Carolina Counseling Services - Discovering a Life-changing Ailment: How to Stay Optimistic
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- 1310 Raeford Rd Suite 2 Fayetteville, NC 28305
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Discovering a Life-changing Ailment: How to Stay Optimistic
Finding out that you have a life-changing ailment is never easy, and it is not uncommon for individuals to become depressed and immobilized after receiving this news. People who are told they have a disease like cancer, renal failure, or Parkinson’s disease often feel (and act) as if their lives are over – even while they are still alive. While these reactions are natural, they are not inevitable. People with life-changing ailments should actually live each day to the fullest.
Facing the Challenge of Living with a Life-Changing Disease
It takes a lot of courage to seize each day and savor it when you are sick and you know your ill-health is not a temporary condition. Staying positive can be a gargantuan effort, especially when your body is telling you that it is not well.
Accepting your situation without letting it swallow you is a critical first step towards overcoming the physical realities of your disease, and this acceptance is not easy to achieve. For this reason, some forward-looking physicians see the wisdom of teaming up with counselors to help their patients arrive at a peaceful acceptance of their situation.
Once an individual accepts the presence of a life-changing ailment, there is better chance of developing an optimistic mindset. If you find yourself facing this medical reality, it is important that you get the support you need so that you can see how life still holds beautiful and precious moments.
Anticipating Volatile Emotions
People with chronic ailments often go through an emotional roller coaster. They go through periods of optimism, discouragement, apathy, anger, and despair. The feelings that mark these periods are all normal and are to be expected, but there are ways of getting through all these difficult times. In fact, with professional help, people with chronic, life-changing diseases can learn strategies that will allow them to make the most of each day they are gifted with.
Managing Your New Reality
A life-changing ailment redefines the way you can live. Some ailments mean depending on a caregiver, some mean adopting a totally different (and often austere) diet, and most will lead to a lifestyle change. All of these new and necessary directions are not impossible to implement, and individuals have a better chance of success if they develop a circle of friends and family who will encourage them to look at life from a healthy perspective.
Getting the Support You Need
Staying positive is the greatest challenge for people with life-changing ailments. If you find yourself in this predicament, get help as soon as possible. Call Carolina Counseling Services in Fayetteville, NC today! With the caring help of a professional independently contracted therapist, you will learn to face tomorrow with hope and optimism.
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Carolina Counseling Services
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Carolina Counseling Services contracts independently with Licensed professional counselors/therapists/psychologists who provide a friendly, relaxed atmosphere to everyone. Carolina Counseling Services independently contracted therapists assist individuals, couples, families, and children with counseling services that will help put your life back on track. Working with both non military and military is a joy and the therapist you choose will be happy to assist you whether you are a "civilian", or if you are a dependent or retiree.
Counseling and Therapy are often used interchangeably in our English language. The same is true for Counselor and Therapist. It really doesn't matter which word you use. When you need help, it is best to talk to someone who is not only objective, but who has had lots of experience helping others who have been in similar situations as yourself. A friendly Counselor or Therapist who is trained, licensed and experienced is the one who can assist the most. You don't have to figure it out alone. All independently contracted therapists are licensed, friendly professionals. Call to schedule your appt now!
If we can't help you, we will be happy to refer you to someone who can. We look forward to assisting you!!!.
About Us
Evening and Weekend Appts Available with specific therapists
Evening and Weekend appointments: We have therapists available for appointments from 8am to 8pm Monday through Friday. Some therapists have Saturday appointments available if requested.
Carolina Counseling Services
Serving Areas: Carolina Counseling Services
Counties: Cumberland, Hoke, Bladen, Sampson, and Robeson Counties, NC
Areas: Fayetteville NC, Ft Bragg NC, Pope Field NC, Hope Mills NC, Raeford NC, Rockfish NC, Sliver City NC, Cedar Creek NC, Bowmore NC, Autryville NC, Parkton NC, Bunnlevel NC, Erwin NC, Dundarrach NC, Broadway NC, Pineview NC, Lumber Bridge, NC, Rex NC, Lemon Springs NC, Johnsonville NC, Eastover NC, Stedman NC and Wade, NC.
Military Community areas: Ardennes NC Bataan NC, Casablanca NC, Anzio Acre, NC, Corregidor NC, Bougainville NC, Hammond Hills NC, Nijimegen NC, Cherbourg NC, Normandy NC, Bastogne NC, Pope NC, Ste Mere Eglise NC,
Zip Codes: 28301, 28302, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28307, 28309, 28311, 28312, 28314
Choose Your Independently Contracted Therapist:
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Laura Anne Yates, MSW, LCSW, CPM
Specializes in: (Ages 12+) Military Family, Military Life Issues, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Abuse and Trauma Recovery, Fertility Issues
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, Medicare and cash
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Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Viviette Allen, LPA, LCSW
Specializes in: Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Attention Disorders and Adjustment Disorders
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, Medicare and cash
Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Ebone Rocker, MA, LPCS
Specializes in: (Ages 3+) Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, Parenting, Trauma and PTSD, Anger Issues, Oppositional Defiance, Low Self-Esteem, Infidelity, Christian Counseling
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, cash, HSA and FSA accepted
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Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Melissa Brock, MS, LPC, NCC
Specializes in: (Ages 18+) Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Bipolar Disorder, Insomnia, Individuals, Infidelity, Divorce Issues, Low Self-Esteem, Obsessive-Complusive Behaviors and Impulse Control Issues, Fertility Issues
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, Cash, HSA and FSA accepted
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Location: Fayetteville, NC
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Teri Ballough Medina, MSW, LCSW
Specializes in: (Ages 18+) Couples and Individuals with Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Divorce Issues, Fertility Issues, Infidelity, Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors, Self-Harming Behaviors, Trauma and PTSD, Low Self Esteem, Grief/Loss, Life Transitions, Insomnia and Body Image Issues
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, cash, HSA and FSA accepted
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Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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Laura Gose, MA, LPC
Specializes in: (Ages 4+) Children, Individuals, Families, PTSD, Trauma, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Adjustment Disorder, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, communication skills, and Parenting Skills, Aggression, Behavior Management, Life transitions, Family Conflict, Difficulty Coping, Relationship Problems, Depression, Anxiety
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, cash, HSA and FSA accepted and Apple Pay
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Location: Wagoner Drive (Near Sycamore Dairy Road, Omni Center Area) Fayetteville
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Odyessey Webb, MA, LPC
Specializes in: (Any Age) Children, Individuals, Couples, Academic/Behavioral support, Student Transitions, Parental/Child Issues, Blended Families, Problem Solving, Bipolar Disorders, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Conduct Disorders, Anxiety, Compulsive Disorders, Stress, Grief, and Substance Disorders
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare Prime/Select, NCHC, Alliance (Medicaid) and cash
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Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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LaVondra McCloud, MA, NCC, LPC
Specializes in: (Ages 4+) Children, Teens, Adults, Individuals, Families, Communication Issues, Parenting Issues, Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Panic Attacks, Relationship Issues, Conflict Issues, ADHD, ODD, Conduct disorder, Family Conflict, Christian Counseling upon request
Insurance: BCBS, Alliance (Medicaid), NCHC and Cash
Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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Amy Sauls, MSW LCSW, LCAS-A
Specializes in: Children (4+), Teens, Self-harming (17 years and above), Adults and Seniors, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders (Bipolar), ADHD, Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Grief and Loss, Couples, Families, PTSD, LGBT, Substance Abuse/Dependency, and Christian Counseling by request.
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare Prime/Select, Alliance (Medicaid), Medicare, NCHC, Cash, FSA and HSA accepted
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Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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Ellen M Johnston, MA, C.A.G.S, LPC
Specializes in: (Ages 5+) Children, Teens and Adults, Couples, Seniors, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Adjustment, PTSD, Trauma, Bipolar Disorders, ADHD, ODD, Conduct Disorders, Parent-Child Issues, Schizophrenia, Family Counseling, Couples/relationship Issues, Co-Occurring (only) Substance Dependency, Military Family Adjustment Issues. Christian Counseling focus if requested.
Insurance: BCBS, NCHC, Alliance (Medicaid) and Cash
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Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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Railee Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Specializes in: (Ages 18+) Seniors, Individuals, Couples, Families, LGBTQIA, Anxiety, Depression Adjustment disorder, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Substance Use Disorders, Coping skills, Communication skills
Insurance: BCBS, Medicare, Tricare Prime/Select and Cash
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Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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Carol Jones, LPC
Specializes in: (Ages 18+) Adults, Individuals, Couples, Families, Military, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use Disorders, Family Conflict/Divorce, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Issues, Grief and Loss, Communication, Mood Disorders, Issues related to military stressors, Christian Counseling, Self-Esteem, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare and Cash
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Location: Raeford Road (Haymount Area) Fayetteville
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Shnika Davis, LCSW, LCAS-A
Specializes in: (Ages 6+) Depression, Substance Abuse, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Anxiety, Adjustments Disorders, Family, Couples and Marriage
Insurance: BCBS, Tricare, Medicare
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Location: Fayetteville, NC
