Our therapists offer emotionally-focused therapy in Wilmington, NC

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Trauma Professional with 4+ years of clinical and 15+ years of experience. Licensed in North Carolina, I work with young and older adults, veterans, and those with anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and relationship issues. I specialize in childhood trauma using evidence-based practices. From personal experience, I understand healing. Therapy means understanding who you've been, honoring what helped you survive, and becoming who you are. In our work, expect compassionate, supportive, collaborative care helping you move from surviving to living grounded and intentional.

My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. I specialize in childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss,ADHD, and relationships. Together we identify limiting patterns and develop healthier coping skills. Expect supportive, nonjudgmental space at your pace. My goal is helping you feel grounded, empowered, and intentional.

Healing does not mean forgetting what you've been through; it means your past does not define your future. You deserve a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I would be honored to walk alongside you toward healing, self-awareness, and balance. If ready, please schedule an appointment now. You do not navigate this journey alone.

Krystal Hall is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors with concerns including substance abuse/addictions, stress management, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mood-related disorders. Krystal has worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor, group facilitator, and community advocate.

Krystal has a dual Master’s from East Carolina University in Rehabilitation Counseling and Substance Abuse/Clinical Counseling. She uses approaches such as emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and cognitive reprocessing, based on client needs.

Krystal is a firm believer in second chances and new beginnings! She understands the importance of overall mental, emotional, and physical health and the role they play in daily functioning. Krystal is ready to assist you in defining and accomplishing your individual goals to ensure that you are operating based on your full potential!

Hello, I am Elizabeth Ishola, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I am passionate about supporting individuals with various backgrounds and experiences ready to start their personal growth journey, particularly women of color. My clients often deal with challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, women's health and perinatal concerns. 

I operate from a person-centered lens, believing that strong client relationships are key to therapy. I draw from CBT to help clients challenge and replace negative beliefs, and EFT to deepen understanding of emotional experience and how thoughts and beliefs impact behaviors. I work collaboratively to support clients in reaching their personal goals.

We all have had experiences that have shaped who we are, whether good or bad. Often these are things that were out of our control. You may not have had control over these experiences but you do have control of what you do about them. You get to decide the person you want to be and I want to support you in becoming that person.

Kristyn Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 7 years of professional experience. She specializes in working with all adults looking to focus on identifying, healing, and learning to cope with anxiety, depression, OCD, stressors in life, work-life balancing, body image, or single motherhood. Kristyn also specializes in helping clients learn to be successful with bipolar, psychosis, dissociative, and mood disorders. 

Kristyn completed her Master in Clinical Counseling at the University of Webster Myrtle Beach. She is a military spouse with first-hand knowledge of life's many stressors. Kristin uses various methods to help each client, including acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), compassion-focused, motivation interviewing, and trauma-informed care. 

Our minds are similar to plants, and our bodies are gardeners. Even gardeners need tools to grow their plants, let's come together, and we can find the tools that best work for your garden. Reach out and schedule an appointment with Kristin today!

Madison May is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with 1 year of experience. She has a passion for providing care to those living with obsessive-compulsive disorder through nurturing, compassionate, highly effective, and exposure-based counseling. Madison also works with clients of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and life transitions. Her own mental health experiences have given her a unique sense of empathy and understanding that translates to her clinical work.

Madison has a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Catawba College. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, exposure-response prevention, and solution-focused therapy to help her clients reach their full potential.

Madison offers a space where clients are accepted, nurtured, and advocated for. She meets every client with unconditional positive regard to see them overcome the stress and anxieties they face and live a life that they feel is filled with joy. Madison looks forward to meeting you!