Forest City, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Julie Mcginnis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an extensive background in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate various emotional and psychological challenges. She specializes in addressing issues such as ADHD, ODD, Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, divorce, physical and sexual abuse, neglect, and parenting struggles. Julie's experience includes working with Child Protective Services, where she focused on reuniting families and delivering Intensive In-Home treatment that emphasized both individual and family therapy as well as community engagement. She is currently involved in developing a model designed to support families facing contentious divorce cases, ensuring that individual and family needs are met effectively. With a specific focus on childhood disorders, Julie provides Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for children and adolescents aged 5 to 19, alongside Cognitive Processing Therapy for individuals aged 14 and older. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and partnership, believing in the power of working together to address clients' struggles. Life can feel overwhelming, but with her support and the collective expertise of her team at Flourishing Lives Counseling—a supportive environment comprised of 5 therapists and one office administrator—clients are matched with the therapist best suited to their unique needs.

Julia Nelson, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, LMFT, LCMHC), understands that many individuals struggle with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of control. She is committed to helping clients regain balance and joy in their lives. For those grappling with anxiety or depression, Julia creates a safe environment where they can express their concerns and find renewed hope. With a passion for relationship health, she offers marriage and couples counseling aimed at fostering deeper connections and navigating conflicts with care. Julia integrates clients' faith and values into her therapeutic approach, enabling couples to heal past wounds and create a nurturing relationship. Her guidance in premarital counseling prepares couples for a lasting marriage, and she also offers parenting classes using the Love and Logic approach. Julia is dedicated to empowering her clients to live their best lives, cultivating resilience through mindfulness-based practices, person-centered techniques, and more. Whatever the journey looks like, she is there to support her clients with courage and commitment, guiding them through the challenges to achieve a loving and fulfilling relationship.

Dr. Morgan Strickland, a dedicated marriage and family therapist, provides a compassionate and accepting environment where clients feel safe to share their struggles and empowered to pursue positive changes. With a PhD and LMFT credentials, Morgan genuinely cares for each individual, whether they are coping with everyday stressors or navigating significant life crises. Morgan employs a person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to help clients clarify their goals and explore potential solutions when they feel uncertain about the changes they wish to make. Specializing in couples and marital therapy as well as individual therapy for those dealing with depression and anxiety, Morgan has extensive experience in enhancing communication and conflict resolution skills within relationships, as well as supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts. An AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Dr. Strickland is committed to fostering growth and healing, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for all who seek guidance.