Shirley Southard, LCMHC
- North Carolina
- NC LCMHC 11871
Accepting new clientsVerified 12 hours ago
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Open 21 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 21 of the last 30 days
When Shirley was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 21 days, waitlist or full on 9 days. Most recent check, Oct 27: accepting new clients.
Days available
21/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Shirley has been open to new clients on 21 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Shirley
I have worked in the human service field for approximately 20 years. I have had the pleasure of working with mental health, developmentally disabled and substance abuse populations. I have worked with Assisted Medication Management and active military members and their families. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing them from living the life they want. I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Supervisor. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Therapy and psycho-education extensively. My experience includes working with clients dealing with divorce and single-parenting, addictions, grief, women’s issues, and mood disorders, among other challenges. I find that my great passion is working with individuals and children. Read more Show less
What Shirley helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionADHDRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesCoping with life changes
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues