Relationship Issues Therapists in North Carolina

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The Virtue Place, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CCTSI
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
I am passionate about helping clients change unhealthy relationship patterns.
Relationships can provide the greatest joy yet create emotional pain in our lives. Anxiety, depression, shame, and trauma can be traced to a current or past relationship. Maybe you are in an unhealthy or unfulfilling relationship. Perhaps, you are experiencing a relationship loss due to a divorce or a breakup. Or you may be living with the impact of early childhood trauma/neglect. You also may be single with a longing to be in a relationship. Despite the cause of emotional pain, I believe you can heal and grow. I offer a safe environment where we work collaboratively toward a fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.
I am passionate about helping clients change unhealthy relationship patterns.
Relationships can provide the greatest joy yet create emotional pain in our lives. Anxiety, depression, shame, and trauma can be traced to a current or past relationship. Maybe you are in an unhealthy or unfulfilling relationship. Perhaps, you are experiencing a relationship loss due to a divorce or a breakup. Or you may be living with the impact of early childhood trauma/neglect. You also may be single with a longing to be in a relationship. Despite the cause of emotional pain, I believe you can heal and grow. I offer a safe environment where we work collaboratively toward a fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.
(980) 430-4083 View (980) 430-4083
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Julie Moore
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28204
I am passionate about helping clients develop stronger and happier relationships with themselves and their loved ones, as I believe the quality of these dynamics determines the quality of our lives. I enjoy working alongside individuals as we navigate the patterns and events of their past and present in the hopes of creating healthier and more fulfilling futures. I also enjoy working with couples to help them better understand how their individual patterns show up in their relationship in order to deepen the connection with themselves and their partners.
I am passionate about helping clients develop stronger and happier relationships with themselves and their loved ones, as I believe the quality of these dynamics determines the quality of our lives. I enjoy working alongside individuals as we navigate the patterns and events of their past and present in the hopes of creating healthier and more fulfilling futures. I also enjoy working with couples to help them better understand how their individual patterns show up in their relationship in order to deepen the connection with themselves and their partners.
(704) 270-2393 View (704) 270-2393
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Asheville Marriage Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
Asheville, NC 28801
I combine the latest research on relationships, neuroscience, and 45 years counseling experience to help you to create new patterns of communication and connection that work best for your unique relationship.
For the last 20 years I've worked exclusively assisting couples to recognize and correct missteps in their marriage or primary relationship - and help them to discover how they can establish rich, fulfilling, and solid connections and communication. If your marriage isn't feeling as stable as you'd like, you're likely experiencing some heartache, anxiety and some worry or resentment. Having intense emotions in this situation is certainly normal, but they also make effective communication even more difficult... right when it's most needed. Using the expertise of a couples counselor in these times can be a very worthwhile investment.
I combine the latest research on relationships, neuroscience, and 45 years counseling experience to help you to create new patterns of communication and connection that work best for your unique relationship.
For the last 20 years I've worked exclusively assisting couples to recognize and correct missteps in their marriage or primary relationship - and help them to discover how they can establish rich, fulfilling, and solid connections and communication. If your marriage isn't feeling as stable as you'd like, you're likely experiencing some heartache, anxiety and some worry or resentment. Having intense emotions in this situation is certainly normal, but they also make effective communication even more difficult... right when it's most needed. Using the expertise of a couples counselor in these times can be a very worthwhile investment.
(828) 686-9601 View (828) 686-9601
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Kim Cove
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Greenville, NC 27858
I am a compassionate therapist concerned with empowering you to embrace your strengths and manage your woundedness. Personal growth and developing authenticity, whether personally or in relationship, are ways I help you to become the best "you" you can be. I use an eclectic diversity of counseling theories, tailoring to your needs and strengths. Life is a heroic journey. You are the hero of your story. I can help you begin to heal the woundedness of your past and embrace the adventures in your future.
I am a compassionate therapist concerned with empowering you to embrace your strengths and manage your woundedness. Personal growth and developing authenticity, whether personally or in relationship, are ways I help you to become the best "you" you can be. I use an eclectic diversity of counseling theories, tailoring to your needs and strengths. Life is a heroic journey. You are the hero of your story. I can help you begin to heal the woundedness of your past and embrace the adventures in your future.
(704) 490-4543 View (704) 490-4543
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Seth Steven Labovitz
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28273
With an individualized, collaborative, compassionate, and deeply respectful approach, from a foundation of humanistic psychotherapy, and with special attention to your goals and the therapy relationship, we will work toward the realization of your best possibilities.
I see people who are seeking a kind of freedom - call it "emotional freedom" - from the habits, feelings, thoughts and memories that frustrate, discourage and distress. My work is in the service of helping you to take in, engage with, and appreciate more fully the life inside of and around you. If you yearn to move from a narrow to a more expansive place, from stagnation and repetition to movement and flow, from a sense of futility and oppressiveness to one of vitality and hope, then I am eager to meet you there.
With an individualized, collaborative, compassionate, and deeply respectful approach, from a foundation of humanistic psychotherapy, and with special attention to your goals and the therapy relationship, we will work toward the realization of your best possibilities.
I see people who are seeking a kind of freedom - call it "emotional freedom" - from the habits, feelings, thoughts and memories that frustrate, discourage and distress. My work is in the service of helping you to take in, engage with, and appreciate more fully the life inside of and around you. If you yearn to move from a narrow to a more expansive place, from stagnation and repetition to movement and flow, from a sense of futility and oppressiveness to one of vitality and hope, then I am eager to meet you there.
(704) 666-8819 View (704) 666-8819
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Timothy Hussey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Waynesville, NC 28786
For many years I owned and operated a very busy clinic in South Florida where I specialized in treating those with addiction-related issues, children with issues such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and the general confusion of divorcing or separating parents, and adults with relationship problems, anxiety and depression.
For 30 years I've provided a listening ear to my clients. Sometimes, that's all one needs. Other times, we may need a little more direction, a new insight, a gentle push. I strive to recognize and respect the uniqueness of each individual. If you have a child with ADHD or other behavioral or adjustment issues, are an adult having relationship issues, depression or anxiety, or are someone struggling with the pain and confusion of addiction, my experience has prepared me to help you.
For many years I owned and operated a very busy clinic in South Florida where I specialized in treating those with addiction-related issues, children with issues such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and the general confusion of divorcing or separating parents, and adults with relationship problems, anxiety and depression.
For 30 years I've provided a listening ear to my clients. Sometimes, that's all one needs. Other times, we may need a little more direction, a new insight, a gentle push. I strive to recognize and respect the uniqueness of each individual. If you have a child with ADHD or other behavioral or adjustment issues, are an adult having relationship issues, depression or anxiety, or are someone struggling with the pain and confusion of addiction, my experience has prepared me to help you.
(828) 523-9070 View (828) 523-9070
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Jill Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morganton, NC 28655
Areas of focus have been personal and relational upheaval around betrayal within a relationship.
Many of my clients say that, in one way or another, their life just seems disjointed, frustrating, overwhelming, lonely and confusing. Sometimes that is a description of their inner state of mind, or it could describe how they feel within their most personal relationships. Others report a significant life change that has thrown them off course. It could be a career crossroad, a traumatic event/upbringing, a relational struggle, or a spiritual battle that brings them to seek therapy.
Areas of focus have been personal and relational upheaval around betrayal within a relationship.
Many of my clients say that, in one way or another, their life just seems disjointed, frustrating, overwhelming, lonely and confusing. Sometimes that is a description of their inner state of mind, or it could describe how they feel within their most personal relationships. Others report a significant life change that has thrown them off course. It could be a career crossroad, a traumatic event/upbringing, a relational struggle, or a spiritual battle that brings them to seek therapy.
(828) 414-2505 View (828) 414-2505
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Maggie Wiener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801
The clients I work with are seeking therapy to navigate difficult life transitions, create repair after impactful life experiences, navigate complex relationships, regain their ability to experience a full range of emotion and have accountability without shame. Often, they are aware and understand what should be helpful to them, but struggle to turn that knowledge into change. We will work together to explore your relationship with yourself, how it developed and how it is impacting your ability to live a fulfilled life.
The clients I work with are seeking therapy to navigate difficult life transitions, create repair after impactful life experiences, navigate complex relationships, regain their ability to experience a full range of emotion and have accountability without shame. Often, they are aware and understand what should be helpful to them, but struggle to turn that knowledge into change. We will work together to explore your relationship with yourself, how it developed and how it is impacting your ability to live a fulfilled life.
(828) 548-4173 View (828) 548-4173
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Natasha Dionne Oates
Counselor, MA, EdS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Harrisburg, NC 28075  (Online Only)
Don't go one more day without making your needs and your relationship a priority.
We're still accepting new clients and return calls, texts and emails! Do you hate being stuck at home enduring arguments or the silent treatment? Does the distance and disagreements seem like its becoming a new normal? Don't go one more day feeling unappreciated and alone. Don't go through these challenges alone. Natasha is here to help you, as a relationship expert, married for 16+ years myself, I understand the challenges and know the research-based ways to get back on track.
Don't go one more day without making your needs and your relationship a priority.
We're still accepting new clients and return calls, texts and emails! Do you hate being stuck at home enduring arguments or the silent treatment? Does the distance and disagreements seem like its becoming a new normal? Don't go one more day feeling unappreciated and alone. Don't go through these challenges alone. Natasha is here to help you, as a relationship expert, married for 16+ years myself, I understand the challenges and know the research-based ways to get back on track.
(980) 285-3833 View (980) 285-3833
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Andrew Orchowsky
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Wake Forest, NC 27587
I know it is hard to reach out for help with relationship issues and mental health concerns.
My name is Andrew and I want to help you heal your relationship. I work with relationships of all kinds: romantic partners, couples, open relationships, families, siblings, etc. If you are wanting to strengthen your relationship and deepen your connection with your partner, I may be a good fit. I work with relationships that have been affected by infidelity, substance use, conflict, communication issues, and attachment concerns. While I work with all demographics, I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ relationships and individuals.
I know it is hard to reach out for help with relationship issues and mental health concerns.
My name is Andrew and I want to help you heal your relationship. I work with relationships of all kinds: romantic partners, couples, open relationships, families, siblings, etc. If you are wanting to strengthen your relationship and deepen your connection with your partner, I may be a good fit. I work with relationships that have been affected by infidelity, substance use, conflict, communication issues, and attachment concerns. While I work with all demographics, I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ relationships and individuals.
(984) 360-7960 View (984) 360-7960
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Caroline Bundesman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28211
When our relationships shift towards dysfunctional, they can become more stressful than comforting. I work with adults in individual, couple, and family therapy to create more comforting relationships with themselves and others. Together we explore issues related to intergenerational trauma, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family issues, and attachment. This often looks like exploring disconnection, unresolvable issues, work-life balance, and setting boundaries. My clients often identify has Highly Sensitive People (HSP) or as therapists and healers. If this sounds like you, let's chat!
When our relationships shift towards dysfunctional, they can become more stressful than comforting. I work with adults in individual, couple, and family therapy to create more comforting relationships with themselves and others. Together we explore issues related to intergenerational trauma, dysfunctional relationship patterns, family issues, and attachment. This often looks like exploring disconnection, unresolvable issues, work-life balance, and setting boundaries. My clients often identify has Highly Sensitive People (HSP) or as therapists and healers. If this sounds like you, let's chat!
(704) 736-3329 View (704) 736-3329
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Kevin Hampton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Hello! I appreciate your effort to seek help. As a Marriage Therapist, I specialize in helping couples build positive connections and meaning in their relationships. Relationships can be tough, and my objective is to create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, utilizing evidence-based skills to address concerns and enhance your relationship's strength and safety. Choosing a partner to walk with through life is one of the most important choices you will make and I’m here to make sure that you both walk together and get the most out of your relationship.
Hello! I appreciate your effort to seek help. As a Marriage Therapist, I specialize in helping couples build positive connections and meaning in their relationships. Relationships can be tough, and my objective is to create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and emotions, utilizing evidence-based skills to address concerns and enhance your relationship's strength and safety. Choosing a partner to walk with through life is one of the most important choices you will make and I’m here to make sure that you both walk together and get the most out of your relationship.
(336) 618-7594 View (336) 618-7594
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Rachel Posner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701  (Online Only)
Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help adults who are struggling with relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, and spiritual concerns.
Psychotherapy is about making meaningful changes. I work to help people become unstuck, overcome anxiety and learn about who they are and who they want to be. People who work with me describe me as accepting, interactive and authentic. I will listen to you closely and ask questions that make you think. In addition, I will challenge you to actively make changes in order to live a life more closely in line with your personal values. Therapy helps people gain clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, and feel more connected to themselves and to others.
Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I help adults who are struggling with relationship difficulties, life transitions, anxiety, and spiritual concerns.
Psychotherapy is about making meaningful changes. I work to help people become unstuck, overcome anxiety and learn about who they are and who they want to be. People who work with me describe me as accepting, interactive and authentic. I will listen to you closely and ask questions that make you think. In addition, I will challenge you to actively make changes in order to live a life more closely in line with your personal values. Therapy helps people gain clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, and feel more connected to themselves and to others.
(919) 343-9070 View (919) 343-9070
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Kristin Kirk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Davidson, NC 28036
Working with individuals, couples and families, my work integrates Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Family Systems therapy with Mindfulness Based Interventions to treat a variety of issues including depression, stress and anxiety, grief, addiction/co-addiction, relationship issues, identity and esteem, trauma, chronic illness, life transitions and spirituality.
Do you feel anxious, lost or alone? Is it difficult for you to share your feelings with others? Do you long for more love, joy and meaning in your life and relationships? Do you feel so busy taking care of others that you have neglected yourself? Would you like to experience more freedom, connection and passion? Psychotherapy is an effective, dynamic, interpersonal experience that can help transform your life and relationships. Using an interactive, sincere and supportive style, frustrating patterns can be unraveled to create more satisfaction, pleasure and balance in your life.
Working with individuals, couples and families, my work integrates Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Family Systems therapy with Mindfulness Based Interventions to treat a variety of issues including depression, stress and anxiety, grief, addiction/co-addiction, relationship issues, identity and esteem, trauma, chronic illness, life transitions and spirituality.
Do you feel anxious, lost or alone? Is it difficult for you to share your feelings with others? Do you long for more love, joy and meaning in your life and relationships? Do you feel so busy taking care of others that you have neglected yourself? Would you like to experience more freedom, connection and passion? Psychotherapy is an effective, dynamic, interpersonal experience that can help transform your life and relationships. Using an interactive, sincere and supportive style, frustrating patterns can be unraveled to create more satisfaction, pleasure and balance in your life.
(704) 237-0421 View (704) 237-0421
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Ciera M. Stewart
Counselor, MS, LCMHC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27407
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families struggling with childhood trauma, family/ relationship conflict, boundaries, communication issues, grief and life transitions.
What’s stopping you from being free? Yes, I know, everything happens for a reason but how you grow from that anxiety, that depression, or family conflict you have and are experiencing is completely up to you. Now is the time to move from just existing to truly living. Sometimes in life, because of hardships that we face or people that we are connected to, we lose focus on being the best version of ourselves, but through therapy we can explore that process. I would love to be a part of your journey to total healing.
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families struggling with childhood trauma, family/ relationship conflict, boundaries, communication issues, grief and life transitions.
What’s stopping you from being free? Yes, I know, everything happens for a reason but how you grow from that anxiety, that depression, or family conflict you have and are experiencing is completely up to you. Now is the time to move from just existing to truly living. Sometimes in life, because of hardships that we face or people that we are connected to, we lose focus on being the best version of ourselves, but through therapy we can explore that process. I would love to be a part of your journey to total healing.
(336) 396-7650 View (336) 396-7650
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Amanda Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27607
I focus heavily on building a strong relationship with my clients and believe therapy should be a place where you feel validated, safe, and supported.
A trusting relationship between a client and their therapist is essential to working together effectively in therapy. Many people feel alone, misunderstood, or rejected and often feel unheard. I would love to walk along beside you on your journey and provide you with a non-judgmental, listening ear. I seek to support clients as they face unforeseen challenges and navigate life's transitions. I work with both children, adults and couples. I am able to offer Christian counseling per request.
I focus heavily on building a strong relationship with my clients and believe therapy should be a place where you feel validated, safe, and supported.
A trusting relationship between a client and their therapist is essential to working together effectively in therapy. Many people feel alone, misunderstood, or rejected and often feel unheard. I would love to walk along beside you on your journey and provide you with a non-judgmental, listening ear. I seek to support clients as they face unforeseen challenges and navigate life's transitions. I work with both children, adults and couples. I am able to offer Christian counseling per request.
(919) 752-3932 View (919) 752-3932
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Sally F Maslansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
My practice includes adults, couples, families and adolescents navigating depression, anxiety and relationship challenges.
Therapy at its best is a unique collaboration between therapist and client. I offer my education, training and experience along with an open mind and attuned communication to assist my clients' in exploring the issues they bring to therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with adults, couples, adolescents and families working on interpersonal and intra-personal issues. I am committed to nurturing my client's personal growth and development towards achieving a deeper sense of self knowing and the ability to live an integrated, emotionally regulated and balanced life.
My practice includes adults, couples, families and adolescents navigating depression, anxiety and relationship challenges.
Therapy at its best is a unique collaboration between therapist and client. I offer my education, training and experience along with an open mind and attuned communication to assist my clients' in exploring the issues they bring to therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with adults, couples, adolescents and families working on interpersonal and intra-personal issues. I am committed to nurturing my client's personal growth and development towards achieving a deeper sense of self knowing and the ability to live an integrated, emotionally regulated and balanced life.
(919) 714-4139 View (919) 714-4139
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Victoria Sforza
Counselor, LCMHCA, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540  (Online Only)
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or for your relationship, I invite you to reach out.
Life can throw a lot our way, and whether you’re navigating the complexities of a relationship, struggling with anxiety or depression, or need a space to work through stressors, you don’t have to face it alone. I'm Victoria, and I am passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome the hurdles that keep them from living a fulfilling life. My experience can help you to: connect the dots, process past trauma, strengthen relationships, work through ADHD brain, adopt coping skills, use mind-body techniques, or challenge unhelpful thoughts.
Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or for your relationship, I invite you to reach out.
Life can throw a lot our way, and whether you’re navigating the complexities of a relationship, struggling with anxiety or depression, or need a space to work through stressors, you don’t have to face it alone. I'm Victoria, and I am passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome the hurdles that keep them from living a fulfilling life. My experience can help you to: connect the dots, process past trauma, strengthen relationships, work through ADHD brain, adopt coping skills, use mind-body techniques, or challenge unhelpful thoughts.
(828) 662-8967 View (828) 662-8967
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Maureen Motley Zitin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSS, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
For couples, I'll assist you in navigating the messiness of relationship and give you skills to take the risk of getting what you really want.
Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you suspect that past painful or traumatic experiences are interfering with your life and relationships? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, dig deep, let go and uncover something shining? I enjoy working with women, men, couples and other therapists who are ready to discover their resilience and do the work they need to do to uncover the gold in themselves and in their relationships. And, yes, there is always gold. Really, always.
For couples, I'll assist you in navigating the messiness of relationship and give you skills to take the risk of getting what you really want.
Are you at a crossroads in your life? Do you suspect that past painful or traumatic experiences are interfering with your life and relationships? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves, dig deep, let go and uncover something shining? I enjoy working with women, men, couples and other therapists who are ready to discover their resilience and do the work they need to do to uncover the gold in themselves and in their relationships. And, yes, there is always gold. Really, always.
(828) 547-4852 View (828) 547-4852
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Réa M. Wright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Want to live a Joyful, Vibrant, & Conscious life? Understanding that you are important, relevant & that you matter, is step one. Your relationship with your SELF affects every aspect of your life & often small changes can lead to big shifts! If you want to feel differently, want satisfying relationships, & to cope with life's stressors in an empowered & positive way, then please do reach out to me. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can explore feelings, thoughts & beliefs, both conscious & unconscious, that may be keeping you stuck. You don't have to keep struggling alone. I'm just an email away!
Want to live a Joyful, Vibrant, & Conscious life? Understanding that you are important, relevant & that you matter, is step one. Your relationship with your SELF affects every aspect of your life & often small changes can lead to big shifts! If you want to feel differently, want satisfying relationships, & to cope with life's stressors in an empowered & positive way, then please do reach out to me. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space in which you can explore feelings, thoughts & beliefs, both conscious & unconscious, that may be keeping you stuck. You don't have to keep struggling alone. I'm just an email away!
(704) 216-4296 View (704) 216-4296
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