Therapists in North Carolina

Welcome! Something in your life has led you to reach out for support and I'd like to help! Let me tell you a little about myself. I have a master’s degree in Social Work from North Carolina State University (2018) and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NC and WV. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, cancer and other terminal diagnosis, grief/loss and major life changes including growing older and adjusting to new normals. My counseling style is warm, empathetic, integrative, and person-centered. I believe that a therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative one in which you and I work together to discover creative strategies, solutions and, even humorous insights to help you practice to help you reach your goals. My role is to be there to guide you, encourage you, maybe even challenge you if I feel you are unknowingly allowing obstacles to stand in your way. I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment plans that accomplish their goals. I would be honored to work with you as you navigate life's challenges.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor licensed in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina. I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychotherapist in mental health facilities and private practice. I am Eagala certified and have been providing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for 11 years. I have worked with adolescents, adults and couples and families with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, domestic violence, trauma and sexual trauma, self esteem and confidence issues and addictions. My counseling style is direct, warm, and interactive. I meet clients where they are in their process and believe that clients have the best answers for themselves and need help in finding those answers. I have an eclectic approach which includes, Cognitive Behavioral, Client Centered, and Solution Focused modalities. My hope is to assist others in working towards finding their best and authentic self.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. I am pleased you have selected me as your counselor. My background includes work with clients presenting with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling,, career counseling, Bipolar Disorder, Grief, stage of life adjusment, OCD, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, emotional abuse and PTSD.. My approach combines a range of modalities talored with the client in mind. It is important that you understand our professional relationship as we prepare to begin the therapeutic process. I believe that counseling is an interactive process in which we will collaborate, exchange ideas, and design a plan of action with the intent of identifying your concerns and build the skills necessary to express your thoughts and feelings and gain a new life perspective. You will find that I am easy to open up to, which makes for a good therapeutic relationship. I look forward to working with you as we embark upon this empowering experience.

My name is Sherry Jones-Williamson. I am located in North Carolina and have been practicing over 30 years. I received my degree from East Carolina University. Most of my experience has been in the inpatient psychiatric setting, specializing in working with the Geriatric population. My passion has been meeting clients where they are and providing them a supportive, non-judgmental, open minded space to work towards their goals. I also have experience working with clients who suffer from depression , anxiety, schizophrenia and anger management issues. It is my desire that every client be able to develop paths to improved life skills and functionality. I approach all cases from a person centered perspective and my favorite Treatment Modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing In cognitive Behavioral Therapy I will assist you in identifying and practicing alternative strategies to lead to better management of symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a client focused approach, wherein the therapist provides direct support to help the client explore and resolve reasons for ambivalence to change, which then permits working towards developing goals for desired change. I am eager to establish a rapport with you and look forward to working with you on reaching goals, to enhance your quality of life.

My goal is to help people find meaning and purpose in life, find common pathways between actions and thoughts and create a safe place to find positive solutions. I can find creative ways to approach growth and change in daily lives. For many people, change is difficult, and they cannot move past the barrier of unfamiliar feelings. Together, we find solutions that help move away from anxiety and unfamiliar feelings towards self-confidence. I am an experienced, trained and Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Clinical Supervisor for MFT and MHC, and a life coach specializing in treating individuals with mental, emotional or behavioral disorders or couples experiencing relationship distress. I am skilled to treat disorders and the impact these disorders have on an interpersonal level, relationship networks such as social setting, school, dating, marriage relationships and families. I have worked with individuals, couples and families with all types of needs including mental health issues, relationship or family issues, intimacy and sexuality, relationship addiction, co-dependency, self-esteem, abuse in all forms, deciding to separate or breakup and working through the break up for almost 10 years both online and in my private practice. Not only am I a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I consultant as a Family Divorce Mediator, Child Custody Evaluator, a Nationally Certified Parent Instructor and a Qualified Parent Coordinator. Empathy, compassion and understanding help to take a relational, non-judgmental approach to my work. I aim to make each client feel accomplishment and strength along with realizing their role in finding positive change. I specialize in helping people improve their individual selves or their relationships, move out of feeling stuck, and reduce their anxiety, depression or anger. I encourage a non-adversarial approach in identifying individual, needs and strengths to determine where the breakdown in an individual or relationship occurred in order to strengthen, restructure, reorganize and rebuild. My innate strength of understanding, empathy, compassion, and integrity is my foundation for professional services. My instinctive strengths help in my ability to effectively identify and determine unhealthy individual or relationship patterns to provide direct, simple and straight forward techniques of communicating. This is instrumental in helping people stay grounded, focused and validated. I am a kind, empathetic, compassionate and thoughtful therapist with a personality and list of skills that sets me apart. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy correspond with my style; However, I prefer to individualize treatment for each client by choosing the specific type of theory or therapy that meets individual, relationship or family needs that target the desired outcome of therapy.

I am licensed in North Carolina with over 10 years of professional work experience. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, my overall mission is to create non-judgement atmosphere in which every person I encounter feels comfortable and safe as we work together to find solutions to reach and maintaining goals that will ensure a productive lifestyle. I approach treatment from a holistic perspective, working from the client’s perspective as well as their strengths. I am compassionate about empowering others to seek their strengths to handle life’s difficulties in a positive way to re-establish a balance of a fulling and meaningful life.

I am a licensed counselor and supervisor in North Carolina with 9+ years of professional work experience in counseling and over 20 years of experience in the mental health field in North Carolina. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked as a Social Worker for over 20 years. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe in meeting people where they are and building on their strengths. 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!

I am licensed in Texas and North Carolina with 10 years of professional clinical experience. I attribute the quality of my practice to my time as an active duty social worker providing clinical services to service members and their family members. I am experienced helping clients cope with a wide range of psychological illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and trauma based disorders, as well as concerns such as phase of life stress, health problems, work-related issues, relationship concerns and other general problems. I believe that you are the expert of your life and it is important to me that you feel well involved and engaged in meeting your therapy goals. For me, your input in therapy will prove most valuable in structuring your treatment and meeting your goals. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. It takes a lot to commit your time, resources, and energy to yourself, and I am glad you did. I am here to support you in your process and look forward to working with you! ~Kate

I am licensed in North Carolina with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping special needs mothers with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.