One issue that often comes up during therapy is goal setting. People makes statements such as “I feel like I’m in a rut” or ” I don’t know where I’m going with my life.” When asked what they are doing to address the issue, they often do not have an answer. People tend to shy

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I earned my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology in 1998 and have been practicing counseling in North Carolina since 2005. I am a licensed professional counselor who works with adults in an accepting, non-judgmental environment. I utilize a variety of therapy theories including Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered, Solution-Focused, Adlerian, and Family Systems depending on the individual,

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The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources. Addiction and Recovery Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources Center for On-Line Addiction Anxiety Disorders Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder National Center for PTSD Obsessive Compulsive Information Center Associations & Institutes American Association for Marriage

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Insurance As a licensed professional counselor, my services should be covered in whole or part by your health insurance or employee benefit plan. I currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and Cigna. Your co-insurance or co-payment is due at each session. For all other insurances, I will bill you directly and give you

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General Questions About Counseling How do I know if I need therapy? Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have dealt effectively with some issues in the past, there is nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. Therapy is for people who have enough insight to realize they

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