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Bre Padgett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Maiden, NC 28650
I have certification in EMDR and specialize in addiction, trauma, attachment, relationship challenges, family work, PTSD, and depression/anxiety.
When I started working in therapy, I often worked with people who felt “stuck”. Stuck in the rudimentary day-to-day life, cycle of unhealthy patterns, or struggling to cope after a tragedy. It seemed as though traditional talk therapy just wasn’t helping, no matter how many different things we tried. Clients were wanting something deeper, a more meaningful experience. A lot of people felt hopeless. Then… I saw the same individuals interact with horses. And that's when the magic happened. I knew the transformative healing that could happen through equine therapy.
I have certification in EMDR and specialize in addiction, trauma, attachment, relationship challenges, family work, PTSD, and depression/anxiety.
When I started working in therapy, I often worked with people who felt “stuck”. Stuck in the rudimentary day-to-day life, cycle of unhealthy patterns, or struggling to cope after a tragedy. It seemed as though traditional talk therapy just wasn’t helping, no matter how many different things we tried. Clients were wanting something deeper, a more meaningful experience. A lot of people felt hopeless. Then… I saw the same individuals interact with horses. And that's when the magic happened. I knew the transformative healing that could happen through equine therapy.
(828) 408-0065 View (828) 408-0065

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Karyn Cherry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma has a profound effect on an individual and their loved ones and can affect every aspect of their lives. Are you seeking assistance with healing from trauma, improving family communication skills, creating boundaries and healthy relationships in order to live your best life? Maybe you are struggling parenting or relating to your partner and want to learn new way of doing things. These are all completely normal and I am here to help!
Trauma has a profound effect on an individual and their loved ones and can affect every aspect of their lives. Are you seeking assistance with healing from trauma, improving family communication skills, creating boundaries and healthy relationships in order to live your best life? Maybe you are struggling parenting or relating to your partner and want to learn new way of doing things. These are all completely normal and I am here to help!
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John L Adriatico
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MA, MFT, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnton, NC 28092  (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.
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All Seasons Counseling Mediation Family Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCS-C, LCMHC, Mediatr
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, NC 28037
We are members of the Supervised Visitation Network & Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
We are members of the Supervised Visitation Network & Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.
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Bobby Fisher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnton, NC 28092
At Solid Foundations Counseling Center, we are a team of 21 therapists with specializations ranging from substance abuse to trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy to marriage and family.
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Ashley Caroline Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, NC 28037  (Online Only)
During my education for my bachelors and masters of Social Work , I worked with the Mecklenburg Department of Social Services for 8 years and have firsthand knowledge of a wide variety of issues that people have and how those issues directly relate to family and friends.
My name is Ashley Mills and I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist providing mental health therapy to individuals, couples, adults, and families. I have been in private practice for over 13 years. I focus working with people with anxiety disorders, depression, difficulty coping with changes, and relationship issues. I often work with people who have traumatic experiences, people with grief and loss issues, and people who are on the spectrum of Autism. I am very open minded, nonjudgmental, non-biased, and have a great deal of empathy. I have wanted to be a therapist most of my life and absolutely love what I do.
During my education for my bachelors and masters of Social Work , I worked with the Mecklenburg Department of Social Services for 8 years and have firsthand knowledge of a wide variety of issues that people have and how those issues directly relate to family and friends.
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Stacey Chapman
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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Molly Halbrooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
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Karen D. Hernandez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Newton, NC 28658
Hi! Im Karen, and I am an LCMHC, LCAS, ( 8 years ) in providing therapy for clients. I graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University, Hickory, North Carolina. I currently serve clients from ages 10-99 years old. So just as my slogan says I want to help you recover, rejuvenate, and replenish. Together we can work to build your resilience so that whatever you may be dealing with in life you won't get down and stay down you will learn the skills in sessions and be able to rejuvenate (the act of energizing, revitalizing) yourself and get back up.
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CTSHealth Integrated Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
CTSHealth Integrative Wellness Clinic supports the clinical views of the Integrated Care Model, Person Centered Thinking, System of Care and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With these approaches, we’re able to identify and increase the emotional, cognitive, social, and psychological functioning of our clients. We provide guidance, education, and skills to caregivers to become better equipped to assist individuals in their care. Our professional teams are committed to safeguarding the continuity of care through collaboration with all participants involved in assisting the client through the treatment process.
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Cathy C Pasour
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACC, LMFT, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Newton, NC 28658
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.
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Brian S Hissom
Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
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New Hope Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
At New Hope Counseling and Wellness, we offer a professional approach for individuals, couples, and families who are looking for lasting results. Whether you are an adult or youth struggling with feelings of sadness, anxiety, or have found yourself in a difficult situation and feel lost, you are in the right place.
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Odelta Clontz
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, NC 28037
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Josh Tallent
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
I ascribe to several theories such as Person Centered Counseling, CBT, and Existential Theory. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and their families as well as young adults focusing on a wide array of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ADHD in both children and adults with both males and females, Autism, adjustment issues, and trauma. I utilize varied techniques to reach out to each client individually in a unique way.
I ascribe to several theories such as Person Centered Counseling, CBT, and Existential Theory. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and their families as well as young adults focusing on a wide array of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ADHD in both children and adults with both males and females, Autism, adjustment issues, and trauma. I utilize varied techniques to reach out to each client individually in a unique way.
(980) 284-2159 View (980) 284-2159
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Alyssa Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
We offer telehealth sessions (video and audio) to help with processing during this difficult time. I work with mainly with young adults and adults. I have extensive knowledge and training working with clients who suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. I am primarily Cognitive Behavioral and utilize the integration of healthy coping skills.
We offer telehealth sessions (video and audio) to help with processing during this difficult time. I work with mainly with young adults and adults. I have extensive knowledge and training working with clients who suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. I am primarily Cognitive Behavioral and utilize the integration of healthy coping skills.
(704) 741-7084 x1 View (704) 741-7084 x1
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A New Beginning Therapy Center, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a journey that is cultivated by various experiences that may put you in a place facing depression, anxiety and other forms of mental illness that may seem to be unbearable. My approach to counseling is driven by a strength based perspective. I look forward to assisting you through emotional processing by tapping into your personal inner strength of resilience to carry you through this journey which is most often referred to as life itself.
Life is a journey that is cultivated by various experiences that may put you in a place facing depression, anxiety and other forms of mental illness that may seem to be unbearable. My approach to counseling is driven by a strength based perspective. I look forward to assisting you through emotional processing by tapping into your personal inner strength of resilience to carry you through this journey which is most often referred to as life itself.
(980) 295-1231 View (980) 295-1231
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Juliya Eileen Whitley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28093
Waitlist for new clients
So, you are here, which means you are looking for a therapist or counselor that can actually help you. You have been struggling with your symptoms for so long that you don’t want to risk picking someone that is not going to understand you, much less help you find the relief you’ve wanted. Whether you are looking for mental peace, motivation to resume being you, relief from the negative thoughts and images in your mind, the feeling of being present in your life, healing or growth in your relationships, or success in your weight loss journey, I can help you!
So, you are here, which means you are looking for a therapist or counselor that can actually help you. You have been struggling with your symptoms for so long that you don’t want to risk picking someone that is not going to understand you, much less help you find the relief you’ve wanted. Whether you are looking for mental peace, motivation to resume being you, relief from the negative thoughts and images in your mind, the feeling of being present in your life, healing or growth in your relationships, or success in your weight loss journey, I can help you!
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Joyce Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
We are each designed uniquely. Deep down, at the core of our being, we all have a longing for wholeness. The way we experience this basic desire in our day-to-day lives may differ. Maybe it’s a sense of belonging when we experience significance with someone or are accepted. Maybe it is a hollow feeling of disconnection or loneliness, or perhaps it is a compulsion to ease pain in an unhealthy way. Whatever the case, the desire for wholeness is basic to our design and the human experience.
We are each designed uniquely. Deep down, at the core of our being, we all have a longing for wholeness. The way we experience this basic desire in our day-to-day lives may differ. Maybe it’s a sense of belonging when we experience significance with someone or are accepted. Maybe it is a hollow feeling of disconnection or loneliness, or perhaps it is a compulsion to ease pain in an unhealthy way. Whatever the case, the desire for wholeness is basic to our design and the human experience.
(704) 368-3804 View (704) 368-3804
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Melissa Mitchell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Conover, NC 28613  (Online Only)
(828) 426-5942 View (828) 426-5942
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.