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My ultimate goal is to empower my clients by providing compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based care so that we can work toget...
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My ultimate goal is to empower my clients by providing compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based care so that we can work together to cultivate their mental health and well-being.
I am Melanie Whitesell, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 4 years of experience. I specialize in providing medication management and compassionate mental health support for individuals navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood swings, and post-traumatic stress disorder. My goal is to help clients restore balance and improve their overall quality of life.
I hold a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina. My approach emphasizes evidence-based care tailored to each client’s needs, blending medication management with holistic support. I focus on creating a collaborative and safe environment where clients feel understood and empowered.
I welcome clients who are ready to take the next step in prioritizing their mental health and well-being. Together, we will work to achieve your wellness goals in a supportive and inclusive setting. Please reach out if you are interested in beginning this journey toward balance and healing.
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As a therapist, I help folks ages 14 and up develop healthy coping strategies, learn who they are, build better relationships, and...
As a therapist, I help folks ages 14 and up develop healthy coping strategies, learn who they are, build better relationships, and navigate life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with a passion for helping teens, adults & families. I work with individuals & families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief & life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, coping with past experiences, or simply looking for a healthier way forward, my goal is to meet you where you are with nonjudgement & empathy. I am an EMDR Certified Therapist with training in play therapy, ADHD, grief counseling, and parent coaching.
I work with all clients to provide a safe, supportive space where they can feel heard, understood, & accepted. My goal is to meet you where you are with nonjudgement & empathy. I tailor therapy to meet the needs of each client so we can identify strengths/weaknesses, develop effective coping strategies, & develop change.
I believe healing happens through connection & tools that empower you to move forward with confidence. We will build on your strengths, develop effective coping strategies & create lasting change so you can experience inner peace. Wherever you are in your journey, I look forward to supporting you every step of the way.
I believe every person deserves to live their best life, and I am here to help them do that....
I believe every person deserves to live their best life, and I am here to help them do that.
I'm Jeanmarie Roberts, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and doctor of behavioral health. I work with many different types of clients — depression, anxiety, PTSD, among others — and the common denominator seems to be wanting to be back to the way they used to be, to be "normal."
I am big on educating my clients to be informed consumers. Knowledge is power! I also come with a great deal of empathy and understanding of what someone is going through. I meet folks wherever they happen to be at that moment.
My goal is to help people live their best lives, and working with my clients is truly an honor. So I would like to invite you to schedule an appointment with me, and we will walk your journey together.
As a provider who believes that mental health care is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I understand the importance of providing p...
As a provider who believes that mental health care is not a one-size-fits-all approach, I understand the importance of providing person-centered and culturally-sensitive treatment.
Camellia Douglas is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who has worked with adults from diverse backgrounds for the past 7 years. She specializes in assisting patients who are challenged with mood disorders, trauma, and women's issues such as perinatal depression and anxiety. Her warm, person-centered demeanor is useful for establishing trust and rapport, and she allows patients a safe space to discuss their concerns and ask questions. Camellia has experience in settings including outpatient clinics and the psychiatric emergency department.
Camellia received her Master of Science in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. She takes a unique approach to patient care by utilizing active listening and consistent education to adapt treatment to an individual’s needs and goals. Camellia incorporates this with medication management when necessary.
Camellia feels it is important for every person to participate in their care, and she looks forward to collaborating with you. If you are ready to begin working toward better mental health and a happier life, book an appointment with Camellia today!
I approach every client with the same empathy and patience I’d want for myself or my own family, and I’m committed to making your ...
I approach every client with the same empathy and patience I’d want for myself or my own family, and I’m committed to making your mental health journey feel safe and supported.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 14 years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and major life transitions. I provide care for individuals seeking clarity, balance, and healing. My goal is to understand each person’s unique experiences and empower them to build the well-being they deserve.
I earned my Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Frontier Nursing University. I take a holistic, collaborative approach that considers the many factors influencing mental health. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel engaged in their care. Together, we build tools and strategies that support meaningful, lasting growth.
I understand how important it is to feel heard, understood, and supported. If you are ready to take the next step in your mental health journey, I would be honored to walk alongside you. You do not have to navigate this alone—let’s begin this work together.
I am a compassionate and experienced registered nurse who values treating the whole person, mind and body, through individualized,...
I am a compassionate and experienced registered nurse who values treating the whole person, mind and body, through individualized, culturally sensitive care guided by honesty, active listening, and evidence-based practices across all stages of life.
Shannon Griggs-Miller is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 2 years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered care. With a background in mental health, correctional nursing, emergency, and progressive care, Shannon has worked with individuals across the lifespan, from children to older adults, supporting them through a variety of psychiatric diagnoses including personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and depression. She creates a safe space for clients to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment process.
Shannon earned her Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. She uses evidence-based practices to support each client’s unique needs, with an emphasis on mindfulness, active listening, and cultural sensitivity.
Clients working with Shannon can expect honesty, empathy, and a nonjudgmental space where they feel empowered to engage in their care. Her commitment to individualized treatment planning, mutual respect, and emotional awareness helps foster trust and promotes lasting healing across all stages of life.
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Brian: My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is EMDR. I find the best benefit in EMDR because it is one of the most effective evidence-based treatment modalities for complex trauma. I will also include other important elements of CBT, DBT, ACT, ego state therapy, etc.
Jess: When working with clients who have experienced trauma, I get the best results by first focusing on building the therapeutic relationship. After that, ensuring that my clients feel safe, both in their surroundings & in the therapeutic relationship, is another key step. While it is hard, exposure therapy is the best way I have found to treat trauma. Often, I use narrative therapy to get my clients to talk about their experiences so that they can confront the avoidance that developed after they experienced the trauma. It sounds really scary, but as we go through it, it becomes less so, & gives really good results.
Brian: In trauma therapy, I like to teach people the neurobiology behind what they are experiencing. To know that it isn't because there is something wrong with them, but simply that it is a biological issue that can be resolved. Most importantly, that they don't have to deal with this forever!
Jess: I first start by teaching mindfulness & grounding techniques to ensure that my client feels safe in their surroundings. I often lead my clients who are doing trauma work through guided meditations in session, so that they feel like they have a mental place that they can escape to that separates them from the mental space of the trauma. I have taught my clients tapping techniques to help decrease anxiety. I teach my clients how to reframe their thoughts so that they can take a negative thought & think more positively when they are feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
Brian: I know someone is making progress when they are able to feel it as well.
Jess: I can tell a client is making meaningful progress in trauma therapy when they are becoming less dissociative, less impacted by flashbacks, & more easily able to withstand talking about traumatic experiences & the avoidant behaviors that developed afterward. They are closer to their baseline than they are to the upper limit of their window of tolerance.
Brian: The most important thing you can do to supplement your time in trauma treatment is to utilize those same skills and things that you have learned outside of sessions instead of only in therapy. Other things include completing any homework assignments like journaling, drawing, completing worksheets, etc. depending on what is assigned by the therapist.
Jess: My clients can supplement trauma therapy by exercising! They can journal about their experience in therapy, if that is helpful for them. They can engage with people who fill them up & they can spend time outside in nature. These things help bring light & joy to people & being outside in the sunshine will give people energy & help with positivity.
Brian: The first thing you can do before starting trauma therapy is to ensure that you are ready and willing. If you don't have that willingness to be vulnerable and to trust, then therapy won't be effective at all. PTSD is curable. The thing that stops most people is avoidance or dropping out of treatment due to avoidance.
Jess: To prepare for the first trauma therapy session, my clients can be ready to communicate their needs to me. If they need a break, they can tell me. If they need to stop, they can tell me. If they want to only do trauma work for part of the session, they can tell me. They need to prepare to engage in mindfulness & be willing to sit in the quiet & the still.
At Thriveworks, Trauma/PTSD therapy involves dedicated efforts to address and navigate through past and/or recent traumatic events. Therapists specializing in trauma create a secure environment to process and heal from these experiences, aiming to reduce trauma-related symptoms and enhance overall quality of life.
Our Thriveworks providers use Trauma/PTSD therapy treatments like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing EMDR, CBT, and exposure therapy with the goal of helping clients process the traumatic events they have experienced so that they can to start feeling safe and secure again.
The symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can vary but often include:
The best way to overcome PTSD triggers is to seek the assistance of a professional therapist, such as those at Thriveworks, who can help you to understand and treat your PTSD triggers.
In most cases, a therapist who specializes in Trauma/PTSD therapy is the best type of mental health professional to address the symptoms of PTSD.
PTSD/trauma therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If a client is working through a single traumatic event that occurred as an adult, trauma or PTSD therapy may only take a few months, but in general, it can take a year or more to effectively treat trauma symptoms and PTSD. The duration of treatment is highly dependent on the client and the severity of their symptoms.
The success rate of therapy for PTSD depends entirely on the individual’s symptoms, commitment to attending sessions, and personal abilities.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Charlotte is located near Marion Diehl Park and Drexmore Ave, off Woodlawn Rd. It is right by Marion Diehl Park and close to the Park Road Park.
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