16 therapists in North Carolina matching your needs
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Taij M Johnson
(he/him)
![Taij M Johnson, LCMHC - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-69f5c82d-03a2-43bd-b78d-78a044973835-provider33927.jpeg)
LCMHC
8 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counsellor (LCMHC) currently serving both North and South Carolina. I have utilized my Masters of Counseling in practice for 8 years. I've spent over 12 years as a Protective Services Social Worker and in that time I had the privilege to serve many people in many walks of life. That experience has given me a unique talent for connecting with people. I enjoy assisting older and young adults struggling with life, relationship and career stress, and others just finding it difficult to become the best versions of themselves.
Gabby Lee
(she/her)
![Gabby Lee, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-da791aff-40d7-4462-8503-fa85dd888ac7-provider33719.jpeg)
LCSW
4 years of experience
Virtual
Hello! I'm Gabby, and I'm a clinically licensed therapist in North Carolina. I specialize in EMDR and Lifespan Integration Therapy, focusing on body-based trauma treatment. With experience across various age groups, I offer personalized care to help you navigate issues like low self-esteem, identity, and relationships. As a Queer affirming, sex-positive, and justice-centered provider, I create a safe space for you to be your authentic self and grow. Let's work together to unlock your potential and transform your life.
Whitney Gatling
![Whitney Gatling, LCMHC - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-cd664931-c5f2-49be-b39b-7245c4a207dd-provider34459.jpeg)
LCMHC
10 years of experience
Virtual
I’m the daughter of two Army Veterans, a native of Fayetteville, NC and a trauma trained therapist who has been working with the military community through research and psychotherapy for 15 years.
Therapy is a journey and I am a facilitator, poised to go on the journey with you.
With over 15 years of experience in the fields of research and psychotherapy counseling, I have developed a unique approach to individual therapy that combines evidence-based practices with a client-centered focus. I hold a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling.
Joy Close
(she/her)
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LCSW
27 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
Hello there, my name is Joy.
I think it is wonderful that you have decided to try therapy. Deciding to come to therapy is a big decision and takes courage. My passion is for individual psychotherapy. People come to work with me on issues such as depression, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions and relationship concerns. I have expertise in each of these problems and feel that it is an honor to be invited to accompany my patients on this part of their journey.
I am passionate about social justice, my work and making the world a better place. I am an anti-racist, anti-sexist, and LGBTQIA+ affirming clinician.
Ellis Graham
(they/them)
![Ellis Graham, LMFT - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-df7cb0c9-caf9-424d-9ea1-b887befc8a7c-provider30878.jpeg)
LMFT
17 years of experience
Virtual
Welcome! I'm excited to embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth with you. Here, you'll find a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences openly and honestly.
Whether you're seeking support for issues related to sex, kink, polyamory, or identity within the LGBTQ+ community, know that you're in a welcoming and affirming environment. I understand the importance of embracing diversity and celebrating the richness of human experience.
My goal is to empower you to navigate these aspects of your life with confidence and authenticity. Together, we'll work collaboratively to explore your goals and develop strategies to help you live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
You're not alone on this journey. I'm here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and compassion every step of the way. Your courage in seeking help is a testament to your strength and resilience, and I'm honored to be a part of your healing process.
Thank you for trusting me with your care. I look forward to working with you and helping you create positive change in your life.
Jenni Schmidt
(she/her)
![Jenni Schmidt, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-5adec6e4-fd41-4ba8-8dcf-83694781112a-provider21739.jpeg)
LCSW
10 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Intelligent
Virtual
Hi there, I'm Jenni!
Feeling stuck and frustrated? Struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Expecting an upcoming change? Not able to sleep or stay on top of things in your life? I am here to help.
Therapy cannot be effective if we are not meeting your specific needs and goals. I want to meet you where you are and together identify a path forward. I like to understand you, your values, and your background while also giving you solution-focused interventions you can utilize to make changes. We are all capable of change and moving forward but sometimes it is the dialogues in our head, relationships, or other factors that are getting in our way. Therapy is a great place to work through those and be more connected with what you value in your life. Let's work together!
Migs Halpern
(he/him)
![Migs Halpern, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-07ea06f5-3451-4915-8d54-79d6c7b67cbe-provider25198.jpeg)
LCSW
26 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
Welcome! Thanks for reading my profile in search of enhancing your own emotional wellbeing. Together we can work towards your goals as you define them. Know that I grow from our healing partnership as well, and value our shared collaboration. I want to help you to find ways to feel more empowered and comfortable in your life.
My clinical background is as follows: I got my BA from the University of Pennsylvania, and I graduated with a Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in New York City in 1992. Since then I have practiced with individuals in New York City, and since 2006 have worked with clients in North Carolina and Tennessee. I have developed deep roots in Western NC and East Tennessee. Along the way I have had a career that included management of behavioral health programs, working in hospitals and in the field, with people with a wide range of emotional needs related to their behavioral health.
Clover McKinney
(she/her)
![Clover McKinney, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-fab9bc9c-a852-4c32-89e3-1413cf4a473c-provider22027.jpeg)
LCSW
6 years of experience
Open-minded
Intelligent
Challenging
Virtual
Hello! My name is Clover and I am a licensed clinical therapist and addiction specialist in the state of North Carolina and I use she/her pronouns. I look forward to the opportunity of learning and working together as part of our therapeutic process. I enjoy working with folks who are gender diverse and members of the LGBTQIA+ community who experience unique stressors and conflicts with their day-to-day lives. I also love working with folks who struggle with substance use either in addition to other life stressors or on its own. I started my clinical work with addiction and grew as a therapist and person to see people from a whole-person perspective. Our difficulties, conflicts, our stressors do not define us for who we are and when they prevent or delay us from becoming our authentic selves is where the therapeutic process blossoms.
As a person who identifies as gender diverse, I have lived through many difficult life circumstances where I have learned and grown as a person. I have first-hand navigated through complex systems and emotionally wrought situations to become my authentic self and continue to do so. I believe everybody is always in a constant process of growing into our best selves and I hope to have the opportunity to work with you along this process too.
Kristel Byrd
(she/her)
![Kristel Byrd, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-2968a0c8-e01b-4756-92d2-0e03faf56dc6-provider22234.jpeg)
LCSW
3 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Open-minded
Virtual
Hi, My name is Kristel. I am an LCSW who provides talk therapy via Telehealth. I am a multifaceted individual with a deep well of life experiences that inform my perspective. As a former military brat and spouse (married 18 years), working mother, single mother, trauma survivor, I've intimately understood the complexities of life's transitions. My journey has taken me from being a stay-at-home mom to transitioning back into the workforce, granting me a unique appreciation for both roles.
I'm a devoted mother of two children, and my path has been marked by significant challenges, including the struggle with infertility and profound grief. I proudly identify as a feminist and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. These aspects of my identity deeply influence my approach to life and work.
With a background in working with families, individuals, and children, I bring a wealth of experience. My personal journey has shaped my empathetic, compassionate, and inclusive perspective, which I offer as a source of support and understanding to those I work with.
Zelma R. Higgs MA, LCMHC
(she/her)
![Zelma R. Higgs MA, LCMHC, LCMHC - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-f23a6523-facc-49b7-a109-3f18c1fada08-provider18685.png)
LCMHC
5 years of experience
Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
Virtual
Imagine life is like a journey completely in your control but you feel stuck. Choices you make dictate life’s obstacles and they can be tricky. Life’s journey comes with no instruction pamphlet or ready-made companions. A path unfolds and you decide what to do and who to trust along the way. As you journey you begin to see things you want, potential companions, places you want to explore, and tools you can use to make travels simpler. There are so many choices to make with no time to stop and contemplate the best decision; you have to keep going by making choices every day, about everything. Decisions and deadlines do not wait.
Consequences of decisions do not wait for preparations of readiness. Age does not determine how hard life can be nor deter reality. Whether you are age 5 or 95, you have to wake up daily and continue life’s journey, but it is not always an easy task. My theoretical orientation is Person-Centered Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. Let me be your Phoenix!
I believe life’s tools are inside of us, self-actualization, self-trust, coping strategies, and the willingness to grow. We simply must explore them. At Rapunzel's Phoenix Counseling Services, I help toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, families, and the LGBTQIAPK community. Online Counseling Services are available upon request.
Nikki Lowman
(she/her)
![Nikki Lowman, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-ee3dd593-e38d-404f-b03b-835c31afde6d-provider23975.jpeg)
LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! My name is Nikki Lowman. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NC. I am an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and a trauma-informed therapist. I have 6 years of experience. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults (18-25). I specialize in providing trauma-based and client-centered therapy to help clients find peace and serenity in the middle of many storms life can bring. My goal is to always help clients understand that when you cannot change your environment, you change the way you respond to your environment.
My approach to therapy is warm, interactive, collaborative and sometimes playful. My goal is to help clients find healing and to give them hope for the future. I believe we can all benefit from embracing our inner child more.
I am here to support you on your journey to healing and creating a life worth living.
Tamela R McDonald
(she/her)
![Tamela R McDonald, LCMHC - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-d185ebc0-7357-4428-a379-5c35d3d84e2a-provider27945.jpeg)
LCMHC
12 years of experience
Virtual
Greetings! My name is Tamela and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Clinical Certified Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) and Sexuality Educator. I received my Masters from Troy University in Alabama. I assist adults who are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, seeking enlightenment with sexual health issues or you're just ready to move in a new direction in their life. I will do my best help you achieve your mental health goals on this journey we call life.
Christina LaBond
(she/her)
![Christina LaBond, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-3ba2a5f6-3084-4599-b0b5-df5f32943b88-provider21274.png)
LCSW
10 years of experience
Authentic
Solution oriented
Warm
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.
Christien Harden
(he/him)
![Christien Harden, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-357d9ffe-f346-4125-a3e4-6076d297f81f-provider29817.jpeg)
LCSW
12 years of experience
Intelligent
Humorous
Virtual
Hello! My name is Christien Harden, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC and VA), Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (NC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (NC). While attending graduate school, my focuses were the LGBT community, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders. At present, I provide all services virtually. Overall, I want to talk about the matters that matter to you.
Candace Fritts
(she/they)
![Candace Fritts, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-7cada19f-bafb-43c7-a7e0-bcff65375fe5-provider21512.jpeg)
LCSW
10 years of experience
Authentic
Empowering
Humorous
Virtual
Candace “NIX” Fritts is a licensed Zumba instructor, yoga instructor and Licensed Clinical social worker. She has been teaching Zumba over 5 years and has utilized her passion for healing and helping others as a therapist over the past decade. “NIX” specializes in and has a passion for cultural diversity, gender identity/LGBTQIA+ issues, equality, relationship/marital issues, depression, anxiety, and Trauma. She defines "empathy" as her number one skill and superpower. In addition “NIX” is a huge advocate and member of the LGBTQIA+ community. She is also a member NAACP and the Black political caucus of Cabarrus County. NIX also encourages health and wellness with a belief that healing can be achieved in various ways.
Fun Fact:
NIX was once a contestant on “Lets make a Deal”
Jasmine Gates
(she/her)
![Jasmine Gates, LCSW - North Carolina Therapist at Grow Therapy](https://d2oun3o7n7y8hx.cloudfront.net/thumbnail-74822d5a-1099-40db-a458-5f7da3c6518f-provider21491.jpeg)
LCSW
6 years of experience
Virtual
Hi! I'm Jasmine and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been practicing therapy for 6 years. I obtained a Bachelors in Psychology in 2010 at Eastern Michigan University and completed my Master of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University, graduating in 2017.
Do you have a hard time with change and life transitions? Do you feel overstimulated and unable to ground yourself? Do you feel isolated or "different" from everybody else? Are you exploring your identity, sexuality, or self-image? Are you seeking a therapist who can provide an atmosphere where you feel comfortable enough to vent, find relief, and explore your story– however unconventional it may be? Do you crave a space where you can find yourself or be encouraged to be the expert on your life while being held accountable for your goals?
If you want to live a life that aligns with your values or true identity while communicating and reinforcing your boundaries, I can help you get there. Together, using strength-based and person-centered therapy with a psychodynamic touch (and a healthy dose of humor), we can partner and begin your journey to building the confidence to be who you are and enhancing your strengths. Finally, feel self-assured in your value and speak up for what you want in your life, relationships, and career. If you’re ready to build a happy, thriving life while being true to yourself, let’s chat today.
I come from a military family that has been located throughout the United States, allowing me the opportunity to meet people from varying cultures and backgrounds. This has contributed to my ability to become more culturally competent and open-minded when working with different clients.
When I’m not in therapist mode, I’m...
Either out and about on the town attending open mics, enjoying brunch, having fun at concerts or at home watching the Food Network, cartoons, dramas, and comedies.