Renee Wilson
As a licensed mental health counselor, I am here to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to help you navigate life's challenges. My approach focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together to understand your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and develop practical strategies for achieving your goals.
I believe my greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to set clients at ease immediately, to listen deeply, and my compassionate, client-centered approach.
Whether you're dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or simply looking to improve your well-being, I am committed to guiding you on your path to healing and personal growth.
First session
The first session involves reviewing the required disclosures, limits to confidentiality, what you can expect from me, and answering many questions. Feel free to bring your questions, too! My therapy style is laid-back and suggestive. I focus on addressing root causes, not just symptoms. Not all of my availability is posted. Please feel free to message me for additional times available if there is not a time available when you need it. Will meet Clients at various places in the community. I meet some people at libraries, Starbucks, on walking trails, or at lakes where we may fish or kayak or walking on a trail. It varies based on individual Clients preference.
Strengths
I believe my greatest strengths as a provider are my ability to set clients at ease immediately, to listen deeply, and my compassionate, client-centered approach. I take the time to truly understand each individual’s unique experiences and challenges, creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard and valued. I also bring a strong foundation in evidence-based therapies, which allows me to help clients effectively address and work through their issues. My commitment to fostering a collaborative relationship with my clients ensures that we work together toward their healing and personal growth.
Ideal clients
Our ideal client is anyone focused on solutions, ready to work on their issues, open to understanding and doing work outside therapy, and willing to take some risks on themselves, and to strategize and claim the life of victory they desire. If you only want to vent, remember friends and family are free! My calendar doesn’t show all open times. If there is not a time that works for you, please send me a message and I’ll help you find one that works.
Treatment methods
EMDR
As a therapist, my experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) has been incredibly positive, particularly when working with clients experiencing significant trauma or PTSD; it provides a powerful tool to help them process and re-frame disturbing memories, often leading to significant reductions in emotional distress and improved coping mechanisms.
Somatic
In my practice, somatic treatment is a cornerstone approach that allows Clients to access and process deeply held emotions. By focusing on physical sensations within the body, it helps create a pathway to healing from trauma and stress. Cultivating greater bodily awareness and regulation through techniques like breath work, gentle movement, and sensory focus allows Clients to feel safe in their bodies again.
Narrative
Narrative therapy is a key tool to help Clients step back and examine the stories they tell themselves about their lives. Narrative therapy allows Clients to identify problematic narratives and actively construct more empowering alternative stories, ultimately leading to positive changes in their behavior and self-perception. This change is achieved by focusing on externalizing the problem, exploring unique outcomes, and empowering Clients as the expert on their own life narrative.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a therapist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone of my practice. CBT provides a structured and effective approach to help clients identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors contributing to their mental health challenges. CBT allows Clients to develop practical coping mechanisms and improve their overall wellbeing by focusing on current issues and actively engaging in the therapeutic process.
Group Therapy
In my practice, group therapy has been an invaluable treatment method, offering a supportive and dynamic environment where individuals can connect with others facing similar challenges. Through group therapy, I facilitate shared learning, mutual support, and emotional healing. I have seen firsthand how the group setting fosters a sense of community, reduces feelings of isolation, and helps individuals gain insights from both their peers and myself as the facilitator. I love group counseling.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Top specialties
Other specialties
Doesn't specialize in
Licensed in
- North CarolinaLicense 13489