Child Therapists in Hickory, NC
Since then I have worked closely with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault as well as children within the foster system that had been abused & neglected.
Our lives can be a beautiful albeit messy adventure. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling & need to reach out for help. I offer an encompassed approach to counseling, customizing the experience for adults, children, teens, families, & couples. If you are struggling with depression or are dealing with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety or self-esteem problems, we can chart a client specific course to wellness. If at home, you are dealing with issues in your marriage/partnership, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, or emotional abuse) or have suffered sexual trauma, we can work together to find safe solutions.
Since then I have worked closely with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault as well as children within the foster system that had been abused & neglected.
Our lives can be a beautiful albeit messy adventure. Sometimes, we find ourselves struggling & need to reach out for help. I offer an encompassed approach to counseling, customizing the experience for adults, children, teens, families, & couples. If you are struggling with depression or are dealing with Autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety or self-esteem problems, we can chart a client specific course to wellness. If at home, you are dealing with issues in your marriage/partnership, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, or emotional abuse) or have suffered sexual trauma, we can work together to find safe solutions.
Ami Silva
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with a variety of child, adolescent, and adult needs and behaviors, family structures, and cultures.
Everyone’s journey is different. At times, this journey is wonderful and inspiring, and other times it can be overwhelming or exhausting. My mission is to support children, adolescents, families, and adults of all ages as we identify your unique qualities and resources. Together we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing, draw on your strengths, and seek manageable steps that empower you. It is okay to ask for someone to walk alongside you during this journey, and comforting to have someone new on your team!
I have experience working with a variety of child, adolescent, and adult needs and behaviors, family structures, and cultures.
Everyone’s journey is different. At times, this journey is wonderful and inspiring, and other times it can be overwhelming or exhausting. My mission is to support children, adolescents, families, and adults of all ages as we identify your unique qualities and resources. Together we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing, draw on your strengths, and seek manageable steps that empower you. It is okay to ask for someone to walk alongside you during this journey, and comforting to have someone new on your team!
Thrive Counseling and Wellness - Hickory
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Thrive Counseling and Wellness is made up of talented and dedicated therapists who specialize in a number of issues being faced by people of all ages. Our therapists work with you to meet the goals you have to create your best life. Thrive Counseling and Wellness has male and female therapists with flexible hours that accommodate most client's schedules. Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness is made up of talented and dedicated therapists who specialize in a number of issues being faced by people of all ages. Our therapists work with you to meet the goals you have to create your best life. Thrive Counseling and Wellness has male and female therapists with flexible hours that accommodate most client's schedules. Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Ami is experienced with child and adolescent disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and is passionate about enhancing healthy family and relationship dynamics. She provides an engaging and supportive environment to motivate clients to achieve their individual treatment goals. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed, resiliency and strengths-based approaches. She also utilizes play and expressive arts interventions and is EMDR Basic Trained.
Ami is experienced with child and adolescent disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and is passionate about enhancing healthy family and relationship dynamics. She provides an engaging and supportive environment to motivate clients to achieve their individual treatment goals. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed, resiliency and strengths-based approaches. She also utilizes play and expressive arts interventions and is EMDR Basic Trained.
Tranquil Waters Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Are you feeling lost or confused? Struggling to figure out what to do next? Feeling as though nobody understands? Trying your best but not feeling like you've made improvements? Parents, are you trying to help your child work through their anxieties or other problems but feeling as though they won't listen to you or as if you're coming up short? Feeling as though you aren't parenting to the best of your ability? Feeling like you need to try something - anything - different?
Are you feeling lost or confused? Struggling to figure out what to do next? Feeling as though nobody understands? Trying your best but not feeling like you've made improvements? Parents, are you trying to help your child work through their anxieties or other problems but feeling as though they won't listen to you or as if you're coming up short? Feeling as though you aren't parenting to the best of your ability? Feeling like you need to try something - anything - different?
I enjoy the helping profession. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and adults.
I enjoy the helping profession. I am passionate about working with children, adolescents and adults.
We love to attend community events and engage with other families with children.
I am the Associate Clinical Director at Autism Learning Partners for the Charlotte and Hickory regions in North Carolina. I have over 13 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) dedicated to working with individuals with autism and related disorders. My primary expertise is with early intervention and school-aged children, with a focus in social skills groups and assent-based intervention. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master’s degree from California State University, Northridge, and have been a BCBA since 2015. In 2023, I became licensed in North Carolina.
We love to attend community events and engage with other families with children.
I am the Associate Clinical Director at Autism Learning Partners for the Charlotte and Hickory regions in North Carolina. I have over 13 years of experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) dedicated to working with individuals with autism and related disorders. My primary expertise is with early intervention and school-aged children, with a focus in social skills groups and assent-based intervention. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master’s degree from California State University, Northridge, and have been a BCBA since 2015. In 2023, I became licensed in North Carolina.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LCAS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like "you?" Does it feel like extra work to just get through the day? We get it. We're here to help you feel at peace, calm, and hopeful - no matter what is happening in your world.
Whether you're a professional looking to be more productive, a parent feeling lost about your teen or young child, a couple feeling stuck in a rut, or someone just wanting to feel better overall, the therapists at Thrive are excited to help you begin your journey to wellness.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like "you?" Does it feel like extra work to just get through the day? We get it. We're here to help you feel at peace, calm, and hopeful - no matter what is happening in your world.
I can walk alongside you and your child as you navigate challenges within your story.
Everyone has a story. Sometimes the story has a happy ending, but often it is a journey filled with ups and downs. You or your child’s story may include depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or family and relationship issues. Therapy is a great place to start processing your unique story. Talking in a confidential, supportive space can provide the perspective needed to heal and to find hope and clarity again.
I can walk alongside you and your child as you navigate challenges within your story.
Everyone has a story. Sometimes the story has a happy ending, but often it is a journey filled with ups and downs. You or your child’s story may include depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, or family and relationship issues. Therapy is a great place to start processing your unique story. Talking in a confidential, supportive space can provide the perspective needed to heal and to find hope and clarity again.
I have spent over 20 years working with adults, children, couples, and families.
Everyone has times in their life that they need to talk to someone. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of people- children, individuals, and couples. I understand what it is like to be in search of answers. I recognize that anxiety and stress impact families as well as individuals. My life experiences have taught me to look at each client as an individual with their own needs and strengths. I believe that therapy can help us find specific solutions to our problems- whether those struggles are internal, external, personal, or relationally oriented.
I have spent over 20 years working with adults, children, couples, and families.
Everyone has times in their life that they need to talk to someone. Throughout my career, I have worked with a broad range of people- children, individuals, and couples. I understand what it is like to be in search of answers. I recognize that anxiety and stress impact families as well as individuals. My life experiences have taught me to look at each client as an individual with their own needs and strengths. I believe that therapy can help us find specific solutions to our problems- whether those struggles are internal, external, personal, or relationally oriented.
Patricia Bryant-Renfro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a child and family social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide support and services to ensure all their needs were met and they had all the services available to help them thrive. I have worked as a trauma specific therapist, helping children who have had traumatic experiences learn to cope and manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a child and family social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide support and services to ensure all their needs were met and they had all the services available to help them thrive. I have worked as a trauma specific therapist, helping children who have had traumatic experiences learn to cope and manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions.
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Liza M. Shaw
Wisdom Path, PLLC
I find it very gratifying to work with both female and male adult clients who feel stuck in life, who have a real desire to discover meaning, and who want to discover or renew their sense of purpose and direction. I also find it rewarding to work with those who desire to break free from the debilitating symptoms of past trauma, and to process the intense pain of grief or personal loss. In addition, I truly enjoy working with couples, as well as parents and teenage children, who feel locked in conflict, but who also genuinely desire to improve their communication patterns and to achieve a positive breakthrough in their relationships.
I find it very gratifying to work with both female and male adult clients who feel stuck in life, who have a real desire to discover meaning, and who want to discover or renew their sense of purpose and direction. I also find it rewarding to work with those who desire to break free from the debilitating symptoms of past trauma, and to process the intense pain of grief or personal loss. In addition, I truly enjoy working with couples, as well as parents and teenage children, who feel locked in conflict, but who also genuinely desire to improve their communication patterns and to achieve a positive breakthrough in their relationships.
Psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for children and adults, are also available.
I believe that each of us has the potential to achieve most all of the goals that we have. When emotions or behaviors prevent you from reaching your potential, counseling can be very helpful. My goal is to provide quality, effective, confidential evaluation and counseling services while maintaining excellent relationships with physicians and other professionals who may also be helping you. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral, relationship difficulties. I also provide pre-surgical assessments for bariatric and pain management surgeries.
Psychological and psycho-educational evaluations for children and adults, are also available.
I believe that each of us has the potential to achieve most all of the goals that we have. When emotions or behaviors prevent you from reaching your potential, counseling can be very helpful. My goal is to provide quality, effective, confidential evaluation and counseling services while maintaining excellent relationships with physicians and other professionals who may also be helping you. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults with emotional, behavioral, relationship difficulties. I also provide pre-surgical assessments for bariatric and pain management surgeries.
Liza M. Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ACHT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
From addictions to codependency, sexuality concerns to extramarital affairs, behavior problems in children, & many other issues, I assist people in putting the past behind them, allowing them to design lives they really love.
I consider it my personal mission to reduce the divorce rate in the United States, 1 couple at a time. But preventing divorce will only be succesful if, in place of unfulfilling or chronically dysfunctional marriages, couples develop truly thriving marriages & deeply fulfilling relationships. Even in the most hopeless-seeming cases, couples can heal the damage from the past and move forward in a healthier way. Not all marriages can be saved, but when couples do the work to heal the past, their future can be happier, no matter what the outcome for the relationship.
From addictions to codependency, sexuality concerns to extramarital affairs, behavior problems in children, & many other issues, I assist people in putting the past behind them, allowing them to design lives they really love.
I consider it my personal mission to reduce the divorce rate in the United States, 1 couple at a time. But preventing divorce will only be succesful if, in place of unfulfilling or chronically dysfunctional marriages, couples develop truly thriving marriages & deeply fulfilling relationships. Even in the most hopeless-seeming cases, couples can heal the damage from the past and move forward in a healthier way. Not all marriages can be saved, but when couples do the work to heal the past, their future can be happier, no matter what the outcome for the relationship.
Cathy C Pasour
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACC, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602
My passion in life is to serve God through a ministry of counseling. I enjoy working with children (age 6 and up), adolescents, and adults of all ages. Therapy can be conducted with families, couples, individuals and groups. My special areas of competence include: parenting, complex trauma in children and adolescents, grief and loss, drug/alcohol addiction, domestic violence, marital/pre-marital counseling, anxiety, and depression. If you are are searching for a therapist today, feel free to send me an email or give me a call. I look forward to talking with you.
My passion in life is to serve God through a ministry of counseling. I enjoy working with children (age 6 and up), adolescents, and adults of all ages. Therapy can be conducted with families, couples, individuals and groups. My special areas of competence include: parenting, complex trauma in children and adolescents, grief and loss, drug/alcohol addiction, domestic violence, marital/pre-marital counseling, anxiety, and depression. If you are are searching for a therapist today, feel free to send me an email or give me a call. I look forward to talking with you.
John L Adriatico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, MFT, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.
Life is a journey and sometimes we struggle with its trials. I offer a holistic approach to counseling and help adults, children, teens, families, and couples. If you or a love one is struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, marriage difficulties, addictions, Domestic Violence (verbal, physical, financial, and emotional abuse), family or friends that are abusive, grief and loss, self-esteem problems, divorce, spirituality, and parenting difficulties there is hope at: Counsel For Hope.
Brittany Starbuck
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, MSW
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Brittany loves helping families work through challenges and coming up with strategies that best support each person’s individual needs. Brittany always provides a safe therapeutic environment for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, offering a supportive space of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Brittany also enjoys working with postpartum women/adults seeking help with parenting skills and mental health support after pregnancy and childbirth. As the mom to a young child herself, she understands the complexities of postpartum life and offers specialized support to new moms.
Brittany loves helping families work through challenges and coming up with strategies that best support each person’s individual needs. Brittany always provides a safe therapeutic environment for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, offering a supportive space of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment. Brittany also enjoys working with postpartum women/adults seeking help with parenting skills and mental health support after pregnancy and childbirth. As the mom to a young child herself, she understands the complexities of postpartum life and offers specialized support to new moms.
I have had the opportunity to work as a respite and CAPP provider in Mecklenburg County, an outpatient therapist for a local agency, school based counselor and consultant with a local Head Start agency to provide classroom and child observations and recommendations for treatment.
People come to therapy for validation, acceptance, and answers to the questions that seem unknown. You may be feeling hurt, lost, unheard, invalidated, and you are seeking answers. I can meet you where you are in your journey and help you navigate your way to your truth through my years of education and experience.
I have had the opportunity to work as a respite and CAPP provider in Mecklenburg County, an outpatient therapist for a local agency, school based counselor and consultant with a local Head Start agency to provide classroom and child observations and recommendations for treatment.
People come to therapy for validation, acceptance, and answers to the questions that seem unknown. You may be feeling hurt, lost, unheard, invalidated, and you are seeking answers. I can meet you where you are in your journey and help you navigate your way to your truth through my years of education and experience.
Grow In Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
At Grow in Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC we offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health and substance use disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and children/adolescents to grow through what they go through. Are you experiencing extreme emotional shifts or not feeling like yourself? Maybe you are in a period of change and transition in your life and often feel invalidated by others. Perhaps your family or personal relationships are strained and you are feeling isolated or alone. We all experience tough times, let us guide you through.
At Grow in Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC we offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health and substance use disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and children/adolescents to grow through what they go through. Are you experiencing extreme emotional shifts or not feeling like yourself? Maybe you are in a period of change and transition in your life and often feel invalidated by others. Perhaps your family or personal relationships are strained and you are feeling isolated or alone. We all experience tough times, let us guide you through.
Spark Counseling and Behavioral Services PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602
Since becoming a therapist in 2017, I have gained experience working with children, adolescents, adults & families in multiple settings.
“When we decide to own our stories and live our truth, we bring our light to the darkness.” - Brene Brown Just like therapy, owning your own story is a process. Together we can manage life’s difficulties. Working from an individualistic approach, each session will be tailored to you, your needs & your desires.
Since becoming a therapist in 2017, I have gained experience working with children, adolescents, adults & families in multiple settings.
“When we decide to own our stories and live our truth, we bring our light to the darkness.” - Brene Brown Just like therapy, owning your own story is a process. Together we can manage life’s difficulties. Working from an individualistic approach, each session will be tailored to you, your needs & your desires.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Hickory, NC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Hickory build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Hickory build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.