
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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Life and/or work doesn't have to be complicated. Even if it feels overwhelming and frustrating right now, the good news is that whatever is going on you have the power to change it. With new and different information to steer by everything is subject to change. Different choices do exist. Whether you are: struggling with mental health, facing new challenges in your job/career, feeling stressed,...

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ RE. I bring to my practice a unique blend of specialized training & life experiences. I feel passionate about helping others have an embodied experience of psychological & spiritual healing. My deepest intention for my clients is that they feel uplifted & more closely aligned w/ their hearts’ true...

I really enjoy counseling individuals and helping them achieve their goals. At CALM Counseling & Consulting I emphasize empowerment and self-acceptance. CALM Counseling & Consulting works together with adolescents, and adults to help them stride towards controlling behavioral or emotional patterns that cause significant impairment in personal functioning, within the family, work, or school...

Amna Adamjee
New York
New York
Amna believes in a ‘no one size fits all’ approach to treatment. She truly recognizes and utilizes each client’s unique strengths as a catalyst to develop insight and change into their lifestyles and perspectives. Rooted in a Person-Centered Approach, Amna believes establishing rapport and allowing her clients to feel safe and validated fosters a deeper level of empowerment, personal growth and...

Relationships are the foundation of our lives. Family relationships, romantic relationships, parent/child relationships. These are the connections that make our lives joyful and full. At other times they can be stressful, unstable and uncertain. Navigating through valuable relationships can be confusing and scary at times. It is often hard to understand why the most important people in our live...

Do you ever feel like you’ve tricked the world into thinking you’re better, smarter, or more qualified than you actually are? Do you ever think that one day you’ll be “found out” and people at work or others in your life will realize you’re not worthy or good enough? Do you feel anxious or experience panic attacks? Do you hold yourself to unrealistically high expectations and then beat yourself...

Manasa Chitluri
Raleigh
North Carolina
When it comes to your life, *you* are the expert. I aim to take that expertise and provide a space where you can challenge and confront yourself on beliefs that are no longer serving you. My therapeutic focus is on relationship issues, anxiety, identity development, family of origin concerns, and transitional periods in life. My work includes reality based, emotionally-focused and...

My name is Joyce King, I’m a licensed Professional Counselor and certified Addictions Counselor in the state of Maryland. I’m a veteran with over 21 years of experience working in the Behavioral Health field to include substance abuse, mental health and social services. I have a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology fro...

Alisha Ally Teague
Jacksonville
Florida
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Many people see therapy as a one-sided conversation, with little opportunity for interaction or getting to experience each other as real people. I can promise you that I am as real as it gets! I work with you to help you identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I...

**Please note I am only accepting clients for my waitlist at this time** It's incredibly lonesome to feel trapped by our own thoughts, feelings, bodies, or the bad things that have happened in our past. To have fear or sadness hit at the worst possible moments, or to feel far behind where we want to be. Having someone help sort out life stressors and overwhelm can be incredibly relieving no mat...

My ideal client is one who is ready for change, even if that means starting at a snail's pace. I want to work with those who are ready to challenge themselves, break down walls, and find their best self. No matter the issue, need, or goals, I'm open to working with all who desire healing and peace. I have been working in the field since 2004, and has worked with a variety of patients, as well a...

It is estimated that LGBTQ+ individuals comprise ten percent of the global population. While may issues that our community faces are similar to what others in the general population face, others are very unique to our own LGBTQ+ culture. They are often best viewed, and treated within an LGBTQ+ culturally sensitive framework, and by practitioners who are well-versed, and competent in LGBTQ+...

My goal is to meet all clients where they are at on their journeys. Through the use of a combination of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness, my clients have found peace and success in moving forward through difficult life situations. Each client has a unique story; I am determined to discover the story and assist the client in exploring the possibilities of ...

I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of North Dakota and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. I am an LMHC(Licensed Mental Health Counselor), board certified in the State of Iowa. Over the past 20 years I have had the privilege of helping children, adolescents and families by working for 13 years at Orchard Place as a...