My background includes work with people who have or are going through: PTSD, severe anxiety and depression, divorce, PTSD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, self-esteem work, grief work, sleep disorders, and chronic medical illness. I have 26 years of experience providing therapy as an NC-licensed clinical counselor. I am an NC native with a B.S. from Western Carolina, an M.S. from Webster University and a doctorate in psychology from Liberty University. I can meet you where you are and give you immediate skills to try for symptom relief. I use cognitive-behavior techniques and will set measurable goals in therapy, providing tips for healthier coping skills. I also offer psychotherapy sessions. It would be an honor to assist you in improving your quality of life. * My history: I grew up in Waynesville, NC so I am a mountain girl. For now, I live near Charlotte, NC with my husband and 16-year-old son. We share a 7-acre working horse farm with my retired show horse, three rescue dogs, and a rescue cat. I am a two-time breast cancer survivor and struggled with PTSD, anxiety, and depression during my ten-year cancer struggles. Growing up the daughter of a hairdresser and Army veteran/welder, in a small town, I was involved in activities in school and showed horses for my Uncle, starting work at age 14. I worked two jobs and borrowed money to go to college so I have a strong work ethic and know the value of hard work. I have always been a helper and love lifting people up - that's why I do what I do.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In the first session we get to know each other and talk about what you want to work on moving forward. I believe you will find hope and a caring atmosphere in sessions. I am a people person and have a personality that is welcoming. I work hard to ensure you feel safe, heard, and comfortable in our work together.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Professional experience 26 YRS as a Licensed Clinical Therapist I have experience in helping clients with stress, depression, PTSD, anxiety, divorce, major medical illness, coping with grief and loss, & sleeping disorders. Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Eating disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Trauma, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, cognitive restructuring, divorce, self-esteem, eating issues and addiction, phase of life changes, relationship challenges, chronic medical illness and more.

About Dr. Carla Horton Gray, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist

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