Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Woodfin, NC

***NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years in the field with experience treating a wide range of psychological issues. I have experience working with people of all ages including college students . I enjoy helping those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Additionally, I have enjoyed working with people experiencing the more severe symptoms of mental health so that they may live a more stable and fulfilling life. I am located in Boone NC but can offer Telehealth services to those in need anywhere in North Carolina

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping individuals understand their unique wiring with compassion and curiosity. The more understanding we have of ourselves, the greater freedom and joy we will have in life. The brain is such a beautiful piece of us and I am continuously amazed at how it protects us when we need it to. Much of the work I do is assisting you in helping your brain and body reduce defenses when we truly are safe. I believe that taking an honest, directive and nurturing approach is the key to successful treatment. The predominate therapeutic modalities I use are EMDR, CBT, IFS and TRE.

Life is full of many and varied types of suffering, much of which strikes in unexpected and unwanted moments. Kurt Vonnegut wrote that "we are here to help each other get through this thing, whatever it is," and I pledge to work with my clients to shift our relationship with our own suffering. I want to both reduce the weight of one's inner problematic experiences and to create more distance and balance with how they are experienced.

I have a passion for supporting children and families and have 23 years experience in the mental health field. I understand how hard it can be to see your child need support and feel lost in how to help them. That’s where I come in. As a parent/caregiver you know your child best and I can provide the support needed to help you both navigate difficult times.

Lets explore your life experience in a new and exciting way. I see suffering as an opportunity to break free from old patterns, habits, and ways of thinking that are not working for you anymore. It's a call from deep inside saying, "something needs to shift". This shift can come from exploring a relationship to a substance that you are using, and the pain, anxiety, depression, or a general sense of not loving your life that may come with it. Your unique journey is here right now, and experiencing it from a nonjudgmental perspective can be a vital ingredient to moving past whatever is holding you back from living your best life.

Have you forgotten how to be the main character in your own story? Have you often felt lost and unsure of who you are or want to be? Has fear gotten in the way of you living your life unapologetically authentic? Does it sometimes feels like a "all is lost" moment? We live in a world often riddled with systems of oppression that we internalize and limit ourselves, based off of such systems. Often times it can be difficult to be true to ourselves in a world that requires us to conform and mask who we are. Change can be scary and the journey can feel overwhelming. You don't have to make that journey on your own!

Congratulations on starting your search for a therapist! Many thoughtful decisions were likely made to find yourself here. This could be the beginning of real change and the dawn of new potential. If we work together, change will likely be explored right alongside what matters the most to you. Though there is no magic formula to instantly rid you of all the crud (anxiety, emptiness in your relationships, plain old feeling down), there is power in uncovering what you hold dear. Anchoring decisions to your unique value system can make the change that once seemed impossible begin to budge.

I believe that most people have the answers within themselves to work through their own problems - my role is to be there with you through the process. I have experience helping people who are struggling with anxiety and depression, or who are numbing out through substance use. My clients are often working through life transitions and other challenging situations, such as relationship issues, grief, or chronic pain. Perhaps you have not been handling your emotions very well. You may even feel hopeless, or unsure how to articulate what you are feeling. Therapy is a collaborative journey to a more healthy state of mind.

You ever find yourself struggling with overwhelming emotions? You feel angry, hurt, or sad about relationships or circumstances in your life. You feel stuck, as if there is no way to say what you need to say or take steps in the direction you need. Maybe you struggle to hold connections with people in your life. Internally, you hope to feel heard, validated, and understood by the people around you. Maybe sometimes you feel like you’ve got a handle on this life thing, but other times it takes a lot just to get through the day.