Therapy Session in North Carolina

Jen is an LCSW who believes therapy works best when clients feel truly in control of their own story. She works with teens and adults facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and substance use, creating a relaxed, open-minded space for honest conversation. Her focus is on helping clients gain confidence, clarity, and real-world tools they can use long after sessions end.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor with over 25 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents navigating anxiety and stress related to academics and the college application process. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in culturally responsive, evidence-based care. I also provide board-approved clinical supervision and am dedicated to ethical practice, strong therapeutic relationships, and meaningful outcomes for both clients and clinicians.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate who graduated from Lenoir Rhyne University. I have worked in direct care since 2015, primarily with children and families. My work is rooted in steadiness, compassion, and the belief that young people deserve a space that feels safe enough for them to show up as they are. I support children, teens, and young adults who are navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, identity questions, and big emotions. I offer EMDR as one option for healing, and we decide together if it feels like a good fit. EMDR can help when a memory or experience feels stuck, but it never has to be the main way we work. I want therapy to feel manageable and shaped around the young person's needs. Grief work is a central part of my practice. Many young people come to me after the loss of a pet, a family member, a friendship, or a familiar version of life. I help clients understand the bond they had, the meaning of that connection, and the ways grief can show up in the body. Pet grief is something I hold with particular tenderness. I offer age-appropriate support for children and teens who are mourning a companion animal and trying to make sense of the quiet that follows. My style is warm and grounded. I use DBT-informed skills, mindfulness, and IFS-informed practices to help clients understand what they are feeling and build tools that fit their lives. With younger children, I often use play and creativity to support expression. With teens and young adults, I offer a space that feels collaborative and respectful of their growing independence. When it is helpful, I partner with caregivers to strengthen communication and support at home while still protecting the young person's privacy and voice. My hope is that therapy is a space to land where grief is honored, healing is possible, and no one has to carry everything alone.

As a Mental Health Therapist Associate, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, and sports-related anxiety. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for support as you move through a new phase of life, my goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe that each person is the expert of their own life, and therapy works best when we work together to explore your experiences, identify patterns, and build practical tools that support meaningful change. I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, while also incorporating mindfulness-based techniques to help clients develop greater awareness, resilience, and emotional balance. I especially enjoy supporting individuals who want to better understand their thoughts, manage stress and anxiety, strengthen self-confidence, and improve overall well-being. I also work with athletes and high-performing individuals who experience performance pressure or sports-related anxiety, helping them build mental skills that support both performance and personal growth. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, capable, and connected to the life you want to live.

I have been working in the counseling field since 2018 and bring a calm, supportive, and client-centered approach to every session. I am known for being friendly, empathetic, and an attentive listener, and I strive to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I hold a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and have experience working with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, family-related issues, self-esteem challenges, and grief. My clinical background includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, with experience serving clients ages six and older. While I am comfortable working with younger children, I primarily work with adolescents and adults ages 12 and up. I tailor my counseling approach to meet each client’s unique needs, strengths, and goals, recognizing that no two individuals or situations are the same. I believe in collaborating with clients to help them develop insight, coping skills, and confidence as they work toward meaningful and lasting change. My goal as a counselor is to walk alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges, offering guidance, understanding, and practical support while empowering them to grow at their own pace.

I'm a clinical mental health counselor licensed by the state of North Carolina. I enjoy working with teens and adults navigating life’s challenges, transitions, and emotional stressors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore concerns such as stress, relationship difficulties, identity development, and life changes. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each individual, helping clients build practical coping skills, increase self-awareness, and develop healthier patterns that support long-term well-being. Whether you’re a teen dealing with school, social pressures, or self-esteem concerns, or an adult managing career stress, relationships, or personal growth, therapy can be a place to gain clarity and confidence. My goal is to help clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped with tools to move forward in meaningful and sustainable ways.

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been working in the mental health field for 7 years, and have experience working with families and children that are survivors of traumatic experiences. I have experience helping these families and individuals navigate both anxiety and depression-related disorders. I like to help families and children navigate hard experiences and emotions in hopes of facilitating healing. I often take a client-centered and affirmative approach which allows the client to be in control of their own healing journey. I believe much of this work starts with a kind and trusting therapeutic relationship.

I was drawn to mental health counseling because I've seen how profoundly people can change when they feel safe, seen, and supported. Therapy was a space where I began to understand myself in a deeper way, and that experience stayed with me. It inspired me to walk alongside others as they navigate their own challenges. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. I listen, ask the right questions, and help you build tools and insight to move forward in a way that feels right for you. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR to help you process unhealthy thoughts and become more aware of your emotions without being overwhelmed. We'll begin by talking about what brings you to therapy and what you're hoping to work on. Whether your goals are clear or still taking shape, we'll define what progress might look like for you. I may ask about different areas of your life to get a fuller picture of who you are and how I can help. This is a safe space where you can be your authentic self.

Lisa’s passion is to serve those individuals, couples and families who struggle with substance abuse, mental health and life issues that others may not understand. Lisa specialized working with Women, trauma focus and grief. My Vision and Purpose is to increase individuals, couples and families awareness of addiction and mental health while also educating about healthy relationships, conflict resolution, developing strategies, coping skills to improve the overall quality of one’s life. Lisa has 31 years of experience working as an Addiction/Mental Health Therapist serving populations which includes; adult men/women, adolescents, dual diagnosis and correctional populations. Lisa has training and experience with counseling sexual assault survivors, Gender-Responsive Treatment, trauma, domestic violence, Anger Management, Cognitive Intervention (CGIP), Motivational Interviewing (MI)\, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and families dealing with addiction, gambling addiction and crisis intervention.