Our Counselors in Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Shallotte, NC

“Your life does not get better by chance.  It gets better by change”  -Jim Rohan

 

My practice has been dedicated to assisting people with implementing healthy boundaries, focusing on self-love, processing past traumas, and self-awareness through cognitive and solution-focused therapy.    

I am committed to working with families, individuals, and couples in their walk to make the necessary changes to enhance or improve their life circumstances. 

I am a believer and proponent of self-care and incorporating your spiritual beliefs into your daily life to improve your quality and peaceful existence.  I have a heart for working with individuals with anger management, women’s related issues, single parents, and life transitions (divorce, grief, and chronic illness).

I would be honored to assist you with your journey of enlightenment.

Barb is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFTA) who is passionate about equipping others with the tools they need to live their best life! In today’s world, life often feels chaotic and relationships can be challenging: it can be reassuring to know that you don’t have to face difficult situations alone. With a heart for supporting marriages and strengthening families, Barb offers solution-focused strategies to manage life transitions (i.e., marital stress, parenting challenges, career changes, divorce, loss of a loved one), as well as mindfulness and CBT techniques to overcome emotional/behavioral issues, such as Anxiety, Depression, or OCD

Each person has a unique set of strengths and abilities. Barb is committed to helping you tap those resources to improve communication, heal trauma, restore wellness, and enhance your relationships.

 

Christina is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, who believes that real and lasting change is possible through the therapeutic relationship that is built on non-judgemental, empathy, and unconditional positive regard for all people. Christina’s heart is to help people who feel stuck, find freedom from unhealthy thought patterns,  and to assist in finding solutions.  Her experience with a myriad of patient populations, includes teens and children who have been hospitalized, in residential and long-term care facilities, adults with dual diagnosis, and some work with eating disorders as it relates to trauma. She has a specific desire to work with anxiety disorders.

 

Jessica comes from a person-centered approach and is solutions focused. Jessica uses a variety of therapy models and techniques determined by each person’s needs and treatment goals. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, communication, and conflict resolution when working to restore family bonds. Jessica’s joy comes from seeing individuals and families restored to peace and purpose by healing and growing into the overcomer we were all created to be.

 

Lori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years of experience helping youth, adults, and families navigate to a place of peace and thrive from daily struggles to life-altering traumatic experiences. Her focus is to use clinical techniques and Christian-based values to help people find comfort for their souls and skills to flourish again. Lori provides patience and compassion in a space that encourages vulnerability and connection with their true self under current life challenges. Lori has a sweet spot for children, teenagers, and families struggling with behavior management, impulse control, anxiety, depression, psychosis, high-risk behaviors (suicidal, self-harm, harm to others), and complex trauma experiences. Lori has worked in the areas of foster care, adoption, juvenile justice, day treatment, residential treatment, and acute hospitalizations. For youth and adults alike, Lori wants to meet you where you are and provide a peaceful place to process difficult experiences.

“Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown

You have a story, uniquely your own. Inviting someone to know, share and explore your story in order to illuminate truths both wonderful and difficult is the courageous work of therapy. My goal is encouragement, growth, and freedom for you, attending to the light within you. As God is the creator of light and promises to be with us in times of darkness, my presence with you in the therapy room is inspired and informed by this truth.

 

Noah is currently a Graduate-Level Intern who is working towards Licensure as an LCMHC. His passion is rooted in helping people to become the best version of themselves that they can possibly be through gaining self-awareness, making necessary changes, and processing both past traumas and future aspirations. Noah has always had a special place in his heart for marriage and couples and hopes to make a large impact as a counselor in that population. He is willing to work with anyone who is ready to embark on a journey of enlightenment and growth in order to reach their goals and accomplish their dreams for their life.

Ward is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) as well as ordained and on staff at his local church. He is dedicated to creating a safe place where people can work on their personal goals in therapy from a clinical perspective while incorporating their faith and what matters most to them. Ward is dedicated to bringing a joyful upbeat personality to the table that helps clients connect and feel at ease. His passion extends to helping individuals and couples apply biblical principles through a clinical lens to address topics such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relational struggles. He believes as people we are comprised of a body, soul, and spirit which are all interrelated, and desires to address situations from a holistic perspective. He is intentional about walking with people as they process and explore the details of their life in a non-judgmental environment and genuinely enjoys helping others navigate hard seasons with hope for a better tomorrow.