Imagine beginning every day feeling energized, confident and ready to take on whatever comes your way. You might feel better about your progress with life goals, be able create meaningful and close relationships, maintain healthier habits, and have a regular sense of pride and accomplishment. You know you have so much potential, but may not know exactly how to reach it. I hope to join you on your journey by providing you with an emotionally safe space where you are able to authentically express ...
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...
Experience: Lise-Marie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) in North Carolina. She obtained a master’s degree in social work (MSW) with a certificate in trauma-responsive care from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology/gender & women’s studies from Grinnell College. Lise-Marie trained at Coastal Horizons Center conducting Intensive Outpatient Therapy for individuals struggling with substance disorder, as well as at The Open Gate/Domestic Violence Sh...
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 ...
Pamela Feuerstein is the Clinical Site Director for LifeStance Health in Mooresville, NC. Pamela has been working in the mental health field since 2008. She completed a Master's in Social Work from Kean University in Elizabeth, New Jersey in 2012 and continued on to achieve her clinical social work license (LCSW) in 2015. Pamela primarily uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies and Dialectical Behavior skills to inform her practice, working with conditions such as depressio...
Welcome to our practice — a place where you are seen, heard, and supported. With over 20 years of combined experience, our team is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care to individuals, couples, and families from all walks of life. We believe healing happens in safe, inclusive spaces, and we strive to create a welcoming environment for people of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transit...
Anita Morrow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. Anita uses assessments and conversation to explore how situations affect both mind and body with the desire to improve overall health. Together you and Anita will explore how to use your current strengths to help you overcome and recover from mental health challenges while using your current supports to build new strengths. Outside of work, Anita enjoys travel and dance. She enjoys travel because it gives her a good opportunity...
Wellness is not about one single element. It is about ALL of our elements: mental, physical, spiritual & emotional. All parts of you are welcome here....
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Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Master's and Education Specialist degree (MA/EdS) in Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie approaches the counseling relationship with a genuine intent to understand individual needs as she collaborates with clients to generate goals for life changes. She views therapy as an opportunity for people to learn mor...
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...
Experience: Ebube (pronounced aye-boo-bay) is a warm, empathetic therapist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through a trauma-informed, equity-centered lens. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University, graduating magna cum laude. Her clinical approach is rooted in direct practice with a strong foundation in social justice, restorative practices, and ...
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...
Daniel L. Fish is a Psychiatrist in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. He earned degrees at North Carolina State University and Virginia Tech Carilion Medical School, and completed his Psychiatry Residency at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Daniel considers himself a down-to-earth and personable Psychiatrist with a combination of life experience and excellent training. He specializes in discerning the impact of how life situations, medical conditions, and biochemical...
Tia Glaspie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She received her BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Social Work from Johnson C. Smith University. Tia believes in meeting clients where they are and providing a safe space for clients to feel accepted and work on an array of behavioral and mental health challenges. She uses techniques from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-F...
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...
Hello, my name is Bob Risavi and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I work with adults from 21 to 100. I try to help them cope with and solve problems within their everyday lives. To do this I use several styles of therapy depending on the individual and their particular needs. There is no such thing as a one size fits all strategy. For example CBT therapy is very effective with many patients but psychodynamic therapy may be more effective for other individuals depending on circumstance. Th...
Hi! I'm Joel. I know it can be hard to search for a therapist, I'm glad you're doing the work! I hope you are able to connect with someone who can help. I've worked in mental health for nearly 25 years, in shelters, hospitals, as a school counselor, among other settings. I deeply value learning your experience of the world, and cultural background to ensure your treatment will meet your unique goals and identity. These are difficult times that can be stressful, and it can be hard to know what...
Welcome! My approach to therapy focuses on creating a safe, accepting, and compassionate environment for healing and growth. Being in college is a period of intense change, which can be both exciting and challenging! Perhaps you are noticing stress, anxiety, triggers, or patterns that are causing negative impacts in your daily life. Perhaps you've been reflecting on your childhood or family dynamics, and beginning to unpack traumas for the first time. Or perhaps you are looking for a space to ...
ANGER gets a bad reputation, and so sometimes we miss its purpose. Its purpose? To alert us to IMPORTANT NEEDS GOING UNMET! Problem is, when we’re angry we’re thinking in ways that get in the way of meeting those needs. I help people connect with the needs behind their anger, learn the words for talking about it in ways that increase the chances of being heard and respected, and find creative solutions. I help people identify the thoughts that cause their anger, and then I help them question ...