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I believe therapy should be a place where you don’t have to have it all together. Many of my clients are high-achieving professionals who are used to being the “strong one” for everyone else, but privately struggle with relationships, boundaries, confidence, or life transitions. I strive to create a warm, collaborative space where you can show up authentically, gain insight into patterns that no longer serve you, and build healthier relationships with yourself and others. I especially enjoy working with Black women and LGBTQ+ adults and strive to create an affirming, culturally responsive space where clients can show up fully as themselves.

My name is Marie Shelton. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in NC and an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist. Although I specialize in using EMDR and some therapeutic art techniques / guided drawing to help my clients reprocess traumatic memories, I adjust my approach to fit each of my clients' individual needs. While I am always striving to be warm and validating of my clients' experiences I also am able to give them direct feedback to challenge them to grow further and heal on a deeper level. I incorporate client centered therapy and mindfulness as well as CBT into my therapy sessions with my clients. While I do teach my clients healthy, effective coping skills to manage difficult emotions, I encourage them to go deeper to discover the roots of their difficulties in order to heal what has resulted in the symptoms. In other words I want to help my clients thrive not just cope.

Hello and nice to "meet" you! I have been a licensed counselor since 2004 (SC #4579 and NC #22747). I earned a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology and Counseling from UNC Chapel Hill in 1999. Early in my career, I focused my work with children, adolescents, and families, as well as adults. Since then, I have narrowed my focus to victims of trauma, First Responders, and those Depressive Disorders and Anxiety Disorders.

Hi my name is Anita. I’m very lucky in the sense that I’m doing my dream job. I’ve been practicing as a licensed mental health counselor for 10 years. Working in the mental health field for 15+ years. My passion is helping people improve their mental health.

I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I understand that reaching out for psychiatric care can feel overwhelming—especially when you’ve been struggling for a while, have tried treatments that haven’t worked, or are trying to find the right help for your child.

I work with individuals experiencing ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, autism/neurodivergence, sleep difficulties, and emotional or behavioral dysregulation. My goal is to provide a space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being honest about what is and isn’t working.

While I work with all ages across the lifespan, I especially enjoy working with children and adolescents and patterning with parents who are trying to understand complex behavioral, emotional, or attention concerns.

Therapy should be a space where you feel heard, supported, and encouraged to grow. My role is to meet you where you are while helping you gain clarity, recognize patterns, build on your strengths, and identify practical steps toward the changes you want to make. I value authentic conversations and will offer thoughtful feedback, encouragement, and accountability along the way. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, we’ll work together to help you move forward with greater confidence and intention.