Therapists in Mount Pleasant, NC

Welcome! I’m April, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. Congratulations on taking the first step towards reaching your goals. Don’t discount the decision you’ve made to search for help, because many people never do so. I see counseling as a partnership between the therapist and the client; I have the mental health expertise while you’re the expert of you! For this reason I'll spend our earliest contacts getting to know you better. Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision and therefore, I want to give you information so you can choose for yourself if you’d like to work with me. I would describe my counseling style as warm, but professional. I love to use strength-based approaches as much as possible, also incorporating your values into our work. I find myself using an integrative approach, incorporating different theoretical frameworks and techniques that I will tailor to fit your needs. Two approaches I use most often are Person-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Person-Centered counseling uses a lot of reflection to help you process your thoughts and feelings, which is often the first step towards solving your problems. CBT helps us examine your thought patterns and whether they are helpful or harmful. If a particular thought is harmful that could trigger issues like a depressed mood, for example. We’ll work together to replace the harmful thoughts with more helpful ones. There are many other approaches to potentially integrate into our sessions, and I’d be happy to explain anything I believe may benefit you. I once read a quote online (source unknown) that rings true for me: “A counselor isn’t someone you pay to pretend they care about you. A counselor is someone you pay to teach you how to care for yourself.”

Trinity Salazar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works collaboratively with children, adolescents and adults to provide individual therapy. Her style is empathic, compassionate and client-centered, utilizing evidence-based practices such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Trinity has experience working with clients in a variety of settings, including in-home, in schools, and outpatient settings. She has worked with clients presenting with multiple concerns, including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, complex trauma, relational challenges, interpersonal conflicts, obsessive compulsive, and panic disorders. When working with clients, she strives to meet each client where they are at and provide an appropriate space for honesty, reflection, and freedom. Trinity has experience serving the military community at the United States Special Operations Command under Lt. General Cleveland and the Joint Special Operations Command under Lt. General Votel. She has also served the homeless veteran population while working for the Veterans Transition Center of Monterey. Trinity has served as a panelist on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for the opening of the film, Buried Underground. In addition to working at Greene Psychology Group, she currently provides therapeutic services for Moore County Schools as a Military Family Life Consultant, and is a Teaching Associate at The University of Pennsylvania. Trinity earned her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University and then her master’s degree in Social Work from Fayetteville State University. She is currently enrolled in The University of Pennsylvania’s Doctor of Clinical Social Work program, where her dissertation focus is exploring suicide in the United States military. Additionally, Trinity completed the highly regarded Columbia University's Pedagogy Institute for Teaching Social Work.

Description of me for clients I am Les Brinson, and I am a Ph.D. licensed psychologist. As a service provider, I have been associated with mental health, counseling, and treatment agencies exclusively since 1961. In that 50+ year journey I have had responsibilities for everything behavioral from managing, teaching, and treating a wide range of clients including college students, residential placed teenagers presenting mostly with conduct disorders and cognitive delays to providing individual and group therapy to inmates in a local federal prison to a 40-year term as a university professor and department chair where I taught all of counseling and psychotherapy courses in the curriculum during my tenure. Essentially, I have always carved out time to provide counseling and therapy to clients which have always been my passion. In terms of my mode or modes of counseling or therapy, at some point in my career, I have been an advocate and user of the more popular ones such as Client-Centered Therapy, to CBT to an approach that I have used successfully. I refer to it as “Systemic Psychotherapy”. Therefore, I consider myself a classic eclectic. In sum, I try to determine early on where the client is and then draw on my knowledge and experiences to employ a suitable effective, and efficient treatment approach to move the client to heal or rehabilitation as quickly as possible.

Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, in the state of North Carolina. I have been a social worker for 8 years, and have worked with a wide variety of people from different walks of life. I graduated with my Bachelors in Social Work from Western Carolina University in 2014, and my Masters in Social Work from University of New England in 2017. I currently reside in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina, with my wife, child, and three dogs. Life shows up, and when it does, you never have to face it alone. Spending time to build rapport is crucial, as it creates trust and feelings of safety. Most of my experience is working with people who are struggling with substance abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, and LBGTQ+ issues. I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and be able to work through life’s challenges without fear of judgment. I am available during business hours, and have some flexibility with weekends. I am willing to interact with you on any platform that most suites your needs. I do feel that video sessions are most beneficial, in order to get to know one another better. I would be honored to walk with you through your journey of healing.

Life sometimes brings on our way experiences that are hard to handle on our own. These might be issues dealing with: Anxiety and stress, Depression, Grief and Loss, Loneliness, Relationship Conflicts, Difficult Life Transitions, Parenting Challenges, Identity Issues, Spiritual Direction, Boundaries, overcoming fears, Divorce experience, Recovery, Low Self-esteem, feeling of worthlessness, Career decision, etc. As we face these challenges, we want to find a lasting solution or a way to live with some of these challenges. Douglas is a therapist, counselor, coach, and Christian counselor, who can work and walk with you to channel a path that will lead you to your destiny. He counsels individuals, couples, and families utilizing cognitive behavior and other counseling modalities to meet personal needs. Also, he uses faith-based approaches to meet the needs of those who desire faith-based counseling and guidance. Douglas believes you can work together as you face those challenges that are causing you or your family problems. He will seek to establish a warm and caring relationship with you to help build on your strengths and resolve. Also, collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire. Douglas desires to see you: Learning self-care techniques A deeper understanding of yourself Identifying strengths Explore self-talk and identify negative self-talk Learn new problem-solving skills Identify and prioritize problems Learn to set boundaries Explore self-identity Learn stress management techniques An Increased sense of purpose Enhancing coping skills Regaining confidence in your God-given abilities

I have lived my life hard, fast, ugly, and beautiful, discovering what fascinates me the most about people is how we spiral into trouble, overcome our challenges, recover, and change. Because I have lived experience, I have a great deal of empathy and knowledge to offer as a licensed LCMHC and LCAS in North Carolina with 12 years of professional work and 22+ in the field. I usually assist people with a history of trauma, substance use, mental health challenges, and other co-occurring disorders along with adverse conditions such as, stress and anxiety, grief, depression, anger, and relationship/sexual issues. I use approaches for changing deeply rooted behavioral patterns that are psychodynamic in nature such as Re-Decision Therapy (a combination of Gestalt and Transactional Analysis); Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy (TRET) which is very similar to EMDR and proven to be just as effective, as well as Narrative Therapy (Therapeutic Writing/Journaling Techniques) training with Kathleen Adams at the Center for Journal Therapy. Ultimately, I use the approach that works best for you., I work with you to develop the skills and mindset so necessary to make the changes you are looking for. I help you to find your own voice in the world so you can own who you are with confidence. All of this is a process, for after all, it is how we endure our inner struggles, become self-aware, apply our insights and skills to better our relationships, that inspires the growth and change we wish to make in our lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience helping clients of all backgrounds and various levels of need. Depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, acceptance and forgiveness, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence are areas that my skills are best to assist with. 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 am proud of you for getting started!

I have been a licensed clinical social worker for thirty years and have experience working with people from all different backgrounds who are struggling with a wide variety of challenges. Specific areas of expertise include: people who feel different because of their sexuality, physical abilities, ethnicity, etc; people who don't want to be judged for who they are, how they feel, or what they do; families of holocaust survivors; family relationships and partner issues . The feedback I receive from clients is that they find me to be caring and nonjudgmental, and they appreciate that I am honest and direct with them. You can expect me to walk with you through whatever difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself and the way you interact with the world.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, coping with life changes, & executive coaching. I also have experience working with professional coaching. 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’m Shaquilla “Quilla” Jones (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep passion for mental health and well-being. My philosophy as a therapist is simple: “everyone deserves the opportunity to heal.” I believe that therapy isn’t just for the moments when life feels heavy, but also for when we’re stepping into our most authentic selves and seeking clarity or growth. I bring a wealth of experience from both community mental health and sports psychology. In therapy, I take a tailored, person-centered approach because I know that no two people are alike. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and incorporate techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to meet my clients where they are. I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults and student-athletes to professionals and high achievers, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC. As a Black Queer Woman, I know how important it is to feel seen and validated in all aspects of your identity, and I strive to create a therapeutic space that is inclusive, affirming, and empowering. I look forward to working with you and creating a space where you can heal, grow, and thrive. Let’s take this journey one step at a time—together.