Female Therapists in Moore County, NC
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.
Life can be challenging at times. Some situations in life can cause you to feel anxious, depressed, or maybe worried about someone in your family who is dealing with emotional distress. When transitioning through different phases in your life such as a new job, relocating, parenting, divorce, aging, loss, or retirement you may experience some significant challenges. Any of these situations in life may bring you to seek someone to help you gain perspective and coping skills for navigating through.
Life can be challenging at times. Some situations in life can cause you to feel anxious, depressed, or maybe worried about someone in your family who is dealing with emotional distress. When transitioning through different phases in your life such as a new job, relocating, parenting, divorce, aging, loss, or retirement you may experience some significant challenges. Any of these situations in life may bring you to seek someone to help you gain perspective and coping skills for navigating through.
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.
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.
Laura Carson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aberdeen, NC 28315 (Online Only)
Book a free consultation, and let’s see if we’re the right fit to meet your goals! Finding a therapist that's the right fit for YOU can be tricky. I've been told that what people tend to appreciate about our time together is that I really listen and ask questions to get to know THEM. They feel heard and seen. I'll sit in the mud and hold space if that is needed. I will cheer them on as they try new things. I will help them find ways to deal with stress or mend a relationship. That I offer a non judgmental space to show up fully as their human selves.
Book a free consultation, and let’s see if we’re the right fit to meet your goals! Finding a therapist that's the right fit for YOU can be tricky. I've been told that what people tend to appreciate about our time together is that I really listen and ask questions to get to know THEM. They feel heard and seen. I'll sit in the mud and hold space if that is needed. I will cheer them on as they try new things. I will help them find ways to deal with stress or mend a relationship. That I offer a non judgmental space to show up fully as their human selves.
Weekend availability! Hello and welcome. I'm Katie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience working with diverse populations. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, but I'm here to support you in your journey in whatever way I can. As an added bonus, my pittie Gumbo will want to introduce himself and offer virtual support in our sessions! I'm currently accepting new clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem/body image issues. I also have experience treating military service members and their families.
Weekend availability! Hello and welcome. I'm Katie, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience working with diverse populations. Finding a therapist can be intimidating, but I'm here to support you in your journey in whatever way I can. As an added bonus, my pittie Gumbo will want to introduce himself and offer virtual support in our sessions! I'm currently accepting new clients who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflict, and self-esteem/body image issues. I also have experience treating military service members and their families.
Do you get anxious or irritated easily? Do you suffer from panic attacks? Do you find yourself reliving past painful events? Running on empty or worse yet, living fueled by anxiety, sadness, fear, or frustration is not fun. It can disrupt your relationships (including the one with yourself), your sleep, your digestive system and/or your experience of physical pain. It's so easy to be caught up in worry, relationship troubles or unproductive behaviors. Yet when you slow down and notice this is happening, you don't know what to do.
Do you get anxious or irritated easily? Do you suffer from panic attacks? Do you find yourself reliving past painful events? Running on empty or worse yet, living fueled by anxiety, sadness, fear, or frustration is not fun. It can disrupt your relationships (including the one with yourself), your sleep, your digestive system and/or your experience of physical pain. It's so easy to be caught up in worry, relationship troubles or unproductive behaviors. Yet when you slow down and notice this is happening, you don't know what to do.
I enjoy working with kids, parents, men, and women to alleviate stress and manage the many "roles" you play.
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.
I enjoy working with kids, parents, men, and women to alleviate stress and manage the many "roles" you play.
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.
Sara Gwaltney
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pinehurst, NC 28374
Counseling is a partnership. In my work, I provide a nonjudgemental environment conducive to honest self-exploration. Combining person-centered therapy with CBT, I walk alongside clients as they open up about life challenges in the pursuit of growth and meeting their personal goals.
Counseling is a partnership. In my work, I provide a nonjudgemental environment conducive to honest self-exploration. Combining person-centered therapy with CBT, I walk alongside clients as they open up about life challenges in the pursuit of growth and meeting their personal goals.
Nicole Sutton LCSW, LCAS, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Stressors come in many forms: family issues, relationship struggles, grief and loss, addiction, health problems, just to name a few. Often, these create conflicts – internal and external – and confusion about who we are, what we stand for, and what our life priorities are. My approach is designed to help clients disentangle these conflicts and to make sense of the confusion. During this process, clients learn about self-validation, finding a stable sense of identity and self, effective communication in relationships with others and oneself, creating healthy boundaries, and reducing stress.
Stressors come in many forms: family issues, relationship struggles, grief and loss, addiction, health problems, just to name a few. Often, these create conflicts – internal and external – and confusion about who we are, what we stand for, and what our life priorities are. My approach is designed to help clients disentangle these conflicts and to make sense of the confusion. During this process, clients learn about self-validation, finding a stable sense of identity and self, effective communication in relationships with others and oneself, creating healthy boundaries, and reducing stress.
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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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Pinehurst, NC 28374 (Online Only)
I currently provide telemental health services, such as telephone and video counseling in both NC & GA, to youth and adults (12 years and older) regarding issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, sexuality, life transitions, school issues, gender, relationships, family, work, and substance abuse. I predominately treat youth and adults within the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate intersectionality, life transitions, and identity development. I am now offering adolescent DBT individual and group therapy along with a DBT family support course.
I currently provide telemental health services, such as telephone and video counseling in both NC & GA, to youth and adults (12 years and older) regarding issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, sexuality, life transitions, school issues, gender, relationships, family, work, and substance abuse. I predominately treat youth and adults within the LGBTQ+ community as they navigate intersectionality, life transitions, and identity development. I am now offering adolescent DBT individual and group therapy along with a DBT family support course.
I'm extremely passionate about helping others live to their truest potential. Life has a way of putting many of us in a chronic fight or flight mode, and I strive to bring people back to their space of equilibrium. That place you go when you close your eyes and think about a life without as much chaos doesn't have to be a mere daydream, we can work together to make it reality.
I'm extremely passionate about helping others live to their truest potential. Life has a way of putting many of us in a chronic fight or flight mode, and I strive to bring people back to their space of equilibrium. That place you go when you close your eyes and think about a life without as much chaos doesn't have to be a mere daydream, we can work together to make it reality.
Kayla McEvoy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Online Only)
Choosing therapy can be a way to discover and hone the skills you need to cultivate the life you deserve. A fresh, nonjudgmental perspective with a background in clinical counseling practice can help you pave a path to personal growth and fulfillment. If you are at all considering starting therapy, I would be happy to call you for a free consultation!
Choosing therapy can be a way to discover and hone the skills you need to cultivate the life you deserve. A fresh, nonjudgmental perspective with a background in clinical counseling practice can help you pave a path to personal growth and fulfillment. If you are at all considering starting therapy, I would be happy to call you for a free consultation!
Now accepting new clients! Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you imagine having someone you can process your feelings with that will help you navigate challenging emotions? I appreciate partnering with clients to empower them as they navigate difficult transitions and challenges in life.
Now accepting new clients! Are you tired of feeling stuck? Do you imagine having someone you can process your feelings with that will help you navigate challenging emotions? I appreciate partnering with clients to empower them as they navigate difficult transitions and challenges in life.
Norma Moody Faulk
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387
Having the life you want is absolutely possible. Relationships improve when people learn better communication skills - i.e. Learning to speak so you are heard, and listen to understand - better communication skills will improve your quality of life. It's not that complicated. We all need somewhere to stay, somewhere to go, something to do and someone to love. If key parts of your life are missing or not working, let's get together and create a plan just for you. Email me today to get the ball rolling. See you Soon!
Having the life you want is absolutely possible. Relationships improve when people learn better communication skills - i.e. Learning to speak so you are heard, and listen to understand - better communication skills will improve your quality of life. It's not that complicated. We all need somewhere to stay, somewhere to go, something to do and someone to love. If key parts of your life are missing or not working, let's get together and create a plan just for you. Email me today to get the ball rolling. See you Soon!
As a marriage and family therapist, I have found a love to work with both individuals and couples when they find themselves unsure of what to do or wondering how they got here. Therapy initially starts when clients feel stuck, lost and unsure of where to go. I feel that it is my privilege to be a waymark to assist clients in finding their path forward. In my work I primarily utilize Emotion Focus Therapy, and Sex Therapy. I have extensive training in both, and use a collaborative approach when working with both individuals and couples in session.
As a marriage and family therapist, I have found a love to work with both individuals and couples when they find themselves unsure of what to do or wondering how they got here. Therapy initially starts when clients feel stuck, lost and unsure of where to go. I feel that it is my privilege to be a waymark to assist clients in finding their path forward. In my work I primarily utilize Emotion Focus Therapy, and Sex Therapy. I have extensive training in both, and use a collaborative approach when working with both individuals and couples in session.
Possibilities Therapy, PLLC - Kim Edmister
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MSEd
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
COUPLES: I get it. You are hurting, frustrated, worried, or maybe just plain stuck. You've been putting off going to therapy, hoping that things would get better on their own. But the same issues keep coming up and you worry about the direction you are heading. Perhaps you are questioning what you even want - and need help figuring it out. If you are looking for a professional who won't just sit back and listen, but will HELP; someone with experience, who really "gets" you and will offer a lovely combination of hope, compassion, insight and straight-forward feedback - you're in the right place!
COUPLES: I get it. You are hurting, frustrated, worried, or maybe just plain stuck. You've been putting off going to therapy, hoping that things would get better on their own. But the same issues keep coming up and you worry about the direction you are heading. Perhaps you are questioning what you even want - and need help figuring it out. If you are looking for a professional who won't just sit back and listen, but will HELP; someone with experience, who really "gets" you and will offer a lovely combination of hope, compassion, insight and straight-forward feedback - you're in the right place!
Traci Lee Kaiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD, Veteran
Verified Verified
Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Online Only)
Change is hard, but worth it. Clients can expect an empathic and caring, but no-nonsense, approach to tackling issues. I specialize in Military/Veteran issues, anxiety and trauma treatment to clients residing anywhere in TX, NC & AK. No travel required! I provide a non-judgmental atmosphere that enables frank, honest discussions that promote change. I have a good history with clients seeking out initial care as well as those who have been unsuccessful with other therapists. I do not accept insurance, as I believe care should be authentic and person-centered without coding or billing guidelines dictating care.
Change is hard, but worth it. Clients can expect an empathic and caring, but no-nonsense, approach to tackling issues. I specialize in Military/Veteran issues, anxiety and trauma treatment to clients residing anywhere in TX, NC & AK. No travel required! I provide a non-judgmental atmosphere that enables frank, honest discussions that promote change. I have a good history with clients seeking out initial care as well as those who have been unsuccessful with other therapists. I do not accept insurance, as I believe care should be authentic and person-centered without coding or billing guidelines dictating care.
Mary ann has over 15 years experience treating the following: ADHD, OCD, Eating disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTS-- as it relates to families, School Violence, Bullying, Divorce Stress and Transition as related to women, Internet Addiction with children and adults, conduct Disorder, Teenage stressors, and college students.
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 has over 15 years experience treating the following: ADHD, OCD, Eating disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTS-- as it relates to families, School Violence, Bullying, Divorce Stress and Transition as related to women, Internet Addiction with children and adults, conduct Disorder, Teenage stressors, and college students.
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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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.