Therapists in Sanford, NC

Welcome! Therapy is a collaborative process where together we identify areas for personal growth and develop skills that can support you in finding balance and reaching your goals. Are you experiencing anxiety or depression and finding it hard to get through each day? Having difficulty sleeping or navigating emotional ups and downs? Are you going through a life transition, such as college or grad school, a new partnership or parenthood? Are you dealing with the impact of past trauma? Rediscover your inner strength, with practical tools, support, and encouragement every step of the way.

As a Black wife, mother, and mental health counselor, I aim to help my clients design balanced lives focusing on holistic wellness. I specialize in couple and family counseling, career and life preparation, and individual therapy. My work involves addressing and managing personal, emotional, professional, and relationship issues to help my clients achieve their goals. I show up to each session as my authentic self, understanding the power of diversity, inclusion, and representation. My intersecting identity is a powerful resource for those who share my similar identities and those who do not but desire authenticity.

Shine Your Light Counseling offers support and encouragement for those going through difficult and stressful times. At any given moment, life can feel as if it is spiraling out of control. My role is to help with these situations that may be causing you stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and make changes needed to better our physical and mental health.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed with life, exhausted, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced a stressful or traumatic life event? Perhaps you struggle with a chronic illness. Maybe you struggle with a difficult child or teen. Or maybe your partner has been unfaithful. Are you tired of feeling isolated and hopeless? You want- no, you need- things to change, but you don’t where to begin. Asking for help can be one of the most difficulty things to do, but I would be honored to help you discover your inner strength and begin your journey to healing and being who you are meant to be.

Hey there, Momma! Are you feeling overwhelmed, sad, lost, or even angry? As much as you love your little one, are there still times you just can’t be all they need, and it makes you feel like the worst momma out there? I’m here to walk this path through the darkness with you into the happy and capable woman you want to be.

Here’s the thing, you do not have to solve it, heal from it, get over it, get past it, or figure it out alone. Therapy offers you the space and support to approach and intentionally navigate your trauma, grief, past or present experiences, ways you have related to yourself, your relationships, and/or your environments that are just not serving you anymore. Your life should not be limited to living in familiar discomfort. You deserve genuine happiness and abundance in every area that you exist in. We can help you. It is time to start being intentional about your healing process, don't you think?

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy to people experiencing a variety of mental health, substance use, or relationship concerns. I utilize a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and other modalities to assist clients in addressing concerns including, but not limited to, addiction, depression, anxiety, personality issues, domestic violence, and trauma. I am also certified as a Clinical Supervisor Intern through the NCASPPB. I provide ongoing supervision to other addictions professionals.

Let’s sit down together and start changing your narrative to reflect the best version of you. Navigating through life can be stressful and difficult however you do not have to walk this path alone. Through identifying negative thought patterns or learning how old behavior patterns have not always served you well, I am confident we can get you on a path to a brighter future.

Finding yourself through a hardship? Maybe lost, confused, or not exactly where you want to be? Tried different ways to get to where you want to be, and still find yourself wandering? Perhaps not many understand what you have lived through or what you are current living through. I want to take a chance to better understand you and go through this journey of discovery with you. Our relationship and collaboration is the first step to help yourself get where you dream of being. Allow me to walk along your side, to help identify your inner strengths to battle any challenge that you may be facing.

As a counselor, I work from a person-centered approach to therapy, partnering with you to meet you where you are, leverage individual strengths, and identify areas of growth and resilience. I enjoy working with people experiencing anxiety and panic disorders as well as depressive disorders. If you experience feelings of dread, difficulty sleeping, worries about health, your loved ones or yourself, lack of motivation or loss of interest in activities, therapy can be a place to process these concerns and develop ways to ease your symptoms.

Finding yourself and navigating through rough currents in life can be hard and lead to desperation. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustments, I can work with you to help you become empowered and conquer any difficulties. I strive to work with individuals with a holistic and person-centered approach to help them gain insights and coping skills to change their lives. Additionally, I am trained to complete psychological evaluations for immigration cases such as U-Visa, VAWA, Asylum, and Hardship.

Welcome! I am so glad that you are here! I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating Client's with diverse acute and severe mental health needs. My Client's have included active-duty military, physicians, high profile Client's, clergy, instructors, CEOs, lawyers, and even other Therapists. I have worked within family conservation programs, therapeutic boarding schools, wilderness camps, the public school system, children's homes, public health, clinical research, simulation labs, and the private practice sector. In private practice I provide individual therapy, parent coaching, marriage therapy, and consulting.

There are times in life where many will experience situations that create discomfort. A big part of getting healthy and whole is changing the mindset and moving the body. Living Well International Center wants to partner with you on your journey to healing your mind, body and soul.

Do you feel unheard, isolated, misunderstood and your life is on "pause"? Or perhaps you may feel as though you are sitting at an intersection in your life wondering which way is the best direction for you to take in order to obtain your self-identified goal(s). Understanding that the journey to obtaining life goals most often encompasses recognizing and working through the pauses, risks, and stuckness of life in order to achieve personal growth and overall wellness.

I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, and related disorders, with additional experience in Serious Mental Illness (SMI). I also offer trauma-focused and faith-based counseling services.

Hello beautiful people! There is no instruction manual for life and being human in an ever changing world is tough. I believe that we are all perfectly, imperfect and aim to assist my clients in appreciating their individuality and developing a life and sense of self of their choosing. I firmly believe that, as human beings, we don't belong in a box. If you are struggling with a life altering situation or simply need to process some potential life changes, reach out! You deserve a safe, supportive environment where you can be transparent and honest in achieving your personal goals and thriving in life rather than just surviving!

I understand how difficult relationships can be at times and how individuals may endure problems that affect their every day lives. I am here to help. I have a passion for working with individuals, families, and couples. My goal is to provide you the clients ,with tools that can help with overcoming issues such as conflict, anxiety, depression, marital problems and child behavior. My interests are in working with diverse populations, military families, couples, and individuals . I truly enjoy all people; listening, understanding, and providing help through a behavioral , solution, and systemic viewpoint.

Hello! I’ve worked as a licensed counselor since 2017, with previous experience as a social worker. My focus is working with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depressive symptoms, relational difficulties, family issues, substance use, and severe mental illnesses. My theoretical orientation is an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. I have learned that no two people are the same and that everyone must be treated individually and holistically.

My experience includes substance use disorders, anxiety disorders, grief due to pregnancy and infant loss/infertility, and more. My treatment approaches include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Faith-Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).