ADHD Therapists in Sherrills Ford, NC

I love what I do and I want to help you feel better! My approach is genuine, compassionate and built on creating a safe, trusting environment. Specializing in working with adolescents, adults and in women's mental health, I have a particular instinct for working with Autism/Asperger's Disorder, ADHD, behavioral challenges and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and OCD. If you've experienced trauma and/or sexual trauma, I am specially trained in CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) to cure PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

If you are feeling anxious, stuck, or having trouble adjusting to change you are not alone! Have you wished to feel more peaceful and accomplish things that matter to you? Are you for hoping for change in days ahead? Maybe you are trying to heal from trauma and feel stronger inside or more sure of yourself. You might want to develop or strengthen relationships and not hide from life experiences, but this feels overwhelming right now. If you have always felt a little different, identify as neurodiverse, or experienced emotional abuse or emotional neglect in relationships with parents, bosses, partners, or friends therapy could help.

I ascribe to several theories such as Person Centered Counseling, CBT, and Existential Theory. My areas of expertise include working with children, adolescents, and their families as well as young adults focusing on a wide array of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, ADHD in both children and adults with both males and females, Autism, adjustment issues, and trauma. I utilize varied techniques to reach out to each client individually in a unique way.

Do you find yourself wondering throughout the day about situations or events that will happen the next day which cause you to feel upset? If you are parenting your kids well enough? Lacking healthy and appropriate relationships with others? Scrolling google, tik tok, and instagram to find the "fix"? I would like to help you! Sometimes in life things get difficult, relationships change, and you grow. let me allow you to explore these things in a safe place. My passion is to help children, adolescents, and adults overcome and manage their symptoms of anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, emotion regulation, ADHD, adjustment, and trauma.

While starting therapy can seem daunting, I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space in which we'll explore your concerns together. Therapy is a journey of rediscovering clarity, purpose, and joy. I have experience working with a culturally diverse population and provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults. My focus is on counseling clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, stressor related issues, anger management, interpersonal skills deficits, and cultural integration difficulties. As every client is unique, I tailor my therapeutic approach to match the client's needs, values, and goals.

Growing up is hard and becomes even more difficult when you are dealing with emotional and social problems. I will work directly with you, parents, school, and community to provide the most comprehensive service available.

Taeh A. Ward, Ph.D. is a clinical neuropsychologist at Psychological Solutions of Lake Norman (PSOLN) who specializes in comprehensive evaluation of neurological, other medical, and psychological conditions in geriatric and younger adults (age 18yrs+). Common issues for which testing is conducted include: mild cognitive impairment (MCI), various types of dementia including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, head injury, cognitive changes due to medical illness, depression, anxiety including posttraumatic stress disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, among others.

I believe that each and every individual has the ability to heal and reach their maximum potential. I am passionate about broadening client's perspectives during challenging moments, building strength, and helping people to stay connected to their values while moving forward toward to achieve their goals. I have experience working with children ages 4 and up, adolescents/teens, adults and families. I also enjoy incorporating expressive interventions such as sand tray and art therapy to further explore avenues of communication and processing one’s thoughts and feelings.

Looking for help is a very brave first step. You might have put it off for a while now, or maybe you are diving in head first after a recent significant life change. Either way, no matter how long it has taken you, or what you're going through, I am here to help!

If life seems confusing, heavy or difficult, I believe that together we can empower you to successfully face areas of concern; we can look at patterns that have developed and how to lessen their grip on you; we can learn new coping skills to help you maneuver in a supportive and connecting manner; we can find joy and hope in your life. Together we can develop strategies to help you reach your unique goals and develop a strong sense of self to embrace life.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! In office & virtual visits now offered! Family court mediation services (divorce, alimony, child support, custody, parenting agreements) probate court services are offered in SC. If your marriage, relationship, or overall life needs to be revitalized, we're here to help. Specialties- psychological evaluations, CALOCUS, family/marriage counseling, pre-marital counseling, individual counseling, ADHD diagnosis, relationship issues, workplace issues, life adjustment issues, court mandated therapy, expert witness services, & supervised visitation/exchanges. We accept most insurances & self-pay clients.

I love helping people create their best lives and their best relationships. Everyone experiences challenges and times when life feels overwhelming. You do not need to suffer alone. I will be there to help you see the good in yourself and others. I will work with you to help you gain insight and understanding about your specific issues, set goals, recognize strengths, achieve meaningful change, and connect with others.

My ideal client is someone who is open to self-reflection and personal growth, seeking a collaborative therapeutic journey. They value introspection, are committed to making positive changes in their life, and are motivated to explore and address various aspects of their mental and emotional well-being. As a therapist, my ideal client would be individuals, couples, or families seeking support for ADHD management, relational dynamics, or men's mental health challenges. They would value evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy.

Chaqueenia treats patients starting 10 years old. Chaqueenia graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University with a Master's Degree in Mental Health counseling. She is licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Chaqueenia believes that effective therapy is about a number of things: experience, expertise, a clear diagnosis, concise goals, and the knowledge and the tools that may effectively help clients navigate difficult life issues.