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Pawsitive Vibes Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Smithfield, NC 27577
Let's Connect (984) 283-5042
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Welcome to Pawsitive Vibes Counseling, PLLC! Animal-Assisted Therapy offers numerous benefits for all age groups. Animals can help with stress reduction, emotion regulation, social interaction, and trauma recovery. Working along beside me will be my dog, Piper. She has worked with many children, teens, and adults. Piper wants to help you too!
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Do you struggle with anxiety? Are you tired of experiencing low mood? Is your child or teen struggling with school-related issues? Do you want to improve relationships with others? Have you experienced trauma? The evidenced-based interventions I use will help you meet your goals.
The 3's in life: choice. chance. change. You must make the choice, to take a chance, if you want anything in life to change. Take the first step and reach out today!
Call or Email Pawsitive Vibes Counseling, PLLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 283-5042
Let's Connect (984) 283-5042
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- Cigna and Evernorth
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (984) 283-5042
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Pawsitive Vibes Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C015417 LoriAnn Ford
- Attended Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Master's of Social Work, Graduated 2018
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: LoriAnn Ford
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Child
- Depression
- Marital and Premarital
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 283-5042
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Pawsitive Vibes Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW