Swansboro, NC Local Support & Community Resources

David Knappenberger is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist, holding an MA, MS, and LMFT certification. His expertise spans working with teens, adults, and elders, focusing on issues like depression, relationship challenges, and anxiety. Operating through the Psychology Today Telehealth portal, David is committed to offering accessible support to clients throughout North Carolina. He specializes in a variety of therapy types, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, to effectively address individual and relational concerns. David assists individuals grappling with emotional struggles including adjustment disorders and PTSD, as well as couples seeking to enhance their communication and overall relationship quality, particularly those affected by infidelity. Additionally, he provides guidance to families navigating the complexities of divorce, stepfamilies, and parent-teen conflicts, drawing from his own experiences with these life events. With a background as an arbitrator and mediator since 1994, David excels in facilitating conflict resolution for families, divorced couples, and stepfamilies. His practice is designed to accommodate clients aged 13 and up, addressing their unique emotional needs through both individual and relational perspectives.

Shifting Sands is a compassionate licensed clinical mental health counselor dedicated to supporting individuals through life's hectic and overwhelming moments. They walk alongside adults and couples navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, marital distress, work/life stressors, and trauma. With a person-centered approach and strengths-based focus, Shifting incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into their practice. A firm believer in the power of personal agency, Shifting strives to empower clients to recognize their capacity for success and happiness. They create a comfortable environment for clients to explore their needs, partnering with them to achieve the personal goals they aspire to reach.