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Melissa Sisco, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with 18 years of clinical experience. She is best known for her expertise in trauma recovery, aggression management, healthy sexuality, and systems of identity. She has a special interest in providing services for first responders and people with exposure to systems of aggression (sexual oppression, domestic violence, war, civil unrest) as well as communities of control (gangs, cults, unhealthy families). Clinically, Dr. Sisco operates primarily from a cognitive behavioral framework; however, she may shift strategies if an alternate modality is identified by clinical trials as the more effective treatment corresponding to a given diagnosis. Primary skillsets include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-based Interventions, Guided Self-Hypnosis Training, Systematic Desensitization Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Brief Strategic Family Systems Therapy (BSFT), Insight-Oriented Therapy, and Reality Therapy. She has also engaged in mentorship/coaching, positive psychology, play therapy, and animal assisted therapeutic services. When working with Dr. Sisco, you will always be greeted with a sincere warmth and concern for your well-being. She “shoots from the hip” in a nonjudgmental way to help embrace personal truths and build the glory after the challenge. You will also notice that she can switch gears to hear you in the moment when a quiet presence is needed and help guide you towards answers when the time is right to address the problems. She will honor and respect your time schedule and your definition of clinical goals. She will accept you as you are and help you see the wonder in yourself while learning to navigate the struggles that we all face. Dr. Sisco’s experience and training has led her to four fundamental beliefs about all individuals: (1) We all have basic human drives, private desires, insecurities, ascribed identity, and an ongoing personal narrative that drive our interaction with the world. (2) Seemingly unimportant decisions lead to habits which cascade into life-changing results. (3) We all experience jilting traumas that alter us in some fashion. (4) We can all be well, whole people who love, are loved, and add value to the world. Specialties Dr. Sisco provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as clinical supervision. Throughout her career, she has worked with a variety of clinical populations, such as: first responders, healthcare workers, those in forensic settings, trauma survivors, sexual and violent offenders, those in substance abuse recovery, individuals experiencing severe mental illness, adults and children on the Autism Spectrum, adults and children diagnosed with Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD), parents of troubled children and teens, refugees, military Veterans, individuals with gang involvement, survivors of war crimes, and marginalized communities. Dr. Sisco’s skillset includes: assessment, report writing, case management, therapeutic sessions, administration, supervision, program development and evaluation, empirical standardization and manual development and implementation, crisis response, and community repair. She specializes in treating Mood Disorders (Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder), Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder and Specific Phobias, anger and aggression, relationship problems, issues related to sexuality, gender transition and identity, addictions, stress and adjustment, personality disorders, weight loss, and smoking cessation, evaluation for bariatric surgery, and transplant preparation. Education and Training Dr. Sisco graduated in 2011 with a joint PhD in Clinical Psychology and Psychology, Policy, and Law with a minor specialty in Program Evaluation and Research Methodology from the University of Arizona. During this time, she participated in teaching, grant writing, providing research and statistical support, engaging in case review of civil and criminal cases regarding undue influence, working in clinical settings and supervising others in clinical settings. In addition, she aided in designing and implementing the first restorative justice program in the US, addressing date rapes on campus with Dr. Mary P. Koss of the R.E.S.T.O.R.E. project. She designed modified treatment curriculums for special populations of sex offenders (brain injured and developmentally delayed as well as female sex offenders) that were implemented in the Arizona Department of Corrections in 2013. She was also an integral part of building one of the first therapeutic mentorship programs designed to service foster-care youth with behavioral challenges with Dr. Julie Feldman. She worked most closely with her major advisor, Dr. Judith Becker, best known for her work on the Jeffrey Dahmer and Green River Killer cases. In her spare time, Dr. Sisco delighted in rehabilitating aggressive animals, predominantly horses and dogs, to provide hope for their rehoming. Dr. Sisco was selected for predoctoral internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Trauma-Specific Track. During her internship, she specialized in trauma-response care in emergency medical settings, outreach to high-risk, marginalized urban youth and their families during and after violence exposure, and identifying susceptibility to recruitment in terroristic and gang-related organizations due to community trauma. During her off time, she began training as a boxer and fell back into her roots of youth mentorship due to the engagement she experienced while training. She built a mentorship program for youth in crisis, BoutIt Mentorship program, specifically designed and implemented for youth housed in a crisis shelter. Participants in the program learned how to cope effectively with intensive trauma, aggression, and mental health diagnoses. In her work as a clinical consultant, Dr. Sisco provided education to the International Court of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the psychology of serial sexual assault during wartime. Dr. Sisco served as a professor at Roosevelt University for many years, as well as a forensic adjunct at the Chicago Professional School of Psychology. It was at this point that she incorporated Animal Assisted Therapy into her services; she delighted in seeing her clients and students find peace and release from being in the presence of her therapy dog. In 2017, Dr. Sisco returned to North Carolina, where she worked as a senior psychologist at Broughton State Hospital in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. While there, she worked with people who suffered with severe, debilitating mental illness and aided in a state shift to positive psychology and universal acknowledgements of strengths as opposed to illness. Dr. Sisco has published predominantly regarding systems of intimacy and violence. She has worked with many different populations including: persons struggling with addictions, veterans, inmates, international tribunals of war, psychiatric inpatients, families with marital and/or parenting concerns, sexual and domestic violence aggressors and victims, at risk youth, gangs, homeless, refugees, exonerees from capital cases, youth on the autism spectrum, people with severely and profound developmental delay, people with serious mental illness, people classified as serious violent predators, First Responders, police de-escalation teams, survivors of homicide/suicide of a loved one, and, of course, students and community members struggling with daily stressors. Additional Trainings Dr. Sisco has extensive training in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Multicultural Sensitivity, and Crisis Intervention Training. She is also well-versed in a variety of neuropsychological assessment batteries and engages in report writing for forensic and clinical purposes. Professional Membership American Psychological Association North Carolina Psychological Association National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Kelly Counseling Center provides professional therapy and life coaching services designed to help individuals enhance their quality of life. We partner with our clients through support, psychoeducation, and evidence-based clinical treatment, empowering them to develop healthy coping skills, manage mental health symptoms, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers compassionate, client-focused care in a supportive therapeutic environment. At Kelly Counseling Center, we walk alongside you on your journey of self-awareness, helping you uncover the root of your challenges and achieve lasting growth.

Hi, I’m Carrie Meckler, LCMHC-S, LCAS — the therapist behind Coping Forward Counseling Services, PLLC. I work virtually across North Carolina with teens and adults who feel stretched thin, anxious, or stuck in patterns they can’t shake. My approach blends DBT with practical, evidence-based tools — so therapy isn’t just talking, it’s learning how to actually cope forward. At Coping Forward Counseling Services, I specialize in helping: -High-achieving women who struggle with perfectionism and anxiety -Teens learning to manage emotions and find balance -Adults who want real, practical skills — not just more ‘talk’ Sessions are virtual, flexible, and grounded in skills you can use outside of therapy. If you’re ready to feel steadier and more in control, let’s connect.

You might look like you have it all together on the outside, but feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly in your own head. Maybe you overthink everything or second guess yourself more than you'd like to admit. Does that sound familiar? Therapy with me is a place to be real, sort through what's going on, and start making meaningful changes (at a pace that actually feels manageable). We'll work towards a clearer understanding of yourself, more confidence in your decisions, and a greater sense of balance moving forward. It doesn't have to feel heavy all the time - we can bring honesty and even a little humor into the process. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem using a CBT and trauma-informed approach. My work focuses on helping you understand patterns, build practical coping skills, navigate challenges more effectively, and create meaningful, lasting change. Therapy with me is supportive, collaborative, and real. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, and you don't have to have it all figured out (no one really does - not even me). If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, you're not alone. You don't need the "perfect" reason to start therapy - just showing up is enough. I'd love to connect and offer a space where you can be open and feel heard.

Whether you have reoccurring symptoms or are facing a difficult time in your life right now, we are here to help. We work with clients experiencing various symptoms related to: Anxiety, ADHD, Body Image Issues, Depression, Family & Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Relationship Conflicts, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Women’s Issues.

My specialty areas include relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity & sexual orientation issues, & all of the psychological issues that arise in adulthood. I have particular expertise in the area of the psychological needs of couples and families including a special focus on young adults and all the issues they face. Psychotherapy is sometimes the most effective way to begin to blossom. The slow and comfortable establishment of mutual trust will come first as we work to fully understand your unique personality and situation. Together we will explore the the source(s) of pain or struggle in your life & identify practical, workable solutions. You & I will work as a team to ensure you have the support you need as you begin to feel better about yourself and your life. I am Licensed Psychologist and National Register Health Service Psychologist licensed in several states: North Carolina #PP5378 New York #014934-1 Florida #PY10042 Hawaii #PSY1720. I practice in Charlotte, NC but I also provide telehealth, which means that in most cases my services are also available online. Let me know whether you'd prefer to meet in the office or online. I have a fully encrypted and private online office at https://doxy.me/dramyhecht. Whatever your life situation, I look forward to joining you on your journey into healing.

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After trauma, we reach for whatever coping skill is closest in order to survive. We may turn to substances, self-harm, intellectualizing, perfectionism, etc. This helps us soothe, distract, and numb from feelings of shame, guilt, anger and fear. Still, our unprocessed emotions can overwhelm–morphing into anxiety, depression, rage, dissociation, or hyper-vigilance. However, this only represents a part of us and our experiences. We contain creativity, empathy, resilience, & intuition. Through our strengths, we increase our tolerance, release survival skills that no longer serve us, and return to our most liberated and aligned self. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, trauma, marriage counseling, and depression. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a trauma treatment, which involves less invasive talk therapy & quicker response times for healing, when compared to EMDR. For marriage & couples counseling, I am trained in the Gottman Method. We all have an innate and intuitive ability to heal and transform, yet healing is not a destination. Rather, it is a continual process that we may deviate from and rediscover repeatedly throughout our lifetime. I am here to sit with you in your pain, your recovery, your joy and everywhere in between. Please reach out. You are worthy of support.

Life can be hard. You may feel unsure and question if counseling can be helpful to you. You feel easily overwhelmed and struggle to open up to others around you about what you are feeling. You have a tendency to take on too much and have high expectations for yourself that are hard to live up too. I'm here to tell you that counseling can help! I specialize in treating young adults like yourself who struggle to manage the stressors of college life and are seeking better ways to cope. I offer a holistic approach including skill building with breath work, yoga, meditation and mindfulness to help improve your ability to handle overwhelming emotions and feel more centered. Reach out to day for a free 20 minute consultation!

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Is the eternal rinse, wash, repeat cycle of class, study, exam, & papers becoming overwhelming? All while trying to budget to feed yourself or have some fun once in a while? Is your family stressing you out when you're doing the best you can? Do you want to just release but don't know where or how? I want to tell you you're NOT "weird" or "crazy" and you're definitely NOT alone. As a therapist, and more importantly, a human being, I'm here to help, or simply offer a safe place to unload, be heard, and to find meaning. Together, we can learn to manage life's ups & downs. Together, we'll look at the impacts of your past and the promises of the future, while remaining grounded in the strength of the present. When we feel safe to grow, we thrive! You deserve every bit of fulfillment life has to offer. The fact that you've read thus far says you are looking for a way up and are ready for a way out of whatever may be troubling you. But how? Contact me, and together we will discover that your greater self is just on the other side of your decision to face your adversity and embrace it! I will engage and provide feedback at your request and embrace your comfort level for a fun therapeutic experience. I work in collaboration with a platform called Headway. Please click the link to schedule a free consultation with me. https://headway.co/providers/matthew-eaddy?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=40790

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Are you struggling with your relationships and/or friendships? Are you tired of dealing with critical thoughts and low self esteem? Are you struggling with establishing boundaries and with healthy communication? Are you dealing with feelings of depression, loneliness, and/or anxiety? Are you wanting better relationships with others? A better relationship with yourself? Well, I can help. At Journey to Insight Counseling, my goal is to help you understand yourself. With shadow work, attachment theory, and holistic therapeutic approaches, I can help you grow into a healthier version of yourself. Life is hard enough on its own. Feeling stuck while navigating life is distressing. And relationships (of all kinds) can be challenging. You do not have to figure it out alone. If you are interested in counseling, send me an email or set your own appointment on my website. We can meet for a 15 minute consultation or jump into our first session. If you are wanting a time that you do not see available on my website, email me and we can work something out.

Welcome, I'm glad you are here. If you need a safe space to talk it out, I am here to listen. If you need to cry, yell, lament, or laugh I am here for it! I find it is beneficial, for those that I work with, to talk and to do. I often incorporate creative experiences, outdoor therapy, and movement as integral parts of the counseling process. I consider myself informal, personable, often humorous, and accepting of others. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon.

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Hello! I am a former Director of Counseling, Assessment and Disability Services at Baker College as well as a former professor. I have helped hundreds of college students persist and succeed in reaching their educational and career goals. I can help you too! I work with clients both via Tele health as well as in person. The modality is your choice. I am fully licensed in the state of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Michigan. For clients seeking counseling, I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna. I also except out of network, cash and charge. For client seeking coaching, I accept cash and charge. Please feel free to text, call, or email for an appointment.

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Moonbow Mental Health opened in 2021 to help queer folks heal from systemic trauma by targeting harmful thought patterns that interfere with building self-compassion, developing assertive communication skills, and providing support that focuses on gentleness, care, and respect for each unique perspective.

I assist clients in approaching their goals from a solution-focused perspective to accelerate their growth potential. I offer Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help support self-discovery and ability to process life challenges. I strive to provide client-focused session to ensure each session is tailored towards individual needs. I believe that every voice matters and deserves to be heard. My mission is to create a safe and welcoming space to heal and form authentic self-connection. My approach is gentle, friendly and compassionate. I encourage clients to enter with open-mindedness and desire to evolve into the healthiest version of themselves. Ready to master your own life?