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Cara Helsel, LCSW
Cara Helsel, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW), received her undergraduate degree in Human Relations from High Point University, North Carolina and then pursued her Masters of Social Work Degree from Barry University. Ms. Helsel has spent the last 21 years providing individual counseling. She has helped children, teens, and adults, work through stressful life transitions to achieve a happier emotional state. Ms. Helsel believes that the connection between therapist and client is the most important aspect of the clinical relationship. She enjoys tennis, being outdoors, and spending time with her children.
Anxiety, Coping skills, Divorce, Parenting, Women's issues, Relationships, Depression
Behavioral issues
Shelley Jordan, LPCC
Having a passionate love to always help people live life well, I believe in providing therapy in a safe and non-judgmental space, from an eclectic evidenced based approach that promotes hope, stability, and wellness, including faith-based perspective. I believe that your heart deserves a safe space to be processed and in the atmosphere of therapy it is experienced. I believe my purpose is to assist individuals to live life healthy and with hope. I have extensive experience in human behavior, couples counseling, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Addiction, Alcohol use, Antisocial personality, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping skills, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Dual diagnosis, Divorce, Emotional disturbance, Family conflict, Grief, Life transitions, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Medication management, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Relationships, Self esteem, Sexual abuse, Sleep or insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance use disorder, Self harming, Suicidal ideation, Women's issues, Weight loss
Behavioral issues
Octavia McCray, LPCC
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience working in the field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, personality disorder, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS. My therapy style is warm and interactive with a person centered approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion and sensitivity. I am trained in CBT and DBT techniques. As a therapist I believe talk therapy along with homework, can be very affective, to help you deal with symptoms on a daily basis. I provide individual therapy only.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Self esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Coping skills, Relationships
Behavioral issues
Vanessa Bouchet, LPCC
I have been working in the field of counseling for approximately 11 years. I work primarily with clients who have exposure to trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I am a client-centered, recovery based, solution focused therapist. I have experience with a variety of clients and have worked in an outpatient setting, residential and group home setting, foster care setting, and an alternative school for juvenile offenders. I am also Licensed in trauma specialties.
Anger management, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD
Behavioral issues
Ashley Oakes, LCSW
Hi, I’m Ashley. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience in crisis care and supporting individuals through some of their most challenging moments. My background includes working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, OCD, and ADHD. I also have experience supporting individuals navigating addiction. In my work, I lean into solution‑focused therapy, CBT, and attachment‑based approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful change. I’m genuinely excited to partner with you as you move toward greater clarity, healing, and overall wellness.
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Suicidal ideation, Alcohol use, Borderline personality, Bipolar disorder, Chronic Relapse, Dual diagnosis, OCD, Self harming, Substance use disorder, Stress, Women's issues, Academic underachievement, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Codependency, Coping skills, Chronic pain, Chronic illness, Chronic impulsivity, Childhood abuse/neglect, Antisocial personality, Domestic abuse, Domestic violence, Divorce, Eating disorders, Weight loss, Trauma and PTSD, Spirituality, Social media, Family conflict, Self esteem, Gambling, School issues, Emotional disturbance, Hoarding, Infidelity, Internet addiction, Life coaching, Life transitions, Medication management, Relationships, Sleep or insomnia, Sports performance, Grief, Issues with pornography use, Narcissistic personality, Oppositional defiance, Problems with video game use, ADHD, Peer relationship, Sexuality, sexual health, and sexual-related concerns, Infertility, Marital discord, Parenting, Sex therapy, Sex positive/poly/kink-friendly, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum
Behavioral issues
Faith Morgan, LPCC
With over 20 years as a psychotherapist, I am dedicated to supporting service members, veterans, and their families through life’s challenges. I understand the unique stresses of military life, deployment, transitions, and trauma, and provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to process your experiences. I specialize in helping individuals manage stress, work through PTSD, and rebuild balance, purpose, and confidence. Together, we identify thoughts and patterns that may be holding you back and develop practical, evidence-based strategies to foster growth and resilience. My goal is to help you regain strength, find peace, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Anxiety, Depression, Self esteem, Academic underachievement, Antisocial personality, Behavioral issues, Stress, Anger management, Sleep or insomnia
Behavioral issues
Thuy Nelson, LPCC
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to take this step. My approach is grounded in meeting you exactly where you are, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space for growth, exploration, and healing. I draw from a range of therapeutic modalities—including person-centered therapy, CBT, ACT, and solution-focused approaches—to tailor our work to your unique needs. I believe you are the expert of your own experience. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you feel seen, heard, and empowered as we navigate your path together. You don’t have to do this alone—and I look forward to connecting with you soon.
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Trauma and PTSD, Divorce, Anger management, Behavioral issues, Career counseling, Coping skills, Life transitions, Family conflict, Grief, ADHD, Chronic pain, Child or adolescent, Childhood abuse/neglect, Codependency, Domestic violence, Emotional disturbance, Infertility, Infidelity, Life coaching, Bipolar disorder, Borderline personality, Academic underachievement, Gender dysphoria and gender-affirming approaches to treatment, Marital and premarital, Internet addiction, Issues with pornography use, Marital discord, Parenting, Peer relationship, Relationships, Self esteem, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, School issues, Racial, ethnic, and cultural identity, Social media, Sleep or insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Domestic abuse, Chronic illness, Adoption, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Elizabeth Vondemkamp, LCSW
Hello! My name is Elizabeth Vondemkamp, and I have been delivering therapy services to individuals and families since 2000. I am a generalist practitioner, and enjoy working with adults with a variety of issues and topics. Some of the issues include anxiety, depression, life changes, job and school issues, peer issues, family and friend issues, relationships, grief/loss, self esteem, etc. I am grateful for the opportunity to help empower my clients to make healthy life choices, and be the best they can be. In my free time, I enjoy long walks, watching my kids’ events with my husband, and traveling.
Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Career counseling, Codependency, Adoption, Coping skills, Family conflict, Grief, Life coaching, Relationships, School issues, Self esteem, Spirituality, Parenting, Peer relationship, Stress, Social media, Marital and premarital, Marital discord, Child or adolescent, Divorce, Trauma and PTSD, Chronic illness, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Infidelity, Women's issues
Behavioral issues
Crystal Brooks, LCSW
I am a relational, integrative psychotherapist supporting women, mothers, and individuals navigating change. I believe we each carry innate wisdom for healing and my role is to help you reconnect to it. My approach blends talk therapy with mindfulness and somatic practices to support the mind–body connection. I work with pregnancy and postpartum transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and life stress. Therapy with me is collaborative, grounded, and compassionate. I do not treat active substance use or active eating disorders.
Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Prenatal, pregnancy, postpartum, Spirituality, Life transitions, Coping skills, Grief, Stress, Trauma and PTSD
Behavioral issues
Teresa Fleming, LPCC
Hello! My name is Teresa Fleming, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe in using an integrative approach to help my clients navigate transitions and life’s challenges, including grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am committed to working with my clients to help them find their strengths, identify their values, and reach their goals. I believe a productive and satisfying life is found in relationships with family and community, and I offer support for those who are striving to move forward.
Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Stress, Coping skills, Grief, Life transitions, Trauma and PTSD, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Dual diagnosis, Self esteem, Spirituality
Behavioral issues
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