My ideal client is struggling with emotion dysregulation and compulsive behaviors in reaction to difficult emotions. They are looking for assistance in managing these emotions, and open to developing a new relationship with their feelings and thoughts in order to pursue what is important to them. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral framework, understanding that our thoughts,...
Family therapy and counseling bring in an entire family system to build stronger communication and resolve conflict with the support of a licensed mental health provider.
"I just don't get it, I've done everything, why can't you behave for me?" At some point you pictured life with your child 0 to 5 to be filled with "I love you so much", giggles and big hugs. Then reality of being a parent has struck and now your in constant battle with your 5 year old who is going on 16. You cannot make sense of what is going on in their little minds. Your child is looking to y...
Dr. Walker states, "It is my belief that counseling is a journey in which we (i.e., therapist and client) walk together to help the client with whatever issues they may be faced with along the way. As a cis-woman of color who has worked with a wide array of diverse clients, I believe that I am in a position to provide quality, inclusive mental health services to ALL people, regardless of...
Alicia Thomas, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, whose goal is to assist her clients in finding strength, courage, and happiness. Alicia specializes in working with tweens and teens, and adults specifically in the areas of grief and loss/trauma, and anxiety/depression. Her true passion is helping individuals realize their full potential and helping them create fulfilling possibilities...
Calli Cox
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
Feeling like you can no longer handle what life is throwing at you is one lo the loneliest and most isolating feelings. Feeling like you need help to do something about those feelings is terrifying. But, reaching out is one of the bravest and most courageous things you can do. I am here to reach back and help you along your journey of living a full life. I approach therapy with the understandin...
Leila Forbes
Charlotte
North Carolina
Life experiences, transitions, and relationships provide both challenges and an opportunity to grow. In my practice, I welcome adults, couples, adolescents and families who wish to improve the quality of their lives. Through my personal and professional experiences I have come to develop a holistic approach to health that incorporates traditional medicine and mental healthcare, but also delves...
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by the stress and heartbreak of everyday life (especially during COVID)? Does the pain you see at work, at school, or in your personal relationships threaten to steal your capacity for joy and peace? Have you experienced profound loss or trauma that makes it difficult to believe in any good in the world? Mark Epstein writes, "When we stop distancing ourselves...
Play is the place where children’s minds, hearts, and souls meet. Through Play Therapy, children are able to heal from distressing events such as, but not limited to, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, depression, adoption, foster care and attachment issues; and to improve in myriad areas such as impulse control, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, and ODD. As your child’s therapist, my goal is to...
Perhaps you’ve found yourself feeling stuck and stagnant, or you’ve found yourself struggling to find direction and purpose in your life. Maybe you’ve noticed that your relationships are flailing and no longer bringing you joy. Or maybe you’re struggling with negative thoughts about yourself that are limiting your ability to find peace, happiness, and clarity. You crave a sense of direction wit...
Inner Reflections Counseling, LLC
Hartford
Connecticut
Difficult roads can often lead to beautiful destinations. Let me help guide you to a place of inner peace and create an opportunity for growth and healing. I strive to provide a calming and supportive environment so you can feel comfortable and safe. I utilizes a strengths-based approach, helping to enhance self-esteem and empower you to reach your full potential. With over 15 years of experien...
As a parent, you are constantly facing new challenges - welcoming new children into the world, helping them be the best they can be, and trying to manage your life on top of all of that. Your relationship has fallen by the wayside. You're stressed to the max. You feel like all you're doing is yelling but no one is listening. Listen: it does not have to be this way if you don't want it to be. Yo...
Adriane Nikitopoulos
Orlando
Florida
As we move through the stages of life, there may be changes that cause us to be faced with unexpected challenges. These are times it may help to process our experiences with another to decrease emotional distress or to explore different options. It may also help to gain an awareness of how learned behaviors, negative beliefs of self and unresolved issues from the past can affect our mental heal...
OFFERING INDIVIDUAL THERAPY or COUPLES WORK. I provide supportive, action based therapy to facilitate growth, healing, change and transition, and to achieve client goals and objectives. I work with adults and adolescents, accept some insurance plans and also offer a sliding scale option for private pay. I received my Bachelor of Arts, Summa cum laude, in English Literature and Psychology from R...
My ideal client will have made the decision to commit to a therapeutic intervention and will be willing to share the sometimes challenging work of renewal. I currently work with a number of individuals who experience challenges with depression, anxiety, social skills, attention issues, screen time and other dependency problems. The goal is to integrate a clients values and goals with our ever...