My name is Shameca D. Ricks . I am a native of the Drakes Community in Battleboro, NC. In 2000, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a minor in Gerontological Studies. Upon graduation, I worked for nine years as a Director of Social Services within nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I worked closely with hospice residents, assisting families in making decisions surrounding end of life care. In 2013, I graduated wi...
Graceful Insight Counseling & Consulting, PLLC was created to provide a space that is a safe with no judgement. Life transitions can be difficult and figuring out what the best decision is for you may seem monumental. Graceful Insight Counseling & Consulting is here to walk with you on your journey....
If you are here, I know that you have been worn down and are bravely acknowledging that you don’t want to keep doing the same thing. I want to welcome you to a warm, accepting space where we can get to the heart of who you are and the direction you want to grow. Whether navigating a difficult career, relationship issues, major life change, or parenting children with special needs, you do not have to figure it out alone. Together, we can find your path to move forward that will leave you feeling ...
You are so brave to be searching for a counselor. Showing up and starting is the hardest part when life is overwhelming. You feel like you can't narrow down your symptoms to one category because you feel ALL of the things, maybe even all at the same time. Confusion, stress, pain, heartbreak, fear, loneliness, sadness and anger are your normal. Because when you've experienced hard, difficult things in your life, those feelings ARE normal. You're tired of "faking" being ok as life has become o...
Are you a young adult struggling to manage everything going on in your life? Do you feel like you're just not able to say no to people? Are you stuck in relationships and cycles that don't serve you anymore? Have you had painful experiences in your past that seem to keep popping up and affecting you currently? I was a young adult struggling with the same issues until I found a trusted therapist who saved my life. You shouldn't have to feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders and yo...
Hello and welcome! My counseling practice focuses primarily on work with women, including teens. I specialize in counseling with women who are experiencing disordered eating and body image issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Whether you are experiencing a specific concern, struggling with self-esteem or perfectionism, are feeling anxious or depressed, or seeking more connection with others, counseling is a courageous step toward leading a more fulfilling, j...
Hi there, welcome to my profile. My name is Markia Hearst and I am a clinical social worker providing therapy in North Carolina. The services I provide are tailored to young adults dealing with past trauma, anxiety, depression, racial trauma, and life transitions. My style is laid back, warm, and professional. I hope to provide a safe space for you to be genuinely you without fear of nonacceptance. Feel free to reach out for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit for one another. ...
My work as a clinician centers around the belief that therapy begins when you meet individuals where they are. I strive to empower clients to identify and utilize their strengths as well as work toward their goals. I am licensed through the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate. I received my Master’s Degree from Winthrop University with a focus on empowerment practice. As everyone has walked different journeys in life, their...
I don't know everything, but I do know how anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD can easily take over. Whether you're managing overwhelming anxiety, intrusive thoughts, phobias, OCD, or perfectionism, I can help—and real progress is possible. I help college students and young adults navigate anxiety with proven, practical tools that bring meaningful change. As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, I bring over 15 years of experience to my work. I use evidence-...
Life is tough! I recognize and understand that sometimes life knocks us down or throws us a curve ball. Every now and then it can make it hard to get out of bed, ignoring our everyday responsibilities. Sometimes it can make us very anxious, worrying all the time if the decisions we’re making are the right ones. Making difficult transitions in life (i.e. what college to go to, what job to accept and am I in the right relationship) can be stressful. Therapy is a great opportunity to gain a new per...
Welcome to Concord Counseling Associates & Natalie Atwell Counseling We provide professional counseling services to families, couples and individuals of all ages (children & adults). Our theoretical approaches and therapeutic techniques include, but are not limited to, cognitive-behavioral therapy, gestalt therapy, solution-focused, reality therapy and person-centered....
You pride yourself in having it together, but now you feel like everything is falling apart. You were looking forward to college and worked hard to get here, but now that you’re here, you feel like you just can’t get your bearings. Am I good enough? Is all this stress worth it? Will I ever feel fully competent? You feel guilty and wonder if you are ungrateful because of these questions. You want your confidence back but don’t know where to begin. Feelings of isolation and doubt are more commo...
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Qualified Supervisor in the State of North Carolina with experience working with clients with a wide variety of concerns, which consist of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, domestic abuse, sexual assault, and alternative lifestyles. My counseling style is warm and interactive. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and rational-emotive perspectives. I believe in expressing empathy, wa...
At True Oak Counseling, PLLC, I strive to bring the best methods tailored to each individual for the quickest resolution on problems. I work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy....
Your college years is a time to establishing yourself as an independent person with a life of your own, separate from your family of origin. During this time, you may be particularly focused on career goals, college and related activities, establishing more intimate and longer term relationships, finances, or setting up your own home and learning how to manage it. But, sometimes the things don't necessarily go as you had planned and this can certainly be upsetting and overwhelming. Or, perhaps...
I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) who works with women who have ongoing challenges with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you stop dwelling on negative thoughts and start helping you get back to living life. I’m an authentic, easy-going, and supportive counselor dedicated to helping you create a life that brings you joy. I specialize in working with women who feel overwhelmed by excessive worry, and struggle with a sense of purpo...
I mainly help people who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, setting boundaries, and relationships. Another group with whom I work are members of the adoption triad, being an adoptive mother myself and having worked in adoption for a number of years. I use a combination of modalities and together with my clients choose ones that work best with a particular challenge they may be experiencing. I believe that clients are strong and just need assistance in believing in themsel...
I enjoy working with young people and will help you untangle your thoughts, get in touch with the strongest parts of your inner being, and get back to living life on your own terms. Maybe you find yourself living too much in the past, or too much in the future. Maybe you want to be a better partner, feel optimistic about the future again, and feel like the person you have always imagined yourself to be. Through therapy, we look at ways in which your thoughts and beliefs shape your entire reality...