Life is not easy, and I know that finding the right therapist can be hard. However, I strive to provide you with a positive and relaxed therapy experience through active listening, empathy, support and respect. Together, we will explore only the issues that you feel are important to your personal mental health journey. We'll find effective coping skills that you can use in your everyday life to better manage negative thoughts and upsetting emotions. I want you to be able to end each therapy session feeling supported, heard, and more confident and empowered to take control of whatever stressors life is throwing at you right now. I am actively licensed in the United States as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Counseling. I have 15+ years of experience in the mental health field and am in my late 30's, married, and a mother. I have worked in a wide array of diverse behavioral health settings, including outpatient, residential, academic and school settings, community settings and most recently in a behavioral health hospital and psychiatric emergency department. I have experience working with individuals of all ages and with a variety of diagnoses, including mood & anxiety disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma and abuse, and supporting parents of kids and teens with developmental delays and ASD diagnoses, just to name just a few. I am also open to both secular counseling or counseling from a religious or spiritual perspective. I primarily utilize a cognitive-behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal (IPT) and person-centered approach to therapy. I aim to help you find your own solutions by examining how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected and also focusing on any interpersonal challenges in your life. I seek to create a comfortable, non-judgmental environment where you maintain control of what is discussed, what goals are identified, and also what therapy approaches are utilized in sessions. In addition, I want to help find practical and healthy coping strategies that will work best for you personally; this might include how to stop the constant loop of negative thoughts often associated with depression and anxiety, or identifying ways to gain increased confidence around others and stop self-loathing. I also commonly utilize DBT, EFT, and ACT therapy strategies, as well as other modalities to help you learn effective ways to regulate difficult emotions. ****COMMUNICATION & THERAPY PREFERENCES: In addition to 24/7 unlimited messaging, I am available for weekly text-based chat sessions. I am temporarily not able to offer video-based sessions or phone calls, but I plan to resume these modes of therapy in the coming months. Therefore, I would encourage you to seek out another counselor if you are in need of weekly video or phone appointments at this time. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I assure you that your sessions will be confidential and in compliance with the ethical standards set forth by the American Counseling Association. I would be honored to work with you during this important time in your life. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. I want to support you in any way that I can, and I look forward to meeting you and beginning our work together!

I am a License Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with experience in the field of hospice care and private practice for 10 years now. I specialize in grief and loss, anticipatory grief, and anxiety but have also assisted clients with many other challenges such as lack of self-esteem, relationship concerns and stress management. My approach to counseling is relaxed, open and compassionate; a judgement free and safe place. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy during sessions and choose the appropriate method tailored to my clients needs and goals. Reaching out for assistance when facing life's challenges is a brave and beautiful leap into wellness. We can work together to achieve the best and most fulfilling life that you deserve.

Hi, I am an individual, family and group therapist. I started my career by graduating from Hudson Valley Community college with an Associates, Cazenovia for my Bachelors and University of Southern California with a Masters in Social work. I have worked in a hospital for 30 years. Hospital life gives you a mix of experience that includes medical, hospice, (death, dying and bereavement), psychological, cultural and mental health. I have worked in a nursing home for six years and that gave the experience of the aging process and end of the life/dying process. I spent 11 years working with individuals who have the disease of addiction and all that comes with that lifestyle which includes and not limited to homelessness, legal issues, mental health disorders, trauma, gang affiliation, grief and loss, self esteem, cultural diversity, military and family problems. Working on the betterhelp plateform for the four years has given the experience of cultural diversity, coaching, mental health, life developments and goals and crises which include personal and natural disasters. The populations I serve are females, males, couples, veterans and the LGBTQ-A I + community. I also believe in and work with the holistic approach as I am a Reiki Master and have experience with Reiki Sessions, crystals, and alternative healing. As a therapist it is my mission to assist you in achieving your goals in a safe, trusting, nonjudgmental, and respectful manner. I utilize a person centered concept, motivational interviewing, pros and cons therapy, mindfulness and narrative therapy so each individual can achieve their goals of a more satisfying life. I look forwards to meeting with you! I will not talk about religion (if your not religious) I will not talk about politics!! Specialties: Anxiety, Depression Substance and Alcohol disorders Grief and Loss Death, Dying, and Bereavement Life Changes Also Experienced in: Personality and mood disorders Family therapy Abuse and trauma Experience 20 + years in Substance and Alcohol issues 6+ years as a Mental Health Specialist 30 years in the medical field

My name is Lakira Williams I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently residing in North Carolina, by way of New York City. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia State University and a Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College Silberman School of Social. I have 12 years of experience in providing counseling to individuals and families. I started my career providing counseling to youth in foster care, foster parents and birth parents working toward reunification with their children. I have also provided counseling to young mothers, clients struggling with addiction and teenagers with mild to severe behavioral concerns and mental health symptoms. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, familial relationship concerns and self esteem issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and I am well versed in Cultural Diversity and the impact it could possibly have on treatment. My approach combines Cognitive-behavioral, Psychodynamic and Client Centered Therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek 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 with the tools you need to attain your goals and reach your full potential! I look forward to working with you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in North Carolina and Georgia with over 12 years of experience working as an active duty Army Officer in Military Treatment Facilities and community partners. In my 22 years as an active duty Army Soldier, I have worked with clients of different ages with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, self-harm, conduct disorder or oppositional defiant disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. In the U.S. Army my specialty was combat and military sexual trauma-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Combat Operational Stress. I currently provide counseling services for individuals over 18 years of age, but I also provide behavior modification or Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy for children under 18 who are diagnosed with a neurological condition. My counseling style is warm, humorous, and interactive. I am empathetic and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a therapeutic environment rooted in acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard. However, I am also realistic and honest, and I will always tell you the truth, but in a kind and supportive way. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic or client-centered, reality and rational-emotive counseling. I will work collaboratively with you to create a treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs and together we will track your progress and revise the treatment plan when necessary. In our journey together, you will be the driver and I will be the passenger reading your map. Sometimes we may take a wrong turn and that is OK, but together we will use your map to get back on the track to the destination of your choice. My regular schedule is: Monday - Friday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM (EST) Saturday & Sun: Out of the office (Appointments may be considered on a case-by-case basis) I typically check my messages after 5 PM every day (sometimes more) and try to respond within 24 hours of your message, but this is not always possible, but I will do my best to give a timely response. Please note: Periodically my schedule may change. I try to be as flexible as I can when there are specific appointment requests, and we can always discuss other convenient times when I may be able to open up a one-time slot on another day. MY CANCELLATION POLICY Just a quick message to inform you about my cancellation policy. Your appointments and well-being are very important to me, and I understand that sometimes, unexpected delays can occur, making schedule adjustments. If you need to cancel your appointment, I respectfully request at least three days’ notice. Appointments are in high demand, and your advanced notice will allow another client access to that appointment time. Please note: It is Betterhelp’s cancellation policy that you cancel at least 24 hours before the appointment. I look forward to working with you! V/R Dr. Natalia R. Rivera, DSW, LCSW, CADC

I am a mental health therapist licensed in the state of North Carolina with over 10 years of experience working as a professional counselor and life coach. I started working in a community setting with the pediatric population and their families in the Intensive In Home setting. Transitioning to outpatient at a Community Hospital in EAP, I continued working with the pediatric population and adults. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, work life balance , premarital counseling , marriage and parenting challenges, career challenges and transitions, OCD, and ADHD. My therapy style is person centered to enhance the therapeutic relationship. I focus on creating a safe space to explore a client's concerns and develop therapeutic goals. I provide a supportive nonjudgmental space with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approaches are evidence based and combine short term brief solution focused therapy , cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic , and mindfulness approaches. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over five years of counseling experience in the state of North Carolina. For the past 10 years I have worked with the Military population aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. My services that I have offered include Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Group Therapy and Psychoeducation. My area of interest include Post Traumatic Stress, Communication and Trust issues in Marital and Couples, Grief, Anxiety, Depression and Suicidal Ideations. My therapy style is compassionate, collaborative and interactive. My approach can be described as Cognitive Behavioral Theory. I am trained in the following protocol therapies to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I also have provide preventative services in the form of resiliency training to help clients build more coping skills to deal with stress professionally and personally. I am trained in evidence-based treatment for active duty service members and veterans. And I have offered Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy to couples of various representations. My approach can be described as holistic in services. I enjoy working with school-age children, adolescents, and adults. I am looking forward to meeting with you and accompanying you along your journey. I am aware that like meeting with any one new you have to become comfortable with opening up. Allow me to help you be the best version of you.

Often, we need support with challenges, fear, grief, and feelings of unsettlement. Regardless of the size of issue(s), if it's significant to you, we can face it together. My name is Grace Smith, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 19 years of experience. I provide individual counseling services to youth and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, diminished self-esteem, mood instability, anger issues, relationship struggles, and those having difficulty adjusting to life transitions. Helping individuals make the best of relationships with their partners, children, and themselves is my goal. Therapy can be uneasy and at times uncomfortable, and having a safe environment to talk about, and process life's stresses is very important. For this, I continuously strive to create and maintain a safe place for individuals or groups to restore peace and balance in their lives. My approach is individualized, solution-focused, holistic, and goal-oriented. As a life coach, I teach effective communication skills, assertiveness, healthy boundaries, stress management, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and parenting techniques. I utilize many counseling approaches, as well as evidence-based practice models, that are specific to individual needs and preferences including Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered approaches, Collaborative Problem Solving, Positive Behavior Support, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems, and when suitable, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (best suited for youth who have experienced trauma and experiencing symptoms of PTSD). Thank you for reading my profile. Let us Work Together to make it happen! Respectfully, Grace

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I have been practicing for over 15 years. I was trained under a forensic psychologist and developmental psychologist who were my professors at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. I meet clients where they are and use the approaches that help the client address their issues or meet their goals. I offer both therapy and coaching. I have a variety of individual issues. I also work with workplace issues including improving performance all the way to gaining new skills for job promotions. I am currently working on my PsyD.

I have been a therapist since 2014 when I graduated with my masters degree in social work from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. After graduating with my bachelors in social work in 2012 and working for a year at a homeless shelter, I knew there was more that I wanted to be doing, which led me back to school to continue my education. I finished all of my clinical hours for licensure in April of 2018, which is when I became an LCSW. I have worked at three different outpatient mental health centers during my time of practice, all which served different ages, diagnoses, and stages of life. The majority of my experience comes in working with individuals learning to cope with anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, life transitions, relational issues and grief and loss. I may be the “therapist,” but no one knows you like you do, and that is why I make it a priority to make sure we use my expertise, as well as yours to make sure we get you where you want to be! I traditionally come from a strengths based background/approach for this reason. I have taken certified courses in Trauma Focused CBT, and in treating Anxiety. I can’t promise I won’t respectfully try to challenge you throughout this process, but you have the power to choose what feels right for you. I understand that this is a difficult spot to be in, and that the thought of needing “therapy” can sometimes seem unnecessary, but I really hope that you can look at this like a partnership where I can provide you with certain tools that will help you on your journey. There is no such thing as a stupid question, a ridiculous thought, or a reason to be embarrassed. Everyone handles stress and life transitions differently, and if it weren’t for that we wouldn’t have the uniqueness that helps us all accelerate at different things. I am honored to get to hear your story, and to be your sounding board at this time of transition.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hello and thank you for stopping by. Right now you may be searching for some peace of mind and needing help to get there. Perhaps we could work as a team to find some good, solid problem resolution tools to help you get that relief and regain some emotional balance. I like to use small measurable goals that add up quickly to a solution. That technique tends to remove a great deal of angst around issues and usually takes less time, which equates to less money spent. I also can and do fit techniques and tools to your specific needs and requirements. Employment Assistance Program participants are welcome. I am double board licensed with those credentials being Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I have over twenty years of counseling experience. My schedule currently is Sundays and Mondays from 7AM and last sessions start at 3 PM. Most clients select weekly sessions that go 45 minutes and occasionally 30 minutes. I offer all audio, video and messaging methods of communication. If you are interested in pursuing this journey together, you can easily sign up on the platform and schedule for an initial session. If you want to seek other therapists, no worries. You can change therapists by logging in to your account, clicking on the icon in the top right corner of the therapy page, and choosing "Change therapist" from the drop-down menu. Make sure you specify in the feedback what you are looking for. If you have any trouble with this, please reach out to the Member Success Team at contact@betterhelp.com. Remember that wherever you go, whomever you choose, I just want you to get the help you need and start feeling better. Respectfully, Melody Flannery, MS, LCMHC, LCAS

I am licensed in North Carolina with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Florida and North Carolina with 34 years of professional clinical experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients undergoing major life transitions, finding ways to cope with stress and anxiety, dealing with LGBTQ+ and other identity related issues, with family conflicts, sexual struggles, & depression. I work with clients to collaboratively create an open and safe environment where difficult thoughts and feelings can be shared, explored, and faced without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to gaining better understanding about ourselves takes courage, but can usually lead to a more fulfilling and happier life. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience across private practice, K-12 school counseling, and university mental health counseling. I am also pursuing my PhD in Counselor Education. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ related issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I do not believe in a "one size fits all" approach to counseling and will cater your experience to your needs.