Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Holly Springs, NC

I offer culturally sensitive counseling for adults who are searching for healing in their lives. My passion driven specialized focus is prenatal and postpartum distress. Another major focus of my work is on generalized anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions.

I love working with people and helping them "grow" through the things of life that they "go" through. A quote that I love to share with clients and live by personally is to remember not to focus on your purpose but to live your life purposely. As a military social worker my background is specific to first responders, but most importantly individuals that are learning their new "normal" after traumatic life events that have unexpectedly shaped them.

Currently Accepting new virtual clients! At Hart Integrated Wellness Services, PLLC, we have a team of experienced and compassionate mental health professionals who are dedicated to helping you achieve optimal emotional health. We believe in a holistic approach to therapy and work with you to identify and address the root causes of your mental health concerns.

I was once a young person sitting in a therapist's office and I found the experience to be stale, impersonal, and hurried. As a direct reaction, I am passionate about creating an environment that is fun, goofy, creative, interactive, and YOU-centered. While you are here, no matter your age or what we are working through, we can play games, read books, and make art. We'll learn somatic techniques; we'll create resources that are tailored to your needs; and we will work together to figure it (whatever "it" is) out.

Not accepting new clients at this time. Therapy for trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, grief, eating disorders, and difficulty in relationships. A therapist can be someone separate from friends and family who offers a listening ear while remaining empathetic, curious, nonjudgmental, and objective.

Struggling to find happiness & fulfillment? Experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, & stress? Coping skills not working? Need a safe place to share your struggles? Counseling provides a nonjudgmental place to identify your strengths & challenges, develop self-understanding & insight, learn new skills & strategies, and implement a plan to achieve your goals. I am a NC Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years of experience. I believe developing a strong & trusting relationship is the basis of effective counseling. We will work to understand life from your perspective. My approach is person-centered, holistic, & eclectic.

I specialize in adult and child therapy. My focus is to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment where you can express yourself in the freeway. My goal is to identify the problem that you need help with and develop a plan to achieve this goal. My professional experience includes working at a wide range of mental health settings such as outpatient mental health agencies, high schools, community colleges, and government agencies. I am fluent in Ukrainian and Russian languages.

I am looking to help any individual who expresses a want, or a desire, for a change in their life. I want to be able to assist others on their journey towards growth and happiness. To be able to work together to identify what helps the individual as it relates to their specific self.

Call (919) 379-5788 or schedule online at www.counselingintegrity.com. Do you feel that you are often wondering what to do to feel better? Are you finding yourself in the middle of a transition and not sure where turn? Or are you are feeling anxious or down? Does it seem that you have tried everything, and it is just not working right now. You may have tried to navigate this alone, but you are not sure what else to do. It may be scary to ask for help. You may have a limited amount of time or resources.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? Do you have a hard time feeling grounded or saying no? Are you seeking a deeper understanding and relationship to Self? I am passionate about holding a healing space for highly sensitive, people-pleasers to find confidence & inner peace. Through exploring your past and building a more intimate mind-body connection, we can overcome self-doubt, patterned relationship issues, anxiety and the pressure to overachieve. I offer a holistic, pagan-friendly and tarot-friendly space to deepen understanding & grow intuition.

There are many reasons people seek counseling, but regardless of the reasons, I believe that enhanced awareness and acceptance are pivotal to understanding how personal histories have shaped the way we perceive ourselves, others, and the environment in which we function. Therapy provides the opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and insight in an emotionally supportive environment. Each client is unique in their strengths and struggles which is why therapeutic approaches are individually tailored for an optimally successful experience.

Clients tend to focus on the problem and want to "fix" the problem and reach their end goal. What I try to challenge my clients here is that instead of focusing on the problem, let us try focusing on solutions. Instead of focusing on an end goal, let us try walking through this life changing journey together. As a therapist, a positive therapeutic relationship and patience is key to fully understand and slowly opening up the shell of vulnerability. Once the client has allowed the therapist into their vulnerability, positive change can start to occur.

I am old enough to know that life does not always lend itself to simplistic answers. At various periods we all find ourselves in difficult circumstances that feel overwhelming, sometimes related to life changing tragedies like death, divorce, new medical diagnosis like cancer, job loss, or catastrophic injury. In these situations your life changes in an instant. There is an avalanche of distressing emotions and life no longer feels solid or stable. As a therapist who has experienced some serious, life changing tragedies, I understand those feelings and am specifically trained in grief and trauma.

Stress, depression, anxiety and trauma, are a part of everyday life, yet most of us avoid our feelings and negate the vast emotions that surface. We deny our emotions and lean into everyday routines and then wonder why we feel sad, angry, overwhelmed and exhausted. These reactions can negatively affect our interpersonal relationships on every level – intimate sexual relationships, friendships, parent child dynamics and work relationships. Life does not have to exist this way.

I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, depression, anxiety and ADHD. I continue to learn about ADHD and incorporate a person-centered approach into work with all my clients. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages who have experienced trauma of any kind. I enjoy helping clients navigate through the past trauma and unpack the ways that the past is currently impacting them. I am an EMDR-certified counselor and provide a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I am currently accepting new virtual clients and have found that teletherapy with EMDR works well for many individuals.

Do you feel like your past experiences are negatively affecting your present? Or often think you are "not good enough"? This negative belief can stem from hurtful messages from our family, peers, authority figures, and others. It may be difficult to imagine thinking differently. We can work together to help you emotionally process painful experiences and put them into a more self-compassionate perspective, develop your confidence and coping skills, increase feelings of peace and calm, and create more space in your life for what is most meaningful to you. It is possible to find relief with therapeutic support.

It’s no secret that life can be messy and I believe that you can either learn from it, laugh about it, or cry about it– all of which are appropriate responses depending on the situation. I find importance in connecting behavioral and cognitive patterns to past experiences, and learning how to move forward and create the future you envision. I don’t shy away from the hard or messy, so you may find that I too show up authentically to assist with verbalizing and exploring the intensity of the human experience.

I am currently taking new clients for virtual sessions. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (Supervisor) and also a Certified Health Coach. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. I especially enjoy working with adolescents, adults and couples. I have worked with individuals on a wide array of issues such as, but not limited to, family issues, divorce, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, self-esteem issues, woman’s issues, parenting skills and health and wellness related concerns. I also provide LCMHCA supervision and currently have openings to provide supervision.

Book with me now by clicking on my website. So many of us feel overwhelmed. We have expectations from parents, spouses, bosses, life stressors, significant life events & decisions that impact all of us. Unfortunately, this stress often leads to us feeling disconnected, anxious, & distracted. Disconnection can bring on self-doubt, criticism, & a general sense of “Who am I?” & “What is my purpose?” no matter what age you are. You may need to slow down, gain clarity &identify what you really want,. Whether you are new to therapy or have previous experience, I bring a down to earth approach to therapy & strive to listen and understand.