I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief and life's transitions. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. I believe in collaborating with the client to identify root causes and cycles that can be problematic to the client or the family.
My counseling style is warm, accepting & interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I fully believe that therapy can be a step a significant step toward repair and healing. My approach combines Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered and Ecosystem Structured Family Therapy. Every session will be customized to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Mary Walston, LCMHC
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NC LCMHC 10538