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Mental health Therapist, Monroe, NC Counselor, Boundaries, anxiety cure

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor/Owner

Anna Thames

I’m no stranger to life’s pain and struggles like many of you reading this today. I understand what it is like to feel misunderstood, unheard, scared, and sometimes paralyzed by stress and fear. I can relate to life stressors as a mom, wife, friend, sister and all the other hats I wear in this life like many of you. My ultimate goal as a therapist is to help you understand why you feel the way you feel and cultivate an active plan towards healing. I am a very open and authentic person and bring those traits with me in my office. Therapy isn’t always sad and gloomy, sometimes we laugh and make jokes because it is important to understand not all of life is hopeless. My clients experience changes over their time in therapy, not just in their anxiety, depression and addiction but in their relationships, their career and how they feel about themselves. I believe each person knows themselves better than anyone else and together we will find an authentic you by learning to listen to your mind and body. 

I help people who struggle with day-to-day life, relationships, past hurts, and current stressors. I help people learn to stay present in their life, organize their life, and learn it is ok to take care of yourself and enjoy life. I help you see your thinking patterns and how these patterns are interacting with your daily life making it difficult to get through the day. I will teach you boundaries that work for you and how to advocate for yourself and your needs. I teach you how to use skills to make life more manageable and livable. I listen to you and hear what you are saying so I can meet you right where you are. I talk with you about things that no one knows to help get rid of shame, guilt, worry, anxiety, and exhaustion. One of my approaches is to keep things very real with you. Nothing is off the table and whatever you bring up, whatever you say is where we will meet together to dig deeper for lasting change. I work with you on living and not just surviving. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress, past hurts haunting you, or addiction reach out for more support today.

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Jeanine Hubbard

I know what it is like to feel as if everything is falling apart, and you are not sure which way is up. You walk around as if everything is fine and attempt each day to keep it together for those around you.  Sometimes my clients do not have the capacity in their everyday lives to truly feel what is happening around them, so within the time we spend together, I make sure to provide space for you to feel and release whatever it is weighing on you. I offer you a hand to hold and a place to breathe when the outside world feels against you by being warm, inviting, and relatable in situations that cause anxiety, self-esteem issues, and depression as an individual, with families and couples. 

Therapy is similar to a dance where the client leads, and the therapist follows. I aim to always meet you where you are and work our way through together. As your therapist, my goal is to help you process these feelings and navigate them in a healthy way. I will give you strategies you can take beyond the therapy room. We will work together to make sure that everything is addressed and managed so we can learn to face the world with boldness.  

For my couples, I provide an equal opportunity for each of you to express yourselves. I also help both parties understand each other’s point of view when it comes to the situation at hand, whether it is regarding communication, infidelity, or rekindling of the relationship. Most of the time when we are in the “thick of things” it is hard to see where the other person is coming from. With me being an objective party in your healing and rebuilding, I will help you understand and see each other in ways that were not previously considered. Our sessions will be tailored to improve the overall quality of your relationship.

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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate

Madeline Saab

Are you feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Anxious or depressed? Are you dealing with loss or deep grief? If any of these feelings resonate with you, I know personally how difficult it can feel when the world is spinning around you but you feel stagnant or stuck in your feelings. Sometimes it feels like you will never get out of the valley you are in but when you are in a valley, that means you are already halfway to the mountaintop! I am ready to be your biggest cheerleader.Seeking support takes courage, and you should feel so proud of yourself that you have decided to take the first step in your healing journey. I feel so privileged to be able to walk alongside you in your journey through life’s hardest and most challenging moments. 

I am so grateful for the opportunity to come alongside you during this time and create a warm environment where you feel heard, understood and validated. When you step into my office, my goal is to make sure you feel secure and safe. You are on your journey of growth and healing, what an accomplishment! 

When it comes to counseling, one “size” does not fit all. I strive to make sure to tailor my sessions to fit your specific needs, working together to find the perfect balance between theoretical orientation and simply just allowing you to feel like you have the space to open up. Within my education, I have learned evidenced-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness training.

I am so excited to begin this beautiful process of healing with you and look forward to meeting you! 

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Mental health Therapist, Monroe, NC Counselor, Boundaries, anxiety cure

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate

Cassie Sloop

I can relate with the deeply vulnerable step of reaching out for help. To walk into a therapist office for the first time unsure of what to expect but hoping for change and healing. I can relate to the feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety that come when our world feels like it is spinning out of control, and we cannot get it to stop. I can understand the frustration of trying everything you can think of to make the pain go away and yet it is still there like a dark cloud causing you to cry, scream, and beg it all to go away and everything to get better. My goal as a therapist is to help you understand why and what is causing you to feel the way you do and work alongside you to create a plan of healing and wellness. Together we will face each challenge and work to create healing and change using safety, support, and proven therapeutic interventions. The counseling office is not always one of challenges and heartache but of laughter and celebration. With each step forward we will celebrate, process, and work together to take the next step towards healing. Together we will work to help you understand you better as I believe that the best expert in anyone is themselves. I am an open, honest, and caring therapist who desires to come alongside you and walk into the darkest places of your life while showing you the support and care you deserve. I believe that with support, care, understanding, and a little laughter we will be able to discover the true you by listening to your body and mind.  

If you feel like there is no one there, I am here and ready to help you find the best you possible. I work with individuals who face day-to-day challenges, trauma, depression, anxiety, past hurts, and current stressors. I want to be there for you, hear your story, and help you find healing. We will work together to understand your emotions and feelings while seeking to find why they are there and how we can help you find the authentic healing and wholeness you desire. Together we will learn to create boundaries, control emotions, and develop skills that will help you to not only manage but thrive in your life. We will face previous memories and moments that are holding you back from reaching your goals. Together we will work to increase your confidence, courage, desire, and understanding to help you to become more present, engaged, and joyful in your life.  

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