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Sharon “SD” D. Buckner is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of experience helping clients of all ...
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Sharon “SD” D. Buckner is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 11 years of experience helping clients of all ages who are suffering from the effects of ADHD, anger management issues, behavioral issues, poor coping skills, and low self-esteem. She works with college students, military members, and veterans.
SD uses her professional expertise to provide an eclectic approach tocounseling sessions. By using cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal approaches, and positive psychology methods, she can uniquely helpindividuals experience personal growth in a safe and encouraging therapeutic space.
Partner with SD to create a personalized treatment plan that allows you to move forward toward better mental health. She is ready to help you accomplish your goals while setting boundaries and building healthier relationships. Remember, therapy is a process.
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I aim to empower and equip individuals with mental health issues to live a healed, happy, whole, and harmonized life....
I aim to empower and equip individuals with mental health issues to live a healed, happy, whole, and harmonized life.
Patricia Krikorian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Patricia is passionate about helping adults address their unique challenges and live more fulfilled lives. She specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions. As a therapist, Patricia provides clinical therapeutic services to adults with identified mental health diagnoses. These services are designed to meet the specific behavioral health needs of the identified client as they relate to their diagnosis. She has worked in community social service settings with diverse populations, including those with health, behavioral, and mental health issues, substance use, children and families who were experiencing homelessness, adoptions, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, and various levels of trauma.
Patricia completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work at the University of the District of Columbia and her Master of Science (MS) in Social Services at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. She also completed a Juris Doctor (JD) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Patricia holds a Certificate in Clinical Supervision, a Certificate in Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Prevention, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist. Her therapy approaches include psychoeducational and psychotherapy activities/interventions/skills building designed to assist the client in the reduction of dysfunction. Services are provided with client-centered approaches and are delivered through goal specific interventions. Patricia utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma healing and recovery. She believes that healing can be hard, yet there are always opportunities to find joy along the journey as she helps clients repurpose pain into power.
We all go through challenges in life. Patricia is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspective and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. Patricia would like the opportunity to empower and equip you to live a healed, happy, whole, and harmonized life. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!
My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques that foster resilience and personal growth....
My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques that foster resilience and personal growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate with 17 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions, mental health challenges, and caregiving journeys. My background includes over a decade of leadership in counseling, advocacy, and nonprofit roles, allowing me to bring compassion, structure, and insight to every client relationship.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. My clinical focus is helping clients navigate emotional and relational stressors through empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I aim to foster resilience, personal growth, and confidence.
Before becoming a clinician, I led community engagement programs for youth and families across Mecklenburg County, developing initiatives that encouraged healing and connection. Today, I’m dedicated to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
As a Registered Play Therapist™, I focus on providing young children and their parents with support in ways that make sense to the...
As a Registered Play Therapist™, I focus on providing young children and their parents with support in ways that make sense to them.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 7 years of experience. I help children use their natural language of play to build emotional regulation, positive self-regard, and social skills. I work with children who struggle with anxiety, anger, ADHD, peer relationship difficulties, defiance, and academic challenges. My goal is to support parents in strengthening confidence while helping children grow and limiting behaviors that get in the way.
I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in play therapy from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Through child-centered play therapy, I provide a strengths-based approach that fosters the growth of the whole child. I also offer child-parent relationship training to support families.
I know children experience the world in ways that feel mysterious to adults, and I often say parenting is the hardest job. My methods are evidence-based and proven to achieve positive results. When your child’s behaviors feel overwhelming, I’m here to help you find support and strategies that work for your family.
As a woman of color, I am familiar with identity, cultural diversity, inclusion/exclusion, and integration issues....
As a woman of color, I am familiar with identity, cultural diversity, inclusion/exclusion, and integration issues.
Robin Stitt has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician (LCMHC). She is devoted to assisting adolescents, adults, and couples in overcoming unique obstacles and living more enriched and fulfilling lives. Robin is knowledgeable in the areas of depression, anxiety, grief/loss/bereavement, trauma, relationship issues, and significant life transitions.
At Liberty University, Robin earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MC). She is a former military veteran's spouse with extensive experience navigating the stresses and joys of civilian life. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to offer her clients the guidance and assistance they seek. Robin employs a variety of treatment modalities, including mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), humanistic therapy, integrative/holistic therapy, and client-centered therapy.
Robin is confident that she would be able to assist you in gaining new perspectives and coping strategies to deal with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule a meeting with her.
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Yes, we offer comprehensive psychiatric services to meet your mental health needs.
Psychiatry allows people struggling to manage mental conditions or disorders to get access to medications that will make daily functioning easier, as well as work through any mental factors that might be causing or worsening their condition. Though medications can’t cure mental disorders, medication can make symptoms more manageable, making the process of psychotherapeutic treatment easier and more effective. Psychiatric care can be available through in-person psychiatry and online psychiatry, depending on where you live and your own preferences. However, psychiatric providers at Thriveworks in Charlotte, NC specifically offer online psychiatry to their clients.
A therapist has an education specifically rooted in therapeutic practice, approaches, techniques, and treatment. They cannot prescribe medications for clients, though they often refer clients to psychiatrists for medication management. Psychiatrists are medically trained doctors who specialize in mental health treatment, mainly through medication management and prescription, though they can also practice therapy.
A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a highly trained and licensed professional who specializes in mental health care. They are qualified to diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy. Psychiatric NPs at Thriveworks are qualified to prescribe medications for a variety of mental health conditions. They work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Oftentimes, psychiatrists or psychiatric professionals will perform a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, which involves an in-depth discussion about your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. Once they reach a diagnosis, they may suggest starting certain medications depending on your condition and the intensity of your symptoms.
Yes. At Thriveworks, we offer online-only psychiatry services for optimal comfort and convenience.
Psychiatric services at Thriveworks Charlotte can last for as little or as much time as the client needs to reach their treatment goals, whether that be a month or two or over the course of a year. Treatment length is heavily dependent on the condition(s) being treated, the course of treatment, and the client’s goals for treatment.
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who can prescribe anxiety medication and provide therapeutic treatment for anxiety, although not all psychiatrists offer therapy. At Thriveworks, medication management occurs via online psychiatry sessions.
Yes, Thriveworks accepts most major insurance plans. We strive to make mental health care accessible and affordable for everyone.
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