Therapy Session in North Carolina

Vivian L. W. France, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC, NBCT Dr. Vivian France is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in North Carolina with over 30 years of experience in school counseling and approximately 10 years of clinical mental health practice. She brings seasoned professional expertise and personal insight to her work, with a strong specialty in serving youth, teens, and young adults. Dr. France earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from Liberty University’s CACREP-accredited program. She also holds a master’s degree in Counselor Education and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from North Carolina A&T State University. In addition to her clinical licensure, she is a National Certified Counselor and a former 15-year National Board-Certified Teacher in School Counseling. As a mother of four children, Dr. France understands firsthand the joys, challenges, and developmental needs of young people. She believes children and adolescents deeply desire to feel that they matter, that their voices are heard, and that they are genuinely cared for. She intentionally creates a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, respected, and valued. Her work affirms each client’s inherent worth while providing structure, guidance, and practical tools that foster growth and emotional regulation. Her clinical specialty centers on adolescents, teens, and young adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, academic pressures, life transitions, and mild to moderate trauma. In addition, she brings extensive experience supporting college students as they adjust to independence, young adults as they navigate life and career decisions, and families seeking healthier communication and conflict resolution. She also works with children experiencing oppositional behaviors, anger concerns, and parent-child relational challenges. Dr. France believes meaningful change occurs when clients feel seen, heard, and supported. She partners with individuals and families in a collaborative process that emphasizes growth, accountability, and sustainable well-being. When working with minors, she views parents and caregivers as essential partners in the therapeutic process. She intentionally collaborates with families, recognizing that lasting change requires shared engagement and ownership. It is her conviction that as the family system grows and heals, the child is better positioned to heal as well. She encourages open communication, mutual responsibility, and unified effort in strengthening the emotional health of both the child and the family unit. To support this collaborative and relational approach, Dr. France utilizes an evidence-based, holistic framework grounded in a person-centered foundation. She integrates biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual dimensions to understand each client within the full context of their lived experience. Her work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Reality Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems approaches to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs and goals.

As a therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients to reclaim a sense of peace, purpose, and possibility in their lives. With decades of personal and professional experience, I understand how complex life can be—whether you're managing anxiety, depression, trauma, family challenges, or simply feeling stuck. I use a warm, strengths-based approach that blends compassion with practical tools to support healing and growth. I strive to create a space where you can speak freely, understand yourself more fully, and build the skills needed to move forward with confidence. My mission is to help you rediscover your resilience and develop a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

My name is Natalie Benedetto, MSW, LCSW. I have been in the field of Social Work for 10+ years and have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I specialize in working with adolescents but not limited to this population. I have experience in working with anxiety, stress, trauma, changes and transitions in life events, anger, etc. I strive to provide all clients with support via empathy, compassion, understanding, and being able to meet all clients where they are in their lives. I provide a non-judgmental space utilizing several modalities such as CBT and motivational interviewing. I have highly enjoyed working with clients of different backgrounds, diversities, and life experiences. I am able to provide assistance and education on healthy and effective coping skills to improve daily functioning and improve responses to past and current challenging experiences. My goal is to empower clients to achieve life goals by exploring their strengths and providing them with insight to achieve personal growth. I am here to remind my clients that they are not alone, and I truly believe in the power of vulnerability in asking for help.

Greetings, I am here to help you on your journey. We will accomplish your goals together. I want therapy to be a safe place where you can express yourself and grow into who you were created to be. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in individual and family therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural and Strategic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Gestalt Family Therapy, and more. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, and Conduct Disorder. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey.

I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!

I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), who graduated from UNC Pembroke. I am committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey toward emotional wellness and mental clarity. I believe in fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their concerns, gain insights, and develop tools to manage life's challenges. With a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about empowering my clients to navigate difficult emotions, build resilience, and discover their inner strength. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or seeking overall emotional growth, I am here to support you in making meaningful progress and cultivating a healthier, more balanced life.

I hold a Master of Social Work degree from Winthrop University and have been providing therapy since 2018. I am licensed in multiple states and work with children, families, couples, and individuals. I treat concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, school-related challenges, and self-esteem difficulties. My approach is collaborative and empowering, emphasizing shared goal-setting and ongoing progress assessment so clients remain active participants in their care. When working with children, I involve the family system, recognizing the impact of relational and environmental factors on functioning. For clients who desire it, I am also comfortable incorporating faith and spiritual concerns into treatment in a respectful and client-centered way.

Diane is an empathetic, nonjudgmental mental health clinician with a Master’s in Psychology from Capella University, specializing in clinical counseling. She has extensive experience supporting children, teens, and young adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bullying, and self-esteem challenges. Her approach centers on trust, safety, and helping clients build insight, coping skills, and long-term resilience.