Schizophrenia Therapists in Greensboro, NC

Having a background in substance use disorders and working at the VA means I have a great deal of experience working with individuals psychotic disorders. If you have schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder I will work with you to challenge and manage delusional thoughts and hallucinations to improve your ability to function in daily life. We will work together to find ways to manage hallucinations and delusions without letting these experiences dominate your life.

I support individuals with schizophrenia by helping them manage symptoms, improve functioning, and enhance quality of life. Together, we develop coping strategies, routines, and emotional regulation skills to navigate daily challenges. My approach emphasizes understanding, resilience, and building a supportive environment for growth and stability.

Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders can have profound effects on peoples' lives. However, therapy can be a very helpful addition to medication and other treatments. I have experience treating psychotic disorders using Psychodynamically-Oriented Supportive Therapy (POST) and other approaches. I have also published professional works on both hallucinations and delusions. Please note that I only do individual therapy (i.e., not couple's or family therapy).

Living with schizophrenia can be overwhelming for both individuals and families. We provide supportive therapy to help clients better understand symptoms, build coping strategies, strengthen daily functioning, and improve quality of life.

My practice offers comprehensive treatment for schizophrenia, focusing on medication management, psychoeducation, and supportive therapy. I work to enhance functioning, reduce symptoms, and empower patients to live fulfilling lives.

Greensboro is home to multiple universities — including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, and Guilford College — creating significant student mental health demand and a historically grounded HBCU community with deep connections to the civil rights movement. The city's textile and furniture manufacturing heritage has given way to healthcare, education, and distribution as primary economic drivers, and therapists frequently address occupational transitions and the identity challenges of a post-industrial workforce. Cone Health provides major institutional mental health resources, alongside a private practice community serving the Fisher Park and Irving Park neighborhoods. Greensboro's significant Vietnamese, Korean, and Latino communities drive growing demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists.

Gender ID

	54%	Male
	38%	Female
	8%	Non-Binary

Session Type

	67%	In Person and Online
	33%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

78%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
44%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
44%	Relational Psychotherapy
33%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
33%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
33%	Psychodynamic Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
67%	Senior
67%	Young Adult
44%	Teen
33%	Children

Client Focus

56%	Military / Veterans
56%	Persons with Disabilities
44%	Christian
44%	LGBTQ+
44%	Men

Schizophrenia therapists in Greensboro, NC

Jacqueline Elster

Dr. Trey Cole

Dr. Brian Sharpless

First-Aid Counseling, PLLC

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