Psychodynamic Therapists in Carolina Beach, NC

I provide therapy to people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, PTSD, life transitions, ADHD, perinatal and postpartum depression. I also help clients who need help with managing conflict, maintaining boundaries, and improving communication skills. If you are going through a divorce, I can assist with the grief process. Therapy is a collaborative process that can only be experienced in a safe and trusting relationship, so finding the "right fit" therapist is crucial to the success of therapy.

I provide psychodynamic therapy to individuals (ages 14+) and couples. This type of therapy addresses the underlying causes and meanings of unwanted symptoms and dysfunctional patterns. It heals by bringing unconscious content to consciousness and by fostering deeper relationships with parts of ourselves we previously ignored, denied or even disdained. Psychodynamic therapy is often well suited for those who haven’t responded well to other types of therapy.

Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.

Each individual experiences the world differently and deserves therapy tailored to their own specific needs. In my person-centered practice I draw from multiple therapeutic lenses, placing an emphasis on expressive and nature-based therapies. I believe that self-expression is a necessity, as is expanding our relationship with the natural world. While I have my own big ideas about things, you can also expect that I will hold space to be proven wrong! You are the master of your own experience – I am here to collaborate to find what works best for you.

I see therapy as the process of learning to tap into your inner source of strength. I get that looking inward isn't always easy, so that's where I come in. Partnering with your own intuition, self-compassion and humor, we will work together to create and help you embody your unique vision of your best self. I provide a safe space for you to explore your experiences, understand your inner self and learn practical coping strategies. As a therapist with ADHD, I have a unique perspective that enriches my practice and allows me to connect with you on a deeply empathetic level. I am a neurodiversity and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.

You are a truly unique person, not a carbon copy of anyone else, so your therapy ideally would be designed for your individual needs. We will work together to find tools that fit YOU and that honor your true Self.

Let today be the day you reach out for help. No problem is too big or too small to work on if it's causing you distress. I have success working with clients that are feeling anxious, depressed, grieving, over thinking, struggling in their relationships and using substances or other unhealthy ways to cope. It's very easy to slip into bad habits, especially if we don't know healthier ways to manage life's stressors. Many of us have been told to "Just try harder", or to "Pull ourselves up by our bootstraps" and ultimately feel defeated when these strategies don't work.

Individuals seek counseling because they desire lasting change in their lives and greater awareness of who they are. I am here to help empower and assist you in getting to where you want to be. Working together and developing treatment goals, we can improve communication, disrupt negative patterns, gain knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth, overall health and wellness. I work primarily with adults (clients over 18yrs. of age) seeking to address anxiety, depression, trauma- based responses, addiction and challenges associated with ADHD. I work in both individual and group therapy settings.

**Telehealth sessions are available.** It's important to me to cultivate a safe relationship space with everyone I see in counseling. We will collaborate, question, reflect, and explore positive directions based on your unique situation, concerns, strengths and individual sense of meaningfulness. Although my comfort zone within the range of life is relatively broad, I do have some special interest in areas related to substance use, family counseling and all facets of pre/post natal concerns.

I believe in being a safe place for clients, offering encouragement, a listening ear and a different perspective. My view is one of no judgment. I offer peace, caring, warmth, empathy, and understanding. My mission is to help my clients find further freedom, clarity and direction. I am motivated by the passion to help people discover more about their identities and fulfill their ultimate purposes. I believe in the holistic approach of mind, body, and spirit.

I provide faith-based counseling for people who want to find help and hope for life's problems. I am glad to work with anyone age 13 and over, but I focus on adult individuals and couples. I have a special interest in counseling and coaching men. I work with people on issues of grief, anxiety, depression, self-image, marriage, pre-marital, stress, perfectionism, vocation/career, spiritual crisis, and spiritual/religious abuse. Even though I am faith-based, I can work respectfully with anyone from any background without forcing my beliefs on them.

It is my great honor to be of service to people and assist them in having more alignment, integration, and coherence in their lives. I have a doctoral degree in psychology and have worked in mental health for 25 years. I work with adults and my ideal clients are people who are interested in learning ways to source more spaciousness, curiosity, and compassion in their lives to help get untangled from old cognitive and emotional patterning no longer serving them. My approach to therapy has evolved over these last 25 years to become more holistic and my toolbox is ever expanding as I am a very committed life long student and seeker.

My purpose is to assist you in restoring your soul to health and peace, whatever the conflict you are struggling with today. I have assisted people in overcoming their abuse, anxiety, anger, grief, addictions, stress, and depression. Pulling from my professional training and combining this with Biblical principles to enhance my effectiveness as God brings restoration and healing. My intent is to help you learn new strategies and develop better resources to overcome the challenges you are facing. I endeavor to walk this journey beside you to improve your life and give you the tools to maintain your new healthy lifestyle.

The most helpful psychotherapy is a collaborative respectful relationship that honors your innate healing abilities. I will create a safe space for you to explore situations that are currently hindering you from living the life you desire. These might include past or recent traumatic experiences, behaviors that feel compulsive and/or harmful, life transitions, societal pressures, or the desire to "have it all together." Sometimes we seek relief in the wrong places which leaves us emotionally burnt out and seeking answers externally when the key to change is within.