Humanistic Therapists in Spruce Pine, NC
Problems happen. Some feel like little more than speed bumps, some feel like giant mountains that are almost impossible to overcome. Whatever life throws at you and your family, support is here. Whether it is behavioral issues impacting your children, arguments occurring in your relationships, or utter chaos wreaking havoc on your family. There is HOPE. Let's chat about ways to address and overcome this problem.
Problems happen. Some feel like little more than speed bumps, some feel like giant mountains that are almost impossible to overcome. Whatever life throws at you and your family, support is here. Whether it is behavioral issues impacting your children, arguments occurring in your relationships, or utter chaos wreaking havoc on your family. There is HOPE. Let's chat about ways to address and overcome this problem.
Jake Philip Wilensky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
I am effective working with adults who experience many different kinds of emotional health conditions. I work with people who are having relationship difficulties, issues with codependency, trouble navigating traumatic events, and looking for overall personal growth. I also have experience and enjoy working with people who are on the autism spectrum.
I am effective working with adults who experience many different kinds of emotional health conditions. I work with people who are having relationship difficulties, issues with codependency, trouble navigating traumatic events, and looking for overall personal growth. I also have experience and enjoy working with people who are on the autism spectrum.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, motivation, communication issues, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships or ability to function? Now more than ever, individuals and those in relationship, are feeling the effects of living in a world that sometimes feels like it doesn’t quite fit them, they feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life, or feel unhappy in their current life situations. I believe change is possible, that there is hope, and that there are answers to be found within yourself.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, motivation, communication issues, or a loss of a sense of self that affects your day-to-day life, relationships or ability to function? Now more than ever, individuals and those in relationship, are feeling the effects of living in a world that sometimes feels like it doesn’t quite fit them, they feel overwhelmed by the challenges of life, or feel unhappy in their current life situations. I believe change is possible, that there is hope, and that there are answers to be found within yourself.
Paul M Feldman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Not accepting new clients
My goal is to meet my clients in the moment they are in, and invite them into a deeply safe experience of expanded possibility and curiosity. Connected more deeply to themselves, crucial feelings, fundamental beliefs and significant memories can emerge and be held with respect and kindness. Important individual and relational needs and healing can then be discovered, recognized, and realized.
My goal is to meet my clients in the moment they are in, and invite them into a deeply safe experience of expanded possibility and curiosity. Connected more deeply to themselves, crucial feelings, fundamental beliefs and significant memories can emerge and be held with respect and kindness. Important individual and relational needs and healing can then be discovered, recognized, and realized.
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Sometimes we are submerged in complicated feelings that are confusing and scary. This is actually a window into some of the core truths of our inner lives, of internalized relationships, longings, and past experiences. I accompany people through a deep exploration of this inner life and provide a supportive space to understand the unconscious, move through stuck points, and emerge to more genuinely appreciate your life.
Sometimes we are submerged in complicated feelings that are confusing and scary. This is actually a window into some of the core truths of our inner lives, of internalized relationships, longings, and past experiences. I accompany people through a deep exploration of this inner life and provide a supportive space to understand the unconscious, move through stuck points, and emerge to more genuinely appreciate your life.
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Utilizing a collaborative, eclectic, humanistic approach and combining my experience, creativity, and a sense of humor, I will create a space for you to show up authentically.
As a Black Millennial therapist, who is also a military spouse, I am passionate about providing relatable therapy to BIPOC , LGBTQIA+ ,Millennials and Military families.
Utilizing a collaborative, eclectic, humanistic approach and combining my experience, creativity, and a sense of humor, I will create a space for you to show up authentically.
As a Black Millennial therapist, who is also a military spouse, I am passionate about providing relatable therapy to BIPOC , LGBTQIA+ ,Millennials and Military families.
Rose Munsey-Kano
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
I specialize in relationship issues and trauma processing. I work with adult individuals and couples. Folks who struggle with boundaries, expressing needs, avoidance, anxiety, or managing conflict find our work rewarding. I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and highly sensitive folks. I help clients process distress, foster meaningful connections, and build resiliency. I’m a humanistic, strengths-based therapist, which means I believe that you already have what you need within you to thrive. We'll work together to heal past wounds and uncover the authentic self that lies beneath.
I specialize in relationship issues and trauma processing. I work with adult individuals and couples. Folks who struggle with boundaries, expressing needs, avoidance, anxiety, or managing conflict find our work rewarding. I'm especially passionate about supporting BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and highly sensitive folks. I help clients process distress, foster meaningful connections, and build resiliency. I’m a humanistic, strengths-based therapist, which means I believe that you already have what you need within you to thrive. We'll work together to heal past wounds and uncover the authentic self that lies beneath.
Lissa Friedman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, ATR, CHT
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I am eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, mindful, whatever works.
www.lissafriedman.com - I like to help people find the deep knot of their pattern, gently lovingly untie it, and bring healing to the wound. I have been a therapist for about 30 years, and in private Practice since 1987. While my style is eclectic, it is my warmth, compassion, and acceptance that underlie all of my work. I try to provide an environment, much like a container, for my clients to open to their own natural self compassion and acceptance. Seeing each person as whole, rather than deficient provides an environment for people to come to a natural place of healing.
I am eclectic, psychodynamic, humanistic, behavioral, mindful, whatever works.
www.lissafriedman.com - I like to help people find the deep knot of their pattern, gently lovingly untie it, and bring healing to the wound. I have been a therapist for about 30 years, and in private Practice since 1987. While my style is eclectic, it is my warmth, compassion, and acceptance that underlie all of my work. I try to provide an environment, much like a container, for my clients to open to their own natural self compassion and acceptance. Seeing each person as whole, rather than deficient provides an environment for people to come to a natural place of healing.
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, pulling from different influences ( humanistic, cognitive, psychodynamic) in order to best meet clients’ needs.
This quote by Carl Rogers, a leader in humanistic psychology, puts words to a key piece of the therapy process - “It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried…” I believe that feeling seen, heard, and understood can sometimes help make what might feel an unbearable burden, seem just a little bit lighter. I hold reverence for each client and their journey as it unfolds during the therapy process.
I take an eclectic approach to counseling, pulling from different influences ( humanistic, cognitive, psychodynamic) in order to best meet clients’ needs.
This quote by Carl Rogers, a leader in humanistic psychology, puts words to a key piece of the therapy process - “It is the client who knows what hurts, what directions to go, what problems are crucial, what experiences have been deeply buried…” I believe that feeling seen, heard, and understood can sometimes help make what might feel an unbearable burden, seem just a little bit lighter. I hold reverence for each client and their journey as it unfolds during the therapy process.
Kellie Grady
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LPC, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Cornelius, NC 28031 (Online Only)
To honor the unique and genuine concerns each client presents, I have continued developed an approach that integrates and adapts my training and continued education in, EMDR, ACT informed ERP for OCD, IFS, Somatic and Mindfulness informed approaches, as well as Narrative, and Humanistic Therapy approaches.
I became a therapist because I believe we all deserve a safe space to process. In this space, it is my goal to provide clients with an environment where they may fully be their authentic self. I specialize in providing services to individuals seeking support for trauma/PTSD, OCD, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, career exploration, relationship concerns, attachment work, grief and loss, and identity exploration. Throughout my practice I have learned the most effective approach is one that is personalized to meet the needs of each individual person.
To honor the unique and genuine concerns each client presents, I have continued developed an approach that integrates and adapts my training and continued education in, EMDR, ACT informed ERP for OCD, IFS, Somatic and Mindfulness informed approaches, as well as Narrative, and Humanistic Therapy approaches.
I became a therapist because I believe we all deserve a safe space to process. In this space, it is my goal to provide clients with an environment where they may fully be their authentic self. I specialize in providing services to individuals seeking support for trauma/PTSD, OCD, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, career exploration, relationship concerns, attachment work, grief and loss, and identity exploration. Throughout my practice I have learned the most effective approach is one that is personalized to meet the needs of each individual person.
I utilize a humanistic, non-judgemental approach drawing from CBT, Solution Focused, Person Centered, and DBT frameworks.
Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.
I utilize a humanistic, non-judgemental approach drawing from CBT, Solution Focused, Person Centered, and DBT frameworks.
Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.
Takesha Briggins
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Lincolnton, NC 28092
I utilize a humanistic, non-judgemental approach drawing from CBT, Solution Focused, Person Centered, and DBT frameworks.
Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.
I utilize a humanistic, non-judgemental approach drawing from CBT, Solution Focused, Person Centered, and DBT frameworks.
Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.
He employs an eclectic modality that combines a humanistic African-centered and trauma-informed approach, emphasizing harmony, balance, and authenticity in the counseling process.
Obasi specializes in assisting adults with a wide range of challenges, including stress management, anxiety, depression, culture-specific issues, racial identity concerns, time management, communication skills, and conflict resolution. His ultimate goal is to guide clients toward achieving a holistic sense of self-efficacy and personal development, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of life.
He employs an eclectic modality that combines a humanistic African-centered and trauma-informed approach, emphasizing harmony, balance, and authenticity in the counseling process.
Obasi specializes in assisting adults with a wide range of challenges, including stress management, anxiety, depression, culture-specific issues, racial identity concerns, time management, communication skills, and conflict resolution. His ultimate goal is to guide clients toward achieving a holistic sense of self-efficacy and personal development, ensuring they thrive in all aspects of life.
Tae’Sia Hall
Counselor, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Concord, NC 28025
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize a humanistic counseling approach.
Sometimes life moves way too fast for us to keep up. This causes us to drift, disconnect, and retract. It’s difficult coping with these emotions while also trying to handle… well life, especially when you don’t have the right support system. I’m here to tell you that with the right guidance, you can take your life back into your own hands. With the right help, you can overcome your obstacles instead of letting them hold you back. It is all possible, it just starts with you.
I utilize a humanistic counseling approach.
Sometimes life moves way too fast for us to keep up. This causes us to drift, disconnect, and retract. It’s difficult coping with these emotions while also trying to handle… well life, especially when you don’t have the right support system. I’m here to tell you that with the right guidance, you can take your life back into your own hands. With the right help, you can overcome your obstacles instead of letting them hold you back. It is all possible, it just starts with you.
My primary clinical influences are Gestalt therapy, Buddhist/mindfulness-based therapy, EMDR, and humanistic therapy.
I bring over a decade of experience to my practice, where I work with a wide range of struggles. I bring special expertise to self-image/self-esteem issues, trauma, and grief. As a holistic practitioner, I don’t limit my focus to treating symptoms or replacing behaviors. I work with body, spirit, heart, and gut, offering a space where you can step into a transformed relationship with yourself. I go underneath strategies and tools to help you develop inner resources, listen to your body and nervous system, let go of what no longer serves you, and bring new energy and clarity to your most important connections.
My primary clinical influences are Gestalt therapy, Buddhist/mindfulness-based therapy, EMDR, and humanistic therapy.
I bring over a decade of experience to my practice, where I work with a wide range of struggles. I bring special expertise to self-image/self-esteem issues, trauma, and grief. As a holistic practitioner, I don’t limit my focus to treating symptoms or replacing behaviors. I work with body, spirit, heart, and gut, offering a space where you can step into a transformed relationship with yourself. I go underneath strategies and tools to help you develop inner resources, listen to your body and nervous system, let go of what no longer serves you, and bring new energy and clarity to your most important connections.
These approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Humanistic/Rogerian approaches, person-centered therapy (PCT), motivational interviewing, and more.
Shannon Gutschick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She truly enjoys people and feels strongly about assisting others. She specializes in treating anxiety, stress, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
These approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Humanistic/Rogerian approaches, person-centered therapy (PCT), motivational interviewing, and more.
Shannon Gutschick is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She truly enjoys people and feels strongly about assisting others. She specializes in treating anxiety, stress, undeveloped coping skills, low self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
Dr. Bailey MacLeod
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Waitlist for new clients
I approach clinical practice from a humanistic and interpersonal theoretical model.
For many people, choosing to seek counseling can be a difficult decision. I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I strive to respect client's autonomy, beliefs, and values in the process of counseling. Counseling is the process of discovering your true self and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based in a strong therapeutic relationship.
I approach clinical practice from a humanistic and interpersonal theoretical model.
For many people, choosing to seek counseling can be a difficult decision. I believe it takes a lot of courage to reach out for guidance and support, which is why I strive to respect client's autonomy, beliefs, and values in the process of counseling. Counseling is the process of discovering your true self and gaining the courage to seek your own path in life. My role is to facilitate this process using a variety of techniques based in a strong therapeutic relationship.
Tiffany Chanielle Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28277 (Online Only)
My approach is person-centered with an eclectic mix of humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, TI-CBT, DBT & more!.
Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and registered to provide teletherapy in Florida. I am a LPC with over 20 years of experience in the helping professions. Specializing in BIPOC Women's Issues (includes adolescents, teens, and adults) such as... Mild to Moderate Depression Mild to Moderate Anxiety School, College, and Career Issues Navigating Breaking Generational Cycles High Achieving Women Adjusting to Motherhood and Relational Changes Establishing Boundaries Activating Resiliency Overcoming Emotional Challenges related to Entrepreneurship Developing Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
My approach is person-centered with an eclectic mix of humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT, TI-CBT, DBT & more!.
Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and registered to provide teletherapy in Florida. I am a LPC with over 20 years of experience in the helping professions. Specializing in BIPOC Women's Issues (includes adolescents, teens, and adults) such as... Mild to Moderate Depression Mild to Moderate Anxiety School, College, and Career Issues Navigating Breaking Generational Cycles High Achieving Women Adjusting to Motherhood and Relational Changes Establishing Boundaries Activating Resiliency Overcoming Emotional Challenges related to Entrepreneurship Developing Self-Awareness and Self-Esteem
Brandon Williams
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA , MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
I incorporate humanistic principles, mindfulness-based practices, emotionally focused therapy, and Somatic Experiencing techniques all within a trauma-informed framework to support your growth and capacity to change how you respond to stress.
We are living in trying times and for many it can feel like it's hard to find the good in our communities, our world, and in ourselves. If you are looking to find inner resilience to navigate personal and/or societal challenges, I can help support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never know you had. My goal is to help you find an ability to meet chaos with creativity, worry with calm and contentment, pain with personal resolution, helplessness with sustainable action, and fragmentation with a balanced view of life that leads towards a more integrated past, present, and hopeful future.
I incorporate humanistic principles, mindfulness-based practices, emotionally focused therapy, and Somatic Experiencing techniques all within a trauma-informed framework to support your growth and capacity to change how you respond to stress.
We are living in trying times and for many it can feel like it's hard to find the good in our communities, our world, and in ourselves. If you are looking to find inner resilience to navigate personal and/or societal challenges, I can help support you as you discover resources and a wisdom you never know you had. My goal is to help you find an ability to meet chaos with creativity, worry with calm and contentment, pain with personal resolution, helplessness with sustainable action, and fragmentation with a balanced view of life that leads towards a more integrated past, present, and hopeful future.
Adolescence can be a rocky time for many people, but I believe therapy can be of great help. I work with teenagers and young adults, struggling primarily with mood, identity, and impulse control difficulties. My goals are to help young people build their strengths and relationships in order to find happiness and success as emerging adults. Some of the things I treat are: depression, self-harm, anxiety, family conflict, gender dysphoria, transition to young adulthood stress, and disordered eating habits. Generally I practice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectal-behavior therapy (DBT) within a caring, humanistic approach.
Adolescence can be a rocky time for many people, but I believe therapy can be of great help. I work with teenagers and young adults, struggling primarily with mood, identity, and impulse control difficulties. My goals are to help young people build their strengths and relationships in order to find happiness and success as emerging adults. Some of the things I treat are: depression, self-harm, anxiety, family conflict, gender dysphoria, transition to young adulthood stress, and disordered eating habits. Generally I practice cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectal-behavior therapy (DBT) within a caring, humanistic approach.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.