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Sara Nafziger-Shelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
We each have the wisdom within ourselves to guide us on our life journey. However, we often forget to listen when life around us is loud, confusing or perplexing. Additionally, childhood trauma or old baggage interferes with our listening ability. These distractions prevent us from hearing our own inner wisdom. I am a sojourner with my clients as I help them learn to listen to their own internal wisdom. Together, we work to discover inner healing, peace and life balance in their lives.
We each have the wisdom within ourselves to guide us on our life journey. However, we often forget to listen when life around us is loud, confusing or perplexing. Additionally, childhood trauma or old baggage interferes with our listening ability. These distractions prevent us from hearing our own inner wisdom. I am a sojourner with my clients as I help them learn to listen to their own internal wisdom. Together, we work to discover inner healing, peace and life balance in their lives.
(828) 332-5831 View (828) 332-5831
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Melody Annas
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602  (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or stress? I aim to support my clients through processing and navigating the many challenges that we face in today’s world. I strive to provide a safe space for my clients in order to grow and heal. I work with clients to establish goals that will better their mental health, well-being, and future.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or stress? I aim to support my clients through processing and navigating the many challenges that we face in today’s world. I strive to provide a safe space for my clients in order to grow and heal. I work with clients to establish goals that will better their mental health, well-being, and future.
(828) 827-5749 View (828) 827-5749
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Jessica Spears
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.
My journey of helping individuals and families began as a hospice social worker. I worked closely with individuals and families to provide a "total care" approach while offering guidance through the emotional process of death. Now in private practice, I have worked with many cases and continue to use the "total care" approach with each client. I welcome all individuals and find incorporating your values/beliefs in therapy is supportive of the healing process. As I share with clients, we have to embrace our past, present and future to begin the healing process.
(828) 705-3431 View (828) 705-3431
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Ken Doyle
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28602
My ideal client is anyone who is in need of help, wants to make a change, or interested in bettering their lives. Anyone looking for a therapist who is understanding, accepting, and cares about their overall forward progress.
My ideal client is anyone who is in need of help, wants to make a change, or interested in bettering their lives. Anyone looking for a therapist who is understanding, accepting, and cares about their overall forward progress.
(828) 268-3778 View (828) 268-3778
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Emily A Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CSI
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601  (Online Only)
My name is Emily Miller, and I have a passion to help other's improve their overall quality of life. I have a vast array of experience from working with youth, people experiencing homelessness and who struggle with addictions and many other mental health/life challenges. I want to meet each individual where they are at, and create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
My name is Emily Miller, and I have a passion to help other's improve their overall quality of life. I have a vast array of experience from working with youth, people experiencing homelessness and who struggle with addictions and many other mental health/life challenges. I want to meet each individual where they are at, and create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
(828) 547-9260 View (828) 547-9260
Photo of Crystal D. Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hickory, NC
Crystal D. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MACC, LCMHC-S
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
I provide Therapy for depression, marriage counseling, couples counseling, women's issues, trauma, abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ and Trans specific issues, etc. I work with a variety of people who are at different places in their lives. As a Therapist I offer a personalized approach that is tailored to each client's needs, focusing on the personal growth that each person desires. My therapeutic style is active and engaging, with the intention of fostering insight, awareness and facilitating desired change. My counseling agency also offers a variety of support groups and counselor supervision. Please take that first step, call to inquire.
I provide Therapy for depression, marriage counseling, couples counseling, women's issues, trauma, abuse, PTSD, LGBTQ and Trans specific issues, etc. I work with a variety of people who are at different places in their lives. As a Therapist I offer a personalized approach that is tailored to each client's needs, focusing on the personal growth that each person desires. My therapeutic style is active and engaging, with the intention of fostering insight, awareness and facilitating desired change. My counseling agency also offers a variety of support groups and counselor supervision. Please take that first step, call to inquire.
(828) 575-5566 View (828) 575-5566
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Thrive Counseling and Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hickory, NC 28602
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like "you?" Does it feel like extra work to just get through the day? We get it. We're here to help you feel at peace, calm, and hopeful - no matter what is happening in your world.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, or just not like "you?" Does it feel like extra work to just get through the day? We get it. We're here to help you feel at peace, calm, and hopeful - no matter what is happening in your world.
(704) 228-9626 View (704) 228-9626
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Grow In Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Hickory, NC 28601
At Grow in Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC we offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health and substance use disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and children/adolescents to grow through what they go through. Are you experiencing extreme emotional shifts or not feeling like yourself? Maybe you are in a period of change and transition in your life and often feel invalidated by others. Perhaps your family or personal relationships are strained and you are feeling isolated or alone. We all experience tough times, let us guide you through.
At Grow in Grace Behavioral Health, PLLC we offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health and substance use disorders, and provide a neutral ground for individuals, families, and children/adolescents to grow through what they go through. Are you experiencing extreme emotional shifts or not feeling like yourself? Maybe you are in a period of change and transition in your life and often feel invalidated by others. Perhaps your family or personal relationships are strained and you are feeling isolated or alone. We all experience tough times, let us guide you through.
(704) 396-8666 View (704) 396-8666

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Julie Marie Dollar, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hickory, NC
Julie Marie Dollar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conover, NC 28613
I am passionate about working with kids, teens, and adults who are struggling with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Personality Disorders, as well as any other challenges in life. I am looking for client's who are tired of surviving and who want to experience life at it's fullest.
I am passionate about working with kids, teens, and adults who are struggling with Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Personality Disorders, as well as any other challenges in life. I am looking for client's who are tired of surviving and who want to experience life at it's fullest.
(828) 622-4294 x5 View (828) 622-4294 x5
Photo of Melissa Leonhardt, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hickory, NC
Melissa Leonhardt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Conover, NC 28613  (Online Only)
I welcome clients of all genders. I respect that gender identity may not be the central issue, I also help you work on things such as anxiety and depression. I welcome clients who are working to better understand their gender identity or those seeking gender transition. I can help with related to gender, including social isolation and family issues. If transitioning, I provide therapy for hormone treatment and gender transition-related surgeries. I also provide therapy for Depression and Anxiety. Please email- brandnewdaycounseling@gmail.com
I welcome clients of all genders. I respect that gender identity may not be the central issue, I also help you work on things such as anxiety and depression. I welcome clients who are working to better understand their gender identity or those seeking gender transition. I can help with related to gender, including social isolation and family issues. If transitioning, I provide therapy for hormone treatment and gender transition-related surgeries. I also provide therapy for Depression and Anxiety. Please email- brandnewdaycounseling@gmail.com
(828) 266-0467 View (828) 266-0467

Online Therapists

Photo of Higgins Wellness, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Hickory, NC
Higgins Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28803
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, co-dependency, stress, anger, shame, or addiction, give us a call and we will work together on your journey to healing, growth, and recovery.
At one time or another, we've all felt alone or paralyzed by our struggles. Life can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to identify how to begin changing our current situation. We are glad you've made it here to our page. We firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change, and should do so at their own pace. We also believe in empowering our clients by assisting them in identifying valuable tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, co-dependency, stress, anger, shame, or addiction, give us a call and we will work together on your journey to healing, growth, and recovery.
At one time or another, we've all felt alone or paralyzed by our struggles. Life can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to identify how to begin changing our current situation. We are glad you've made it here to our page. We firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change, and should do so at their own pace. We also believe in empowering our clients by assisting them in identifying valuable tools to create meaningful and lasting change.
(828) 212-4393 View (828) 212-4393
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Insightful Options, PLLC
Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28202
Our specialty areas are SUD, addiction, DWI, domestic violence, parenting children with special needs, teenage issues, anger management, family conflicts/resolution, couples/marital issues, career counseling supervision, and professional private practice development.
We explore Insightful Options to help you change your life, face your fears and overcome difficult obstacles. We have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues. We provide flexible services weekly. In addition, we provide SUD,DWI,DOT-SAP services that includes group sessions. We also provide TeleHealth Sessions for SC, NC, and GA clients for additional privacy and convenience. We have a nonprofit organization for additional assistance in different service areas...www.greenemcilwainefoundation.org
Our specialty areas are SUD, addiction, DWI, domestic violence, parenting children with special needs, teenage issues, anger management, family conflicts/resolution, couples/marital issues, career counseling supervision, and professional private practice development.
We explore Insightful Options to help you change your life, face your fears and overcome difficult obstacles. We have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues. We provide flexible services weekly. In addition, we provide SUD,DWI,DOT-SAP services that includes group sessions. We also provide TeleHealth Sessions for SC, NC, and GA clients for additional privacy and convenience. We have a nonprofit organization for additional assistance in different service areas...www.greenemcilwainefoundation.org
(704) 245-6353 View (704) 245-6353
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R. Mark Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Lexington, NC 27292
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
Are you feeling like you are overwhelmed? Do you feel like there is a number of unresolved issues in your life? Do you have a history of trauma that you feel is affecting your life today? Have you noticed that you are withdrawing from others and maybe even isolating yourself? Do you lack the tools to live in society? Is there a lack of supportive people in your life? Do you have a substance issue? Are you self-medicating? Do you find that it is hard to express yourself in social settings? Has someone told you that you have "anger mgmt. issues?" Do you lack healthy coping skills and outlets? Are you constantly negative?
(336) 489-4791 View (336) 489-4791
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David M. Young
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Candler, NC 28715  (Online Only)
I have over a decade of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, professional/job-related matters, and family conflict to name a few.
Finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe can be a challenge. I listen attentively and non-judgmentally to carefully understand the difficulty you are experiencing, and help cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the origin of your depleting, recurring problems. Understanding how past experiences influence your current difficulties is an important aspect of psychotherapy. I strive to offer meaningful and practical suggestions for change, which can lead to freedom from feeling stuck, and a much deeper enjoyment of life and relationships. 
I have over a decade of experience helping people with anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, professional/job-related matters, and family conflict to name a few.
Finding a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and safe can be a challenge. I listen attentively and non-judgmentally to carefully understand the difficulty you are experiencing, and help cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and the origin of your depleting, recurring problems. Understanding how past experiences influence your current difficulties is an important aspect of psychotherapy. I strive to offer meaningful and practical suggestions for change, which can lead to freedom from feeling stuck, and a much deeper enjoyment of life and relationships. 
(214) 785-1035 View (214) 785-1035
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Rawson Ashworth Carlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, D, Min, LPC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28115
I enjoy helping clients with addiction, marriage, relationship problems, grief issues, gambling problems, anger problems, depression, anxiety and spiritual issues find solutions and live a better quality of life.
I enjoy helping clients with addiction, marriage, relationship problems, grief issues, gambling problems, anger problems, depression, anxiety and spiritual issues find solutions and live a better quality of life.
(704) 419-8864 View (704) 419-8864
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Kadia Warren
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CRC, CSOTP, CCSI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27408
Emotional pain is oftentimes a change agent. Whether it manifests in the form of grief, depression, anxiety, or anger, individuals can learn to manage unwanted symptoms by seeking therapeutic treatment. Throughout the counseling process, my hope is that each person becomes empowered to overcome challenges and embrace opportunities for growth.
Emotional pain is oftentimes a change agent. Whether it manifests in the form of grief, depression, anxiety, or anger, individuals can learn to manage unwanted symptoms by seeking therapeutic treatment. Throughout the counseling process, my hope is that each person becomes empowered to overcome challenges and embrace opportunities for growth.
(336) 664-8927 View (336) 664-8927
Photo of Jessica Elliot Stevens, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Hickory, NC
Jessica Elliot Stevens
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28277
Hi! My name Is Jessica Stevens, but you can call me Niki. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My approach to therapy is Rogerian, (Person-Centered) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, anger management and children who also have struggles with emotional regulation and attention deficits. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and anger management. I have 20 years total experience with children who struggle with emotional regulation and attention deficits.
Hi! My name Is Jessica Stevens, but you can call me Niki. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My approach to therapy is Rogerian, (Person-Centered) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, anger management and children who also have struggles with emotional regulation and attention deficits. I have 6 years of experience with children and adults in areas of depression, anxiety, and anger management. I have 20 years total experience with children who struggle with emotional regulation and attention deficits.
(704) 396-4037 View (704) 396-4037
Photo of Beth Colomb Kincaid, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Hickory, NC
Beth Colomb Kincaid
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27401
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
I strive to provide a private, informal and comfortable office setting where my clients can expect to be treated with respect and dignity while facing life's challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Some of my interests include: Self esteem, career/work, aging, stress and anger management, women's issues, eating disorders, addiction, conduct disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, life coaching, assertiveness training, parenting and relationship skills, marital, pre-marital or divorce issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, dependency; emotional, sexual and physical abuse, trauma and ADHD.
(336) 396-2139 View (336) 396-2139
Photo of Monica L Mouer, Licensed Professional Counselor in Hickory, NC
Monica L Mouer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Davidson, NC 28036
Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. If you lack satisfaction in your life, counseling can help. I have a passion to see individuals live to their full potential with peace of mind, purpose in action and joy for everyday living. With over 15 years experience in counseling, education and pastoral ministry combined, I offer an educated perspective on many life issues. I am a trained in many trauma based and relational/family approaches to wholeness. I have extensive experience in working with teens and their families, couples and women's issues especially trauma, anger, emotional regulation, anxiety & depression.
Life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured. If you lack satisfaction in your life, counseling can help. I have a passion to see individuals live to their full potential with peace of mind, purpose in action and joy for everyday living. With over 15 years experience in counseling, education and pastoral ministry combined, I offer an educated perspective on many life issues. I am a trained in many trauma based and relational/family approaches to wholeness. I have extensive experience in working with teens and their families, couples and women's issues especially trauma, anger, emotional regulation, anxiety & depression.
(704) 869-2018 View (704) 869-2018
Photo of Latisha N Sealey, Counselor in Hickory, NC
Latisha N Sealey
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, QP
Verified Verified
Mooresville, NC 28117  (Online Only)
Do you need help with issues related to depression, anxiety or substance use? Are you a teenager struggling with gender identity issues, bullying or uncontrollable anger? If you identify with any of these things then maybe counseling could be beneficial to your mental stability and overall health.
Do you need help with issues related to depression, anxiety or substance use? Are you a teenager struggling with gender identity issues, bullying or uncontrollable anger? If you identify with any of these things then maybe counseling could be beneficial to your mental stability and overall health.
(980) 276-2630 View (980) 276-2630
Anger Management Therapists

How long does therapy take for anger management?

Treatment duration depends on the person’s specific challenges and circumstances. There are treatments for anger problems that are shorter and more goal-oriented, like Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), which can last weeks to months. Others, like Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) may last between six months and a year, while a more intensive treatment, like psychodynamic therapy, is open-ended, and clients may see their therapist for a year or longer.

How do you know if you need therapy for anger management?

Everyone gets mad from time to time. But when angry outbursts become frequent and cause damage to relationships, whether at home or in the office, it may be a good time to look into therapy. A therapist can assess where a client’s anger may be coming from, suggest strategies for averting angry outbursts, and help a client create a plan to become a calmer version of themselves.

Is there medication for anger management?

Medications do exist that help people mitigate the feeling of anger, but these are reserved for people with anger-related psychiatric disorders, such as intermittent explosive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, or in some cases borderline personality disorder. In these cases, antidepressant medications may be prescribed to help with the client’s symptoms. In most cases of anger management, however, talk therapy is the recommended treatment, along with lifestyle changes where relevant.

What’s the best way to encourage someone to seek help for anger issues?

It’s helpful to express your concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual’s behavior affected either themselves or others should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.