Find a Therapist in Wilmington, NC

Meet Jordan Austin, a compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with a PhD and National Certified Counselor (NCC) credential. Jordan specializes in supporting teens, adults, and elders in navigating complex emotional landscapes such as grief, relationship challenges, and marital issues. By fostering a culturally sensitive and humanistic therapeutic environment, Jordan collaborates with clients—couples and families alike—to help them understand and engage more positively with themselves and each other. With extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Jordan emphasizes the significance of secure attachments, guiding clients from distressing patterns to healthier, more fulfilling connections. With additional experience in trauma counseling, grief, and substance use, Jordan is dedicated to helping clients overcome feelings of loneliness or misunderstanding. Through strength-based approaches, counseling with Jordan aims to enhance communication, mend relationships, and rebuild trust, making the journey toward healing and connection a shared experience.

Melissa Marie Stokes is a compassionate and fully licensed clinical social worker, holding an MSW and LCSW, with six years of experience in outpatient therapy. She specializes in providing virtual therapy for individuals, particularly females facing challenges related to depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflicts, and relationship issues. Melissa adopts a relaxed therapeutic style, allowing clients to attend sessions in a setting that suits their needs, whether they are on a lunch break or managing a busy household. She understands the difficulty in finding time for therapy and is dedicated to accommodating her clients' schedules. Utilizing a holistic approach infused with evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy, Melissa works with individuals aged 12 years and up, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or spiritual beliefs. Her sessions, lasting between 30-50 minutes, are available through telehealth on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 to 3 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 6. Drawing from her personal experiences with mental health, she passionately assists others on their journeys. Melissa emphasizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client, creating a safe space where they can freely express themselves without fear of judgment or shame.

Lauren Rodgers is a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to supporting women and young adults facing anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. She understands the immense pressures that women often encounter while managing family, careers, and personal lives, along with the unique challenges that young women face in college settings. With an appreciation for the complexity of modern life, Lauren provides a neutral, safe space for individuals to address their struggles without judgment. Her therapeutic approach is custom-tailored, utilizing techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and the Gottman Method, among others. Clients leave sessions equipped with a toolbox of tangible skills to confront life's challenges, promoting authentic, stable, and happy living. At Women’s Integrative Counseling of North Carolina, Lauren is committed to dismantling cultural stigmas surrounding mental health, emphasizing that reaching out for support is a courageous step on the path to emotional well-being.