Therapists in New Hanover County, NC

Looking for an experienced, confidential therapist to begin with to help with anxiety or depression? Are you tired of trying to get through life without serenity and purpose? Are financial worries, addiction issues, or problems about how you look bothering you? I have 23 years in the field of mental health and substance abuse, and I would love to work with you. Confidentially. For only $77 a session, and NO information will go to your insurance company. That's important, because if you use your insurance with mental health or addictions, information IS recorded on your insurance record, including your diagnosis.

There is a little voice in your head that keeps telling you that you cannot do it. You're not good enough. That voice continues to plague you with doubt, anxiety, confusion, and anger. You question: Who am I? What am I supposed to be doing? You are constantly trying to implement change but find yourself unmotivated, procrastinating, and feeling “lazy.” You try and it just feels too hard. The voice in the back of your head becomes louder and reminds you that changing is hard. You’re then left to spiral into a ball of anxiety or depression.

There are times throughout life when we all need some extra support or guidance. Maybe you’re going through a season of change and could benefit from a helping hand through this transition, or maybe you feel ready to work through recent or past trauma. Perhaps you need help working through the anxiety and stress that comes with everyday modern life. Whatever your reason for reaching out may be, I enjoy helping people regain control in life, find inner peace, and emerge stronger and better equipped to face all of life’s challenges.

I bring over 25 years of clinical experience in both inpatient psychiatric settings and outpatient settings that have included mental health agencies and an expanding private practice. I have a specialty in the spectrum of Addiction, Codependency, and Recovery, as well as Dual Diagnosis clients who struggle with mood disorders, or a traumatic event history while seeking sobriety. I offer treatment using insight enhancing, behavioral and cognitive therapies; as well as spirituality and systems theory approaches to address mood, situational, self-esteem, loss, and relationship problems. I see clients in individual, couple, and family modalties, and am available to faciltate interventions for significant others.

At some point in our lives, we all experience pain or illness. So, what happens when pain or illness becomes a defining point in our lives? We may not do the things we used to do, we may not feel like ourselves, we may not live our lives the way we thought we would. BALANCE Integrative Care, PLLC, recognizes how broadly and deeply pain or illness may affect our lives. Our services support people to manage or cope with pain or illness in a way that allows them to live their lives more fully.

Kevin Bacon was once asked, “What makes your marriage last?” He didn’t miss a beat: “Clean fighting and dirty sex.” He has a point. The way a couple fights truly impacts their health and their relationship. There are additional influences that create disharmony between two people. Loss of connection, loneliness and conflict avoidance are all precursors to infidelity. I work with couples in crisis from the recent discovery of betrayal and/or past addictions and other relationship struggles. Healing won’t be easy, but it is possible. It’s a painful journey that will take time. I work to make that journey easier.

As soon as I took my first course studying psychology, I knew this was the field I was meant to pursue as a career. Through my experience thus far I have realized that working with adolescents, teens and young adults who are navigating life challenges is where I am most passionate. Challenges such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ matters, major life transitions, stress management, developing effective communication skills, and self esteem are where I find myself excelling and being of the most help to my clients through the use of a variety of techniques.

Life changes in the blink of an eye. It can be overwhelming and stressful, resulting in feelings of anxiety, depression and the inability to cope. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing support and guidance through life challenges. In addition, I am a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist (CGCS). I am also licensed in SC for Telehealth clients (SC- 7982). The road to heal can be found within you. A therapist may help to bring out the best in you, when you are unable to bring out the best in yourself.

I specialize in helping children who have experienced trauma or traumatic grief, using TFCBT to reduce trauma symptoms experienced by the child with the support of their caregiver. I’m also committed to helping children understand and overcome other life challenges and stressors, such as depression, anxiety, familial separations, grief, poor self-esteem, and difficulties in school. I use an eclectic approach to develop a treatment plan and goals that suit the specific needs of each client while drawing from their intrinsic resiliency and strengths. I also have a training therapy dog to provide comfort and support to clients.

We are a group of individually licensed mental health practitioners and dietitians serving the Wilmington community for over 5 years. We offer services to adults, seniors, children (14+), couples, and families. We are committed to celebrating human diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment. We welcome clients from a variety of backgrounds and worldviews.

Rachael enjoys working with adults and young adults who have high aspirations but find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with motivation. Rachael’s calm and non-judgmental nature makes her easy to talk to, even when things get tough. She enjoys working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use, and stress.

A colleague once told me that sometimes you just have to validate your client by saying "life sucks". Hi, welcome, I am happy you are here! I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. My experience includes a variety of work settings, including community mental health, school guidance, contract mental health and private practice. Along with my psychiatric facility dog RUPP, I use an integrated, person-centered approach to therapy that first establishes therapeutic rapport to determine goals and objectives.

Have you ever wondered “Why does life always seem to be so difficult? Why can’t I figure this out? What am I doing this all for?” If you are like the millions of people who ask these same questions, then you are in the right place. It could be that you have suffered a terrible loss, have ongoing anxiety, experience low energy or motivation, feel isolated or disconnected, or just having difficulty coping with everyday stressors and relationships. These feelings and experiences are very common and I would like to use my training, education, and experience to help you work through them.

Anxiety is robbing you of your sleep, joy, freedom, and peace of mind. Sometimes you just feel paralyzed, unable to move forward. It leaves you feeling exhausted and unmotivated. You've tried pushing the thoughts away. They are about something from your past or fears for what might happen now. Pushing them away isn't working, and you are ready to try something else.

Whether you are adjusting to life as a college student, somewhere along the journey of pregnancy and motherhood, or seeking additional support for your children, it is my goal to focus on the relationship as the foundation for the counseling process. I will seek to strengthen our relationship by providing a relaxed, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I approach therapy from a person-centered perspective, focusing on your individual needs and goals.

Hey there! So you're in the midst of adulting, but let's be real—it's kinda like wearing shoes that are a size too big sometimes, right? You're figuring out this newfound independence, but it often feels like life's remote control isn't quite in your hands yet. Adult life throws a bunch at you—managing finances, tackling assignments, discovering who you are, and navigating new social circles. All of this can stir up a whirlwind of feelings and even mess with your body—like tension, fatigue, or messing with your sleep and eating habits.

Take a deep breath. How do you feel? Has the stress of life drained your joy, leaving you tired and overwhelmed? Picture yourself filled with energy, peace and stability. Balancing work, family and other life stressors can be difficult and can impact both our mind and body causing pain and suffering. Together we can reduce your stress, balance your mood and find your passion. We may work to improve communication and create deeper connections, process old wounds and cultivate happiness. Now take another deep breath. You can do this.

Do you feel different than others? Do you feel a drive to be a perfectionist, avoid mistakes, internalize criticism and then continue being hard on yourself? Are you a people pleaser and want to do the "right thing" yet struggle to make decisions? Are you overstimulated by sensory input and/or feel exhausted more easily than others? You are not alone. When these traits are misunderstood, they can lead a person to feel anxiety, rumination, overthinking, sleep problems, low motivation, fatigue, negative thinking, depression and often believing "something is wrong with them."

Life can be tough, but there is also joy! I stand with you- recognizing all we've been through as humankind and then, to help you work through your own personal life challenges. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxious thoughts, feeling low or depressed; ongoing conflict in your romantic relationship, and/or an end to a relationship or marriage; trouble managing friendships, or even working through some tough things that have happened in your past- I am here for you. I am committed to helping you unveil your best, most resilient self- showing up to cope through your challenges more empowered and head on.