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35 therapists in North Carolina specializing in Sexual Abuse

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Jen Warshawsky

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Jen Warshawsky profile image
LCMHC
21 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
Virtual
Hi there, I am Jen. Do you want to improve the quality of your life? Do you want to make long-lasting changes that improve areas of your life such as work and relationships? I empower clients to overcome the daily challenges of dealing with such issues as depression (or other mood disorders), anxiety, PTSD/Trauma, and grief. I'm here to help clients (ages 10 & up) get back to a place in their life where they feel more balanced, secure and to a place where they feel happy with their overall quality of life. I do believe in a holistic approach that focuses on the mind-body-spirit connection. I utilize various techniques that include mindfulness, helping you identify and address irrational thoughts, motivational interviewing and more. I work with clients to identify treatment goals at their 1st appointment, if possible and I also like to assign therapeutic "homework" since this helps clients practice and eventually acquire the skills they need to feel better about themselves and their lives. No matter the issue, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy is a brave thing to do and I will provide a safe space to help you heal and grow. In our sessions, I will provide empathy, active listening and humor to help you overcome what is troubling you. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Next available: Jun 10

Sherrita Ried

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Sherrita Ried profile image
LCMHC
5 years of experience
Warm
Challenging
Solution oriented
Virtual
Greetings. I am a LCMHC based in North Carolina. In 2003, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from University of North Carolina at Wilmington. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Wake Forest University in 2018. My graduate program is accredited by the American Counseling Association’s Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the nationally recognized agency for counseling graduate program.

Next available: Jun 20

Mary P. Jackson

Mary P. Jackson profile image
LCSW
4 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
Hey there! My name is Mary P. Jackson! I’m a mother, Nana, sister, auntie, daughter, and friend, so essentially, I’m every woman. I'm a Woman of Color who is committed to making therapy acessiable, not just to women but especially to women who look like me. I’m passionate about working with survivors of interpersonal violence, and sexual trauma and assisting women with managing everyday life stressors such as parenting, work, and relationships.

Next available: Jun 13

Carolyn Miller

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Carolyn Miller profile image
LCSW
14 years of experience
Empowering
Open-minded
Authentic
Virtual
Hi! My name is Carolyn and I absolutely LOVE my role in the Wilmington community as a Social Work clinician! I have lived in Southeastern North Carolina for 23 years, contributing to the academic growth of special needs children in the community followed by improving the mental health of our healthcare workers and others in the community. I currently own and run several businesses across the state of North Carolina. Along with my counseling practice, I run a private homeschool, a vacation rental, and an online writing businesses. I am enrolled in a Doctorate program for Social Work through Barry University in Moiami Shores, and I have had my private practice full time for 10 years and thoroughly enjoy each day in my work! Online therapy has been a great resource for me to reach folks outside of my local community.

Next available: Jun 10

Christina LaBond

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Christina LaBond profile image
LCSW
10 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
Hi there! My name is Christina and I am Certified in Neuropsychotherapy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NC and MI, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I'm also IFS and EMDR informed. My life's work has been dedicated to helping individuals realize their true potential while eliminating barriers to their personal growth. This includes finding meaning/purpose and fulfillment in life, improving self-image, and repairing interpersonal relationships through healthy attachment patterns. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety, stress, interpersonal relationships, self-worth, and depression. I am very passionate about working with individuals who identify somewhere on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.

Next available: Jun 10

Quanda L Banks

Quanda L Banks profile image
LCMHC
5 years of experience
Virtual
Greetings! I am a Licensed Clinic Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). I earned my MS degree from Capella University. I have been licensed for 5 years and I love what I do. I was built for this profession. I specialize in Self-Esteem and Trauma. I work with a lot of individuals who have been in traumatic relationships and are wanting to learn how to regain themselves back.

Next available: Jun 8

Valerie Presley

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Valerie Presley profile image
LCMHC
9 years of experience
Virtual
Hi ! I look forward to working with you. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in the state of North Carolina. I love to work with individuals 18-64 help them with life's up and downs. I am a compassionate listener and will guide you at your pace . I am a Christian and see the world through the lens of the Bible. I am respectful of others beliefs and thoughts. We all need help at different times in our lives and I applaud anyone that makes their mental health a priority. Reaching out takes courage but you will never regret asking for help.

Next available: Jun 10

Ricky Speller

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Ricky Speller profile image
LCMHC
2 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I know that sometimes counseling can seem taboo or generic. I strive to make the counseling experience more exciting and fulfilling. I have worked with many different populations and different cultures. I have worked in different settings such as offices, schools and group homes. I have conducted in person and telehealth therapy sessions to meet the needs of my clients. I have a Bachelor's in Criminology from NC State University in Raleigh, NC and a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling From Grand Canyon University. I am eager and ready to work with each client to address their specific needs whether it is couples counseling, family counseling, or individual counseling.

Next available: Jun 11

Stephanie Anderson

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Stephanie Anderson profile image
LCSW
21 years of experience
Virtual
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of experience. I know that therapy should be a team approach. I have learned that you, the client, are the expert on yourself. I am here to help guide and empower you to discover your full potential. It is important to me to create a safe environment for healing.

Next available: Jun 10

Marketa Winfield

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Marketa Winfield profile image
LCMHC
3 years of experience
Authentic
Intelligent
Humorous
Virtual
Hi I'm Marketa. Thank you for reaching out and considering this step. The decision to come to therapy can be scary. There are so many unknowns, especially if you have never done this before. I am here to stand and walk with you through every step of the process of change and healing- It gets better. My goal in my relationship with you is to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable enough to be yourself. have a passion for working with children and adolescents; ages 10 to 17 with feeding and eating disorders. I welcome adults of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, anger management, and trauma. You are not alone. It gets better. I look forward to hearing from you. Let's start today.

Next available: Jun 8

Emily McFarland

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Emily McFarland profile image
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Emily and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of North Carolina! I received my Masters in Social Work in 2021 from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Since then, I have served children and families from a variety of backgrounds. I enjoy helping people of all ages manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as working with those who have experienced trauma.

Next available: Jun 8

Nicole Richardson

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Nicole Richardson profile image
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Nicole Richardson and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2020. I was born and raised in mid-Michigan and moved to Eastern NC when I was stationed at Cherry Point in the Marine Corps. I started my own journey with mental health around the age of 22. In 2017 I started my professional journey with my undergrad degree in social work at UNCW. I then went on to obtain my master's through The University of Southern California. I enjoy plants (to a fault), hiking and exploring, painting, and music.

Next available: Jun 12

Amy Eades Fisher

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Amy Eades Fisher profile image
LCSW
17 years of experience
Virtual
Accepting only Telehealth patients in North Carolina and West Virginia. I have been working in the social work field for over 25 years and have focused in healthcare and crisis settings. I am hoping to connect with others who want to explore trauma and grief, anxiety and depression, however that may look for them. As a therapist, I am here to listen and to help you problem solve, find solutions and be the best you that you can possibly be! Because you are unique and valuable! I believe in you! Take the first step today...

Next available: Jun 14

Meagan Blews

Meagan Blews profile image
LCMHC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor based in North Carolina. I provide trauma-informed therapy and have extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My goal is to help clients feeling stuck, helpless, overwhelmed, or just tired of repeating patterns break free, heal, and become the best version of themselves. Just like a pearl is formed out of painful experience, so can psychological and emotional pain be transformed into something beautiful!

Next available: Jun 8

Lauren Morales

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Lauren Morales profile image
LCSW
7 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Virtual
I am a licensed clinical social worker in both CA and NC with several years of experience in the medical and mental health space. I have lived experience with disability, I am a cancer survivor, and I am an active duty military spouse! I help clients learn to move through challenging life events while building the tools to create resilience, change, and connection. I believe in each person's innate ability to move towards wellness and I am deeply passionate about helping clients recognize and build their internal resources. As a social worker, I recognize the systems in my clients' lives that impact their health including the socio-political landscape at large. I am a believer that therapy should be most importantly a safe place for my clients and will work with you on making sure our rapport and sense of trust is as the forefront of our work together. I value the realness of showing up as myself in session and hope that you will do the same! When I am not wearing my therapist hat you can find me in the kitchen, cuddling with my two dogs, or trying out a new adventure with my family.

Next available: Jun 10

Christel McKoy

Christel McKoy profile image
LCMHC
7 years of experience
Virtual
Christel is passionate about assisting her clients with improving their quality of life and daily functioning during the most delicate and vulnerable times in their lives. Christel assists adolescents, adults, couples and families with developing coping strategies, improving mental health/interpersonal skills, and techniques to decrease life stressors and mental health symptoms that negatively impact personal functioning and quality of life. Christel is a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior therapist and focuses on the effective treatment for those that have endured sexual, physical, emotional, childhood and domestic abuse. Christel utilizes evidenced based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory and Family Systems Theory. Christel considers herself to be an Integrative Psychotherapist, which means she uses a variety of orientations and therapies to be able to meet the client’s individual needs.

Next available: Jun 10

Crystal Burrell

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Crystal Burrell profile image
LCMHC
7 years of experience
Virtual
Above all else I strive for authenticity in myself, my work, and my therapeutic relationships. I am very accepting of anyone who works with me and I encourage my clients to see themselves as the expert in their lives and their healing, while allowing me to guide them as they walk through the healing process in a way that is truly tailored to what they need and want from a therapist. I can be very free flowing in practice or offer more structured support. I have taken the time to decorate and prepare my space for ideal comfort and relaxation. I do my best to make sure that all senses are addressed and soothed as I expect most of the topics that we cover will do the opposite. Most importantly I will be myself, so be prepared for humor, lots of questions, and someone will put your needs above all else during the time that you are in my office.

Next available: Jun 13

Telisha Seagle

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LCMHC
5 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Telisha Seagle and I graduated from Liberty university. I love working with people. I am not only a therapist, but I am also a pastor's wife. I strongly believe you should feel comfortable with the therapist you choose and should have a positive therapeutic relationship. I believe that each and every individual is capable of self-direction and growth. In counseling, I strive for a therapeutic relationship with each client that is facilitative to those ends. During sessions, I strive to maintain an environment containing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness. My therapeutic style is primarily based on an eclectic style, however, I am a Christian therapist but will never push my beliefs on to you. I graduated with a M.A. in professional counseling. We give meaning to our beliefs, which in turn influence our feelings and behaviors. Beliefs are formed from life experiences, both positive and negative. We often feel that our emotions are controlled by others. This, however, is not true. We possess the power to control our thoughts, change our feelings and ultimately modify destructive behaviors. EMDR-play The goals of my treatment are helping lower emotional turmoil, symptom reduction, and/or reframing the presenting problem. I will work in collaboration with your primary care provider or psychiatrist, if you are on medications. I will provide psycho-education to you regarding any mental health diagnosis you receive. I look forward to working with you.

Next available: Jun 10

Raul Zambrano

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Raul Zambrano profile image
LCMHC
4 years of experience
Virtual
My name is Raul Zambrano, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and certified telehealth provider. With a strong educational foundation and extensive experience in various therapeutic environments, I specialize in addressing trauma, addiction, relationship issues, and mental health challenges through a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy, Adlerian therapy, and existential therapy. I am committed to providing inclusive and personalized care to help each client navigate their unique path toward healing and self-fulfillment.

Next available: Jun 10

Betsy Blum

Betsy Blum profile image
LCMHC
30 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in North Carolina currently. I provide teletherapy services to clients in North Carolina and Vermont. I spent most of my adult life in Vermont and will be moving back to Maryland soon where I was born and raised. I received my master's degree in counseling psychology from Antioch New England Graduate School, New Hampshire in 1992 and My Bachelors in Transpersonal Psychology from Burlington College, Vermont, 1987. I do IFS, EMDR, and Somatic work to help clients find lasting and transformative changes in their lives. I incorporate Spirituality into my work. I teach mindfulness and The Law of Attraction, and creative visualization. I am a CPTSD survivor, and I have used these therapies personally to find lasting peace and joy. I enjoy providing compassionate, supportive therapy, and deep insight orientated, transformative therapy. I enjoy helping clients reduce stress, heal codependency, and heal trauma, depression, and grief. I teach clients to find their inner confidence, and courage, to set boundaries with others and stop "people pleasing". I teach clients to Love themselves and communicate clearly and compassionately with others. I help clients to get to the root of their problems, learn to regulate their emotions, and find peace in the midst of worry and distress. I help clients learn to set boundaries in healthy relationships and to leave abusive relationships.

Next available: Jun 10

LaKenya Conner

LaKenya Conner profile image
LCSW
3 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist- Associate (LCAS-A) based in North Carolina. I received my Masters from North Carolina State University and have been practicing for 3 years. I help teens and young adults struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, adjustment and substance use disorders become the best versions of themselves.

Next available: Jun 10

Lauralee Fuhrmann

Lauralee Fuhrmann profile image
LCSW
8 years of experience
Virtual
We all need a place where we can feel safe and validated with our emotions/life transitions. It can be difficult to open-up and talk about life-stressors to a stranger. Sometimes, we can feel unheard or alone, or just need someone who can be a helping, compassionate, and nonjudgmental ear. In therapy, we can mend fractured and fragmented pieces of ourselves that have been damaged by past relationships, and trauma. Together, we can bring out positive change in our lives; we can challenge negative cognitions and dissonance. Together, we can begin the path of healing.

Next available: Jun 11

Carrie Richardson

Carrie Richardson profile image
LCSW
14 years of experience
Solution oriented
Empowering
Virtual
I am a LCSW practicing in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC since 2010. Therapy is an opportunity for learning and growth, and I have witnessed amazing outcomes for individuals who worked hard in treatment to elicit positive personal change. I have extensive experience as a Crisis Clinician in Emergency Departments, as an outpatient therapy provider, a Mobile Crisis Clinician, a Health Coach, and an Employee Assistance Program therapist. I am equipped to provide clinical supervision for associate professionals seeking licensure through the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. My passions include helping others to solve problems; as well as deal with various challenges including trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, faith crises, abandonment wounds, and identity experiences; all while promoting integrity and respect. I particularly enjoy working with first responders, law enforcement, young adults, aging populations and athletes. I love working with anyone who is truly invested in their own healing, and I would be honored to be a part of your journey. My therapy assistant (dog), Banjo, may often be seen quietly snoozing in the background during online sessions.

Next available: Jun 18

Toshanika Kennington

Toshanika Kennington profile image
LCSW
20 years of experience
Empowering
Open-minded
Challenging
Virtual
I am Toshanika M. Kennington, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty years of practice. My unwavering commitment lies in empowering individuals, families, and adolescents, drawing from my experience working with military service men and their families. With an empathetic approach, I offer compassionate care, guiding clients through their mental health journey with resilience and strength. My approach is empathetic, nonjudgmental, and client centered. I specialize in working with women of all ages, addressing their unique mental health needs. Additionally, I have a heart for adolescent females, supporting them during critical developmental stages. I also work with trauma survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual abuse. Remember, seeking therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to guide and support you on your journey toward healing and growth!

Next available: Jun 9

Ashley McGuffee

Ashley McGuffee profile image
LCMHC
25 years of experience
Virtual
Hi. Welcome to my Grow professional profile! Do you ever wonder, "What is going on."? If your inner dialogue is saying, "Yes that's me, exactly, finally somebody who gets it!" I believe that nobody actually has it all together, but that there are those that pretend like they have it all together but inside feel like an imposter making it day by day and those that don't pretend and are also making it day by day. I like spending time with my husband of many many many years and our 3 children, but mostly my dogs. I enthusiastically invite both those who are high functioning and those who are not functioning persons seeking to improve their overall wellbeing. I don't judge whether you are an LSU fan or a North Carolina fan. All can benefit from mental health services. (maybe one group of fans over the other). My current specific areas of clinical interests are of grief and pregnancy loss of which I constantly explore new treatment approaches and client experiences. I have over 25 years of clinical experience working with diverse classifications of diagnoses, ethnicity, ages, and cultural backgrounds. The most frequent symptoms I can help with are managing ADHD, Depression, Bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, parenting, burnout, insomnia, COVID trauma, grief, and anger. I utilize a mix of CBT and motivational interviewing low key with a fair amount of optimism because CBT helps measure things and motivational interviewing is more people-friendly. FYI I am an experienced LPC-S licensed by the LA licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners 3997. I am also a board approved supervisor in Louisiana. I am a LCMHC in the state of North Carolina (LPC) 19111. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

Next available: Jun 10

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