Therapists in Wilmington, NC

Feeling like a shadow of your former self. Just going through the motions. All this pretending and performing—it's exhausting. You've been through some real tough times. It's a lot to handle. You just want to feel good again and not have those past struggles keep coming back to haunt you. So you try your hardest to put on a brave face and be the person everyone expects you to be. Relationships are on shaky ground right now. Feeling embarrassed every time you lose your cool with someone you care about. Worried that they'll get sick of dealing with this trauma stuff. Fresh out of ideas for how to bring things in a better direction.

I have 18 years of experience in supporting client's work through all that life has to offer. Therapy offers an opportunity to speak openly about whatever has arisen in you. My clients say that having the touchstone of our weekly sessions helps them greet each new week with a fresh perspective. I also offer an authenticity that has been called "refreshing".

My goal in the therapeutic space is to approach issues or situations with curiosity, work to find insight, and create sustainable solutions to life’s struggles. In my sessions, you can expect a lot of empathy and gentle pushing towards cultivating more compassion for yourself. At my core, I am a person-centered therapist and my space reflects that. I will be authentic and genuine in session and hope you feel safe doing the same.

Are you ready to put in the work to build sustainable change towards the future you’ve always dreamed of? Well, then I am ready to help! Together we can work on the steps it takes to create this change and create the road to take you there. I help people who are lost to forge their own path to peace. I am here to support you through whatever is preventing you from becoming the person you want to be.

NOW Offering Brainspotting! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in the ever changing demands of womanhood. In session, I pair humor with sincerity and empathy. I also have a special place in my heart for young women struggling with anxiety as they juggle the pressures of school, society, and finding their rhythm as an adult. I am passionate about supporting individuals as they develop healthy coping skills and routines that meet their specific needs. You can schedule an initial appointment with me at the following link: https:/hillarystevenslcsw.clientsecure.me/

People come from all walks of life, no two are the same. With each unique challenge, there is a unique individual striving for change. Trauma and depression can significantly alter an individual's life leaving one feeling completely isolated and confused. My job is to encourage and provide a non-judgmental environment to facilitate healing and positive change.

The hardest part of seeing a therapist is admittingit is time to make a change in your life and making that first appointment. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of experience, I am passionate about helping clients seek their full potential while working through life's many challenges.

Every day is a chance to make a new start! I LOVE what I do, and it is a great privilege to help people on their journey through life. I welcome clients of all ages and all backgrounds. I have extensive experience working with youth and young adults. am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach and a NC Licensed School Counselor. I like to incorporate Positive Psychology & Humor into my sessions. I believe nature can be healing, so I offer Nature Therapy sessions...therapy outdoors! I offer evening and weekend sessions as well. Don't Have Insurance? I offer a discounted self-pay rate for clients without insurance:)

Through a collaborative approach, I strive to help clients achieve their personal goals while providing empathy and respect as the foundations of treatment. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. My specialties include treating anxiety disorders, depression, mood instability, relationship and marital conflict, substance abuse, stress management, college issues, and life transitions (career decisions/changes, marriage, loss of relationships, retirement, etc.). I am also passionate about helping people improve their interpersonal and romantic relationships and incorporate research from the Gottman Method to teach practical communication and conflict resolution skills.

I offer behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults who are struggling with transitions in life. I also conduct psychological evaluation for differential diagnoses in order to tap into needed support across contexts. I have sought additional training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Behavioral Problems, Anxiety, Gender Dysphoria, Learning as well as Developmental Disabilities. Creating positive supports for emotional growth.

Hi! ​ I’m Caitlin. I am a strong believer that we are who we are because of our relationships, environment and experiences. I enjoy helping people make connections and gain insight into themselves to overcome life’s challenges. The clients I work with often start in a place where they feel stuck, misunderstood, or alone in solving their problems. I help them by breaking things down into small, manageable steps that ultimately empowers them to make change through self-love and intentional action.

It is hard to focus on the current moment. It is a challenge to stay attached and connected to your body. There are so many things going on, and all you can experience are images, smells, and feelings of times when you were forced to survive. You may think, "How do I let go" "How do I find connection" There may be times that you lose hours or days, and come to ask yourself, "How did I get here" and "How do I talk about what's going on without feeling like a burden?" There may be times when you feel you cannot connect to others as your life experiences feel too big. You may feel shame in your experiences, and others may not relate to

Are you getting stuck in old patterns of thinking, communicating, or acting that are no longer serving you? For whatever reason you are considering therapy, my role is to help guide you on your individual journey to balance acceptance of yourself while also considering that it may be time to change. I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal from past wounds in order to find purpose and satisfaction in their life.

Dealing with anxiety can be difficult. Fortunately, research has shown many strategies that can help alleviate some of the worry and discomfort. When we combine these techniques with a practice of self-empowerment, the possibilities of healing increase tenfold. One of the best things that we can do for ourselves is to learn to recognize, embrace, and utilize our inner strengths. My counseling service is designed to help you find your inner champion while providing you with teachable tools that you need to overcome current and future obstacles.

NOW Accepting Adults! I practice Child Centered play therapy with children and adolescents. I have worked with this population for over 20 years. I am also a Parenting coordinator and coach for high conflict divorce cases throughout the New Hanover County court system. I offer divorced couples counseling, and I am now seeing adult patients as well.

Do your current struggles make you feel like you're treading water in the middle of the ocean? You may be feeling overwhelmed with worry, fear, sadness, anger, guilt, frustration, uncertainty, hopelessness, or helplessness. You may also be experiencing sleepless nights and disturbing negative thoughts that just won't seem to go away. You feel stuck - unable to move forward or swim back to shore. Whether these struggles stem from anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, a significant life change, a serious tragedy, or a traumatic life event, I am here to help you find your way back. *Also available for evening & Saturday appointments*

If you are struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, traumatic events or parenting difficulties, I can help. I have been providing counseling to all ages for 30 years. I have helped people cope with & overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting struggles & trauma. I am trained in EMDR for traumatic events and am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, supervising LCMHCAs. I believe in the mind/body/spirit connection and work to help people create health in all areas of their life. I believe that we all have the ability to make our lives joyful, healthy and productive.

What do most people want? We want peace in the valley! In our relationships, in ourselves. As we move through life, we undoubtedly will experience resistance from others, or have circumstances that catch us off guard and shake our confidence. Anxiety, fear and depression move in, and past failures can have us feeling trapped. Resignation and cynicism zap our energy and happiness. We know there is a better way, but we just can’t seem to find it. In my sessions with you, we will identify and focus on ways to navigate these challenges to restore what has gone missing in your life.

As humans, we are always gravitating towards healing, trying to right ourselves and to shift from surviving back into living. But sometimes, we get stuck with uncomfortable emotions that we aren't exactly sure what to do with. In therapy, I offer a safe place to unpack all of that uncomfortable stuff and decide what is worth keeping and what is just too heavy to keep lugging around day after day. If you are ready to unpack, I am here for it. If you want to learn how to be assertive, how to set boundaries effectively and how to show up for yourself even when others can't or don't, I am absolutely on board.