Greetings! My name is Joseph Howard. After several years working as a counselor with military-connected clients, I have returned to BetterHelp. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Indendent Social Worker.. I first began working in the counseling field in 1988. I've worked in a variety of settings throughout my career. I've worked with children, teenagers, families, couples and single adults. Most recently, I served assignments as a counselor with the US Military, serving children, adolescents and families. I've also worked in private practice with adults and young adults entering the world of college, careers and relationships. Clients have found me to be compassionate and down-to-earth. My aim is to help you gain deeper awareness, self-compassion and healing in areas of your life that until now, may have remained confusing and hidden. It's the path of discovering yourself, of accepting and loving yourself as you are. I use a non-pathological approach with all of my clients. We are all works in progress, worthy of success. Our time together is designed to give you new experiential information and to help you take action in alignment with your core goals, to write the story that you want to live, and to live it. This is counseling with a practical, spiritual and emotional focus. Change happens from the inside out and and also from the outside in. I assist you to use both approaches in the most effective ways. Often, I will ask you to do a task or try some new actions. this might be during our session on in your free time. I've found that counseling works when you work it. Counseling isn't a passive process. I want to help you get deeper into your life. You deserve the best! My clinical orientation and training includes Client-Centered Therapy, P.E.E.R. (Primary-Emotional-Energy-Recovery), Gestalt, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems,Energy, somatic-based methods and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. I also draw from Yogic and Russian Systema-based breatjwork. I've found that some of the principles and exercises are useful in helping clients to feel calmer, release stress, have more groundedness and take decisive actions. I look forward to our work together!

Congratulations on your decision to make YOU the priority in your life! Life is challenging and change can be hard. If you are dealing with symptoms associated with anxiety and depression, I can assist you in your efforts to resolve and finally eliminate those struggles. My name is Pamela Harris-Jones and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and National Certified Counselor. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University. I continued my education going on to earn a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My primary approach to counselling is using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I enjoy helping clients understand how feelings and emotions influence thoughts influence behavior. I assist clients in setting short and long term goals. I help clients to progress from where they are to where they want to be. I also utilize Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in helping to set goals. Through my experience of working with a variety of ages groups I have developed a passion for helping others to succeed. My work has aided many in making the most of their therapeutic experience and has helped them be better prepared for their future. I am fully committed and determined to support clients. I believe every one, if given the proper guidance, can find a path to their personal success.

What is hope? It is the fuel that powers change. Whether good or bad, change is constant. How we react to change stimulates interaction with others creating consequences that affects our world. Hi, my name is Karen. I have a BS in Religion, a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and I am licensed in the state of North Carolina as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My approach to helping people is Eclectic Therapy. I integrate multiple psychotherapies from a variety of disciplines to customize the best possible therapeutic process for each unique client. Whether using a single treatment or a combination of treatments, each counseling session, each treatment plan is adapted to the needs of each individual client, depending on their problem. I have worked with clients in many venues: hospital, private practice, outpatient facility, crisis line. I have treated and co-treated numerous problems: schizophrenia, bi-polar, GAD, PTSD, ODD, OCD, family, marriage and couple relationship issues, pornography, grief, caregiver burnout, substance use, addictions, career changes, trauma, abuse, and more. Asking for help is not always easy but it can be extremely rewarding. I hope when we connect that my training, experiences and style is the right fit for you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Therefore, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seek a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Everyone is different and our alliance is very important to me. My go-to therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and of course talk therapy.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of counseling experience. I enjoy helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. 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. 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 am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in North Carolina with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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 am licensed in North Carolina with 29 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, & executive and professional coaching. 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. 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.

Hello, my name is Thomas Hall and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado and New Mexico. I have approximately 20 years of experience in mental health related work. I started off working with teens in the wilderness therapy field in the beautiful southwest United States. I have since worked in community mental health with youth, families and adults and more recently veterans. I also served youth from age 5-19 in the public education setting as a special education social worker. I have enjoyed working with various backgrounds and ethnicities, and always try to take cultural differences into account in my work. I believe in helping my clients find their own way with my guidance and support. I help my clients change their stress producing thoughts and find the direction they want to head in their relationships, careers, and goals whatever those may be, while teaching strategies to handle emotions and behaviors. Having a positive relationship with my clients is very important and I work on this from the beginning. I definitely come from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy philosophy and subgroups related to this. I grew up in Ohio and attended Miami University of Ohio for my Bachelors Degree in psychology and after working for a period of time in the mental health field I finished my Masters in Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. I completed the necessary steps and obtained my clinical license in New Mexico and Virginia.

Hello, my name is Julie Bridges, and I am a licensed counselor in the states of Mississippi and North Carolina. I decided to become a counselor after receiving therapy myself for anxiety and addiction issues. Therapy can make a huge difference in your life. I have several years of experience working with adults in an acute care psychiatric facility. I also have experience providing group support in a Christian faith-based recovery ministry. I work with adults with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and anger. My therapeutic approaches are mainly Solution Focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have additional training in EMDR and IFS work. I offer a supportive, listening ear for you while helping you to identify needed changes for a better life. Together, we can identify strengths and goals to begin the process of resolving life issues and building stronger mental health. Therapy works best when there is good rapport between counselor and counselee. I am interested in hearing what you have to say so that I can work with you to find solutions. I am glad you have reached out to Better Help and I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Albany State University and I am licensed in the states of Florida And North Carolina. I am experienced in treating a variety of mental health issues and disorders affecting individuals, families, and couples. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, parenting, family and relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, life cycle transitions, anger management, chronic pain and disease, and substance abuse. Therapy is an avenue to address the challenges in life that sometimes seem unmanageable. My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment, where clients can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship, based on genuine acceptance and unconditional positive regard, can be the pathway for change to occur. I am an eclectic therapist. I selectively apply techniques from a variety of approaches to best fit the needs of each client. My approach includes cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, narrative & trauma-informed care. I tailor each treatment plan to meet each client’s unique and specific needs. I value the importance of empathy, respect, and self-determination. I hope to empower the individuals I work with the understanding, tools, and strategies to make significant, enduring personal changes. I consider it an honor to work with each client and I look forward to working with you.

I am licensed in North Carolina and Virginia with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living in North Carolina. I am empathetic and truly love serving others. I have experience with depression, anxiety, and compassion fatigue. I look forward to starting this healing journey together!

Hi, I’m Emily, a Lyme-literate therapist specializing in chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, trauma, and women’s health. I offer a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy, understanding that chronic trauma—whether physical or emotional—can deeply affect both the body and mind. I work with individuals who are facing the daily challenges of chronic pain, helping them address not only the physical symptoms but also the emotional toll it takes. Through a combination of evidence-based therapies and somatic practices, my goal is to help you heal, restore balance, and improve your overall well-being. In addition to working with those experiencing chronic pain, I specialize in helping individuals navigate trauma, uncover its root causes, and develop practical tools for lasting healing. I also support clients through relationship challenges, offering insight and guidance for navigating complex dynamics. As a therapist with a deep understanding of the unique pressures women face in health, career, and life, I empower women to manage their physical and emotional health while finding balance and fulfillment in all aspects of life. If you're ready to move forward in your healing journey, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can address the underlying causes of your struggles, create sustainable solutions, and foster lasting change.

My name is Cynthia Bennett and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Louisiana. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Chicago State University. I’ve worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and more. I have over 15 years of experience as a clinician and it is my belief that we can all overcome challenges given a supportive environment. As a therapist, it is very important to be a good listener, authentic and non-judgmental. If you have questions or would like to talk more, please reach out to me. I look forward to working with you!