Chatterbox Counseling & Therapeutic Services

Chatterbox Counseling & Therapeutic Services, LLC, is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for individuals seeking to navigate life's challenges and embrace personal growth. We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health care, and we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Founded by licensed mental health professional Ernestine Stewart, LLC, our practice is built on the principles of empathy, understanding, and collaboration.

We understand that reaching out for help can be a courageous and vulnerable step. At Chatterbox Counseling, we honor that courage and create a space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered. Therapy is not about offering advice or dictating what you should do; it's about providing a space for exploration, self-discovery, and healing. We work collaboratively with you to identify your goals, explore your experiences, and develop strategies for growth and well-being.

Services Offered

Our team of experienced therapists offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We specialize in providing comprehensive clinical assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Adult Individual Counseling: We provide a safe and supportive environment for adults to explore a wide range of concerns, including:

• Life transitions:

We can help you navigate major changes in your life, such as career shifts, relationship changes, or family dynamics.

• Caregiver burnout:

Caring for a loved one can be emotionally and physically draining. We provide support and coping strategies to help caregivers manage stress, prevent burnout, and prioritize self-care.

• Stress, anxiety, and depression: We utilize evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you manage and reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression.
• Substance use:

We provide individual counseling and support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, incorporating principles of Motivational Interviewing and harm reduction.

• Eating and personality disorders:

We offer specialized treatment for eating disorders and personality disorders, utilizing a combination of therapeutic modalities tailored to your specific needs.

• Relationship issues:

We help individuals and couples address communication challenges, conflict resolution, and intimacy issues.

Clinical Supervision

In North Carolina, we provide clinical supervision to provisionally licensed addiction specialists (LCAS-A's) and certified substance abuse counselors (CSAC's).

Our Approach

At Chatterbox Counseling, we embrace a client-centered approach, recognizing that each individual's journey is unique. We integrate various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing):

A powerful therapy for processing trauma and other distressing experiences.

• CBT:

A cognitive-behavioral approach aimed at identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors.

• DBT:

A skills-based therapy that helps individuals develop emotional regulation, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skills.

• Motivational Interviewing:

A collaborative approach that empowers individuals to explore their ambivalence and make positive changes.

• Person-Centered Therapy:

A humanistic approach that emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client's inherent capacity for growth.

• Narrative Therapy:

A therapy that helps individuals re-author their life stories and create new narratives of hope and resilience.

• Mindfulness and ACT:

Mindfulness-based approaches that cultivate awareness, acceptance, and present moment focus.

We believe that open communication and collaboration are essential to successful therapy. We encourage you to share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns openly, and we will actively listen and work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your individual needs.