Tarboro’s name comes from a Native American word, “Taw,” meaning “River of Health.” The idyllic image this name brings up seems so desirable, especially when you’re feeling the effects of physical or mental illness. Living with poor health of any kind can be frustrating, painful, and confusing.

The good news is you can improve your mental health if you get the help you need. A counselor can give you tools for dealing with your suffering and coming to a place of better mental wellness. Through private individualized therapy, you can find your way to a better life

Psychologist Megan Jernigan providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Megan Jernigan

Clinician
License Type(s): MS,LCMHC (formerly LPC),NCC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Trauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD
11 years offering treatment

Hello. I graduated from East Carolina University with a Master’s of Science in Counselor Education in 2013. I completed my undergraduate studies in Family and Community Services, with a split concentration in psychology and special education. I also have an Autism add-on certificate. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and member of the NBCC. I have resided in North Carolina all my life and enjoy the beaches, mountains, and in between. I have been working in mental health since 2003 in a variety of settings, including mental health agencies, in-home services, school settings, private practice, and residential and group homes. I have worked with individuals, helping them overcome issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief, life transitions, past-trauma, substance abuse, negative habits, interpersonal relationship problems, family stressors, parental concerns, and executive functioning. As a professional counselor, I prefer to provide a trauma-informed eclectic and integrated approach to counseling services based on the needs of the individual. The theoretic background that I most often utilize is an Integrated Approach of Solution-Focused Therapy with an accommodative integration of additional theories, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Reality Therapy. I like to assign out-of-therapy “homework” and encourage one to monitor progress towards goals. In therapy, we will likely identify stressors and triggers, apply positive coping skills and identify negative coping skills, address family patterns and life scripts or working models, and practice exercising mindfulness and building reflective capacity. I look forward to helping you achieve your happiness.

Psychologist Linda Schelander providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Linda Schelander

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LCMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

Welcome! My name is Linda Schelander and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I have a Masters degree in Counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM and I have been working in the mental health field for over twenty years. Thank you for taking that courageous step to engage in counseling. I strive to build a comfortable, trusting relationship with each one of my clients; building a therapeutic relationship that feels SAFE is one of my top priorities. My approach to therapy is primarily client centered as I believe each person is the experts on his/her/themselves and their lives. I believe that clients determine the direction and depth of the therapy. I use several therapy approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps you explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that might be leading to an unproductive life and/or keeping you feeling stuck emotionally. I use trauma-based therapies as well as mindfulness based therapies to assist you in coping with and managing the symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, poor self image, grief and loss, overwhelming stress, major life transitions, and more. I can provide you with tools to improve your interpersonal communications with those close to you. At times, I will challenge you as I assist you in exploring who you are, and what you want in your life. My goal for you is that you be able to express your emotions fully, manage your symptoms, make needed changes, believe in yourself, and move toward the life you want. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Anchetta Sutton providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Anchetta Sutton

Clinician
License Type(s): EdS,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
8 years offering treatment

I am an Education Specialist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Ohio. I am also a Christian who believes that one of the greatest counseling verses in the Bible is found in Revelation 12:11: we overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony. I believe talking things out is helpful for so many reasons, so I do my best to create a safe space to allow you to feel comfortable saying whatever you need to say. I have been in helping professions in some manner for over 20 years. I have experience with stress, depression, anxiety, postpartum depression/anxiety, and couples. I use Christian Counseling techniques, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, strengths-based, and mindfulness techniques. I believe awareness of our thoughts and how we choose to process them can change the trajectory of our outcomes. I would be honored to be a part of your journey as you work to achieve your goals.

Psychologist Ryan Jones providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Ryan Jones

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

I am a Clinical Social Worker licensed in North Carolina and Wisconsin with over 5 years of experience working as a therapist and case manager for teens and families in the justice system and Veterans. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, involvement in the justice system, long term incarceration, substance abuse, ADHD, PTSD, life satisfaction, and various forms of abuse and trauma. My counseling style is very supportive and empowering but I will also always be transparent with what I believe you need to hear. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I seek to reduce the stigma and stress associated with accessing therapy. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, narrative, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. I will work hand in hand with you to develop a treatment that works for you as a unique human being with unique 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!

Psychologist Jeffrey Sumpolec providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Jeffrey Sumpolec

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression
22 years offering treatment

Hello! Thanks for stopping by! I am a Licensed therapist in California with 20 years experience in private practice. I mainly see adults. I work well with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression and stress related disorders. I also see those with addictions and anger. Through person centered, and focusing on strengths and solutions, I assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to aid in discovering dysfunctional thought patterns leading to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. I am certified in Brainspotting, and have incorporated that into therapy. I am a recent transplant to California from Virginia.

Psychologist Melissa Schreiber providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Melissa Schreiber

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
20 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina and have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, addiction, relationship issues and grief. I have also helped clients process the trauma associated with physical and emotional abuse. My style is warm and compassionate and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs. I believe that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming personally challenging issues. Life is hard and most of us are ill-prepared to navigate the numerous obstacles we all encounter. Engaging in therapy will help you to develop the skills necessary to navigate all of life's challenges. You will learn how to be your own best problem solver. Taking the first step on your journey toward achieving a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support and empower you in that process. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist LaShonda Milsap providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

LaShonda Milsap

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment

I have over 23 years social work and clinical social work experience working with diverse clients dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and life transitions. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I work with children, couples, and families. With each client, a specific treatment model is used which involves a holistic approach that is person centered to address each client’s needs/concerns. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. In sessions, solution focused, CBT, DBT, ACT and other evidence-based interventions are used. Not only am I a therapist but I am also a co-author who helps and motivates others to pursue their goals/aspirations and assist individuals to recognize their strengths.I work with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with grief and loss, stress management, life transition, relationship, parenting, and emotional management issues. We all face challenges and it helps fo talk with someone who can truly meet you where you are with no judgement. Just remember If you fall and if you can look up, you can get up. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Christina Brown providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Christina Brown

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorder
7 years offering treatment

Christina (B.S., M.A., LCMHC) earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in English from Appalachian State University in 2013. Christina earned her Master of Art degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Montreat College in 2017. Christina has eight years of counseling experience and has spent majority of her work in the field serving on an Assertive Community Treatment Team in Asheville, NC working with individuals with severe and persistent mental health diagnoses. She has been licensed from the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors to serve as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (License #13618). I enjoy being a wife and boy mom to my 2-year-old son. Lover of cats and dogs. I enjoy boating, hiking, snow skiing, cooking, live music, tarot and oracle card readings. I have delivered services to diverse populations in the mental health field, ranging from children with severe, emotional and behavioral challenges to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. I utilize a multimodal approach based on the needs of each individual client. Counseling, to me, promotes the optimal well-being of the whole person and supports the person’s emotional, physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs. I view counseling as a way to assist clients in facing the reality of their lives by facilitating a safe space for their own self-discovery and growth. My techniques as a therapist focus on the client as the active participant for change and myself as the catalyst for collaboration, support, and guidance. I counsel from a strengths-based perspective, incorporating a blend of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Solution-Focused, and Expressive Arts Therapy; all of which embody a person-centered approach to healing. *Please note on my schedule as of right now I am only offering evening session times as I work full-time elsewhere during daytime hours.

Psychologist Alleyah Mason providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Alleyah Mason

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, self esteem, and going through life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My therapy approach is more collaborative. I like to use the first 1-2 sessions to build rapport with my clients and get to know them on a more personal level. I'm also a strengths-focused clinician who will help you identify/utilize your strengths so that we can work collaboratively to problem solve and/or achieve any goals you've set for yourself. I do therapy part-time so my availability is limited. I tend to have more weekend availability with limited available evening slots throughout the week. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Stephen Edwards providing different types of therapy in Tarboro

Stephen Edwards

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with experience in the social services field for over 10 years. My passion is working with people to help them grow, reach their potential, set healthy boundaries with others, and know their worth. I enjoy working with men and women. I believe that there are times in life when a little extra help and support can be tremendous, and a therapeutic relationship can truly make a difference in a person’s life during those times. In regard to scheduling, I tend to schedule my meetings with people directly as I have limited availability. Additionally, I require video sessions to meet with clients that I am working with. Please be prepared to meet by video, be stationary, and in a private location. I don't complete sessions while people are driving or with others around to protect privacy and reduce the possibility of a distracted driver incident.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Tarboro

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Tarboro that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Tarboro available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Tarboro therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Tarboro therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Tarboro region and in the state of North Carolina.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Tarboro can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Tarboro may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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