Find a licensed online therapist in Kinston, NC

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina, I bring nearly three decades of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on creating affirming, inclusive spaces for exploring personal growth, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, those navigating relationship dynamics, and people experiencing mood-related difficulties. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in understanding each person's unique journey. I specialize in addressing depression, anxiety, addiction recovery, sexuality, exploration, and personal empowerment. With expertise in supporting diverse relationship structures and identities, I help clients develop self-love, clarify life purpose, and heal from family dynamics. I'm committed to providing a non-judgmental, progressive environment where individuals can authentically explore their emotional landscape, build resilience, and create meaningful personal transformation. Whether you're working through life challenges, relationship patterns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional insight.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in helping people find solutions to their problems. Over the years, I have been told by clients that they really feel that I am listening to them and trying to understand what is going on in their lives and how they feel. Clients have also told me that they do not feel any sense of judgment, but rather that I accept them for who they are and where they are in their life’s journey. My style is empathetic and solution focused. I will spend time asking you questions in order to get to know you and try to find out what is at the heart of your issue. Together, we will talk about possible avenues you may want to take, or changes you may want to consider. I may give you some “homework” assignments…things to write out or think about, worksheets to complete, or even techniques/exercises to practice in your own time so that some of what we discuss in our sessions is reinforced. Most of all, I will be an objective listener, helping you to gain insight into what is going on with you, so that you are able to make the choices and changes you want to, in your own time. I look forward to working with you!

Hello! My name is Stephen and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing compassionate, faith-based counseling to individuals in both North and South Carolina. My passion is helping people heal and grow closer to Christ by addressing their mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. I believe that true healing involves nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, and I am dedicated to guiding my clients through their personal journeys of recovery and spiritual growth. I hold degrees in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Winthrop University, and I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their faith and find strength in their spiritual walk. Whether you're facing life's challenges, seeking emotional healing, or looking to deepen your relationship with Christ, I am here to support and walk alongside you every step of the way. My goal is to help you experience healing not just on a surface level, but in a way that transforms your entire being—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually—so that you can live a more fulfilled and Christ-centered life.

Hello, my name is Karen Kavaloski and I am a LPC in New Mexico, North Carolina and in Missouri. I was originally licensed as a counselor in 2009 while working in Arizona by the State of North Carolina after making a career change from a almost 30 year history in nursing. My passion since I was a young adult was counseling and it took me almost 30 years to achieve my goal of becoming a counselor. I was a Marine wife for almost 30 years and have traveled allot, I have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. My youngest, a son, and one of my grandchildren are severely autistic so I can identify with the stress and struggles some families have with managing special needs within their family. I am also a cancer survivor. I believe we all have an ability to heal the body, mind and soul and I consciously strive daily to be an active participant in my life and support and encourage others to do the same. My education beyond my nursing and counseling includes a Masters in Business Administration and a Doctorate in (Christian) Ministries. I have worked primarily over this past 17 years with trauma and substance abuse in the adult population with about 3 years working with the teenage population in these areas. I also have worked about 5 years total with prison reentry and counseling individuals and families with histories of incarceration in state and federal prison. I believe in working with individuals and families to achieve their highest goals. I believe the client is the expert in his/her own life and I fully encourage one to strive to work towards building a strong foundation within themselves and their families whatever that looks like to them, to that end I use focused solution therapy, internal systems therapy, mindfulness/compassion therapy, cognitive and cognitive behavioral, dialectical therapy, emotional freedom techniques and/or neurolinguistic techniques . I am also the author and publisher self help books under my Sacred Self Workbook Series Outside my therapy practice, I spend my leisure time reading. meditation/praying and gardening. I do light exercise daily.

Hello! My name is Donna Cummings and a I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. I received my Master's Degree in 2015, after having worked in the mental health field for 9 years. I have experience working with addiction issues, depression, anxiety, building life skills, and promoting self esteem, self compassion, and other self worth behaviors. I utilized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. I believe in providing support, compassion, and therapies, as well as understanding diversity and cultural awareness in assisting my clients in reaching your life goals. I also provide life coaching to clients who do not feel they need therapy, just someone to talk to and work on life skills and other topics. I began my career in mental health after realizing the lack of mental health services available in my community. I feel that there is a need and that everyone deserves to be able to access these services that can enhance their daily living activities and self care. I also feel that there needs to be a move towards normalizing counseling and removing the stigma historically associated with counseling . I will provide a confidential and nonjudgmental setting to assist you in moving towards your goals. I look forward to working with you.

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in the state of North Carolina. I having been working in this field for over 25 years. I am fortunate to have been afforded the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. These settings include substance abuse treatment, mental health crises, domestic violence, critical incidences, youth corrections, individual, couples and family counseling. I have worked with clients who have had issues with depression, anxiety, stress and psychsocial problems. While I have benefitted greatly from these experiences, I believe myself to be most effective in individual counseling. I have taken the benefit of all these experiences and combined them to be the best counselor I can be. No matter the initial presentation of my clients, their issues tend to fall into one or more of the areas of my experience. As a therapist, my theoretical approaches tend to be solution focused, reality based with an emphasis on how my client views him or herself and the world around them. I believe we all make decisions and exhibit individual behaviors based on what we perceive is happening to us and the world around us. My goal is to help my clients determine if their beliefs, as well as their actions, are helping them be the best they can be. In addition to that, I work to ensure that my clients have the emotional tools they need to appropriately and effectively manage the emotional ups and downs of life. As I see it, life is "a continuum of temporary circumstances that we all must navigate the best we can with the skills we have". My calling is to serve others, with the hope that I can contribute in some way to helping them make their lives better..

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina with over two decades of professional practice, I bring a wealth of experience to help individuals navigate life's challenges. My expertise lies in assisting clients with stress and anxiety management, relationship dynamics, parenting struggles, motivation enhancement, and cultivating self-esteem and confidence. I believe in fostering an open and nurturing space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. It takes courage to embark on a journey toward a more fulfilling and joyful life, and I am committed to providing unwavering support and empowerment every step of the way. Together, we'll work collaboratively to identify goals, develop strategies, and implement positive changes that align with your unique needs and aspirations. Your journey towards personal growth and well-being starts here, and I am honored to be a part of it."

I am a licensed mental health counselor supervisor in the state of North Carolina with 27 years of experience. I received my counseling LPC license in 1998 and my Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor license in 2011. I received my Masters in Counseling degree from Webster University in 1997. I have worked in the counseling field since 1995. My experience includes working as a counselor in an adult women’s inpatient unit specializing in eating disorders, personality disorders , psychotic disorders and PTSD. I have maintained a private practice since 1998 working primarily with adults, families and couples . I was a therapist at a county mental health facility and worked with adolescents in a school setting before becoming a therapist at a Residential Healing Farm from 2005-2018. I worked with adults who presented with a broad range of emotional health conditions and diagnosis at this facility. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD, EMDR, Solution focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are among the modalities used when working with clients. I have maintained a private practice since 1998. My therapy style is to meet you where you are now , and together work towards solutions and empowerment. I look forward to working with you ! Professional Disclosure statement I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in the state of North Carolina #S3220. I received my LPC license from the NC Board of Licensed Professional Counselors in November 1998 and my LCMHCS in 2011. I received my Masters Degree in Counseling from Webster University in Greenville, S. C in 1997. I also hold a B.F.A, degree from the University of Denver, 1974. I have worked in the counseling profession since March 1995. My experience includes working as a counselor for adult women in an inpatient psychiatric unit specializing in clients presenting with eating disorders, personality disorder, psychotic disorder and other clinical presentations. I was employed as a child and adolescent therapist at Park Ridge Hospital with responsibilities that included family, individual, group and conjoint counseling. I co-facilitated a group for at risk adolescents through the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council for four years and facilitated a weekly group for the same population at the Polk County High School for 4 years. I was employed as a therapist for Rutherford/Polk Mental Health from 2001 through 2004. My responsibilities included individual, group, and family therapy, along with assessments and crisis intervention. After the N. C. mental health reform in April 2004, I began to work with New Vistas Behavioral Services where I was employed as a therapist working children, adolescents and adults in their community location, as well as in the local High School. I was employed by Cooperriis Healing Community in Mill Spring, N.C. From 2005 until the end of 2018. I worked as a psychotherapist for adults with serious and persistent mental illness in their farm and community programs. CBT, DBT, solution focused therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, ACT, EMDR, animal assisted therapy and behavior therapy were all modalities incorporated into my work with clients. I have maintained a small private practice in Mill Spring since 1998. I work with individuals, families, couples and facilitate group process sessions. My private practice is located on my farm at 2419 Silver Creek Rd. Mill Spring, N.C. I also provide animal assisted therapy to private clients who are appropriate for this therapy. Use of diagnosis: Some health insurance companies will reimburse clients for counseling services and some will not. Most will require a diagnosis of a mental-health condition and indicate that you must have an “illness” before they will agree to reimburse you. Some conditions for which people seek counseling do not qualify for reimbursement. We will discuss the use of diagnosis and if/when submitted to your insurance company it will become a part of your permanent insurance records. I began working with BetterHelp as an online therapist in October 2021. All billing and scheduling is handled through the BetterHelp platform. Diagnosis is not used as a tool in this format and clients must agree to use 911 for emergencies as this is not a platform to be used for crisis intervention. All billing is handled through their organization. Some other telehealth organizations will require a diagnosis and will bill insurance. Private practice sessions are usually 50-60 minutes. Cost varies between individual and family conjoint sessions. I provide phone sessions for clients who live out of the area. These sessions are generally 30-45 minutes in length. Use of a diagnosis will be discussed and can be used as a road map for treatment in my private practice if on a self – pay basis. I will keep confidential anything you say as part of our counseling relationship with the following exceptions: You direct me in writing to disclose information to someone else, it is determined you are a danger to yourself or others, or I am ordered by a court to disclose information. Although clients are encouraged to discuss any concerns with me first, you may file a complaint against me with the organization below should you feel I am in violation of any of these codes of ethics. I abide by the ACA code of Ethics (http;//www.counseling.org/Resources/ac/a-code-of-ethics.pdf) North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors P.O. Box 77819 Greensboro, N.C. 27417 844-622-3572 or 336-217-6007 email: complaints@ncblcmhc.org we agree to these terms signature of LCMHCS________________________ date____________

I am a Christian therapist who is compassionate about helping individuals understand how God plays the most important role in our lives. I am licensed in mental health and addictions in both South and North Carolina with over 15 years of professional work experience. I have an extensive background helping clients experiencing depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, anger management and many other behavioral and mental health related issues. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life transitions, relationships, and personal challenges. My approach centers on compassionate, holistic care that honors each person's unique journey. I have extensive experience helping clients address communication difficulties, relationship dynamics, life purpose exploration, and emotional healing. My therapeutic work focuses on supporting individuals through diverse experiences, including workplace stress, family dynamics, and young adult challenges. I work closely with my clients around feelings of isolation, guilt, shame, and personal growth obstacles. I bring a deep commitment to understanding each client's individual needs, whether they're struggling with mood challenges, relationship transitions, chronic health conditions, or personal identity exploration. My goal is to create a supportive, affirming space where clients can develop meaningful insights and practical strategies for emotional well-being.

I am licensed in North Carolina with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

As a licensed therapist in North Carolina, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore personal challenges, from anxiety and family conflicts to life transitions and interpersonal dynamics. I bring a depth of understanding to issues like social anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, and personal growth. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop stronger communication skills, process grief, and cultivate self-compassion. I'm particularly attuned to the unique experiences of young adults, men, women, and individuals exploring identity, sexuality, and personal purpose. My practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques that honor each person's individual journey. I'm committed to walking alongside clients as they work through challenging emotions, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. Whether you're dealing with workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to support you with empathy and professional expertise.

I am a licensed clinical therapist with several years of experience. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adults and families. I also enjoy facilitating different types of therapeutic groups. I have supported teens, adults and families through social issues and concerns, relationship issues, parenting problems, including marital concerns. I have also worked with children and adults who have suffered various forms of abuse or neglect. I have worked with people from different backgrounds, cultures and appreciate learning about each and every person I work with. I embrace getting to know more so I know how to help support each client with attaining their goals. My therapeutic style is very authentic, warm and strength based. I believe that my therapeutic practice is a work of the heart, and I believe in the change and or support that each and everyone of my clients' seeks. I have utilized theoretical perspectives such as cognitive behavioral therapy as well as brief treatment therapeutic modalities. I also enjoy utilizing bits of psychoanalytic theory and I'm creative and open based on what is best for each and every client I serve. I am looking forward to working with you to support and encourage you into the next best phase of your life.

As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals through life's complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. I bring a compassionate, holistic approach to therapy, focusing on personal growth, communication, and healing. My work is deeply rooted in understanding the unique experiences of each individual, with a particular commitment to addressing women's issues, social anxiety, and the nuanced emotional journeys of young adults. I strive to create a supportive, affirming space where clients can explore their inner world, develop resilience, and cultivate self-love. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help clients develop practical coping strategies, work through interpersonal challenges, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Whether you're experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, or seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you with empathy, respect, and professional expertise.