Sex Therapists in Hickory, NC
Dr. Dominique Hammonds
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28603
Waitlist for new clients
All identities, cultural backgrounds, sexual/affectional orientations, and relationship arrangements are welcome (i.
I provide individual clinical mental health counseling, couples counseling, clinical supervision, training, education, and consultation services specializing in culturally conscious practice, cultural, gender, and sexual identity development, sex therapy, and improving emotional connection and communication skills in relationship.
All identities, cultural backgrounds, sexual/affectional orientations, and relationship arrangements are welcome (i.
I provide individual clinical mental health counseling, couples counseling, clinical supervision, training, education, and consultation services specializing in culturally conscious practice, cultural, gender, and sexual identity development, sex therapy, and improving emotional connection and communication skills in relationship.
THE Change From Within Counseling Center PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MEd, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
Our specialties include traditional talk therapy and also sexuality and relationship counseling spanning across all ages.
Are you walking through life feeling as though something is missing? Maybe, it's joy, fulfillment, success, career advancement, or even a relationship? Do you try to please others to avoid working on yourself? Is it possible you've tried to fix yourself, but it was just a matter of time before you fell back into your old habits? If you answered yes to any of those you questions you are not alone & you don't have to go through these feelings by yourself any longer. We want to you get the life you desire, the life you deserve. Let us help you get your life back on track TODAY! Please email us to get started on your journey of change.
Our specialties include traditional talk therapy and also sexuality and relationship counseling spanning across all ages.
Are you walking through life feeling as though something is missing? Maybe, it's joy, fulfillment, success, career advancement, or even a relationship? Do you try to please others to avoid working on yourself? Is it possible you've tried to fix yourself, but it was just a matter of time before you fell back into your old habits? If you answered yes to any of those you questions you are not alone & you don't have to go through these feelings by yourself any longer. We want to you get the life you desire, the life you deserve. Let us help you get your life back on track TODAY! Please email us to get started on your journey of change.
Cindy Austin Lineberger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CIMPH, CMIP
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, beautiful soul! Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, navigating life transitions, or struggling with chronic illness? Do you find yourself constantly giving to others, leaving little room for self-care and fulfillment? If so, you're in the right place. I'm a LCSW & hold additional specialized training in ACT, CBT, Integrative Nutrition, Body Positivity, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, & Mindfulness to ensure you reach your therapy goals. I incorporate technology via an app that offers therapy resources such as worksheets, journals, trackers, and module learning for in-between session action plans. Client's love this resource.
Hello, beautiful soul! Are you feeling weighed down by anxiety, navigating life transitions, or struggling with chronic illness? Do you find yourself constantly giving to others, leaving little room for self-care and fulfillment? If so, you're in the right place. I'm a LCSW & hold additional specialized training in ACT, CBT, Integrative Nutrition, Body Positivity, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, & Mindfulness to ensure you reach your therapy goals. I incorporate technology via an app that offers therapy resources such as worksheets, journals, trackers, and module learning for in-between session action plans. Client's love this resource.
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.
Jessica Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.
Shauna E Allen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
There’s excitement around babies—the coos, cuddles, and moments. Yet, new parenthood can be overwhelming, leaving you with brain fog, body changes, and isolation. I specialize in helping individuals and couples through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges as well as adults healing emotional wounds from childhood through reparenting. Whether you’re trying to conceive, managing pregnancy struggles, adjusting to life after birth, or you just want to enjoy your successes, I offer a supportive space to navigate these changes and reconnect with yourself and loved ones.
There’s excitement around babies—the coos, cuddles, and moments. Yet, new parenthood can be overwhelming, leaving you with brain fog, body changes, and isolation. I specialize in helping individuals and couples through fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges as well as adults healing emotional wounds from childhood through reparenting. Whether you’re trying to conceive, managing pregnancy struggles, adjusting to life after birth, or you just want to enjoy your successes, I offer a supportive space to navigate these changes and reconnect with yourself and loved ones.
Nicole Mosteller
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
Many issues are discussed in my safe environment such as: anxiety/depression, relationship and family issues, co-dependency, lesbian/gay challenges, sexual and intimacy challenges, abusive relationships, self esteem/body image, ADD/ADHD and adjustment to lifes twists and turns, etc.
I provide counseling and life enrichment services for teens, adults, families, couples, and groups. My office is a safe atmosphere welcoming diversity in culture, in sexual orientation, religion, and other factors of difference. Our lives can be wonderful, tragic, amazing, challenging and we go on many journeys and walk on many paths along the way. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of, find peace and healing with or just explore what makes us tick. Allow me to be with you on these journeys of life.
Many issues are discussed in my safe environment such as: anxiety/depression, relationship and family issues, co-dependency, lesbian/gay challenges, sexual and intimacy challenges, abusive relationships, self esteem/body image, ADD/ADHD and adjustment to lifes twists and turns, etc.
I provide counseling and life enrichment services for teens, adults, families, couples, and groups. My office is a safe atmosphere welcoming diversity in culture, in sexual orientation, religion, and other factors of difference. Our lives can be wonderful, tragic, amazing, challenging and we go on many journeys and walk on many paths along the way. Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of, find peace and healing with or just explore what makes us tick. Allow me to be with you on these journeys of life.
Katrina Belmont
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
I want to help create a foundation for your life in which you can grow, prosper, and live the most fulfilling life possible. We often underestimate the amount of resilience and ability we have to overcome obstacles in our lives. Therapy can help you cultivate that resilience.
I want to help create a foundation for your life in which you can grow, prosper, and live the most fulfilling life possible. We often underestimate the amount of resilience and ability we have to overcome obstacles in our lives. Therapy can help you cultivate that resilience.
Crystal D. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28601
I provide Therapy for depression, marriage counseling, couples counseling, women's issues, trauma, abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ and Trans specific issues, etc. I work with a variety of people who are at different places in their lives. As a Therapist I offer a personalized approach that is tailored to each client's needs, focusing on the personal growth that each person desires. My therapeutic style is active and engaging, with the intention of fostering insight, awareness and facilitating desired change. My counseling agency also offers a variety of support groups and counselor supervision. Please take that first step, call to inquire.
I provide Therapy for depression, marriage counseling, couples counseling, women's issues, trauma, abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ and Trans specific issues, etc. I work with a variety of people who are at different places in their lives. As a Therapist I offer a personalized approach that is tailored to each client's needs, focusing on the personal growth that each person desires. My therapeutic style is active and engaging, with the intention of fostering insight, awareness and facilitating desired change. My counseling agency also offers a variety of support groups and counselor supervision. Please take that first step, call to inquire.
Thrive Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
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.
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.
Shavodka Love Nowacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602 (Online Only)
My goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. Working to help others heal, grow, and be empowered to live your best life.
My goal is to be there for you every step of your journey. Working to help others heal, grow, and be empowered to live your best life.
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Stephen McAlister
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of "forgotten crimes" from the past. I offer a safe space to put your story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility.
I am an advocate for empowering secret-holders to let go of their burdens to create new freedom. Whether it's dealing with the shame of substance abuse issues, fear surrounding sexual identity concerns, underlying dread from childhood traumas, or ongoing guilt of "forgotten crimes" from the past. I offer a safe space to put your story to rest. Working together, we create a new story that gives you authenticity, community, and possibility.
Attuned Counseling PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28603
Are you still figuring it all out? We all should be! Life is a journey full of personal growth, discovery, and healing. I have witnessed the powerful transformations and healing that occurs when the right therapeutic connection can happen. I am passionate about helping others engage more meaningfully in their lives. While working with me, you will have the space to explore how to change old patterns in your life, gain an understanding of why these patterns exist, and discover new ways of being in the world that fits in with your values.
Are you still figuring it all out? We all should be! Life is a journey full of personal growth, discovery, and healing. I have witnessed the powerful transformations and healing that occurs when the right therapeutic connection can happen. I am passionate about helping others engage more meaningfully in their lives. While working with me, you will have the space to explore how to change old patterns in your life, gain an understanding of why these patterns exist, and discover new ways of being in the world that fits in with your values.
Magnolia Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, PhD, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Patty Hickham Tousey, PhD, LCMHCA. Life experiences, particularly traumatic events and relationships, impact all facets of life (all the way down to the nervous system), but we continue to move naturally towards healing and growth. I want to work with you to help facilitate that process! Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion are some of the essential foundations of wellness. I'm devoted to helping clients navigate their healing journey to cultivate a deep sense of self-love and understanding.
Patty Hickham Tousey, PhD, LCMHCA. Life experiences, particularly traumatic events and relationships, impact all facets of life (all the way down to the nervous system), but we continue to move naturally towards healing and growth. I want to work with you to help facilitate that process! Self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion are some of the essential foundations of wellness. I'm devoted to helping clients navigate their healing journey to cultivate a deep sense of self-love and understanding.
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I specialize in juvenile females aged 11-17 (18 if still in high school), but also enjoy working with adults. I work with anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, anger management, and a variety of other concerns that come with life. I incorporate a variety of modalities to create a treatment plan specific to your needs. I work closely with persons considered at risk to themselves or others, along with unhealthy sexualized behaviors in teens and adults to ensure a healthy, legal, and safe life.
I specialize in juvenile females aged 11-17 (18 if still in high school), but also enjoy working with adults. I work with anyone struggling with anxiety, depression, self-harming behaviors, anger management, and a variety of other concerns that come with life. I incorporate a variety of modalities to create a treatment plan specific to your needs. I work closely with persons considered at risk to themselves or others, along with unhealthy sexualized behaviors in teens and adults to ensure a healthy, legal, and safe life.
Online Therapists
Mark C Harol
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCM, NCC
Verified Verified
Mount Holly, NC 28120 (Online Only)
My advanced education in sex therapy from the Institute for Sexual Wholeness in Atlanta, Georgia, equips me to offer targeted support to men dealing with issues like erectile dysfunction or sexual performance concerns, as well as individuals grappling with pornography addiction or other unwanted sexual behaviors, including counseling for their partners.
My professional mission is centered on supporting individuals in cultivating healthy relationships and achieving fulfilling lives. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, anger management, or navigating challenging circumstances that leave you feeling adrift, I'm here to assist. My focus is supportive, practical, and centered around your healing. With specialized training in Sex Therapy and sex addiction, I bring extensive expertise to addressing these sensitive areas.
My advanced education in sex therapy from the Institute for Sexual Wholeness in Atlanta, Georgia, equips me to offer targeted support to men dealing with issues like erectile dysfunction or sexual performance concerns, as well as individuals grappling with pornography addiction or other unwanted sexual behaviors, including counseling for their partners.
My professional mission is centered on supporting individuals in cultivating healthy relationships and achieving fulfilling lives. Whether you're grappling with depression, anxiety, anger management, or navigating challenging circumstances that leave you feeling adrift, I'm here to assist. My focus is supportive, practical, and centered around your healing. With specialized training in Sex Therapy and sex addiction, I bring extensive expertise to addressing these sensitive areas.
Brianna Toomes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AASECT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27403 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with sex workers with their career, relationships and mental health.
I'm a certified sex therapist. My work with sex therapy involves guiding people towards a greater security in their sex lives. I offer an ease of communication while gently nudging to further growth. I believe everyone struggles with some aspect sex in their life and it is still so taboo to talk about so who do we turn to? Turn to me, let me help you! I started my educational journey with this line of work as my end goal, I received top tier education and continue to stay abreast on many of the facets. (no pun intended). My practice is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a fulfilling and healthy sexual life.
I also work with sex workers with their career, relationships and mental health.
I'm a certified sex therapist. My work with sex therapy involves guiding people towards a greater security in their sex lives. I offer an ease of communication while gently nudging to further growth. I believe everyone struggles with some aspect sex in their life and it is still so taboo to talk about so who do we turn to? Turn to me, let me help you! I started my educational journey with this line of work as my end goal, I received top tier education and continue to stay abreast on many of the facets. (no pun intended). My practice is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a fulfilling and healthy sexual life.
Milestone Evaluation and Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
She is a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and the National Organization of Forensic Social Workers.
Shaaron Boyles, LCSW has been working with sexual offenders and those involved with the criminal justice system for over 20 years. She is clinical director of Milestone Evaluation and Therapy with a team of qualified professionals to provide extensive evaluations to those who require it from the courts or simply want to gain a better understanding of their behavior. Sex Offender Specific Evaluations are conducted on an individual basis with the whole person in mind. From this, specific treatment recommendations (when appropriate) will set an individual up for success.
She is a clinical member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers and the National Organization of Forensic Social Workers.
Shaaron Boyles, LCSW has been working with sexual offenders and those involved with the criminal justice system for over 20 years. She is clinical director of Milestone Evaluation and Therapy with a team of qualified professionals to provide extensive evaluations to those who require it from the courts or simply want to gain a better understanding of their behavior. Sex Offender Specific Evaluations are conducted on an individual basis with the whole person in mind. From this, specific treatment recommendations (when appropriate) will set an individual up for success.
Randy Garcia Sex And Relationship Therapist (Español)
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27401
Your relationship, sex life, and/or mental health yearns for greater involvement from your therapist.
I know, right?!? Managing this thing called Life is hard work! You want an impartial person to help find solutions to lessen the struggle. And, there's been a load of struggle! It's been exhausting. Here's the deal: You don’t have to go it alone. All great superheroes need their sidekick. When the going gets tough, I’m here to join you to fight the good fight. I’ll direct you towards strategies for achieving your goals and moving you towards greater meaning and purpose. Sure, I can be tough and to the point. I expect great things from you. You deserve nothing less from your sidekick for your time, effort, and hard-earned money.
Your relationship, sex life, and/or mental health yearns for greater involvement from your therapist.
I know, right?!? Managing this thing called Life is hard work! You want an impartial person to help find solutions to lessen the struggle. And, there's been a load of struggle! It's been exhausting. Here's the deal: You don’t have to go it alone. All great superheroes need their sidekick. When the going gets tough, I’m here to join you to fight the good fight. I’ll direct you towards strategies for achieving your goals and moving you towards greater meaning and purpose. Sure, I can be tough and to the point. I expect great things from you. You deserve nothing less from your sidekick for your time, effort, and hard-earned money.
Areas of expertise include: substance use, trauma, mood/anxiety concerns, relationship issues, life changes/adjustments, grief/loss, non-monogamous and polyamorous couples, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQI+ individuals, men's issues, anger management, depression, and working with individual, couples, families.
Taking the step to seek out counseling takes tremendous courage and vulnerability. My approach in counseling is holistic and takes into account the whole body, mind, and spirit. As a therapist I treat individuals, couples, and families regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Both professionally and personally, I believe that we all have what is necessary for true growth and change. Join me on the journey of exploring your needs and goals to help you accomplish a desired outcome.
Areas of expertise include: substance use, trauma, mood/anxiety concerns, relationship issues, life changes/adjustments, grief/loss, non-monogamous and polyamorous couples, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQI+ individuals, men's issues, anger management, depression, and working with individual, couples, families.
Taking the step to seek out counseling takes tremendous courage and vulnerability. My approach in counseling is holistic and takes into account the whole body, mind, and spirit. As a therapist I treat individuals, couples, and families regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Both professionally and personally, I believe that we all have what is necessary for true growth and change. Join me on the journey of exploring your needs and goals to help you accomplish a desired outcome.
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Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.