
A licensed mental health counselor is a professional who has a master’s degree (M.A.) in psychology, counseling, or another mental health field. They work two years with a mental health professional after graduate school for licensing. They cannot perform medical procedures or prescribe medications.
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If you are on this page and reading this profile chances are that you or someone you love is going through a tough time. Searching for someone to talk with about your concerns can be a daunting task. There are so many choices and all counselors are not created equal. You want someone who will listen to your problems, won't judge you, and can offer some insight and guidance through the difficult...

New Source Counseling is a unique ministry that provides quality professional counseling founded on Biblical theology and sound psychological principles. I am passionate about providing professional care for others by walking with them through the pain, brokenness, and struggles that life unexpectedly brings. Through the supervised treatment of a variety of presenting problems, I am confident t...

Reaching out can be the hardest part, and finding the right therapist can be challenging. I'd love an opportunity to speak with you to reassure you that beginning the therapy process can be exciting and worthwhile. Any time one is in need of making changes, feeling dissatisfied in their relationships, or is completely exhausted with their current circumstances, having an outside perspective can...

Helping teens that are dealing with low self-esteem, depressions, or anxiety is a primary focus of my practice. Beyond this, I also enjoy working with adults who are interested in working through various concerns, such as stuck points, repeated problems in love or in themselves, that seem to persist. My approach will allow you to explore your feelings and desires in depth in a environment that ...

Melissa Thorne-Smith
Nashville
Tennessee
Each of our lives tells a story. That story may have been affected by things outside our control. Counseling provides an opportunity for you to become more active in changing your narrative. You have the opportunity to deal with your story on your terms. We all hit rough spots along this journey. Some events can leave you shaken. Deciding to begin counseling is an important decision. Sometimes...

Each of us has the power to effect change in our lives when we are ready. I see myself as a facilitator; skillful in helping people to address their issues and resolve their conflicts in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. There is a resiliency within us that allows for growth and insight. Therapy helps us to do this because it is a process where we explore your thoughts, feelings and...

I have had the honor of journeying with people during emotionally challenging times in their lives. My therapeutic style is one that is continually mindful of my clients' individual experiences and strengths while creating a safe environment that promotes emotional growth, insight, and self- understanding. Our emotional distress is often rooted in patterns of our experiences, past and present. ...

The current focus of my practice is on individuals of all ages, with challenges coping with or adjusting to life, and who feel different, awkward, or lost. I'm interested in highly sensitive people, sensory sensitive individuals, and people struggling to "fit in". High achievers who feel like islands, low achievers with untapped potential, I see you all. My approach is practical and educational...

Luscha Weeks
Albuquerque
New Mexico
TELEHEALTH works well at this time, easy to use. Could it be possible that problems and challenges in life lead to a deeper level of healing on the long run? I specialize in deep emotional healing and trauma work, helping clients to re-conned with their true potential, in order to achieve wholeness. Modalities include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family...

Shari Gootter
Tucson
Arizona
Navigating through changes and transitions can be challenging and alienating. I offer a new perspective and a helpful therapeutic partnership. I feel it is a true privilege to be part of one's healing journey. My practice is inspired by Person Centered Therapy and a diverse study of methods ranging from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance, Commitment, and...

Shermin Davis
Miami
Florida
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with stressful transitions in your life, such as career changes or relationship difficulties? Do you have mood swings or anxious thoughts? Can't "turn off your mind"? Unable to pull yourself out of a "dark place"? Then I can help. I have over 25 years of experience in the treatment of a wide range of mental health concerns and specialize in working with...

Erika Annette Lohmiller
Chicago
Illinois
Healing. Clarity. Warmth. Understanding. Patience. Insight. Non-judgement. Validation. Resolution. I believe that you are visiting this site to seek answers and find healing in some pain or distress in your life. I value and endorse the benefits of psychotherapy. Together we can determine the best appropriate fit, style, modality, therapeutic orientation and type of treatment. I believe my clie...

Most of us experience frustration and some degree of disorder in our daily lives. However, what we think about the way we feel will impact the behaviors we engage in and the choices we make. Going through our days feeling overwhelmed and never understood is a choice we make, which for us becomes acceptable when we think too much of what other's will think about us. Can I tell you that this time...

Catherine Clark
Columbus
Ohio
THANK yOU FOR READING MY PROFILE BUT I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. You can relieve stress and anxiety, resolve relationship & couple difficulties, manage eating and food disorders, and conquer insomnia through proven clinical techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, deep relaxation and self hypnosis. I am an experienced therapist who has an active individual clien...