Trauma Focused Therapists in Kannapolis, NC

I believe everyone deserves a space to process, heal, and experience empathy and validation. Good outcomes in therapy can be expected if you feel the therapist genuinely cares and has your best interest in heart and mind. Your therapist must also have skill, knowledge, and experience with clinically proven therapy techniques. I provide both to you as my client.

My passion in this work comes from guiding clients toward life goals, healing, growth, & self-discovery. I combine various modalities tailored to address hindrances & increase momentum in your life. I welcome children, adolescents, teens, & adults as well as couples & families. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life adjustments, developmental delays & more. I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused work, & Play Therapies & several other counseling methods to meet your needs. I work with clients to identify their needs and collaborate to meet their goals. Reach out, find your path.

Life is difficult and involves growth and change which is not always easy or comfortable. You may not know where to start and need assistance with developing a plan to embrace change and begin to heal and move forward. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to assist them in reaching their goals, improving their relationships, and beginning their healing process. I have had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families and use a collaborative relationship to assist them in making changes to move forward in various areas of their lives.

How often do you find yourself struggling to spend time with friends, engage in activities you used to enjoy, or even leave your room? Do you find yourself thinking in circles, or fighting to fall asleep due to never ending thoughts? What about not recognizing yourself in the mirror, looking over your shoulder in fear? Depression, anxiety, ruminating thoughts, insomnia, hypervigilance, stress, low self-esteem. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with these experiences, thoughts, and emotions and not know where to look or turn for help.

Overall, I believe that therapy is a place to learn and heal from current and past experiences. My primary goal as a counselor is to empower and provide skills to clients to help them flourish. I see children, adolescent, and adult populations, implementing an integrative approach, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. This means that I use many techniques and models, but I like to focus on current goals/solutions and altering unhelpful thinking patterns.

TLC counseling services and the counselors/therapists within the practice are ready to assist you with your everyday stressors, mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma related struggles and conflicts. Therapy is not just for when the sky is falling but should be seen as a form of selfcare. If you have the goal of making it to the other side of your struggle and are ready to do the work to get there, we are here for you.

Do you find yourself often feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you find yourself relying on alcohol or other addictive substances or behaviors to cope with life stresses? Do you feel like you don't know what direction your life is going and need guidance in identifying and accomplishing your personal goals? If you answer yes to any of these questions and you are ready to begin the process of healing and recovery, you do not need to search any further.

By reading this you have taken a courageous step to seek help through counseling and my hope is that we can begin that journey together. Whether you are suffering from depression and anxiety, have experienced trauma in your past, find yourself at odds in your marriage or you are unsure of where life is leading you, we can work together to find hope and healing. It is my goal to walk with you through your struggles, giving you the opportunity to overcome the obstacles that stand in your way.

Therapy includes you and your therapist (as well as your natural supports, when possible/necessary) working closely together to help change your feelings, behaviors, and thoughts. There will be things done together during your sessions, as well as things for you to focus on and apply at home. Some changes may come quickly, but some will take more time and effort for a lasting change.

Do you feel alone, stressed, sad, or "just not right?" Is something missing? Let me help you carry some of that burden and see how we can get through it together. I specialize in helping young adults express themselves and recognize strengths. I connect with women, providing support with anxiety, depression, and stress. I empathize with caregivers. I am passionate about helping Latinx clients navigate personal challenges. My approach to therapy focuses on providing a welcoming, safe environment for clients to explore feelings, share sensitive topics, and develop effective coping strategies. I will be by your side...

I honor your decision to seek help and it is my privilege to walk beside you on the pathway to change. I respect the vulnerability it takes to sit in the client chair and my goal is always to make the counseling process, from fee schedule to treatment plan, as transparent as possible. I can't guarantee that counseling will always be an easy process but I believe that moments of discomfort often precede the greatest change.

I have been practicing psychotherapy for 30 years. I have experience with a wide range of issues. I am most effective with anxiety related disorders and mood disorders. I have extensive training in mindfulness based cognitive behavioral therapy and utilize that approach most often. I find that I am able to connect with a wide range of clients and issues due to my many years of practice. I consider it an honor and a privilege to assist people meet their goals and make any life adjustments they bring.

I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I believe that all people have a desire to improve their life. Through my counseling services, clients are provided tools to empower and understand themselves, as well as, improve their relationship with others. When clients are provided empathetic listening, and effective interpersonal skills to deal with anger, stress, and communicate more effectively, success is a given and a healthier person arises. I specialize in therapy for depression, trauma, anxiety, couples and family counseling, and parenting support.

Do you feel you feel like you are carrying the weight of your past and current experiences? Do you have difficulty envisioning a different path for yourself that’s different from the one you’re in? Do you allow yourself to be seen, felt, and heard? It can be isolating and overwhelming to navigate the challenges that life poses. Know that you are not alone, and together we can embark on your healing journey. I am here to assist you with overcoming mental hurtles by utilizing your own strengths to get your there.

Challenges come up in life, but do not have to order your path. Consider me to support you in finding ways to cope and manage life challenges. I have experience with families, adolescents, and adults in various settings.

In times of uncertainty, it’s important to feel that you have someone that will help and listened to us without judgment, in an inclusive, supportive, and empowerment environment. At Victory Family Counseling, we take pride on helping our clients to tap into their inner strength and aid them to conquer their fears and accomplish their goals one step at a time. We believe that in our worst troublesome times, it is imperative that we reach out and find a positive, safe, inclusive, objective, empathetic, safe space with people that can guide us and help us tap into our inner strengths.

I work from a collaborative, non-judgmental and empathetic perspective. We may all live in the same world, but our unique individual experiences shape who we are and how we approach events in our lives. In the counseling process, I strive to create a supportive, trusting and safe therapeutic relationship through which difficult thoughts and feelings related to a person's struggles can be explored, understood, and improved. My goal is to help people gain more acceptance, happiness, peace, or content in life.

**IT IS MORE EFFICIENT TO CONTACT ME BY EMAIL AT THIS TIME.** Many challenges may arise in life. It can be made easier if you have a comfortable atmosphere to share & express yourself. You come to therapy to face hard truths & learn better ways to handle them. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns, having the same interactions, or feeling a certain way about yourself. I balance truth & tact, giving genuine feedback. I listen & support without judgment. I have a passion for helping individuals & families cope with difficulties in their lives. My desire is to help clients experience healing & life change.

My practice includes work with individuals, generally ages 18 and up, and couples. I was a Professor of Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for many years, and now am the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (see www.bouldercrest.org) where we serve veterans and first responders. With my own small practice, I make appointments with you myself, and there is no bureaucracy to deal with. I am on many insurance plans. I think you will find that working with me is comfortable and practical, and we start right away to discuss what your concerns are.