Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
You have taken an important step towards living your best life! I believe that we already have all the tools we need to be successful inside of us, sometimes we just need someone to help us find them. Allow me to assist you in discovering your strengths and so that you can start living your best life. I specialize in a variety of therapies each designed to help you on your unique journey of...
Life is hard. It can feel like every day just brings a new or different challenge, and it is common to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stressed, and alone. Finding a space for yourself - a space where you feel heard, understood, and validated - is so important. I use an integrative, client-centered approach, tailored to the unique needs of each individual I meet with. Whatever yo...
Are you looking for a therapist that welcomes you as you are, understands how to help clients who have experienced difficult life events, and is focused on helping you to meet your personal goals? I strongly believe in a counseling practice that is inclusive, trauma informed and person centered. Empowering, educating, challenging, and supporting clients is my focus. Working together, we will...
*Lenaya is not currently taking new clients* Lenaya is a life-long nerd. Fandoms and gaming are both languages that she utilizes in the therapy relationship. Just like these stories and games have goals, character development, and hurdles, so, too, does the human lifespan. Lenaya enjoys creatively using these interests in combination with Narrative, Art, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniq...
It's hard to do the things you need or want to do in your daily life when you are feeling sad, worried, stressed, and exhausted. These emotions can take a toll on your mood, relationships, and job. You feel you cannot talk to with others because they do not understand, you do not want to burden them with your challenges, or it feels like it will not make a difference. You’ve tried everything yo...
With so many Covid deaths, no one seems to realize or care that your loved one died. It doesn’t matter how they died: Covid, accident, illness… it’s as if they’re all out of empathy for dead loved ones. Another death? Add it to the list of crappy things to happen in 2020. You feel so alone in your grief. Your loved one is lost among the many. But it matters to you. You’re going through the same...
My goal in working with you is to hear your story, patiently help you make sense of your confusion and pain, help you create unique coping skills, and build a preferred life worth living. Years ago I worked with cancer patients and their families at a Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in South Carolina. Their situations were varied and complex, their physical and emotional pain was deep. As they talk...
Are you feeling stuck or worn-down, but unsure how to get to a better place? It may be hard to imagine what it would feel like to experience freedom from binges/emotional eating, PTSD, emotional numbness, shame, body image, anxiety, sadness, disordered eating, or relationship issues. I see your frustration and honor it. The fact that you are reading this page right now shows that you want thing...
Whether you’re dealing with normal emotional distress or find impairment in your functioning due to your symptoms, it is important that you know you are not alone. There is hope! I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment for your counseling journey. We will work together to understand the root cause of your concerns and find real solutions. You deserve to feel better! My...
Limitless Counseling PLLC uses a HIPPA approved telehealth technology to provide statewide services in North Carolina. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health. I enjoy using humor to ease tension and lighten the mood, as I building rapport and helping people feel supported. When working with clients, I help them identify natural support systems, set healthy boundaries, develop copin...
Castle Rock Family Services is a mental health organization that helps children and their families work towards social/emotional success. We provide a multitude of services to school-aged children, teens and their families. Our services include: school-based mental health services, outpatient or office based mental health services and neurofeedback. We utilize our skills and experience to come...
Sometimes, life challenges can make us feel overwhelmed, lost, and alone, often effecting our moods, emotions, and behavior. I want you know that, you are not alone! I am here to help you live your best life. Whatever problems, disappointments, or life issues you are experiencing, there are workable solutions to them all. As your therapist, my goal is to help you return to your normal level of...
Much of our lives are series of automatic reactions and habits. In between being in these autopilot modes, we can have moments of awareness something isn’t quite right or we envision our life differently. In our work together, I will utilize our relationship to help expand your awareness and move toward acceptance and deciding on an appropriate action. My role is to provide safety, security and...
I believe everyone has a story to tell. Your story matters, and it matters to me. All of our stories are unique and different. How you think about yourself affects many aspects of your life, that you may not even be aware of. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space that is HIPAA compliant for you to for a therapeutic alliance that both of us create. It is your story and your place to be heard &...
Taking the first step toward seeking capable and compassionate mental health help takes courage! It may be one of the most important decisions when experiencing emotional distress of crisis. Terry brings clarity and knowledge to the counseling experience. She is committed in helping clients find hope, healing and stability in a world of overwhelming complexity and unintended stressful life even...
