LCMHC, 13 years of experience
Hello. My name is Paige Fuqua. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. I have over 13 years of experience as a therapist and counselor. I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults who are seeking support in making life changes, improving relationships, and feeling better both mentally and physically. I see clients virtually in a private, confidential setting.
Clients can expect to identify what brought them to seek therapy and the outcomes they hope to achieve. I also talk about commitment to and motivation for change and the willingness to accept personal responsibility in the change process.
My greatest strengths as a provider are my listening skills, insightfulness, and commitment to the therapeutic process. I believe all clients have the strength and ability to change and improve their circumstances. I am honest, direct, and supportive of my clients. I do not give advice or impose my personal beliefs onto clients.
I love working with all age groups, especially young adults. I encourage my clients to identify aspects of their life that are not allowing them to reach their fullest potential and keeping them from experiencing fulfillment and joy.
I have used CBT in practice with adolescents and adults. I use it in my practice to learn what clients want out of life, what they want to change, and then supporting them in achieving those goals. My role as a therapist is to listen, teach, and encourage, while the client’s roles is to express concerns, learn, and implement that learning. CBT is patient-centered, and solution focused. Every client has the ability to change if they are willing to do the work.
Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach designed to help individuals find the internal motivation needed to change their behavior. Therapists encourage clients to talk about their reasons for change and their commitment to it.