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Jasmine is experienced working with children, adolescents and adults in various areas including anxiety, stress management, depression, self-harm, life transitions, emotion regulation, conflict in relationships, couples and family counseling, career planning, spirituality and Faith, and substance use.
Life can be full of challenges as well as celebrations. Perspective makes all the difference. However, if you are not mentally or emotionally in a place to feel like your self, life can be overwhelming. Are you looking for someone to help gain clarity? Jasmine may be a resource to help.
Jasmine is experienced working with children, adolescents and adults in various areas including anxiety, stress management, depression, self-harm, life transitions, emotion regulation, conflict in relationships, couples and family counseling, career planning, spirituality and Faith, and substance use.
Life can be full of challenges as well as celebrations. Perspective makes all the difference. However, if you are not mentally or emotionally in a place to feel like your self, life can be overwhelming. Are you looking for someone to help gain clarity? Jasmine may be a resource to help.
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Jeff Simms
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Thomasville, NC 27360 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with ten years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work to provide empathy and compassion to help you address the challenges you face such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder I have experience working with individuals from ages 8 to 72 years old in a variety of settings. We will work together to formulate goals that you want to achieve during our sessions and I will offer many suggestions on ways to address those problems.
Hello! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with ten years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I work to provide empathy and compassion to help you address the challenges you face such as depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder I have experience working with individuals from ages 8 to 72 years old in a variety of settings. We will work together to formulate goals that you want to achieve during our sessions and I will offer many suggestions on ways to address those problems.
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Lisa Shelton
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
High Point, NC 27260
My passion is to serve those individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse, mental health and life issues that others may not understand. My Vision and Purpose is to increase individuals, couples and families awareness of addiction and mental health while also educating about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, developing strategies, coping skills to improve the overall quality of one’s life.
My passion is to serve those individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse, mental health and life issues that others may not understand. My Vision and Purpose is to increase individuals, couples and families awareness of addiction and mental health while also educating about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, developing strategies, coping skills to improve the overall quality of one’s life.
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It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.
It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.
Online Therapists
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Anna McDonough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
I provide counseling to individuals and couples for a range of issues including, but not limited to: Anxiety and Depression, Marital & Premarital Counseling, Grief and Loss, Pain and Health Issues, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Parent-Child Issues, Work and Career Issues, & Spiritual Issues.
Our world is full of challenges, conflicting demands, and values. At Karis Counseling, I help individuals and couples establish a sense of direction and balance. I counsel clients striving to overcome troubling issues by helping them to understand the origin of the dynamics behind these matters. With this understanding, we establish a clear path and direction to make changes that will bring resolution and fulfillment. This is more than a business to me. It is a commitment and passion and I am honored to walk alongside you.
I provide counseling to individuals and couples for a range of issues including, but not limited to: Anxiety and Depression, Marital & Premarital Counseling, Grief and Loss, Pain and Health Issues, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Parent-Child Issues, Work and Career Issues, & Spiritual Issues.
Our world is full of challenges, conflicting demands, and values. At Karis Counseling, I help individuals and couples establish a sense of direction and balance. I counsel clients striving to overcome troubling issues by helping them to understand the origin of the dynamics behind these matters. With this understanding, we establish a clear path and direction to make changes that will bring resolution and fulfillment. This is more than a business to me. It is a commitment and passion and I am honored to walk alongside you.
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Timothy Pittman
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
It's the only career that I know.
Hello, my name is Tim Pittman. I have been counseling for over 20 years. I have been serving people in the area of mental health. I have assisted people with life challenges and changes in their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I work with people with anxiety, depression, and all related mental health needs. I also work with substance abuse and other addictions
It's the only career that I know.
Hello, my name is Tim Pittman. I have been counseling for over 20 years. I have been serving people in the area of mental health. I have assisted people with life challenges and changes in their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I work with people with anxiety, depression, and all related mental health needs. I also work with substance abuse and other addictions
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Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC | Stéphanie Gimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
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It's just the way I'm built! I absolutely love every day that I get to do my job, which is spend time walking alongside amazing people and help navigate on the journey that they're taking.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with an issue that feels too big to deal with by themselves. Whether it's anxiety, depression, dealing with the emotions and aftereffects of trauma, I would love for my client to be honest about what their needs are and how they want to grow towards healing.
It's just the way I'm built! I absolutely love every day that I get to do my job, which is spend time walking alongside amazing people and help navigate on the journey that they're taking.
My ideal client is someone who is struggling with an issue that feels too big to deal with by themselves. Whether it's anxiety, depression, dealing with the emotions and aftereffects of trauma, I would love for my client to be honest about what their needs are and how they want to grow towards healing.
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Bayou Mental Health Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGCS, MBA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28205
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
We commend you for making the right choice for you, to create the life that you desire by working through whatever concerns or challenges that you may be experiencing. We know that sharing intimate details about your life may be challenging, but it will be our pleasure to help you navigate your way through this process. We have over 30 years of combined experience. We have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, couples counseling, life skills development, parenting issues, career planning and coaching, ADHD, substance abuse, Military issues/concerns, sexual assault & PTSD.
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Beth Colomb Kincaid
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27401
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
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My clinical interests have grown from general therapy issues into more niche areas such as couples, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, career, grief, chronic pain, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, personality disorders, trauma, and faith-based issues. I have also expanded into psychological testing ranging from personality, differential diagnosis, pre-surgical screening (e.g., spinal cord stimulator implants, bariatric), and cognitive assessments. My experience also includes training medical residents, supervision of masters/doctoral students, consulting, and teaching at a collegiate level.
My clinical interests have grown from general therapy issues into more niche areas such as couples, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, career, grief, chronic pain, substance abuse, self-injurious behaviors, personality disorders, trauma, and faith-based issues. I have also expanded into psychological testing ranging from personality, differential diagnosis, pre-surgical screening (e.g., spinal cord stimulator implants, bariatric), and cognitive assessments. My experience also includes training medical residents, supervision of masters/doctoral students, consulting, and teaching at a collegiate level.
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DeJuan J. Lundy, Crossroads Therapeutic Services
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHCS , LCAS , CLC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703
DeJuan loves being a Counselor and believes it is not just a career, but a calling.
DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), and a Certified Life Coach (CLC) with over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations, ages as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Anger Management, Stress Management, and Mood Disorders.
DeJuan loves being a Counselor and believes it is not just a career, but a calling.
DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), and a Certified Life Coach (CLC) with over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations, ages as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Anger Management, Stress Management, and Mood Disorders.
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Throughout my career I had the chance to help with clients struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, marital problems, parenting, PTSD, military issues, addictions and trauma.
My name is Devon Burnore, I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. My counseling style is client centered and works to empower and create internal growth, strength and resiliency. I am open and accepting and have experience with a variety of clients including military, couples, families and medically compromised. I have over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health in a variety of settings and enjoy helping others. My goal is for you to leave the session feeling supported and armed with the tools to begin improving your over all well-being.
Throughout my career I had the chance to help with clients struggling with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, marital problems, parenting, PTSD, military issues, addictions and trauma.
My name is Devon Burnore, I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed clinical addictions specialist. My counseling style is client centered and works to empower and create internal growth, strength and resiliency. I am open and accepting and have experience with a variety of clients including military, couples, families and medically compromised. I have over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental health in a variety of settings and enjoy helping others. My goal is for you to leave the session feeling supported and armed with the tools to begin improving your over all well-being.
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Briana J. Yarber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
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Mandy Tewell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
Things are hard right now. You're here because you want things to be different and don't quite know how to make that happen. I want to help you feel hopeful, powerful, and in control of your life. I want to help you heal. Whether you're feeling pain from trauma/abuse, engaging in behaviors that are no longer working for your life (self-harming, risky behaviors, disordered eating), or struggling with relationships, I can help. I have a person-centered approach so I can meet you at your current point in life and support you in reaching your goals.
Things are hard right now. You're here because you want things to be different and don't quite know how to make that happen. I want to help you feel hopeful, powerful, and in control of your life. I want to help you heal. Whether you're feeling pain from trauma/abuse, engaging in behaviors that are no longer working for your life (self-harming, risky behaviors, disordered eating), or struggling with relationships, I can help. I have a person-centered approach so I can meet you at your current point in life and support you in reaching your goals.
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J-Lee Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSWc, MSW, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smithfield, NC 27577 (Online Only)
A combination of personal life experiences as a LGBTQ member coupled with decades of professional trainings and educational opportunities over the past 20 plus years of working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, I have developed a large and diverse toolbox of treatment strategies and interventions to support you in achieving your desired self-empowered state of being.
A combination of personal life experiences as a LGBTQ member coupled with decades of professional trainings and educational opportunities over the past 20 plus years of working in the mental health and substance abuse fields, I have developed a large and diverse toolbox of treatment strategies and interventions to support you in achieving your desired self-empowered state of being.
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Changing Lives Therapeutic Service
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28213
Changing Lives Therapeutic Service is dedicated to providing the highest quality clinical services to assist individuals with reaching their fullest potentials. We at Changing Lives provides service to the following individuals: child, adolescents, adults, geriatric and the LGBTQ populations. Our staff consists of highly qualified. experienced and knowledgeable Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (Associates) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (Associates). Our licensed staff provide community based, office based and remote counseling. CLTS also works with preferred providers to provide medication to our patients.
Changing Lives Therapeutic Service is dedicated to providing the highest quality clinical services to assist individuals with reaching their fullest potentials. We at Changing Lives provides service to the following individuals: child, adolescents, adults, geriatric and the LGBTQ populations. Our staff consists of highly qualified. experienced and knowledgeable Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (Associates) and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (Associates). Our licensed staff provide community based, office based and remote counseling. CLTS also works with preferred providers to provide medication to our patients.
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As a bilingual Mental Health Provider, I have the ability to connect with my clients, not only because I understand the field of practice but because I have relatable life experiences. I am here to listen, guide and provide you with the necessary tools so that you can manage any challenges.
As a bilingual Mental Health Provider, I have the ability to connect with my clients, not only because I understand the field of practice but because I have relatable life experiences. I am here to listen, guide and provide you with the necessary tools so that you can manage any challenges.
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Nicole Moriarty: Trauma Resolution Therapy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28203
There is a solution. There is hope. And there is healing. Anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, disruption in relationships, substance abuse, and on and on. These are curable, changeable, healable issues. When you go straight to the root of the issue, you can bring deep, lasting change. And we now know that the root of every mental health disorder (and many physical diseases as well) is some form of unresolved trauma. Trauma refers to any moment in our lives that our resources were overwhelmed. Big or small, single events or years-long patterns-if we don't have the support to process it, we store it.
There is a solution. There is hope. And there is healing. Anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, disruption in relationships, substance abuse, and on and on. These are curable, changeable, healable issues. When you go straight to the root of the issue, you can bring deep, lasting change. And we now know that the root of every mental health disorder (and many physical diseases as well) is some form of unresolved trauma. Trauma refers to any moment in our lives that our resources were overwhelmed. Big or small, single events or years-long patterns-if we don't have the support to process it, we store it.
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Believe Within Counseling, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
Concord, NC 28027
I empathize for today's teens & adults struggling in this ever-changing world. We are faced with immediate decision-making & strain, which is not fair when we're trying to figure who we are, much less what we want to become as adults. We typically feel lost, confused, and misunderstood when communicating to others our needs and even interests, therefore struggle asking for help and support in and outside our homes, schools, and community. Whereas this seems to be a "young person's issue," many of us adults battle these situations as well, struggling with hopelessness and believing we are alone as a result.
I empathize for today's teens & adults struggling in this ever-changing world. We are faced with immediate decision-making & strain, which is not fair when we're trying to figure who we are, much less what we want to become as adults. We typically feel lost, confused, and misunderstood when communicating to others our needs and even interests, therefore struggle asking for help and support in and outside our homes, schools, and community. Whereas this seems to be a "young person's issue," many of us adults battle these situations as well, struggling with hopelessness and believing we are alone as a result.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.