Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Greensboro, NC

"I genuinely care about helping people to explore their potential and discover contentment and equilibrium."

Emma Pluta is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 14 years of experience. She has worked in community mental health agencies and hospitals with veterans, adults, children, and their families. Emma offers a safe space to share life's challenges and life's joys.

She specializes in addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief end of life issues, trauma, and grandparents raising grandchildren. Emma completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Western Carolina University. She utilizes therapies such as motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy (PCT), solutions-focused therapy, trauma-informed approaches, and much more.

Emma believes that "we must speak, even if our voices shake". We all have our truths to share but not always the courage to share them. She can help you find and speak your truths in a caring supportive manner. Emma is able to guide you on your healing journey—reach out to schedule a session with her today.

"As a woman of color the pressure of life can be a struggle. I understand the unique concerns related to adjustment, substance abuse, and personal development."

Neasha Walker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 7 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about working with young adults and teens to address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. Neasha specializes in anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, and major life transitions.

Neasha completed her Bachelor's in Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University, followed by her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South University. She then became a Doctoral candidate for a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration leadership. Neasha utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and reality therapy.

Neasha is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"When working with clients, my desire is to provide a warm, welcoming environment where they feel comfortable discussing anything. "

Rikki Hester is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with more than 17 years of experience. Her goal is to create an experience that is genuine, caring, and safe. Rikki is passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and couples to address their unique challenges. Please note that Rikki provides therapy and not assessment in her role.

Rikki has so much insight into daily life challenges as well as major life events that can cause a disruption in your life. he has worked with geriatric populations, clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and abuse, as well as those dealing with change, and domestic violence. Rikki completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Arkansas-Little Rock. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Christian Counseling and is able to provide faith-based therapy to clients that prefer that as part of the therapeutic process.

Rikki believes that you are the expert in your story and that your story is important. You have the ability to overcome life's challenges and she is just the vehicle to help you do so!

"I understand the issues and stereotypes that are placed on the average woman in today's environment."

Karen T. Hyneck is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people address their unique challenges, and finding their path toward more fulfilling lives. Karen specializes in depression, anxiety, family dynamics, and relationship issues. Karen will work on your needs and the problems you face in the world today as a person.

Karen completed her Master's degree in Counseling at Webster University. She has worked for the department of correction, been in case management, and worked in a psychiatric hospital. Karen is a person-centered (PCT), solutions-focused (SFT), cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapist, with motivational interviewing (MIT) techniques, that enable her to provide the guidance and support her clients are seeking.

We all go through challenges in life, and Karen is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.

"As a young African American woman, I understand the generational trauma associated with this group of people, which has led to generational challenges within the community. "

Asanté McCoy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, self-esteem problems, grief, trauma, work problems, physical health problems, and relationship problems. Mental health has been Asanté's passion since childhood. She is specifically passionate about working with adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults. She enjoys working with clients who have a desire for change.

Asanté McCoy completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Winston-Salem State University. Asanté has a history of providing therapy in integrated healthcare settings from ages 5-80. She specifically provided therapy to people who are underserved and of lower socioeconomic status. Asanté also has a personal history of growing up impoverished and was raised by a single mother. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to empathize with the clients she serves. Asanté focuses on building a rapport with clients prior to going in depth in therapy. Asanté utilizes various treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, gestalt therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and various others.

Life can bring you so many problems. Asanté is confident that both her professional and personal experience can be of assistance to you on your journey. Therapy requires hard work and Asanté is here to put in just as much work as you to assist with whatever life is throwing at you. If you're ready, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a heterosexual African American male, I understand the issues of trauma/PTSD, general DSM-5-related mental disorders, and testing / evaluation."

Stewart Middleton II, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Service Provider in the state of North

Carolina with 3 years of intern experience and 2 years of professional experience in rehabilitation services, substance abuse counseling, and other DSM-5-related mental disorders. 

He provides psychological assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with finding purpose in life, emotional regulation, clear interpersonal communication, and

healing from past trauma. He completed his Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from AAMU and received his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor Education from

NCAT.

Stewart provides multiple treatment approaches, such as existential therapy, and dialectical. Behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy,

emotion-focused therapy (EFT), relational-cultural therapy (RCT), and trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). He strives to establish a warm and compassionate relationship. With his clients to help meet the individual needs of the client or the collective needs of a couple. Life can be difficult, confusing, and traumatic. However, he believes that we can work through it together. He looks forward to collaborating with you to determine how he can best meet your therapeutic goals. 

"We all are individuals and deserve a counseling experience tailored to our needs. There is no cookie-cutter approach when dealing with delicate issues."

Tonya Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with 3 years of experience as a therapist, but over 15 years of experience in the mental health field. Tonya is passionate about helping individuals to address their challenges and live more rewarding lives. Tonya specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, narcissism, and both women's and men's issues.

Tonya completed her Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Kentucky. She has worked in community mental health, private practice, and inpatient psychiatric facilities. Tonya utilizes multiple treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and person-centered therapy.

Tonya understands that life's stressors can sometimes be a bit much, and is ready to provide a safe haven for you as you embark on your counseling journey.

Natasha Cooper is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has 15 years of nursing experience in diverse settings within the psychiatric specialty, working with patients across the lifespan. 

Natasha believes in treating the person as a "whole" and not just a series of parts; getting to the root of the issue and not only treating the presenting symptoms. Psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapy interventions are her primary services.

Natasha received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Liberty University. She then attended East Carolina University and received her Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. As a Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Natasha is able to incorporate psychotherapy into scheduled visits, and she aims to restore her patients' to a place of health and healing through collaboration on an individualized treatment plan of care.

"I became a nurse because I wanted to make a difference in the lives of others and give back to the community. I decided to become a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner because I felt that it would give me the opportunity to do more for the population that I serve and assist them with their goals of healing while helping to ease their suffering," says Natasha. "I appreciate the uniqueness of every individual I encounter and my style of practice ranges from prescribing up-to-date psychiatric medications or natural treatments to include but not limited to modifications to lifestyle, vitamins, supplements, exercise, nutrition, and stress management."

"As a black man who grew up with a family member who struggled with depression, I have seen first hand the struggle that families go through in dealing with a loved one's emotional pain."

Fred Amematsro is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who specializes in managing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, Bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, insomnia, sleep disorders, and other mood disorders. He has over 6 years of experience, and works with clients ages 5 and up. 

Fred earned his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana, his Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia, and his Master's degree in Nursing from Shenandoah University, as well. 

Fred is passionate about helping people who struggle with mental illness and other behavioral health issues. If you are needing the services of a mental health professional who is passionate, a good listener, and cares deeply about his patients, please reach out to Fred today and receive the help that you need.

"As a young professional in a constantly changing world, allow me to help you make hard times and tough experiences a little easier. "

Ashley Susko is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in North Carolina and Pennsylvania with over 2 years of professional experience. Possessing an immense passion towards helping the mental health population, Ashley has made it her life-long mission to help those suffering from these complex issues. The open-minded, compassionate, supportive care approach that she provides, and her non-judgmental demeanor, allows patients to feel comfortable and at ease, which facilitates positive patient outcomes. Her style of practice includes traditional up to date medication prescriptions, paired with natural treatments such as vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, exercise, and stress management techniques. Some of her specialties include treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and insomnia, and sleep disorders in adults and seniors. 

As evident through her caring empathetic work style, Ashley is a powerful advocate for mental health. In 2008, after receiving her Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, her healthcare career journey began working at the largest medical ICU in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ashley spent over 10 years working as a Registered Nurse at the bedside. During this time, she continued advancing her education and ultimately received her Master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Carlow University. Expanding her experience, she took a new role providing compassionate care to a variety of populations in a home healthcare setting. In pursuance of her desire to make a positive impact on the mental health world, Ashley continued on to graduate with a Post-Master's Degree as a Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health.

Several years of experience in healthcare, and a strong dedication to make a real impact and change lives, Ashley makes a great candidate to help you during these tough times. She consistently strives for all of her clients to feel their best self mentally and works hard to achieve this by developing treatment plans that are uniquely tailored to each clients' needs and goals. Ashley takes pride in helping others and finds her work to be extremely rewarding, consistently assisting patients along their specific journey to a better state of mind. She is confident her support, communication skills, and kind soul will provide you with a new mindset to better conquer your personal challenges. In today’s world we all are struggling with different life problems; reach out today to get the help and support you need to make life a little bit easier.

"Embark on Positive Change with Kate, Your Dedicated LCMHC "

Meet Kate Sweatt, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 6 years of mental health experience. Kate guides individuals through an array of challenges, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, stress management, and coping skills. Kate is also dedicated to providing LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for clients of all backgrounds.

After graduating from Capella University, Kate uses a person-centered approach with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy (SFT) to foster positive change. CBT focuses on finding and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, while SFT emphasizes finding solutions to current issues, helping clients achieve goals quickly.

Through a supportive alliance, Kate guides individuals toward achieving balance in self-care, productivity, and relationships. Contact Thriveworks today to embark on a therapeutic journey with Kate.