Therapists serving clients in Wendell, NC

Devoted to not only assist you in embarking on a journey of self-discovery, but also, ways in which you can best utilize the gifts that you possess! I am an ambitious, strength based counselor yearning to change the ways that we view mental health. I graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University where I obtained a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. My professional credentials include Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon, Qualified Supervisor (QS), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) in the state of North Carolina. My expertise stems in the treatment and management of co-occurring disorders, of which include experience in working with low motivation/self-esteem, life adjustments, trauma-related difficulties, anxiety/depression, substance use difficulties, as well as aspects of various mood and personality disorders (borderline, narcissistic, etc)! Although I consider myself to have knowledge in several treatment interventions, I utilize a combination of strength based and behavioral interventions, of which include Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy with Choice Theory, as well as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT/DBT). My approaches to counseling are grounded in holistic wellness and choice theory. Holistic approaches include inquiry about different aspects that make up your life and that you believe contribute to making you well or less well. These areas are integrative health approaches that focus on mental, body, spiritual, emotional, and connection wellness. I also harness skills to allow for further assessment and inquiry surrounding informed food choices, potential food allergies, as well as supplementation to aid with mental health improvements. Choice theory is an approach that focuses on our motivation to pursue a never-ending quest to satisfy 5 basic needs woven into our genes: to love and belong, to be powerful, to be free, to have fun and to survive. I encourage all individuals to lean into the collaborative process between therapist and client to find solutions to better your mental health. This therapy pursuit also facilitates a process of taking responsibility for the perceptions and responsibilities of choices in your life. I adopt philosophies that adopt a bio-psycho-social lens to most assist individuals in taking ownership of their lives once again.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who has been in the helping profession for over 18 years. I received my licenses to practice in 2011 prior to that I was a case manager for at risk youth ad individuals with developmental disabilities. I have always enjoyed helping people realize their best self. My personal theoretical orientation to counseling is an integrative approach based on person-centered view that the relationship between the counselor and client is important for healthy change. I will try to enable the client to become more fully and creatively alive and to become free from the blocks and unfinished business that may diminish satisfaction, fulfillment, and growth, and to experiment with new ways of being. I also use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective approach for many clients. I also believe that a Cognitive (thought process) approach coupled with behavior changes is effective for many clients. I also acknowledge the importance of the client’s spiritual orientation and incorporate their belief system as a part of the therapeutic process. I am always striving to be my best self and I enjoy assisting others in discovering the positional that they have within. We have the ability to have total wellness, I want to assist you in attaining total wellness. It takes courage and bravery to take that first step towards change, if you are ready to take that first step I am happy to help guide, support and encourage along the way. I look forward to working with you and helping you create a life full of happiness.

I graduated with my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2010 and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in both Florida and North Carolina. I have spent a lot of time working with children and youth in the child welfare system as well as with families and helping to bring healing to the family unit while stabilizing whatever crisis the family is currently facing. I have also worked extensively with women who are survivors of childhood sexual trauma, individuals in the LGBTQ community, couples, and men with codependency and addictions. I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, MATCH (Modular Approach to Treating Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, and Conduct), Multi-Systemic Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. My therapeutic style is focused on the individual client and what your needs may be at any given moment. I feel that, while we may be working towards long-term goals, there are times when other stressors may come up in your day-to-day life that need to be immediately addressed in order to refocus back on previous goals. My main goal as a therapist is to help you to feel better in whatever areas of life brought you in to seek therapy. Seeking out therapy is a brave decision to make for anyone, and I am happy that you are here to pursue healing in your life. My hope is that I will be able to assist you in helping you journey through your current life situation. Kimberly’s focus and specialties include: Depression Anxiety Self-Esteem Anger Management LGBTQ+ Oppositional Defiant Disorder Adoption/Foster Care Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Communication Skills

First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge and affirm all who are reading my profile. Whether or not I am privileged to work with you, I appreciate all the steps taken to reach this point. My hope for you is that finding a great therapeutic match online will be easier than finding a dating match online, and less awkward. Please take a few minutes and check out my information below to get to know a little more about me and my experience. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to answer them! My Background My name is Katherine "Katie" Bautista and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Certified Clinical Supervisor. I received my Master's in Science from East Carolina University in 2015 in Substance Abuse and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been working in the human services field for 16 years initially working with adults and children who are alternatively abled and living with ID/DD. I developed a passion for working with adults with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health needs and that has been the focus of my career since 2011. I have worked in various treatment settings from community based programs up to residential treatment programs and partial hospitalization. My passion for reaching as many people as possible has lead me to expand my practice to teletherapy. My Style I believe in the power of being heard as well as the power to change. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with an authentic encounter and a collaborative relationship. I am not the measure of a client’s success and I do not believe a client’s success is because of me. I can only offer tools and be a gentle guide, kind of an emotional Ace Hardware. I am committed to lifelong growth as a person as well as a counselor. I believe it is my responsibility and best practice to cater to the needs of the person sitting in front of me and adjust my approach to fit the client’s needs. Sessions can be anything need from empathetic listening and processing, to goal directed action sessions.

Hi! My name is Jessica (Niki) Stevens. I currently work as an outpatient child and adult therapist in Marion/ Morganton, North Carolina. I graduated with my counseling degree from Montreat College in June of 2016. I have 5 years of counseling experience which include child/ family therapy ( Intensive In home) , solution focused , (Addictive Disease) therapy, and therapy for adults who are diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness. (ACTT). My treatment approach is humanistic, person centered and goal oriented. I would love to help you by assisting with developing treatment plans that are attainable and promote your success. My treatment modalities are Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. I look forward to meeting you and supporting your success in treatment!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC) with 25 years of professional clinical work experience. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families seeking supportive counseling services. I have provided treatment services in the community, acute in-patient, out-patient, partial hospital, and private practice. I am experienced in helping clients work through anxiety, stress, low self -esteem, relationship distress, trauma/loss, abuse, depression and conflict resolution. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy will take courage and I look forward to working together toward resolving life challenges and progressing toward achieving your personal goals.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I have ten years of experience assisting clients with understanding, developing and implementing new ways to manage depression, anger, anxiety, stress and many other emotional issues. It is my responsibility to provide you with a safe, atmosphere where you can openly discuss issues, heal and grow from your experiences. My goal is to provide quality clinical services to individuals so they may learn to cope with the increased stressors of daily living. I hold a Bachelor Arts Degree in Psychology from Columbia College and a Master in Arts Degree in Counseling at Webster University. I am a Qualified Supervisor for registered mental health counseling interns in State of Florida and is currently a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. I have worked with variety of populations in many years of practice with a primary focus with dual diagnosed and co-occurring disorders. Additionally, I use many modalities such as; cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, grief counseling, mindfulness, stress management and brief solution focused.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with a PhD in counseling and a year of completed medical school training. I have practiced social work over the course of 20 years as a community advocate, professor, psychotherapist, teacher, researcher, the assistant director of a behavioral health department in a rapidly growing CMO in North Carolina and have worked with government officials in countries throughout Africa, regions of India, and Central America as well as almost every contiguous US state. My therapeutic approach is based in an integration of client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and all of its offshoots such as DBT (certified) ACT etc. When appropriate, I also use solution focused and internal family systems methods as well. I am certified in grief counseling, mindfulness, and trauma informed CBT. I believe that everyone brings a unique skill to the table; none more or less important and none requiring judgment. You get to be the absolute expert in your life (Just one of many expert skills you bring) and I, get to bring my knowledge and experiences to support and provide you different ways to possibly think and/or approach the challenges that you encounter in your life. No magic potions, "spells" or special secrets required. I believe in complete transparency so ask me what you wish about your sessions and I will respond as honestly and clearly as I can possibly be. My primary goal is to create a safe and accepting space where you can take off all of the masks and relax in your authentic self with absolutely no judgment. I pride myself on being highly approachable to all. In my world, every human is equally wonderful regardless of title, financial income, and how big their house is or is not etc. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and preferences because in my world, you are way more than a number and I am way more than an assembly line worker. Previous clients have been amazed that I remember every thing that is told to me in sessions and usually can actually remind you about something you said in a particular session off the top of my head. How do I do this? I genuinely care about your therapeutic progress. Right now, you are going to just have to trust me on this, I recognize that. I am always so honored when people consider me as their therapist out of all of the talented professionals available to them. I want you to know that taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes a lot of courage. I am here to reach my hand out to you, to support you in making your therapy journey a positive and fulfilling experience that eventually leaves you with your desired, best life worth living! Be well and create your joy!

I am licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.