Inner Stability Amidst the Complexities of Life

Ballast, in nautical terms, refers to heavy material added to a ship to improve its' stability, balance, and safety. Similarly, emotional ballastĀ helps us better navigate life. Support and guidance, increased self-awareness and self-compassion, new ways of thinking and skills, can boost our internal steadiness when facing turbulent conditions.
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Given the current situation, where "reality" is mostly contrived and staged, it's easy to get the impression that, while we are barely managing to keep our head above water, everyone else is perfect and living their best lives. We can feel isolated in our struggles, and we often carry unnecessary guilt and shame for our perceived flaws and weaknesses. In this fairytale world of perfection, trusting someone enough to drop the facade and expose the real you is scary. I invite you a place where you will feel heard, understood, and valued. My style is informal and relaxed. I seek to encourage and support, not judge and criticize. I believe in taking a client-centered, collaborative approach in helping clients, and I tend to draw from a variety of counseling theories based on the client's concerns and personal goals. I have a special interest in working with women, parents, and teens. My areas of focus are anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship issues, and parenting. I invite you to contact me if you're interested in scheduling a free consultation or learning more.
Lynne Wilkerson,
LCMHC

Services

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Self Esteem
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Interpersonal
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Compassion Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Medcost
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare

Fees

  • Psychotherapy, 55 min: $140

Location

Ballast Counseling

3315 Springbank Ln Ste 106
Charlotte, NC 28226-3197

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