Grief Therapists in Huntersville, NC

My passion for helping others through grief and trauma has become a privilege of joining people on their journey to healing. Whether you are struggling with a loss, life transition, anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or looking to improve your marriage or relationships; my goal is to provide you with an empathetic, trusting and peaceful environment where you can find strength and healing.

Believing life is to be celebrated with compassion and understanding we partner to help build on your strengths. In our partnership we join in achieving your goals as they lead you to an empowered you. Having an added 18 years of faith based experience, I am effective in respecting and integrating your spirituality as a part of the change process. My areas of focus include Individual and family distress, abandonment, infidelity, sexuality dysfunction and grief and loss. Also, with 25 years of corporate management experience, I identify with the struggles of balancing the many branches of life.

Perhaps you have lost your balance in relationships or daily expectations, or experienced trauma that has paralyzed you from moving forward, or maybe you are expecting a loss or experienced loss. Or maybe you are a special needs parent who is overwhelmed. I believe the inevitable struggles we encounter in life allow us opportunities to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually. Some experiences are brief and cause minor bumps. But sometimes those stuck points remain and affect your everyday experience in a limiting way due to trauma, grief, or simply getting derailed from your life purpose.

Anxiety and grief have a way of showing up in our lives no matter how much we try to control or ignore them. These strong emotions can show up as uncontrollable worry, overthinking, self-doubt, self-criticism, avoidance of others, social withdrawal, relationship conflict, and/or irritability. Navigating daily life can get overwhelming and you may be struggling to understand why things feel so different for you recently. Your feelings may be exacerbated by past trauma, recent loss, relationship conflict, or not having a supportive community.

The life you had is gone. And you are alone facing an uncertain future. The storm of suffering has so consumed you, the struggles of everyday living bear no resemblance of who you are. The changes are present everywhere. There’s nowhere to put down this burden of loss and nowhere to escape this pain. There’s just you, alone and unsure how to move forward. Your mind desperately grasps at questions: Will I always feel this way? How long can I stand this? Will I survive?

Life is always changing direction keeping us in a constant state of transition. At times these changes can become overwhelming. Some of these changes include death of a loved one, relationship status, identity issues, and unresolved childhood pain. You don't need to struggle through these hard times on your own. You deserve support, understanding, and care in a non-judgmental environment. You don't have to be alone; I'm here for you.

Do you feel anxious, lost or alone? Is it difficult for you to share your feelings with others? Do you long for more love, joy and meaning in your life and relationships? Do you feel so busy taking care of others that you have neglected yourself? Would you like to experience more freedom, connection and passion? Psychotherapy is an effective, dynamic, interpersonal experience that can help transform your life and relationships. Using an interactive, sincere and supportive style, frustrating patterns can be unraveled to create more satisfaction, pleasure and balance in your life.

I have more than 20+ years experience as a psychologist treating adults of all ages. My areas of specialty include, but are not limited to, depression and anxiety management; bipolar disorder; grief and loss issues; issues related to life transitions; and diversity issues. I provide clinical services based upon empirically validated approaches to therapy that have a proven track record of effectiveness. I will work to assist clients in developing coping skills and increased knowledge regarding self-care for psychological and psychiatric difficulties. I bring a passion to clinical work based on my experience in a variety of community settings.

BC-TMH | Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider* Life is sometimes very challenging. I provide a confidential, safe, trusting, and knowledgeable psychotherapeutic environment enabling individuals, couples, groups, and families to engage in supportive and professional transformational conversations designed to help address issues relating to these challenges faced on life's journey. I am here to walk this healing journey with you...... Extensive work with grief, anxiety, women in recovery, and various levels of couples work. I work with families in conflict to include parent/youth (teen) conflict.

I have specialized in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I especially enjoy working with couples and families. I also have special interest in spiritual issues, death and grief issues, the impact of divorce, and gender identity and sexuality issues. I believe clients can best be served by viewing the "whole person": body, mind, and spirit. I enjoy tapping into the client's creativity through journaling, poetry, artistic expression and meditation.

When going through struggles in life, you do not have to suffer in silence nor do you have to endure the journey alone. I will actively pursue the fulfillment of your therapeutic goals by listening, collaborating with you, and offering suggestions to foster positive change. Each session is conducted with an impartial approach which ensures that everyone in the session feels heard and understood. My clinical areas of focus include, but are not limited to grief & loss, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, and supporting the highly sensitive person (HSP).

It is an immense privilege to walk side by side with my clients as they take their courageous journey to their best lives. I provide treatment to couples, teens & adults providing both individual and couples/marital therapy. I have a passion for relationship work with couples and relationship systems from a variety of backgrounds, as well as my work with teens. I provide treatment from a multi-cultural perspective for issues/concerns including but not limited to relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, general stressors, life transitions, identity stress, sex and sexuality, self-esteem, behavioral issues & grief/bereavement.

It is an immense privilege every day to work side by side and collaboratively with my clients assisting them in handling the challenges they are facing in their lives and relationships. I look forward to supporting you as together we will navigate your new path toward much greater satisfaction and peace in your own life or your relationship. Whether you are looking to begin counseling individually, alongside a partner, or with other members of your family, I am here to help you in defining your goals and in identifying the patterns or obstacles that are hindering you from living the life or relationship you want and so deserve.

Hello! I'm glad you are here! I am pleased to announce that I am accepting new patients and Etna insurance now. The first step in getting mentally healthy is accepting you need help. The next is finding a counselor that listens, understands and is nonjudgmental. I meet people where they are in life. I enjoy the healing process of counseling and the personal growth that occurs when working with clients. Have you been suffering from high amounts of stress, habitual anxiety and depressed moods that result in emotional and physical fatigue? You are not alone, I understand, and I can help!

I see counseling as a walk between two people, a time to discuss the ups and downs of life. I am person centered; solution focused and draw from a wide range of CBT mindfulness and Accelerated Resolution Therapy techniques that will help my clients find their own unique path in life. I am open to all ages and stages of life and have a special place in my heart for all military and first responders. As a solution focused therapist, I use counseling techniques that fit your specific needs and goals, I don't believe in a one size fits all therapy. I look forward to meeting you and working towards meeting your needs.

Grief and struggle are unavoidable parts of being human, but no one should ever have to bear those burdens alone. Since you're reading this, I assume that you are bravely considering inviting someone in. I believe that the relationship we form as therapist and client can be a safe space for you to cultivate healing and restoration that will spread to other areas in your life. I consider it a great privilege to hold your story with tenderness, safety, and grace as you hold the tension between compassion and truth. You are so much more resilient than you know!

I offer compassionate counseling to help you find joy and lasting change. It is an honor to support you as you move toward what you value most and to engage in a more harmonious and meaningful life. We will explore and embrace your individual strengths empowering you to address challenges and reinforce your resilience. The counseling relationship and our work together is characterized by empathy, trust and respect.

Do you feel like there is more to life but not sure what it is your looking for? Or perhaps you are living a life that does not seem to fit who you really are. We all long for a life filled with purpose and meaning. Yet the quality of life we long for is often inhibited by a variety of internal and external struggles. Whether it be anxiety, depression, grief/loss or issues with life transitions I set out to work with you exploring ways to find relief from suffering. Beyond relief is the potential for a life enriched with hope, meaning and contentment that I desire to assist you in discovering.

Life is full of incredible moments but sometimes it can get really messy too. No matter how big or small that obstacle feels, everyone can benefit from counseling. I would love to help! In my office, you will find a confidential and compassionate space to share your story and explore your struggles. I am passionate about building a strong therapeutic relationship by providing a warm, engaging, and empathetic ear to address your emotional and mental health.Therapy at Inner Light Counseling allows a safe place to be heard and understood, learn healthy coping skills, and introduce new perspectives and ideas. Let your inner light shine!