Gottman Method therapists in Saint Stephens, North Carolina NC
Gottman Method
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
Gottman Method
Lori DeBlaker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Is everyone telling you its ok to be a little blue? Do you feel depressed, disappointed in the way life is going? Infertility, becoming a mom, being a mom of young children or teens, even approaching an empty nest all can cause stress and anxiety. Even life transitions such as a career change, loss of a job, diagnosis of a chronic illness or chronic pain can cause you to be stressed or anxious. Imagine a life filled with joy again, life like it used to be. Often this may mean learning skills that can help you deal with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, chronic pain or a new medical diagnosis or improve your relationship/marriage. I enjoy working with women from 18-50 however I don't limit my practice only to this population.
14 Years Experience
Gottman Method
Gayle MacBride
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Clients work best with someone they trust and feel comfortable with. One of the most consistent pieces of feedback I get is how easy it is to talk with me and they appreciate that I'm "real". I believe that a pinch of empathy and a dash of compassion makes the perfect recipe to provide you an accurate reflection needed to do meaningful therapy work.
18 Years Experience
Gottman Method
Polaris Counseling & Consulting Services PLLC
Counselor/Therapist, PsyD, LCMHC-S
While everyone's individual therapy goals are different, the general goals of clarity, support, and growth are paramount in every session. At Polaris Counseling, we view therapy as a collaborative way for anyone who feels stuck or even sometimes hopeless to create changes in their life. Through processing experiences, observations, thoughts, and emotions, we will help you identify patterns which may be blocking you and keeping you from moving forward. We work with individuals to become the best versions of themselves. our therapists strive to empower our clients to show up authentically in the world. Our therapeutic styles vary from conversational to clinical, and our clients report that they appreciate our active approach to therapy.
14 Years Experience
Gottman Method
Dr. Dina H. Harth
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I provide psychotherapy for Individuals and Couples who want to grow, improve their relationship with themselves and others, and experience greater fulfillment in their daily lives. I use an individualized approach through assessing your particular situation and needs, and applying therapeutic approaches that are demonstrated to be effective to help you use your strengths, address your issues, meet your goals, and make lasting changes in all areas of your life and relationships.
I also provide case consultation to other psychologists and therapists.
I offer Teletherapy and consultations through HIPAA-compliant videocalls for those residing in Pennsylvania and some other states.
29 Years Experience