Amanda Sullivan is a licensed therapist with over thirty years of experience assisting adults and children. Amanda works primarily with adults who are struggling with grief or depression, issues related to midlife challenges, ADHD, and those striving to find a way through clutter (both mental and physical). Believing in the power of finding meaning and purpose in one’s life, Amanda uses a variety of counseling techniques including CBT, mindfulness, existential therapy, expressive arts therapy, and equine-assisted psychotherapy. She believes that each client is unique and meets clients where they are now to find purpose, meaningful connections, and a clear path forward. Amanda’s career has been focused on guiding youth and families through difficulties at school, challenging life transitions, and everyday stress. She is a strong visual artist and is a professional photographer as well as a counselor. Merging her artist talents with her counseling career, she created the Healing and Wellness Through the Arts program while serving as the photography department coordinator at the Sawtooth School for Visual Art. Amanda received her Master of Arts in Education in Counseling from Wake Forest University. She is an avid writer and often shares her writing and photography skills with clients in her practice. [Read More]

I know many are facing increased anxiety and major changes in lifestyle during these uncertain times, and I want to make sure you have support. If you are a college student that has unexpectedly been sent home and is now having to adjust to online classes and boundaries with family, a young professional working from home struggling to create work-life balance, or a veterinarian/animal care professional dealing with the chronic stress of a taxing job plus now reduced staff,setting boundaries with the public and risking your health – I want to help you work through the impact this pandemic is having on your life. I enjoy helping young adults (20’s-30’s ) increase self-acceptance, learn new habits,& create a meaningful life in a nonjudgmental space.  I also have a special interest in working with animal care professionals (veterinarians, vet techs, wildlife rehabilitators, etc) to combat burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, depression, & suicidal thoughts. I specialize in equine-assisted psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & mindfulness skills – all of which can help you make the changes in life you’re looking for. Office locations in Mooresville & Winston-Salem. Online sessions available. Visit my website or email today to learn more! [Read More]

Life too stressful? Anger got the best of you? Can’t focus? Behaviors causing problems? Have you tried everything and still can’t get on track? My practice is dedicated to making counseling empowering and engaging for children, adolescents, and adults. In a society that projects expectations and stress on us from nearly every angle the days of ‘sucking it up’ are gone. Whether you have experienced a life-altering event, can’t shake the anxiety, have behaviors you’d like to change, or are struggling to find a way forward, I can help equip you or your child to build a better life. With training and experience helping clients overcome obstacles, I can help you reduce the anxiety and stress that can severely impact your life. Everything we will do is structured to help you manage stress and anxiety, control anger, form satisfying relationships, reach goals, and foster productive work habits. If you have reached a point where you or your child are struggling to overcome barriers in life, give me a call and we can work out a plan to empower you with lifelong strategies for better thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. [Read More]

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step in a journey to the New Life you deserve. The thought of finding a counselor you trust, feel safe and comfortable with can be a little scary, but so is the alternative: living with frustration, pain, fear and confusion…with no end in sight. I’m always amazed at the courage of my clients as they move from a painful existence to one of hope & joy and with confidence that they have the tools needed to create the life they want. Don’t wait another day. Your New Life is waiting! With an individualized, thoughtful, compassionate approach, I’ll help you restore balance for better relationships, better functioning and greater life satisfaction. Areas of expertise: women’s issues, adolescent issues, sexual & other trauma, anxiety/OCD/phobias, and mood disorders (depression/bipolar). Some issues can be resolved in just a few visits. My office is conveniently located in a large professional building with plenty of parking and many types of business so your privacy and confidentiality is protected from our first contact to our last. Feel free to give me a call if you have questions or to schedule your free screening. [Read More]

Let me begin by commending you for demonstrating the strength to take the first step of reaching out for support. By having the courage to begin the therapeutic process, you are taking the first step towards overcoming whatever difficulties you are currently facing and creating a more positive future for yourself, your relationship, or your family. Oftentimes the stressors of life can become overwhelming for us to handle on our own and can negatively impact our relationships with others. Fortunately, you are not alone as I am here to listen with empathy and compassion. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to work with individual clients, couples and families from a relational and systemic approach using evidence based therapy modalities to help you achieve your goals. I strive to create an open and supportive environment for you to share your story, and help you uncover hidden possibilities and strengths. I believe that you are more than your presenting problem, and would love to work with you to help you gain control over your current difficulties in order to move towards a brighter future. If you feel that I would be a good fit for you, you and your partner, or your family, please feel free to visit Forsythfamilycounseling.com to schedule an appointment.” [Read More]

I completed my PhD in counseling at the University of North Texas, MS in counseling psychology at Tarleton State University, and BA in speech communications at Baylor University. Currently, I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina. For the past 18 years, I have served a variety of clients in multiple settings including agencies, private practice, hospice, a military installation, and residential treatment centers. I possess extensive experience working with young adults, adults, families, and couples. Every client I have worked with has taught me more aboutut the process of healing and connecting to others. Giving back to my profession is important to me, and I routinely offer professional workshops at local, state, and national venues. As a full-time faculty member at Wake Forest, I teach in the graduate counseling department. The combination of teaching and clinical work suits me well, as my students motivate me to be a model of life-long learning, and my clients humble and inspire me. A relatively recent transplant to NC, I balance work with fun by exploring all the wonderful things NC has to offer. I’m often accompanied by my therapy dog drop-out, Tank the WonderLab. Given the option to work beside me, he chose the very non-therapeutic route of focusing his energy on tennis balls and naps on the couch. I tell him he will someday regret his choice. He tells me to pass him another cheese ball. My menagerie is rounded out by two feline princesses who think Tank is their best friend, my life partner, and two bonus kids. I strive to be an active member of the community and volunteer my time with a local hospice and Triad Mental Health Professionals, a networking organization I founded in 2016. [Read More]

NOTE: Video Counseling is like a house call, comfortable and convenient. Just go to RhondaFerrellCounseling.com and schedule. I offer compassionate counseling with individuals & couples who are seeking to enrich their lives, resolve their painful histories, and create a fulfilling life experience. When we bring your strengths, creativity and motivation together with my professional experience and diverse strategies, we can accomplish a lot in brief solution focused counseling. I bring a variety of strategies to meet your unique needs and circumstances so that you can make sustainable, enjoyable changes in yourself and your life. Getting past the past is an amazing way to free yourself from negative beliefs, self esteem issues, and dysfunctional relationship patterns. Trauma resulting from war, loss or abuse are a significant cause of depression, anxiety and addiction. Divorce, loss, unresolved grief and childhood abuse or bullying can also create traumatic effects. EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) offers improvement quickly and sustainably. Stop the painful symptoms and recreate yourself and your relationships. Experience the powerful results when we integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Positive Psychology. [Read More]

Hello! I have been trained in Play Therapy, EMDR, PTSD, and Trauma Therapy and specialize in anxiety and depression. I have been in the mental health field since 2007 and have an office located near Hanes Mall in Winston Salem. Most clients find my approach gentle, compassionate and involved. I try to leave you with something in each session, instead of “just listening.” You can expect to be accepted where you are, to feel safe, and to be an active participant in your unique journey as we move at your own pace. Latest research has shown that we “stuck” in our core beliefs that have been ingrained in us since childhood. We’ve all tried to “think” our way out of anxiety or depression and have failed. EMDR bypasses the “thinking” part of the brain and works directly on the “feeling” part. To keep everyone safe during the Coronavirus outbreak, I will be holding video sessions with clients. Also, please check out my new YouTube Channel for support: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDRzFheUfrqqMhSR46Lb-Rw [Read More]