Career Counseling Therapists in Huntersville, NC
My practice includes work with families, couples, and individuals ages 3 and older. My office is small and I work part-time because I also teach at colleges in Charlotte and surrounding areas. My clients have told me they feel very comfortable working with me and they appreciate my direct and results-oriented approach. Although I assist my clients with a wide variety of problems and challenges, my specialties include play therapy, trauma, and work/life issues. I love my job and I am always happy to help!
My practice includes work with families, couples, and individuals ages 3 and older. My office is small and I work part-time because I also teach at colleges in Charlotte and surrounding areas. My clients have told me they feel very comfortable working with me and they appreciate my direct and results-oriented approach. Although I assist my clients with a wide variety of problems and challenges, my specialties include play therapy, trauma, and work/life issues. I love my job and I am always happy to help!
I understand the challenges of family, career, and the balance needed to create a healthy environment.
Are you having struggles but don’t know why? You keep getting stuck or in a rut and are not sure what’s going on? Relationship or work struggles which are affecting your life? You aren’t the only one. Although this may be the norm, it doesn’t matter because YOU are going through it. That doesn’t mean you have to! Understanding relationships, whether at work from executive level to front line, at home whether with your spouse or children can be the difference between surviving and thriving. I want you thriving!
I understand the challenges of family, career, and the balance needed to create a healthy environment.
Are you having struggles but don’t know why? You keep getting stuck or in a rut and are not sure what’s going on? Relationship or work struggles which are affecting your life? You aren’t the only one. Although this may be the norm, it doesn’t matter because YOU are going through it. That doesn’t mean you have to! Understanding relationships, whether at work from executive level to front line, at home whether with your spouse or children can be the difference between surviving and thriving. I want you thriving!
Strengthening Foundations Child & Family Cnslng
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078 (Online Only)
Some of my other areas of expertise are grief/trauma and crisis counseling, career counseling, play therapy for young children and applied behavioral modification for those with special needs.
Facing life's challenges and transitions should not be done alone. When you encounter issues arising from lifecycle changes, relational turmoil or any other challenges that invoke a crisis or grief, it is important to have genuine and empathetic support to guide you without passing judgment. As a spouse of a retired veteran, I have over 20 years of experience adapting to the lifestyle challenges that the military community encounters. I have helped many families successfully cope with the military lifestyle, relational struggles and raise special children.
Some of my other areas of expertise are grief/trauma and crisis counseling, career counseling, play therapy for young children and applied behavioral modification for those with special needs.
Facing life's challenges and transitions should not be done alone. When you encounter issues arising from lifecycle changes, relational turmoil or any other challenges that invoke a crisis or grief, it is important to have genuine and empathetic support to guide you without passing judgment. As a spouse of a retired veteran, I have over 20 years of experience adapting to the lifestyle challenges that the military community encounters. I have helped many families successfully cope with the military lifestyle, relational struggles and raise special children.
Shelly Luttman Phelps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
My background includes working in corporate Human Resources for over 7 years where I assisted & advised employees on professional and career related matters.
Have you faced struggles with depression and anxiety possibly due to illness, family conflict, loss, work or relationship issues? Has it been difficult for you to cope with and overcome these emotions on your own? If so, you’re not alone. We all need support from time to time, yet many of us may not feel comfortable asking for help or sharing intimate details with friends or family. Within my practice, you will find a safe & nonjudgmental environment where we can explore these obstacles together, help you heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.
My background includes working in corporate Human Resources for over 7 years where I assisted & advised employees on professional and career related matters.
Have you faced struggles with depression and anxiety possibly due to illness, family conflict, loss, work or relationship issues? Has it been difficult for you to cope with and overcome these emotions on your own? If so, you’re not alone. We all need support from time to time, yet many of us may not feel comfortable asking for help or sharing intimate details with friends or family. Within my practice, you will find a safe & nonjudgmental environment where we can explore these obstacles together, help you heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.
Alejandra Davis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Whether it's a new job, redefining career goals, or adjusting to a change, I offer a space to explore emotions, develop coping skills, & regain a sense of stability & empowerment.
As a Latina who grew up in East Charlotte, I bring a unique understanding of cultural identity and the challenges that come with it. Whether it's exploring how our upbringing shapes our view of ourselves or understanding cultural factors influencing decision-making, I offer culturally sensitive therapy that honors and respects each individual's journey. As an empathetic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's stressors & career transitions.
Whether it's a new job, redefining career goals, or adjusting to a change, I offer a space to explore emotions, develop coping skills, & regain a sense of stability & empowerment.
As a Latina who grew up in East Charlotte, I bring a unique understanding of cultural identity and the challenges that come with it. Whether it's exploring how our upbringing shapes our view of ourselves or understanding cultural factors influencing decision-making, I offer culturally sensitive therapy that honors and respects each individual's journey. As an empathetic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating life's stressors & career transitions.
I am available to work with clients who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, relationship discord, effects of chronic medical conditions and chronic stress, fertility/adoption issues and career/life direction questions. I take a practical, skills-based approach, collaborating with clients to incorporate information from past and present toward more effective functioning. My outlook is holistic, attending to the physical and spiritual/meaning realms as well as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral ones. I have a warm and friendly manner and I enjoy working with people as they identify and achieve their goals.
I am available to work with clients who are experiencing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, relationship discord, effects of chronic medical conditions and chronic stress, fertility/adoption issues and career/life direction questions. I take a practical, skills-based approach, collaborating with clients to incorporate information from past and present toward more effective functioning. My outlook is holistic, attending to the physical and spiritual/meaning realms as well as the cognitive, emotional and behavioral ones. I have a warm and friendly manner and I enjoy working with people as they identify and achieve their goals.
Meredith McDaniel
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
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Meredith is a trauma-focused, somatic EMDR trained, Licensed Counselor & Supervisor with vast experience counseling teens, women/men, couples, & families over 20+ years with Young Life & in her private practice, Milk + Honey Counseling. Focusing on trauma, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, & relational conflict, all through a lens of STORY, Meredith helps people discover their true identity + live vibrant lives. She longs for people to find more balance & joy by offering HOPE in somewhat dark places. Meredith has completed additional training in: Narrative Focused Trauma Care, Internal Family Systems, & Suicide Bereavement.
com for more information regarding varying rates for individual, group, pre-marital, couples, family, parenting, + career counseling specific sessions.
Meredith is a trauma-focused, somatic EMDR trained, Licensed Counselor & Supervisor with vast experience counseling teens, women/men, couples, & families over 20+ years with Young Life & in her private practice, Milk + Honey Counseling. Focusing on trauma, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, & relational conflict, all through a lens of STORY, Meredith helps people discover their true identity + live vibrant lives. She longs for people to find more balance & joy by offering HOPE in somewhat dark places. Meredith has completed additional training in: Narrative Focused Trauma Care, Internal Family Systems, & Suicide Bereavement.
Sharika McFadden
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC-S
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078 (Online Only)
Dr. Sharika Mcfadden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. She is passionate about supporting adults, couples, and individuals in making change. Dr. McFadden specializes in many areas, including (but not limited to) work-life balance issues, couples therapy, career counseling, relationship issues, transgender and LGBTQIQ+ issues, anxiety, major life transitions, military family life, and child custody concerns.
Dr. Sharika Mcfadden is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. She is passionate about supporting adults, couples, and individuals in making change. Dr. McFadden specializes in many areas, including (but not limited to) work-life balance issues, couples therapy, career counseling, relationship issues, transgender and LGBTQIQ+ issues, anxiety, major life transitions, military family life, and child custody concerns.
Matthew Kern
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCHMC-A, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I work from a Person Centered Modality with the goal of walking alongside my clients. Anxiety, depression, transitions, or trauma can be overwhelming and all consuming. Working one’s way through high school, college, a new job, or relationship can be scary. My sole desire is to help provide my clients the tools to overcome adversity, help clients grow into the healthiest individuals they can, and help them build trust within. Rather than run away from our fears and anxieties, lets run towards growth and a healthier version of one's self.
I work from a Person Centered Modality with the goal of walking alongside my clients. Anxiety, depression, transitions, or trauma can be overwhelming and all consuming. Working one’s way through high school, college, a new job, or relationship can be scary. My sole desire is to help provide my clients the tools to overcome adversity, help clients grow into the healthiest individuals they can, and help them build trust within. Rather than run away from our fears and anxieties, lets run towards growth and a healthier version of one's self.
Tyeekia Blue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28070
I’ve worked with unique populations throughout my career.
In life we often times face difficult circumstances that may alter our life plans. As a dually licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer a safe space where we will work together using your individual strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. I offer evening and weekend appointments to best fit your schedule.
I’ve worked with unique populations throughout my career.
In life we often times face difficult circumstances that may alter our life plans. As a dually licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in working with adults and children who may be suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety and addiction. I offer a safe space where we will work together using your individual strengths to achieve your social, emotional, behavioral and therapeutic goals. I offer evening and weekend appointments to best fit your schedule.
Victoria 'tori' M. Torres
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS, CDTLF, NCC, BC-TMH, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
If you are struggling to love the life you are living, counseling can help. The many roles we take on can easily create stress and make us lose our focus, but you are a valuable individual and deserve happiness. As a counselor, I will work to empower you to meet your goals in a supportive and encouraging environment with a variety of techniques and skills. As a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, I am able to meet with clients via secure video in addition to meeting in my office.
If you are struggling to love the life you are living, counseling can help. The many roles we take on can easily create stress and make us lose our focus, but you are a valuable individual and deserve happiness. As a counselor, I will work to empower you to meet your goals in a supportive and encouraging environment with a variety of techniques and skills. As a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider, I am able to meet with clients via secure video in addition to meeting in my office.
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Kathy thoroughly enjoys working with adults, young adults and children. Her focus has been on addressing trauma, low self-esteem, college-related issues, women's issues, chronic health concerns, depression, and life transitional difficulties. Kathy prioritizes mutual connection and respect in a therapeutic relationship. She believes that everyone deserves to have a safe space for personal growth. She also encourages each individual to remember that taking even one small step can create a significant impact.
Have you ever felt as though everything that you’ve planned for in your life is falling apart piece by piece? Sometimes when this is happening we feel as though we are alone. What if the answer is right in front of us and we just can’t find it? Sometimes it helps to have a second person, someone to walk the journey along side you, someone who won’t judge you but will walk with you side by side to help guide you to find that missing piece. I want to work with you where you are at and help you achieve the goals you want to achieve. Together as a team we will work step by step to achieve a happier and healthier life.
Have you ever felt as though everything that you’ve planned for in your life is falling apart piece by piece? Sometimes when this is happening we feel as though we are alone. What if the answer is right in front of us and we just can’t find it? Sometimes it helps to have a second person, someone to walk the journey along side you, someone who won’t judge you but will walk with you side by side to help guide you to find that missing piece. I want to work with you where you are at and help you achieve the goals you want to achieve. Together as a team we will work step by step to achieve a happier and healthier life.
Do you feel misunderstood or lost in a world that pretends to have it all together? I believe our thoughts, behaviors & emotions affect our ability to live & embrace our best lives. Through voluntary acceptance of our past, present & future, we can build the skills & courage needed to successfully thrive! As a parent, daughter, former teacher, & corporate professional, I understand that often the most difficult step is acknowledging the need and taking the time to reach out for help. With the understanding that it is normal for our life journey to be messy & imperfect, we can grow stronger together, move forward & flourish.
Do you feel misunderstood or lost in a world that pretends to have it all together? I believe our thoughts, behaviors & emotions affect our ability to live & embrace our best lives. Through voluntary acceptance of our past, present & future, we can build the skills & courage needed to successfully thrive! As a parent, daughter, former teacher, & corporate professional, I understand that often the most difficult step is acknowledging the need and taking the time to reach out for help. With the understanding that it is normal for our life journey to be messy & imperfect, we can grow stronger together, move forward & flourish.
Michelle E Nash
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
Note: Saturday availability just opened up! Thank you for taking the first steps toward pursuing counseling. Finding a counselor who is a right fit is an important part of that process! At heart, I am a helper, encourager, and challenger. What this means is that in sessions, I take a compassionate, direct, creative, and patient approach. It is important that you are heard clearly, your goals are made a priority, and resources are presented to help you utilize your own strengths to reach those goals. Our counseling environment will facilitate a safe atmosphere for anything you desire to share and process.
Note: Saturday availability just opened up! Thank you for taking the first steps toward pursuing counseling. Finding a counselor who is a right fit is an important part of that process! At heart, I am a helper, encourager, and challenger. What this means is that in sessions, I take a compassionate, direct, creative, and patient approach. It is important that you are heard clearly, your goals are made a priority, and resources are presented to help you utilize your own strengths to reach those goals. Our counseling environment will facilitate a safe atmosphere for anything you desire to share and process.
Elizabeth C Hutcheson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist IS the therapy. The feedback I hear from my clients is that they feel very relaxed and at ease with me which enables them to speak without censoring. This is the most important aspect of therapy...you must feel that your story is safe and secure and that you are being provided with helpful feedback. My relationship with my clients is a professional one yet my desire is for it to be interactive and informal. I am truly honored to help a person have their best possible life.
I believe that the relationship between the client and the therapist IS the therapy. The feedback I hear from my clients is that they feel very relaxed and at ease with me which enables them to speak without censoring. This is the most important aspect of therapy...you must feel that your story is safe and secure and that you are being provided with helpful feedback. My relationship with my clients is a professional one yet my desire is for it to be interactive and informal. I am truly honored to help a person have their best possible life.
Shacoya Graham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Are you struggling to have the life you want or find yourself stuck in a relationship or life pattern that is unfulfilling? Moving through the world alone can become overwhelming and leave you feeling lost. As you go through life’s changes and challenges, you can come upon a conflict that leaves you feeling trapped, alone, and unable to move forward with creating the life that you want to live. Believing that individuals are the experts of their lives, I will empower you to become the author of your own story. I promote healing, growth, and change through a strength-based lens.
Are you struggling to have the life you want or find yourself stuck in a relationship or life pattern that is unfulfilling? Moving through the world alone can become overwhelming and leave you feeling lost. As you go through life’s changes and challenges, you can come upon a conflict that leaves you feeling trapped, alone, and unable to move forward with creating the life that you want to live. Believing that individuals are the experts of their lives, I will empower you to become the author of your own story. I promote healing, growth, and change through a strength-based lens.
Danielle Houston Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Huntersville, NC 28078
The mission of social work is rooted in the following core values: service, social justice, dignity & worth of person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. I whole heartedly believe in these values and make an intentional effort to sincerely help every client I have the privilege to work with. I respect and understand that therapy may be a difficult experience, however I believe that addressing sensitive and uncomfortable topics is necessary for healing, growth and healthy change.
The mission of social work is rooted in the following core values: service, social justice, dignity & worth of person, importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. I whole heartedly believe in these values and make an intentional effort to sincerely help every client I have the privilege to work with. I respect and understand that therapy may be a difficult experience, however I believe that addressing sensitive and uncomfortable topics is necessary for healing, growth and healthy change.
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotions, persistent anxiety, or depression? Are you encountering difficulties in your relationships or wrestling with unresolved trauma? I am here to assist you in navigating these challenges. In our sessions, we will explore intergenerational patterns that may be influencing your life and relationships. By Understanding these patterns, you can break free from detrimental cycles and establish healthier, more fulfilling connections. I will support you in processing and healing from past traumas, while also addressing attachment issues to cultivate secure and healthy relationships.
Are you experiencing overwhelming emotions, persistent anxiety, or depression? Are you encountering difficulties in your relationships or wrestling with unresolved trauma? I am here to assist you in navigating these challenges. In our sessions, we will explore intergenerational patterns that may be influencing your life and relationships. By Understanding these patterns, you can break free from detrimental cycles and establish healthier, more fulfilling connections. I will support you in processing and healing from past traumas, while also addressing attachment issues to cultivate secure and healthy relationships.
Darryl Brown Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Huntersville, NC 28078
Life is not always easy. Sometimes life is challenging because of circumstances related to our actions; sometimes these challenges are a result of circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, these circumstances do not define us. It is, instead, our response to these circumstances that determines our course. My passion is working with individuals and families who are facing these storms. I love walking with my clients through these storms and into a bright new day. It is my hope that each of my clients will learn not just to weather and survive these storms but rather to conquer and overcome them.
Life is not always easy. Sometimes life is challenging because of circumstances related to our actions; sometimes these challenges are a result of circumstances beyond our control. Regardless, these circumstances do not define us. It is, instead, our response to these circumstances that determines our course. My passion is working with individuals and families who are facing these storms. I love walking with my clients through these storms and into a bright new day. It is my hope that each of my clients will learn not just to weather and survive these storms but rather to conquer and overcome them.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.