Top in-person adults therapists in North Carolina who accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in the state of North Carolina as well as South Carolina and Nevada. I completed a Master of Science degree from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. I began my counseling practice upon graduation and worked for Sagestone Counseling in Emerald Isle, NC from 2017 until relocating to Wilmington, NC in 2020. I opened my counseling practice Wilmington, NC In June of 2021 and I see a variety of clients including those with substance use disorder, trauma, PTSD, couples as well as children. As someone in long term recovery, I have a special interest in substance use disorder, trauma, and PTSD. I am a very person centered therapist which means I want to work on what you the client wants to work on. I don't have a set formula for counseling and tailor my approach on what I think works best for the client.

Maria Hinckley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and brings to the consulting room over 18 years of experience. She has treated adults from all demographics who are ultimately looking for a place where they can be seen, heard and understood just as they are. Her clients are generally high-functioning people who have found that things like anxiety, difficult life transitions and relationship challenges are keeping them from their full potential. Maria has a special interest in helping women heal from emotionally destructive relationships. She enjoys working with clients who are motivated and searching for lasting change.

Is therapy something you have always wanted to try and just haven't found the right fit?  I feel a strong therapeutic relationship is the first step in making true progress within therapy. I feel my approach will help you feel comfortable and safe in a clinical setting. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts, Connecticut and North Carolina. I have worked within this field for 15+ years, providing clinical therapy for 10 of those years. I have experience working with diverse populations ranging from children and adolescents in residential facilities; children and adolescents in a school setting; individuals and families who have experienced trauma; and couples, children and adults in outpatient settings. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents and couples using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused , Client Centered and Trauma Focused in order for clients to reach their own potential. I also believe that the therapeutic relationship is important for allowing people to realize their capacity for change.

I am an experienced psychologist with over 20 years of dedicated practice, adept at addressing the complex needs of a diverse clientele encountering multifaceted challenges. Specializing in trauma recovery, addiction treatment, immigrant adjustment, and managing depression and anxiety, all viewed through the prism of cultural sensitivity, humility and unwavering compassion. Grounded in the African world view of "I am because we are" emphasizing the interconnectedness of individuals within their communities and the profound impact of collective well-being on personal identity and healing journeys.

I believe the client-therapist relationship is primarily a collaboration. I want to help you figure out your strengths-- ones that can enable you to overcome or manage the problems you are facing. I also believe it's important that I use evidence-based approaches in our work together. Why recreate the wheel? I have the more extensive training of a PhD and more than 20 years of experience counseling individual adults, couples, and older teens. Over the years, I've helped medical patients (those confronted with cancer, chronic pain and/or chronic illnesses). I've helped clients navigate marital or family conflict, divorce, the loss of a parent, child or partner, social isolation, and biogenetic challenges such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, and bipolar disorder. Offering support and expertise, I can help you find your way forward.

Hello, My name is Shenika, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide support to teenagers, and adults as they navigate life. My approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to empowering my clients to thrive, without judgment. I utilize evidence-based therapies that foster growth, resilience, and self-awareness. I will support you in developing healthy coping strategies, reframing negative thoughts, and fostering personal growth through active listening, empathy, and evidence-based techniques. My specialties include: * Anxiety and stress management * Relationship issues and communication * Self-esteem and confidence-building * Mindfulness and self-care practices I look forward to the possibility of connecting with you and supporting you on your healing journey.

Hi! My name is Lisa Hargrove, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state if North Carolina (LCMHC #12065) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS #21906). I am also cross licensed in the state of Nevada as a Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC #5262-R). I have been in the Substance Abuse field since 1996 working as an alcohol counselor in an outpatient setting and received my applied AAS degree in 1996 and went on to receive my BS in Community Health and Human Services with an emphasis on Grief and Gerontology. For many years, I worked in the criminal justice area of substance abuse and worked for Suffolk TASC and Drug Treatment Court until relocating to North Carolina from New York. After my move, I worked in various different types of SUD and Mental Health programs as well as domestic violence and sexual assault programs. I received my Masters degree in Professional Counseling and a Masters degree in Criminal Justice from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 2015 and 2017. I have experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Medication Assisted Treatment, and Trauma Informed Care and believe in a trusting partnership that will encourage the client to both healing and empowerment as well as to maximize their life goals. I am passionate about normalizing substance abuse and mental health treatment and improving accessibility of mental health care for all. I specialize in anxiety, depression, life transition, SUD, grief, domestic abuse, trauma, and working with the aging population. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, horses, traveling and spending quality time with my granddaughter.

My name is Jim Wells. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am also a Registered Play Therapist and certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have over 30 years experience and specialize in helping parents connect better with their children and with each other. I am a systemic therapist and treat the family as a whole unit. We all have different needs and when families do not understand each other's needs, miscommunication can cause division. I strive to understand what each person needs so that families can work on connecting in more meaningful ways. It is often helpful to uncover trauma and resolve it so that it doesn't continue to affect your present. We often live according to the script we were given. Bringing the unconscious to the present can help you determine how you want to live your life and re-write your script. I look forward to getting to know you.