Female Therapists in Moore County, NC
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Accepting New Clients! Life is busy, it can feel that there is never enough time in the day to take care of our own needs. Balancing work, family, and all of life’s unexpected curveballs is challenging and can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and discouraged. To become our best self, we need to take the time to make ourselves a priority. Working closely with a supportive therapist can aid in developing a more confident, excited and secure sense of self.
Accepting New Clients! Life is busy, it can feel that there is never enough time in the day to take care of our own needs. Balancing work, family, and all of life’s unexpected curveballs is challenging and can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated and discouraged. To become our best self, we need to take the time to make ourselves a priority. Working closely with a supportive therapist can aid in developing a more confident, excited and secure sense of self.
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Carolina Counseling Services - Southern Pines, NC
Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
Life can be challenging, therapy can help. Our independently contracted therapists work with couples, adults, teens and children to get to where they want to be. We contract with friendly, experienced, licensed clinicians with different specialties who are able to help. Our Southern Pines and Pinehurst offices are warm and welcoming, allowing you to feel at home when meeting with your therapist. Please visit the website for detailed information on how we may assist you: www.CarolinaCounselingServices.com.
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Liz Harry (She Her Hers)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
I believe that we live in difficult and challenging times and there is no one who, at least on occasion, would not benefit from help in navigating their way through these times in order to have a better quality of life. I am here to listen to you and to help you achieve your vision for a happier and healthier life. I work with adults, teens, youth and children to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to life changes, abuse, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
I believe that we live in difficult and challenging times and there is no one who, at least on occasion, would not benefit from help in navigating their way through these times in order to have a better quality of life. I am here to listen to you and to help you achieve your vision for a happier and healthier life. I work with adults, teens, youth and children to address issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment to life changes, abuse, trauma, grief, and behavioral problems.
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At times, life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. This can lead to feeling defeated, exhausted, anxious, and depressed. At Be Herd, I offer real therapy in a beautiful farm setting. If you are struggling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors the farm can be a sanctuary for growth and healing. The outdoor and private office location helps maximize comfort by customizing sessions specifically to you, working at your pace with the therapeutic approach that fits you best.
At times, life can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. This can lead to feeling defeated, exhausted, anxious, and depressed. At Be Herd, I offer real therapy in a beautiful farm setting. If you are struggling with unwanted thoughts, feelings, or behaviors the farm can be a sanctuary for growth and healing. The outdoor and private office location helps maximize comfort by customizing sessions specifically to you, working at your pace with the therapeutic approach that fits you best.
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Play Therapy of the Pines, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, RPT-S™
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Waitlist for new clients
We like to consider ourselves play connoisseurs! Dr. Megan (owner) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist, and Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Both Dr. Megan and Kayla have advanced training in different play therapy modalities and truly specialize in working with children. They believe in empowering children to make their own choices, take responsibility, and assert their autonomy by engaging in an accepting, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Our office is designed for kids with adults in mind! :)
We like to consider ourselves play connoisseurs! Dr. Megan (owner) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist, and Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Both Dr. Megan and Kayla have advanced training in different play therapy modalities and truly specialize in working with children. They believe in empowering children to make their own choices, take responsibility, and assert their autonomy by engaging in an accepting, safe, and trusting therapeutic relationship. Our office is designed for kids with adults in mind! :)
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As a Clinician who has been working with children and families for over fifteen years, I have extensive experience with children from diverse backgrounds, including those who have experienced trauma, those with behavioral challenges, and those who are struggling with mental health issues. Through these experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of each child and the importance of providing them with individualized care. By offering children a space to share their thoughts and feelings and process their experiences, we can help them develop the emotional intelligence and resilience they need to thrive.
As a Clinician who has been working with children and families for over fifteen years, I have extensive experience with children from diverse backgrounds, including those who have experienced trauma, those with behavioral challenges, and those who are struggling with mental health issues. Through these experiences, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of each child and the importance of providing them with individualized care. By offering children a space to share their thoughts and feelings and process their experiences, we can help them develop the emotional intelligence and resilience they need to thrive.
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Marissa Skipper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aberdeen, NC 28315 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself burdened by anxiety, no matter what you do? You might be exhausted from trying to manage all the thoughts that are constantly running through your mind. Your schedule and responsibilities keep you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like you can't measure up. Maybe it's becoming difficult to remember a time you didn't feel this way. You've tried on your own to feel better, and now you're ready to take the next step in finding relief. You want to feel more in control of your thoughts and actions. Most of all, you want to be free from the ways anxiety is holding you back.
Do you find yourself burdened by anxiety, no matter what you do? You might be exhausted from trying to manage all the thoughts that are constantly running through your mind. Your schedule and responsibilities keep you feeling anxious and overwhelmed, or like you can't measure up. Maybe it's becoming difficult to remember a time you didn't feel this way. You've tried on your own to feel better, and now you're ready to take the next step in finding relief. You want to feel more in control of your thoughts and actions. Most of all, you want to be free from the ways anxiety is holding you back.
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Mary ann McCrary, who is married to a Retired Colonel /U.S. Army, specializes in the following areas: Children over 7, Adolescents and Young Adults, Women's issues, Military families.Practice does not specialize in Men's Mental Health and Geriatric Populations.
Mary ann McCrary, who is married to a Retired Colonel /U.S. Army, specializes in the following areas: Children over 7, Adolescents and Young Adults, Women's issues, Military families.Practice does not specialize in Men's Mental Health and Geriatric Populations.
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Beginning therapy can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be! With the right therapist, it can be a casual and enjoyable experience, building trust and safety so that you know that you can share what is most on your mind and resolve the concerns that keep you from functioning at your best.
Beginning therapy can sometimes feel uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be! With the right therapist, it can be a casual and enjoyable experience, building trust and safety so that you know that you can share what is most on your mind and resolve the concerns that keep you from functioning at your best.
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Jessica C Lykes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Change at times can be difficult. I am here to help you navigate that. Having someone else to talk to other than a family member can provide a sense of comfort especially when dealing with emotional distress. I like to will work closely with the clients and their parents/guardians in order to provide the best possible tools in order to be able to create a plan for success in order to ameliorate this emotional distress or behavior problems..The ultimate goal of counseling is to establish mental equilibrium in order to live the best life possible.
Change at times can be difficult. I am here to help you navigate that. Having someone else to talk to other than a family member can provide a sense of comfort especially when dealing with emotional distress. I like to will work closely with the clients and their parents/guardians in order to provide the best possible tools in order to be able to create a plan for success in order to ameliorate this emotional distress or behavior problems..The ultimate goal of counseling is to establish mental equilibrium in order to live the best life possible.
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Roilene Williamson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
I believe that it is essential to incorporate the client’s strengths, culture, and worldview when developing and refining treatment. I use an integrative therapy approach that is rooted in Person-Centered, Attachment Theory, Strengths-Based, and Cognitive-Behavioral modalities. I am passionate about providing clients with a comfortable space to explore, refine, and develop tools and strategies that can benefit their present and future selves.
I believe that it is essential to incorporate the client’s strengths, culture, and worldview when developing and refining treatment. I use an integrative therapy approach that is rooted in Person-Centered, Attachment Theory, Strengths-Based, and Cognitive-Behavioral modalities. I am passionate about providing clients with a comfortable space to explore, refine, and develop tools and strategies that can benefit their present and future selves.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCAS, LCMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We as humans develop belief systems that influence how we operate in our day to day. You may be noticing some ways you operate no longer serve you purpose and you desire change, especially if the way you have coped is causing more harm than help. Together we will develop an understanding as to why and how you operate to help work towards realistic steps in making desired shifts in your life. This process brings both emotional and mental growing pains. The hope is that by working through those growing pains, you begin to believe in and live out your growth.
We as humans develop belief systems that influence how we operate in our day to day. You may be noticing some ways you operate no longer serve you purpose and you desire change, especially if the way you have coped is causing more harm than help. Together we will develop an understanding as to why and how you operate to help work towards realistic steps in making desired shifts in your life. This process brings both emotional and mental growing pains. The hope is that by working through those growing pains, you begin to believe in and live out your growth.
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Leah Shea Witenbarger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
With 18 years experience, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples on many different barriers to fulfilling their own potential. My desire is to meet each individual where they are to work towards gaining control over any personal challenges they are experiencing. I pull from many different psychotherapy theories to meet many unique needs and my specialties are diverse.
With 18 years experience, I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples on many different barriers to fulfilling their own potential. My desire is to meet each individual where they are to work towards gaining control over any personal challenges they are experiencing. I pull from many different psychotherapy theories to meet many unique needs and my specialties are diverse.
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Tina Berrien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in mental health. My practice is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals of all ages, from 4 to 100 years old. In my years of practice, I have had the privilege of working with individuals who have faced a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and various other mental health diagnoses. I understand that navigating these difficulties can be overwhelming, and I am committed to helping you or your loved ones find a path toward healing and well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 5 years of experience in mental health. My practice is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapeutic support to individuals of all ages, from 4 to 100 years old. In my years of practice, I have had the privilege of working with individuals who have faced a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and various other mental health diagnoses. I understand that navigating these difficulties can be overwhelming, and I am committed to helping you or your loved ones find a path toward healing and well-being.
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Using a neurodevopmental framework, I specialize in comprehensive assessment across a breadth of areas, including autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders; executive functioning/attention deficit disorders; specific learning disabilities, such as reading/dyslexia; giftedness; early kindergarten readiness; social-emotional functioning. Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, I give great effort to provide evidence-based recommendations and strategies that are practical and targeted. Every assessment is custom-designed based upon specific referral questions and a personalized learning plan is developed.
Using a neurodevopmental framework, I specialize in comprehensive assessment across a breadth of areas, including autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders; executive functioning/attention deficit disorders; specific learning disabilities, such as reading/dyslexia; giftedness; early kindergarten readiness; social-emotional functioning. Utilizing a strengths-based perspective, I give great effort to provide evidence-based recommendations and strategies that are practical and targeted. Every assessment is custom-designed based upon specific referral questions and a personalized learning plan is developed.
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My experience spans independent coaching and lay counseling over the last 6 years. I have experience that includes partnering with teenagers, young adults, women, and couples with relationship and family challenges, excessive stress, anxiety and/or depression, transitions in life, post-partum, and mothering. I am also passionate about working with spouses and caregivers of combat-injured veterans. As the wife of a combat-injured spouse and a Navy mom, I am familiar with the unique challenges these families face.
My experience spans independent coaching and lay counseling over the last 6 years. I have experience that includes partnering with teenagers, young adults, women, and couples with relationship and family challenges, excessive stress, anxiety and/or depression, transitions in life, post-partum, and mothering. I am also passionate about working with spouses and caregivers of combat-injured veterans. As the wife of a combat-injured spouse and a Navy mom, I am familiar with the unique challenges these families face.
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Shay Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Whispering Pines, NC 28327 (Online Only)
I am licensed in both Washington state and North Carolina. My clinical background is primarily working with adults who have experienced trauma and relationship issues which present in anxiety, depression, grief/loss and other areas of concern. I pull from various modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and grief therapy.
I am licensed in both Washington state and North Carolina. My clinical background is primarily working with adults who have experienced trauma and relationship issues which present in anxiety, depression, grief/loss and other areas of concern. I pull from various modalities including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and grief therapy.
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We are seeking clients that need emotional and spiritual support, pastoral counseling, or referrals to other services, such as mental health counseling, government support, and shelters.
We are seeking clients that need emotional and spiritual support, pastoral counseling, or referrals to other services, such as mental health counseling, government support, and shelters.
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Life is difficult and forever changing and everyone experiences challenges and hardships in unique ways. At times, these life experiences can become overwhelming and feel unmanageable. Negative feelings can feel everlasting. Whether you have experienced past traumatic experiences or are currently facing hardships, experiencing negative feelings, or want to enhance your overall well-being, additional support can help in the process of individual self-growth.
Life is difficult and forever changing and everyone experiences challenges and hardships in unique ways. At times, these life experiences can become overwhelming and feel unmanageable. Negative feelings can feel everlasting. Whether you have experienced past traumatic experiences or are currently facing hardships, experiencing negative feelings, or want to enhance your overall well-being, additional support can help in the process of individual self-growth.
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Moriah Willis
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Online Only)
Are you feeling hopeless? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Maybe you are fearful of the future or struggling with the past. Have you experienced trauma that you desperately wish to heal from? My goal is to help you find the strength and purpose you need to reduce these feelings long-term. You want to get your life back, and I want to help!
Are you feeling hopeless? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Maybe you are fearful of the future or struggling with the past. Have you experienced trauma that you desperately wish to heal from? My goal is to help you find the strength and purpose you need to reduce these feelings long-term. You want to get your life back, and I want to help!
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.