- Client-centered approach
- Practical skills focus
- Career and life changes
About Adia
Adia centers sessions on the person in front of her. She follows a client-centered model that treats people as the experts on their own lives. She also uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter to them.
Her work includes support for parenting struggles, caregiver stress, career concerns, and life transitions. She helps people who are coping with mood disorders, attention differences, and the impact of past trauma. Adia pays attention to how patterns in relationships and communication affect daily life.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on achievable goals. She uses concrete tools for handling anger, improving communication, and managing cravings or compulsive behaviors. Clients can expect direct feedback, skills practice, and space to process difficult feelings.
Adia aims to create a respectful space where people feel heard and can try new ways of coping. She encourages small steps that add up over time and helps clients track progress toward clearer goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and remote care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes learning to live with difficult thoughts while focusing on valued action. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making life changes by teaching practical exercises to stay engaged in what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses small, structured steps to change them. It is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and values, giving space to be heard while deciding goals together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting over time rather than sticking to one fixed plan.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins during work breaks, and reduce commuting time. They also let people choose sessions that match their day-to-day needs, such as working on skills between appointments and tracking progress over time.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, parenting challenges, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is genuine, non-judgmental, and interactive, with an emphasis on client-centered work and practical skills to manage emotions and behavior.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, mood disorders, and substance use.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
The therapist holds an NC LCSW license and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.