Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Greensboro, NC

"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.

Stewart has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from AAMU and a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor Education from NCAT. He uses approaches including existential therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, emotion-focused therapy, relational-cultural therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

Stewart strives to establish a warm and compassionate relationship to help meet the individual needs of the client or the collective needs of a couple. Life can be difficult, confusing, and traumatic, but Stewart believes you can work through it together. He looks forward to collaborating with you to determine how he can best meet your therapeutic goals.

"I believe in the power of curiosity and the understanding that not every modality or therapeutic intervention is a one-size-fits-all solution. I am committed to exploring different approaches and providing a safe space for clients to explore and discover the best tools for themselves on their journey towards healing and personal growth."

Leanne Retundie is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA) with 4 years of experience in the mental health field. She has had the privilege of working with individuals across various age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Her professional experience has equipped her with the skills and compassion necessary to support clients dealing with a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, OCD, behavioral problems, and panic disorder.

Leanne holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She utilizes therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused therapy (SFT), and person-centered therapy (PCT). Leanne helps clients explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and work towards growth and healing.

Leanne believes in the transformative power of empathy and connection. She strives to cultivate a judgment-free environment and enable her clients to navigate life's challenges with resilience and self-compassion. Leanne is passionate about supporting those looking to begin the journey to improve their mental health and emotional well-being.

"Nosaba Naveed is a multidimensional, multicultural, family systemic therapist."

Nosaba has been helping families struggling with mental health and life management issues in general for more than 10 years. She focuses on client empowerment. Nosaba specializes in women's issues, trauma, family issues, parenting, and personality disorders. Depression disorders and ADHD are her special interest areas as well.

Nosaba has completed her education at Montclair State University, NJ. Nosaba believes that with the power of the mind, humans can conquer everything that they desire and create their own destinies. Nosaba is an entrepreneur and a mother of 2 children. Her own varied experiences have helped her fit herself into client shoes very quickly. Clients appreciate her strong rapport-building. She uses CBT, and DBT techniques in her therapy. She specialized in trauma treatments and abuse issues as well. Nosaba is a strong advocate of client-centered therapy approaches.

Nosaba believes that when a struggling person receives a supporting therapeutic environment, it helps them explore their own strengths and understand and find solutions to their problems with the right therapeutic guidance. If you find yourself stuck at anything in life, don't feel helpless, just reach out to her and she will bring you out of that issue like she has helped hundreds in the past.

"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.

"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.

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 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 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.