialize in perinatal trauma and work with parents who have experienced trauma during pregnancy or the birth of a child. My approach is based in attachment theory and influenced by current research on attachment, emotion regulation, and the mind-body connection.

Anxiety, stressors of daily life related to family responsibilities, social, financial & work issues, grief from loss of people and situations, and traumatic events, past or present, whether sudden or planned can impact our daily life and make us feel lost or confused, angry, isolated, or engaging in unhealthy behaviors. As a licensed counselor I work with adults who want help to feel more in control, more empowered, more successful and find enjoyment in their daily lives. I am committed to work with you to heal from your past and find enjoyment in your present and plan your future.