EMDR therapists in Oak Island, North Carolina NC
EMDR
Wilmington Treatment Center
Treatment Center
Founded in 1984 by a small group of people whose lives had been touched by addiction, Wilmington Treatment Center is now one of the nation’s premier providers of life-changing treatment for adults who struggle with substance abuse, chemical dependency, & certain co-occurring mental health disorders.
40 Years Experience
EMDR
Stegall Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, LRT, CTRS
I’m different than most therapists out there. What makes therapy with me different?
Well in order to understand that, let me tell you the quick story of why I became a therapist.
After graduating from college, I felt lost. I bounced from job to job, but struggled to find my true passion in life. I was scared I would never find what I was supposed to do in life and this caused me intense anxiety.
I didn’t feel like myself.
My family and friends were really concerned about me because I stopped laughing all the time and instead I wanted to stay home and avoid people.
I kept trying to keep my thoughts positive, but I found that when working in a toxic work environment it was hard to keep my thoughts positive. Instead I would find myself checking my heart rate, having feelings like I want to pass out, and wanting to RUN to my car to get home ASAP. These emotions were exhausting and draining.
My mom was the one who told me that I really needed to go see a counselor to talk about what was going on with me, since I was constantly irritable and never happy.
I struggled with the idea of having to call to set up an appointment.
I thought to myself… “A therapist won’t understand me and she will just judge me!”
After struggling for a couple more weeks with complete misery, I could no longer live with so much anxiety anymore and I made the call to set up my initial appointment.
On my way to the appointment, I almost had a panic attack in the car. I was crying the whole way there so scared of what she might think or say.
Once I arrived, I sat in my car for a few minutes, but decided I needed to go into the office.
I was breathing so hard that I was afraid I was about to have a panic attack.
After checking in with the front desk, I had to get some water and sit down while trying to make myself relax.
Once I sat down in her office, she was the most genuine person I have ever met.
Therapy was nothing like I had expected.
She helped to make me feel accepted and to understand that my emotions are important. She helped me to understand that my emotions help to guide me in life, but when they become so intense they become ineffective.
The more I understood what emotions I was feeling such as sadness, upset, frustrated, angry, irritated, mad, resentful, and embarrassed, the more I realized there were so many things I didn’t know about MYSELF or really didn’t want to admit to myself.
I attended therapy weekly for several months and began to identifying that the job I was working was NOT what I wanted to do for a living AND not where my TRUE PASSION was in life.
I decided that I could no longer continue to live in this state of HIGH INTENSE ANXIETY. I knew that my mental health was first priority.
I found the experience to be the complete OPPOSITE of what I expected it to be. I expected judgement but instead she gave grace, compassion, and empathy. She helped to ask me questions which caused me to be real with myself in what I truly wanted from life – HAPPINESS, COMPASSION, PEACE, LAUGHTER, AND EMPATHY FOR OTHERS.
I realized that by going to counseling personally, I wanted to become a counselor so that I could help others in their personal struggles and for them to know someone is there to walk with them through this thing called life.
7 Years Experience
EMDR
Emma Huber, Apricity Bay Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, EMDR
The decision to explore therapy is brave, can be difficult, and brings a variety of feelings in between. I am so glad that you found my page and I hope to have the opportunity to build a genuine relationship with you where you feel wholly accepted. Therapy should be a place with no judgment, and that is what I will give you, along with support, as you work on making life better.
4 Years Experience
EMDR
Allen Wood
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I'm a psychologist with expertise in working with anxiety, depression, dissociation, and the full range of traumatic experiences and specialize in supporting clients who feel that therapy isn't for them. In working with me you can expect a high level of collaboration, dedication to your success, and lots of nerdy metaphors. I draw from interpersonal neurobiology, developmental psychology, and attachment theory to make evidence-based therapy models less generic and more useful for your specific situation.
6 Years Experience
EMDR
Dr. Kristyn Neckles
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Embark on a unique journey of self-discovery and healing at Resilience In Becoming Wellness Center. I believe in the power of your individual story, and through compassion, I am dedicated to crafting a personalized path just for you. I understand and value in my practice that every person is unique, and so are their struggles. I am committed to tailoring personalized strategies that empower you to navigate life's challenges, fostering resilience and creating a path towards lasting mental wellness. Let me be a guide in navigating life's challenges, providing the support and understanding you deserve. Your well-being is my priority, and together, we'll uncover the strengths within you to create a life of fulfillment and joy – your journey to a happier life starts here.
10 Years Experience