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Empowerment is the goal we will seek together to overcome and manage mental health issues. It can be challenging but support and a...
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Empowerment is the goal we will seek together to overcome and manage mental health issues. It can be challenging but support and a compassionate hear is what I offer so please invest in yourself as you engage in this therapeutic journey.
I am a dually licensed clinician who has over 16 years experience in clinical social work. My background includes over 20 years in the child welfare system dealing with abuse, neglect, trauma and individual/family issues.
I have assisted my clients with gaining and finding self validation, self-worth and opportunities to engage in self reflection at their own pace. I meet clients where they are at and highlight growth. Recognizing that each person has their own experiences and perceptions and deserve respect and dignity.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling isolated and in despair, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. As a professional clinician, I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and positive environment that places you at the center of your care. I welcome you and look forward to forming a consistent, open partnership with you.
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Having experienced close family loss and living with a learning disability, I deeply understand how life’s challenges can weigh he...
Having experienced close family loss and living with a learning disability, I deeply understand how life’s challenges can weigh heavily and the pressure to push beyond what feels humanly possible.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with 4 years of experience supporting individuals and families through times of challenge and change. My background includes providing care in both academic and correctional settings, where I focused on family connection, emotional regulation, and rehabilitation. My master’s internship was at a male correctional facility, where I worked in both group and individual settings focused on emotional growth and resilience. I’m passionate about helping clients navigate learning and developmental disabilities, build coping skills, and find renewed purpose in their healing journey.
I earned my Master’s in Social Work from West Virginia University. I use cognitive behavioral therapy and mindful interviewing to help clients manage emotions, strengthen coping skills, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
My approach is compassionate, goal-focused, and collaborative. I truly care about understanding what you’re going through and providing a safe, supportive space for healing. You don’t have to face things alone. Let’s navigate this journey together. When you’re ready, I’m here for you.
As someone who lost 100lbs, I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by having healthy hobbies in your life ...
As someone who lost 100lbs, I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle by having healthy hobbies in your life and setting goals.
Jarrett Isler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. As a young man Jarrett began to live a healthy life by working out, eating healthy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He found that he wanted to help others make positive choices to live a happy, content, fulfilling life.
Jarrett completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at West Virginia University. He is a certified personal trainer and a certified yoga instructor. He is a very outgoing young man, able to converse with many people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. He can carry on conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable speaking to him about their wishes or needs. Jarrett’s strongest asset is his personality. He is always willing to lend a kind, listening ear to whatever clients would like to share. He tries to respond with genuine positive suggestions.
Jarrett can help you by demonstrating his own positive ways of making decisions. He is always available to talk through or listen to his clients’ suggestions. He lets his clients know that he understands and feels what they are going through. He also tries to convey that he is here whenever they need his help.
As a counselor with over 20 years of experience and as a person who has struggled with anxiety and depression, I am passionate abo...
As a counselor with over 20 years of experience and as a person who has struggled with anxiety and depression, I am passionate about helping others reach their goals as they work toward increased mental and emotional well-being.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 28 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, college students, adults, and couples. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral concerns, and relationship challenges. I strive to create a supportive, affirming environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
I earned my master’s degree in agency and community counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. My clinical approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy, helping clients understand how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions while building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
I believe therapy works best when clients feel safe, validated, and genuinely understood. I will walk alongside you as you explore your experiences, develop effective coping skills, and work toward your personal goals. Seeking counseling is a powerful step forward, and I welcome the opportunity to support you on that path.
It is my honor to join with you in your counseling journey and help hold hope as you work to go and grow through life....
It is my honor to join with you in your counseling journey and help hold hope as you work to go and grow through life.
The counseling journey can be hard work. It takes courage to reach out for help — thank you for taking that important first step! I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor who has helped hold hope for clients in counseling for over 20 years. I have a master's and doctorate in counseling, which adds to the skills and support I offer. Are there issues with stress, anxiety, grief, loss, sadness, or a life transition? Are you a new or new-again parent navigating the "challenging 3's" with your child? These are just some of the reasons clients, from children to adults, come to counseling with me in English and Spanish.
So how can I help? As a clinical mental health counselor, I will offer you a safe space and listen without judgment. I believe that you and your story matter. I counsel from a holistic, mind-body-heart perspective that is realistic and grounded. I will help you explore strategies and coping skills that are useful and practical for you in your life.
My clients come to counseling to heal, grow, gain new ideas, skills, and understanding, and know they are not alone. With each client I have the honor of holding hope for in the counseling space, I am reminded of how resilient and amazing the human spirit is. I would be honored to join you in counseling and help hold hope.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Cary, NC is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Cary, NC work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
Without a doubt, every marriage has good times and bad. That is why most people include these promises in their marriage vows—for better or worse, in sickness and health, for richer or poorer. Difficulties are a guarantee. While there is no way to bypass marital conflict, there is a way to make it more bearable: ask for help. Skilled marriage therapists can often pinpoint the relational issues that are plaguing the marriage and equip each partner with the skills to course-correct.
The marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Cary have helped many people work through the conflict and recover love within their marriage. There are never guarantees, but many marriages become stronger through marriage counseling. Reach out today for help.
The famous psychologist Dr. John Gottman has studied marriages for decades, and he has identified four problems that can plague marriages. He has dubbed them “The Four Horsemen” because if these behaviors continue without intervention, they can end a marriage. They are especially toxic, but they can also be recognized and corrected. The Four Horsemen are stonewalling, defensiveness, criticism, and contempt. This is a picture of what they may look like within a marriage:
According to Cindy Goulding, a Licensed Behavioral Counselor at Thiveworks in Cary, marriage counseling is a collaborative approach between you and your partner and your therapist. “Marriage counseling addresses important qualities in a healthy relationship, including getting emotional needs met, actions matching words, trust, open and honest communication. We discuss healthy ways to communicate and express feelings in a safe setting and learn ways to feel vulnerable with each other to improve intimacy and trust in the marriage. Setting healthy boundaries and having realistic expectations of each other is also processed in the counseling sessions.”
The first step toward a healthier relationship may be recognizing these four horsemen, and the second step may be learning new habits. When spouses are willing, these toxic patterns can be replaced with healthy connection. How? Marriage therapists have a number of exercises that can help spouses, but a few may include…
If your marriage is hitting some rocky roads, know that help is available. We offer marriage counseling. Our staff is ready to offer support and guidance. When you contact Thriveworks Counseling in Cary, you may have your first appointment the same week. We offer weekend and evening sessions. We also work with many insurance companies.
Let’s work together for a better marriage. Call us to make an appointment for marriage counseling.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cary is located near SW Maynard Rd and Kildaire Farm Rd, off US-1. It is a short distance from the Page-Walker Arts & History Center and right by the Cary Arts Center.
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