Mind Counselors

Susan Fondry received her undergraduate degree in social work from East Tennessee State University and her master of social work degree from Florida State University. Her social work career spans 32 years. She has practiced as a master’s level clinical social worker for 28 of these years and in private practice for the past 17 years. Susan has provided therapy services in both outpatient and hospital settings and has also worked in home health, long-term care, schools, as a corporate consultant and trainer/presenter. Her diverse work experience has allowed her to assess and treat a wide variety of behavioral health (psychiatric) problems that affect individuals, couples, and families.

Susan is available for counseling on issues related to: depression, anxiety, stress, grief, adjustment to early adulthood, adjustment to midlife, family relations, couples relations, health, and the workplace, including career path and work/life balance. Susan may provide education, utilize one or more traditional therapy models, or utilize mind-body theory, depending on the presenting problem and client assessment. She has also studied and utilized energy psychology methods, including EMDR and EFT. Susan is open to individuals who have the need to discuss issues related to spirituality but is not qualified to provide pastoral care services. She can provide assessment, education, and recommendations regarding alcohol and drug abuse, but generally not treatment. Susan is not able to assist individuals who are actively suicidal. She cannot provide emergency services. Face-to-face treatment is recommended in cases of this severity. E-therapy may not be the optimal therapy in all cases. Alternatives will be discussed with the client.

There are no problems too small. If it troubles you, it is relevant and worthy of discussion. Certainly, counseling is encouraged if you find your quality of life compromised by these problems. Susan will carefully assess your concerns, help you clearly define your needs, and help you develop a reasonable plan for resolution and coping.

Susan is licensed to practice clinical social work in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA). Susan routinely meets with LCSW colleagues for the purpose of case consultation.

Though I am trained in all aspects of mental and emotional health, I specialize in:
 

• Helping anxiety sufferers find their confidence in themselves.
• Helping people who are depressed find hope.
• Helping engaged couples prepare for marriage. 
• Helping parents and teens communicate productively. 
• Helping college students transition successfully into university life.
 

You want relief from the stress you’re experiencing right now. I’m here to give you that relief as quickly
and painlessly as possible. Contact me today and let’s talk about how I can help you.

I practice counseling in accordance with jurisdictional boundaries. Currently, I am only licensed to practice counseling in the state of Texas with Texas residents. If we begin a consultation while I am online but you are not a Texas resident, I will happily assess your needs and refer you to another great counselor on our site. I am available to consult (advise) parents throughout the U.S. on issues that affect their teenagers such as communication skills, explaining the teenaged mind, divorce recovery, step-parenting, relocation adjustment, and more.

I can’t wait to help you get started on your better life journey!
 

I have over 15 years of experience in helping people deal with challenges in their lives.  I look forward to helping others heal and put zest back into their lives.

Whether I am assisting individuals, couples, or groups, I believe that a positive attitude can make a tremendous difference in what happens in our lives and in our relationships.  As a psychotherapist, I have helped many clients improve the quality of their lives and relationships.  A positive attitude is a decision to live life fully and also allows us to heal the pain which we have in our hearts.

Whatever sadness, challenges or difficulties you are experiencing in your personal or relationship life, I hope to be able to help you seek a better outcome, and provide tools for transforming your life.  I provide counseling for people dealing with depression, anxiety, family issues, addiction and coaching to assist with life transitions, relationships and parenting.  I also have written blogs to provide helpful tools to living a happy and fulfilling life.  I look forward to helping people put energy and emotional healing in their lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. I earned my Masters in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University in California. I have spent the bulk of my career working with individuals with marital issues, relationship issues, parenting struggles, depression, anxiety, career transition challenges, and divorce.

I find that the first step that we all have to take in order to move beyond our current challenges is to break the cycle. Continuing to repeat the same behaviors, thoughts, and feelings can be counterproductive and harmful. I often use cognitive behavioral techniques to help my clients more closely examine and confront the dysfunctional and counterproductive patterns in their lives. I also like to incorporate psychodynamic techniques to help my clients make connections between past events and relationships and their current perspective and ability to deal with life’s challenges. Often, if we change our perspective, we are able to be more productive and confident as we interact with the world. My ultimate goal is to provide my clients with a caring, warm, supportive, and safe place for growth and positive change.

I am currently licensed in the State of Maryland to practice Professional Counseling, and thus will only work with clients currently residing in Maryland. I am happy to consult with, advise, or coach adults in all 50 states on issues related to parenting, life transition, career changes, and social skills.

Most of the issues that bring people into a counseling relationship can be addressed in three phases:
First is the “WHAT”…what is your situation, problem, experience, etc.
Next is the “SO WHAT”…what effect have these experiences had on your decisions, choices, lifestyle, behavior.
The third is the “NOW WHAT”…where to go from here. My experience in solution oriented, brief therapy has led to an emphasis on the “now what” and the changes that can make such a big difference in your life.

I received my Bachelor’s degree in social work from Nazareth college in Rochester, N.Y. and worked in a state hospital and in a public health hospital. I received my Master’s degree in special Education, emotional disturbances and learning disabilities, from Arizona State university in Tempe, AZ. I was licensed as a Licensed Professional counselor in 1983, and have been in private practice in the Dallas area since then. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents on a wide variety of issues, including anxiety and depression, separation and divorce, parenting, communication, grief and loss, and chronic illness. I am a certified mediator and also a Board Certified Life Coach.

I have seen phone counseling and on-line counseling be very effective and I would welcome the opportunity to work with you.
 

Amanda’s background as a psychotherapist includes working with adults with substance abuse and mental health disorders. She believes that the concept of recovery not only applies to sobriety but also to maintaining mental and emotional wellness. She has facilitated intensive outpatient groups and individual therapy, educating clients on early recovery, relapse prevention and holistic coping skills.

Her clientele have struggled with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and adjustment disorders. Her social work background also includes advocacy for domestic violence victims and teaching conflict resolution to adolescents. She uses a client centered approach and believes collaborating with each individual on their goals empowers them to heal in a way that is unique and authentic to them.
 

Jade is a counselor, speaker and writer who enjoys teaching individuals and groups. She communicates on issues of mental health and spiritual growth and recently released the book, The Heart’s Journey to Freedom, a guide for letting go of unhealthy emotional attachment. She successfully treats a wide variety of issues and specializes in work with women, relationships, and adolescents.

While counseling sessions differ from person to person, here are some common avenues Jade takes with clients:

• Identifying, healing and finding greater freedom from old wounds
• Replacing thoughts that are unhealthy with real and positive truths
• Learning new ideas and understanding your situation more clearly
• Acquiring daily, practical tools to create & maintain new ways of being
• Uncovering a sense of renewal and direction into a new, better future

If it is desired, Jade incorporates discussion about God into the healing and change process, as well as the use of prayer. She respects the individual and his or her background, and brings in spiritual tools only when it is of interest.

Jade is also educated in areas of natural treatments and physical care that can aid the mind with issues related to anxiety, depression and stress, especially when used alongside counseling.

Many people can be hesitant to enter counseling, especially if for the first time. Sessions with Jade are personable and comfortable. Clients simply share what they desire to and are guided along step by step. Sessions can be looked at as talking with a caring friend who is trained in human behavior.

Some people have had counseling in the past and it was not a positive experience, when it was meant to be a place of safety and genuine care. Jade is committed to bringing a respectful and compassionate experience that guides others somewhere better than where they have been.
 

I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and have extensive training and experience in psychological counseling to individuals of all ages, couples and families.  Specialties include eating disorder treatment, substance abuse, relationship issues, multicultural concerns, and personal empowerment.  I am currently able to provide my services to those who reside in California..

Together we can look at new ways of experiencing your world which can lead to increased self-awareness, the creation of meaningful relationships, and feelings of wholeness.

I look foward to joining you in your journey.
 

After a successful 20-year career in the corporate world, Carol obtained her Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Appalachian State University, and entered private practice. By integrating her business and life experience with her formal  psychology training, she is able to provide comprehensive services to her clients.

She has helped many individuals, couples and families overcome struggles with relationships, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, self-destructive behaviors, life stresses, transitions and other challenges.

Her approach for all her clients is to help them:

• Identify issues, concerns and areas for change
• Provide educational information regarding conditions and treatments
• Determine measurable and obtainable goals
• Jointly develop a treatment/action plan
• Create a reasonable timeline
• Review and adjust goals as appropriate

Carol a Licensed Psychological Associate in North Carolina, License Number 3453. Carol works under the supervision of Dr. Denise Martz. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and the North Carolina Psychological Association. Carol is married and has three wonderful step children and nine beautiful grandchildren.

Ginger Dailey graduated from East Carolina University with a double major in Nursing and English. She traveled the country after graduation, working as an intensive care nurse in health care shortage areas. Her intensive care nursing experience includes: cardiac, trauma, burn, neuro, and surgical.

Ginger earned a Master’s degree from the University of Southern Maine certifying her as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2003. She has since helped open a family practice office in Boone, NC. Although she provides broad based care, her specialty is women’s health. She approaches primary care from a holistic point of view, concentrating on both body and mind. She currently co-owns and practices in medically based weight-management clinics in North Carolina. Ginger works under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Shaw.