Stephanie McGee is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. She has always had a passion for working with youth and families who have experienced various hardships in their lives. This passion has stemmed from her own personal experiences and the experiences of those around her. In providing counseling services, she not only takes into consideration the individual but also those closest to them. She focusses on how their experie...
Michelle Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2011. She has an MSW from University of Minnesota Duluth and a BA in Sociology and Criminology from University of Minnesota Duluth. Michelle provides short- and long-term therapy to individuals, couples, and families. She supports the client where they are on their journey. Michelle uses CBT, exposure therapy, ACT, and a strength-based approach. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys traveling, spend...
My name is Blair and I own a small group practice with therapists who specialize in working with eating disorders and body image concerns. While we specialize in these subjects, we can work with a variety of other challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, ADHD, chronic illness, relationship issues, life transitions, and more....
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You know what you want to change. Yet, you know they aren't improving or even worsening, leaving you feeling more alone. While a part of you wants to feel connected and supported by loved ones and friends, they may not get it and would confirm your fear of rejection or for being too much. You've always been highly sensitive to other people's emotions, and you learned young to hide them and deal with it by yourself. Deep down you want support, but don't know what or how to get it, leaving you fee...
Many clients have shared with me that I have successfully made the therapeutic experience less stressful for them. I have been able to put them at ease and feel safe and understood. The clients I work with feel accepted and not judged for who they are, what they have or have not done, or the emotional state they are in when they start therapy. Working in outpatient private practice settings, school wellness centers, community mental health centers, and prisons has allowed me to meet and work ...
Jessica Davis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2017. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work at UNC Willington in 2016, then completed her Master of Social Work at NC State University in 2017. Jessica can offer skills and strategies to help clients reduce stress and cope with mental health symptoms. She can help clients change behaviors which results in changes in their thoughts and feelings. Jessica can help clients understand who they are a...
Clifford Wilson, LMHC Clifford Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 1998. He has a Master's Degree in Counseling Education. Clifford's personal philosophy is eclectic in nature. He incorporates different theoretical approaches in helping the client depending on age and problems of the client. One of the theories he uses is Solution-Focus Therapy, a cognitive approach which address how we think. Clifford believes we can focus too much time a...
Rebecca Wright is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. Rebecca earned her Bachelor's in Social Work (BSW) and her Master of Social Worker Degree (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Rebecca works with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages providing a safe, non-judgmental environment for her clients to express themselves. Rebecca works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, school issues, LGBTQA+ acceptance, issues facing children in foster care, foste...
I specialize in working with teens and young adults (ages 13–25). I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, school-related stress, and LGBTQ+ issues. High school and college can be exciting but also overwhelming—filled with big changes, uncertainty, and the pressure to e everything out. My goal is to create a space where you can pause, take a breath, and explore what you’re feeling without judgment. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each ind...
Let's be honest, finding the RIGHT therapist isn't always easy. With fewer than 15% of therapists being minorities, it can feel like finding a needle in a haystack. We get it...the struggle is real. Whether you're navigating anxiety, stress, major life changes, sexuality, gender identity...or just trying to make it through the day, we’re here for you. At NxtStep, our goal is to provide a space for you to share your raw emotions and feel safe, heard, and understood. There’s no better feeling t...
I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina practicing for almost 20 years. Serving the mental health needs of all community members is very important to me and the reason why I have become a strong advocate for equitable care for everyone. I have worked in various mental health settings through the years, primarily serving individuals who have experienced trauma, adversity, grief, depression, and anxiety. My compassion for people, years of working in demanding environments, and clo...
Please note, I am a PSYPACT certified psychologist and can meet with clients in 42 states for teletherapy - I am now accepting Aetna and BCBS. You may be reaching out for support at this time because you’re feeling stuck. When meeting with my clients for the first time and discussing what brings them to therapy, most share that they have tried everything that they can think of to address their concern. Perhaps they’re used to being able to “figure it out” independently but the current issue ...
Dominique received his undergrad degree from Winston-Salem State University in Sociology with concentration in Social Work. Dominique served in the community for several years being a state probation/parole officer, working for Intensive in-home programs, and time with DSS Guilford county. During this time period, Dominque decided to go back to school to obtain his master's in clinical Mental Heatlh counseling. After receiving degree along with a ton of experience, Dominique applied for State li...
Laura Haynes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. Laura is a trauma-focused and strengths-based clinician who is committed to meeting people where they are. CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing are also utilized often. When not at work, Laura enjoys being outside, being with people she loves, being near animals, reading, cooking, and learning new things....
I started my career in psychology and counseling when I experienced a suicide in my family. It gave me the courage to make changes for myself, and help people around me who were also suffering grief, loss, and depression. I'm an advocate of mental health issues, a proud adoptee, and a supporter of the arts. I have been working with individuals and families for over 10 years. My approach is open-minded, cognitive, and holistic. I am straightforward and honest while allowing clients to decide wher...
I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina. My post-graduate work focuses predominately on child welfare, specifically working with young children, young adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma within their homes. I also have considerable experience working with numerous populations. It’s important to know that I’m passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths while assisting them with life crises. Th...
Jared Brown is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2023. He has an M. A. of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and a B.S. from Wake Forest University. As a therapist, Jared's first goal is to create a safe space where you can be yourself in whatever capacity that looks like. Jared considers himself rather eclectic in his approach, ranging from the more traditional talk therapy (psychodynamic and cogniti...
Dr. Kenya Windley is a Psychiatrist in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has an MD from The Brody School of Medicine at ECU and a BSBA and Master of Accounting from Kenan Flagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill. Dr. Windley is interested in the whole person and recognizes that there are so many components that can affect a person's quality of life and mental health. She takes time to listen to each of her patients to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the...
Courtney Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2012. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from Johnson C. Smith University and a Master of Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. Courtney recognizes the importance of creating a positive and comfortable atmosphere. She takes pride in being an active listener, valuing the thoughts and feelings of others, and providing a space where clients feel heard and understood. Courtney specializes i...