virginia Diaz, ma, lmft, lcmhc, AAMFT Supervisor
- As an experiential and strategic family system therapist, with 10 years of counseling experience, I view my role as walking with you, accepting you where you are, and working with you to pursue your goals. I will help you in your process of change and will encourage and challenge you. I specialize in treating individuals with PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar, anger, family and marital conflict. I know choosing a therapist is an important decision and I value your trust and look forward to partnering with you.
- Change can be scary and it can be difficult; it can also be empowering. Staying stuck in current patterns of thinking, in the negative beliefs we have about ourselves, or in feelings of anxiety, depression, and shame, can rob us of our joy, energy, and life. My specialized training and therapeutic approaches are designed to help you process and change these beliefs that have kept you stuck.
- I am a Marine veteran, experienced in treating veterans, active duty military service members, and their families who are experiencing the effects of combat, service and military family related issues, and military sexual trauma.
Specialized Training
- EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Level 1, EMDR Consulting
- IFS – Internal Family Systems, Level 1, IFS Institute
- CPT – Cognitive Processing Therapy
- PE - Prolonged Exposure
- Prepare/Enrich - Marital Counseling
- AAMFT Fundamentals of Supervision, AAMFT
Career
- Counseled veterans, active duty service members, and their families at Jacksonville Readjustment Counseling Center, specializing in treating combat trauma, military sexual trauma, grief, and readjustment issues.
- Started private practice in August 2017, specializing in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, family issues, and premarital/marital counseling.
- 2021 AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Education & Affiliations
- MA, Professional Counseling - Liberty University 2016
- Clinical Fellow, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy
Maria Donaty-Gurba, mSW, LCSW, LCAS, Rn, RYT
Integrative Psychotherapy & Wellness Counseling
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, a Registered Nurse, a Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach and a level II iRest Yoga Nidra practitioner. I have worked in the Healthcare field for 25+ years, now providing compassionate psychotherapy to help you find peace & happiness.
Specializations
I am trained in many evidence-based, empirically supported therapeutic modalities to include Gottman Couples Therapy, Discernment Counseling, EMDR/Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMI/Eye Movement Integration, TRM/Trauma Resiliency Model, Ego States, CBT/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Ericksonian Hypnosis, i-Rest Yoga Nidra, & Solution Focused Therapy to name a few. Additionally l trained in Mindfulness and Meditative based modalities.
Individualized & Integrative therapy
Psychotherapy i.e Therapy or counseling is a collaborative process ... a partnership with a HOLISTIC APPROACH. You have identified the need for help & have courageously taken the first steps of making & keeping your first appointment. My job is to provide a safe, confidential relationship in which you can explore your concerns & hopes , as well as to help you grow with integrity in your relationships with others and yourself. Integrative therapy is a progressive form of psychotherapy that combines a variety of therapeutic tools & approaches to fit your individual needs. With an understanding of normal human development, an integrative therapist modifies standard treatments to fill in developmental gaps that affect each client in different ways. By combining elements drawn from different schools of psychological theory and research, integrative therapy becomes a more flexible and inclusive approach to treatment than more traditional, singular forms of psychotherapy.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is talking , listening, understanding & learning. You & your partner, along with your therapist will talk about your problems, together we will learn how to deal with these problems. We will learn more about your partner & how to help them by giving them the love they need in the way that they need it. In return, you will learn about what you need in your relationship & then communicate that to your partner, so that you both feel heard , connected , loved & validated. I utilize Discernment Counseling, the Gottman Method as an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couples relationship & integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory, AND Emotion Focused Therapy developed by Sue Johnson.
EMDR & Trauma Treatment
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences and optimize your mental health and wellbeing. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. Additionally, I utilize other approaches in conjunction with EMDR, such as Ego States/IFS, Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra , and Somatic Integration dependent on the individuals needs.
Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Nidra
iRest is a meditation practice based on the ancient tradition of Yoga Nidra and adapted to suit the conditions of modern life. When practiced regularly - a little and often - iRest enables you to meet each moment of your life with unshakable peace and wellbeing, no matter how challenging or difficult your situation.
Integrative Health Coaching
Integrative Health Coaching (IHC) empowers you to make lasting health behavior changes that are the cornerstones of lifelong well-being in both your physical and mental health. It bridges the gap between medical recommendations and your abilities to successfully implement those recommendations into your complex life. Integrative health coaches work with the whole person, take time to listen to your concerns, and ask powerful questions to help motivate you to make changes.
- Coaches utilize the Duke Integrative Medicine Wheel of Health to facilitate inquiry and personal discovery.
- Coaching helps facilitate behavior change in a structured, supportive partnership between you and your coach.
- Coaches can help you to identify obstacles to change and create strategies for forward movement.
- Coaches provide additional resources for making healthy behavior changes.
- Sessions can take place over the telephone, or in person
My Website: https://ipwcounseling.com
CHRISTINA STAKELY, ma, lmft
About Me
I enjoy working with service members/veterans and their families. I also enjoy working with adults with infertility issues and women or men who have experienced sexual trauma. Another joy of mine is to work with children ages birth-five and their families. My desire is to help you and your family learn how to express who you are and to experience growth. I hope to help you and your family with developing good intuition, creating healthy connections, and becoming more of your authentic self (selves). I want you to experience more joy and peace within your life.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I use a variety of approaches, including Mindfulness practices; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies; Attachment Theory Approaches and Systems Oriented Therapy. I also can provide faith-integrated counseling services. I am trained in trauma protocol therapies as well as expressive arts therapy.
I hope to help you meet your goals here and see you grow and change in the world outside the therapy office. Please call me to schedule your first appointment or find me on these online counseling platforms listed here: https://www.betterhelp.com/christina-stakely/ https://www.talkspace.com/room/ChristinaStakely
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Offer Individual and Group Supervision
Bobbi pate, lcmhc, rpt
About Me
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist with 20 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She has worked in a variety of counseling settings and has spent the past six years working with active-duty Marines, Sailors and their families who have experienced domestic violence or child abuse issues. Prior to that, I worked with providers in the community and provided Intensive In-Home Family services to families with children struggling with behavioral and mental health issues.
Play Therapy
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling. I have expertise and additional training in the treatment of childhood issues, such as anxiety, trauma, sensory issues and sexual abuse. I also have training in Triple P- Positive Parenting Program, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). I have focused interests in working with young children, children with anxiety and sensory issues. Bobbi is in the process of training her pet dog to be a service dog to help in sessions.
carissa marsh, Phd, psychologist
About Me
I have 10 years of experience doing psychological testing in public schools and private mental health facilities. Completing a psychological assessment will help identify and clarify mental health disorders, and give you insights about yourself or your child. Results will inform ideas to move forward with treatment, gain self-acceptance, and find resources.
I use a variety of methods, such as a thorough interview, records review, behavior rating scales, and standardized tests, to help determine if a person meets criteria for a mental health disorder.
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Depressive, Anxiety, and Trauma-Related Disorders
- Behavioral, Impulsive, and Disruptive Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
Education, Certifications, and Memberships
I attended University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and obtained my doctorate in Educational Psychology, with a specialty in School Psychology. There I learned to conduct psychological assessments to help determine the strengths and needs of children, as well as the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy. I moved to North Carolina in 2010 and began working for Onslow County Schools. In order to broaden my skills and experience, I transitioned to working in a private mental health practice in the community. There, I received training and supervision in working with adults to complete psychological testing and provide cognitive behavior therapy.
My website: www.insight-pa.com
tracy perez, ms, lcmhc
About Me
I provide an integrative approach that focuses on the whole person utilizing cognitive, experiential,
somatic, and mindful practices. Whether it is trauma weighing you down, grief, career transitions,
relationship issues, or sexual dissatisfaction, I am here to lend a compassionate ear. We can navigate
toward the best version of you and where you want to be in life. I offer therapy to individuals, couples,
and teens. Specializations include anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Sometimes you need an advocate that is there for you. Friends and family don’t always understand. Or
maybe they are not safe to talk to about what is bothering you. That’s where I come in. I provide a
sound space for you to discuss your deepest feelings and worries.
I invite you to take the next step in finding mental wellness. I provide a non-judgmental space that
imparts respect and a willingness to help you grow and evolve.
Education, Certifications, and Memberships
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and hold a Master of Science degree from
Hodges University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from High Point University. In addition, I
am a Certified Meditation Practitioner and Life Coach. I am a member of the American Association of
Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and a member of the North Carolina
Counseling Association (NCCA).
linda arrington, msw, lcsw
About Me
I specialize in treating individuals aged 16 and up with Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Physical, Emotional, and or Sexual Abuse. As your therapist, it is my job to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
I take a trauma-informed approach to addressing clients' thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that keep them stuck. I acknowledge that there is no one size fits all therapy, and each client needs to be recognized as an individual.
Education, Certifications, and Memberships
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree from Simmons University. In addition, I am trained in evidence-based therapies: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Humanistic therapy.
Sheila Marano, msn, pmhnp-bc, fnp-c
About Me
I am a dual licensed and board-certified Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers medication management, supportive talk therapy, and holistic care to persons as they navigate challenges. Taking the first step to care for your mental health can be a challenge.
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
My training and clinical experience in the medical and mental health sectors in the last 16 years have allowed me to provide integrative care of the whole person and not the diagnosis. Medications can be an aid in treating target symptoms. My approach includes the fundamental concept of healing the mind-body connection and understanding how the dynamics between them are causing the stressful symptoms, and not basing care on a diagnosis. Knowing how to treat medical health issues and the active role they have in mental health stressors is essential for providing comprehensive & integrative care for a person. The synergism between utilizing best-practice medication management and talk therapy for target symptoms helps develop neuroplasticity & healing in your brain for a stronger foundation.
SPECIALIZATION
I offer in-person or virtual sessions for treating target symptoms of: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic Disorder, Mood Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Adolescent Treatment (ages +13), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Veteran Mental Health Care, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorders, Life Coaching, Eating disorders, Hormonal-related mental health issues, and more.
I am available for sessions early mornings and on Sundays by appointment in-person or virtually.
Website and Contact
https://safelandingwellnesscenter.com or contact my direct office line by phone or secure messaging at: (252) 594-3457, or you can email me at: admin@safelanding.sprucecare.com
claire barco, msw, lcsw
About Me
I work with adult and adolescent individuals who are struggling with anxiety and post traumatic stress symptoms. I particularly enjoy working with anxious moms & postpartum mental health, reproductive trauma, individuals who have sustained childhood trauma, as well as active duty military or veterans, and people of Christian faith, especially those who have experienced spiritual abuse or religious harm. It is my passion to help people pursue healing through a mind-body approach that regulates the nervous system, allowing you to no longer live in a chronic state of fight, flight, or freeze.
As an EMDR-Certified therapist, I bring an attachment-focused, psychodynamic approach with the integration of “parts work” (Ego States Therapy). This helps us to cultivate a deeper understanding for the parts of you that formed out of trauma, as well as an opportunity to reprocess the adverse events in order to get them “unstuck” from your nervous system. Perhaps you have tried traditional talk therapy and are looking for something deeper. If that’s the case, we may be a good fit. It would be an honor to join you on your healing journey!
Education
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a master’s degree from Campbellsville University. I am certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) with additional training in “EMDR with Perinatal Clients,” as well as trained in evidence-based therapies including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Ego States Interventions (“parts work” therapy), Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA), and “IFS-Informed EMDR Equine Assisted Therapy.”
TEague summerlin, ma, lcmhc
About Me
I have over ten years experience treating a wide range of issues that individuals, couples, and families of all ages and demographics may struggle with. While most of my clients fall under the "general counseling" category, I have extensive experience treating high conflict couples and family systems, including, but not limited to domestic violence and abuse. Additionally, I offer faith-based counseling from a Christian perspective for clients that wish to engage in that.
I offer services both in person and via telehealth-based services. I hope to help individuals, families, and couples better understand themselves and to find paths and skills towards more peaceful, purpose filled lives. I truly enjoy working with people to help enrich their lives and process through difficult times.
Spiritual Counseling
My spiritual counseling services can help you explore your beliefs and values, and develop a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment, guidance and support to help you connect with your spirituality and find meaning in your life.