EMDR Therapists in Salisbury, NC

You may have been emotionally, sexually, verbally, physically abused and/or neglected. You may be a survivor of Parental Alienation, another form of abuse; a child or the targeted parent. You want to be healed, not just struggling in life. You want your terrifying panic attacks that no one understands to be gone. You want to stop struggling and live the life you were meant to. You want your relationship with yourself and others to be healthier. Is the abuse/neglect you survived still affecting your life? It doesn't have to anymore. There is hope and healing. PTSD, Complex-PTSD (C-PTSD), Agoraphobia, and panic can be healed forever.

We often feel lost, stuck, and helpless when we struggle to find solutions to our everyday problems. At this point, our problems can become obstacles blocking us from living the best days of our lives. However, psychotherapy can help us overcome these obstacles by teaching us how to cope better with our emotions and thoughts, gain insight into our problems, make impactful changes, communicate effectively, find solutions, and stop engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.

Asking for help can be scary, but taking that first step can change your life for the better. If you are ready to start taking control of your life, I am here to help. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients create the life they envision for themselves. For some, that may be having stronger and healthier relationships. For others, it may be developing a deeper love for oneself. You may wish to advance in your career, be a better parent, or heal the wounds of trauma. If you are picturing a different life for yourself, now may the time to start making that picture a reality.

I am well versed in a number of theoretical approaches, utilizing an integrated strategy designed to meet your needs best. I treat adults, and families. I am very well suited to work with a wide spectrum of populations including both mental health and addiction issues. Most of my patients find that I am a good listener with empathic and genuine qualities. I am dedicated to my work and believe in meeting my patients where they are in relation to our work together. If you are looking for a therapist who is versatile, experienced, and open to a variety of issues I might be a good fit for you.

Trauma doesn’t often show it's effects immediately or plainly. It is often hidden in patterns of sleepless nights, negative thinking, anxious worry, and feelings of despair and emptiness. It casts a long shadow that begins to de-color every aspect of life. Activities that were previously enjoyed are scheduled less often. You've noticed not only effects but that it has changed who you are. You’ve noticed that the way you feel about the world & others is very different. The thoughts you have about yourself are no better. And every part of life is categorized by whether it happened “before”. “Before the accident, before the bullying".

David Shein uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach with each of his clients. When developing a treatment plan, David believes in leveraging a client’s self-knowledge, and will always meet clients where they are emotionally, cognitively, and physically. David incorporates humor, music, literature, media, and sports in his therapeutic work, and integrates a variety of evidenced-based treatment interventions to address behavioral health issues, including: Motivational Interviewing; CBT; EMDR; Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy; and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

If you are wanting to make a change and wondering where to begin, it may be time to reach out for help. As your therapist, I will work alongside you and take a collaborative approach to identify the steps necessary to achieving your desired outcomes. My goal is to create a compassionate, authentic, and comfortable environment for individuals to explore their current circumstances and build the life they want to live.

Olivia is passionate about working with children and families to better understand family dynamics, and behavioral and emotional issues occurring within the family system. She utilizes play therapy techniques to step into the child’s world and make sense of what your child is feeling. Olivia enjoys working with teens that are finding their path in life by exploring their values, self-worth, and growth. When the path seems winding and unpredictable, she will work with teens to find the coping strategies that work for their journey.

Megan Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She earned her master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Elon University. Her professional experience includes counseling in the mental health, legal and higher education fields. Megan is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Processing (EMDR-C), and trained in CPT as well as CBT. She assists adults in all stages of life through counseling for anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, life transitions, self-worth. By client request, she also incorporates faith based counseling.

Life threw you a curveball, and you caught it… with your face. I specialize in working with individuals who have faced extraordinary challenges, offering them the space to unpack their experiences, heal, and move forward with power. If you are looking for someone who specializes in Neurodivergent Adults (including Adult ADHD and Autism Assessments), EMDR/Trauma, Professionals in High Stress Careers, Couples & Poly/Kink Relationships, or LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Counseling, then schedule a free 20 minute consultation and let’s figure this shit out!

Everyone experience’s struggles in their lives that can feel too overwhelming at times. Even though you are doing the best you can to cope, you just might need a little help getting things on track. I am interested in providing you with the tools to understand your issues and to reach your life goals.

You’re struggling. Your relationships feel complicated. There are parts of life that feel stuck. Maybe you know there are ways you could start moving in a direction that feels better, but you can’t see the path or take the steps. Maybe you don’t even know what those steps might look like. The change you’re craving is possible! Together, we’ll work to understand you better—the stories you tell yourself, the choices you make, the relationships you love, and the behaviors that are holding you back. We’ll strengthen your connection to yourself and others.

Do you struggle with your relationships? Do you have trouble asking for what you want in relationships and at work? Is it difficult for you to set boundaries and feel okay about it? Are you living the life you desire? If so, you are struggling with relationship issues and possibly relationship trauma symptoms. Developmental trauma (CPTSD) can set deeply entrenched patterns of behavior and beliefs about yourself that are hard to shake. I practice using evidenced-based effective therapies, such as NARM, EMDR 2.0, Psychodrama and CBT.

All clients are ideal to me. The journey of life places us all exactly where we need to be to heal and grow. As humans, we are exquisitely designed for this sometimes painful, sometimes joyful path. I am privileged to be able to join my clients in this work and lead them to where they want to go. I look forward to talking with you about what you would like to change in your life. For over 30 years, I have been helping a diverse clientele with a vast array of mental health, substance use, and trauma concerns in a variety of settings.