Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Kinston, NC

Biography: I have been in the mental health and substance abuse field for over 20 years. I have worked with clients with a variety of needs ranging from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and substance abuse issues. I work with adolescent and adult populations. My therapy approach is Family Therapy, Cognitive , Solution Focus Therapy, Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing . I will explore the client's feelings, develop trust, and provide empathy while helping the client's understand problems of their past. I will also assist the client in understanding and modifying behaviors that are harmful or unsuccessful and assist them in making positive life changes. Negative and irrational beliefs, which provoke unacceptable behavior, client's will assist in developing behaviors that are more appropriate and increasing self-esteem.

Biography: I am licensed in North Carolina with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Biography: You don't have to carry this alone. Maybe you've spent years doubting yourself, questioning your reality, or being made to feel "too sensitive" or "too much." You've been gaslit, emotionally hurt, or worn down by racism, discrimination, and systems that were never built to support you. You're tired, but you're also resilient and you're ready to heal. In our work together, I create a safe, affirming space where your experiences are seen, your truth is honored, and your healing is possible. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply trauma-informed. I'm devoted to creating a space that feels emotionally safe, nonjudgmental, and empowering a place where you don't have to shrink or explain away your pain. I draw from a range of modalities tailored to your unique needs to help you process and release the emotional wounds of trauma, emotional abuse, and systemic harm. Healing isn't about "fixing" yourself it's about reconnecting with your strength, your voice, and your truth. I walk alongside you in that process with empathy, consistency, and care.