Therapy and Couples Counseling Wilmington NC
Telehealth in NC and FL
Cathy Cosentino, Esq., LCASA, LMFT provides Telehealth Virtual Services to North Carolina and Florida residents.
- Marriage and Couples Counseling
- Family, and Relationship Counseling
- Individual Therapy
- Mental Health Therapy
- Trauma and PTSD Therapy
It’s all about the relationship...
I work with couples who are struggling with their relationships. Frequently, past abuse, addiction, and other traumas are the baggage one brings to the relationship. When a client says, “I’m sensitive” or “He knows how to push my buttons” it may be one indication that a past relationship or earlier “injury” is amplifying the pain. Many times those who have struggled with trauma or addiction are on the look out for the next danger. Trust is hard. Playing safe is a matter of survival. Relating to a partner and creating the necessary connection is hampered by both trauma and past addiction. I work to help couples process through the trauma and the injuries caused by the effects of addiction.
Ideally, entering couple’s therapy is best started before conflict and disconnection begins. I offer pre-marital sessions. If one knows prior to marriage the “rules of a healthy marriage” perhaps the couple can ward off or at minimum recognize future trouble.
I also help those who have ended a relationship and are seeking to discover who he or she is, to learn why “I always pick the same type” and how to regain one’s mental health.
Ideally, entering couple’s therapy is best started before conflict and disconnection begins. I offer pre-marital sessions. If one knows prior to marriage the “rules of a healthy marriage” perhaps the couple can ward off or at minimum recognize future trouble.
I also help those who have ended a relationship and are seeking to discover who he or she is, to learn why “I always pick the same type” and how to regain one’s mental health.
About me...
As a therapist in Wilmington, NC I believe we all have something. For you it may be depression for another trauma or a failing marriage. Life is full of ups and downs. Sometimes when one is down a helping hand up is all that is needed. Although friends may try to help, sometimes it is hard to confide-who are they talking to and what will they think of me? Of my loved one? My role is not to judge, offer advice or to cast blame. I listen. My job is to help you find your way. I perceive my clients as fellow travelers walking down the same road. I have been trained in a variety of modalities that can help guide you to where you want to be. Using CBT for anxiety or depression we can combat those cognitive distortions and find a more accurate perspective thereby changing ones beliefs and behaviors. It is one step at a time. Other modalities that I use in my practice vary depending upon the client. However, I frequently use, but am not limited to: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman, EMDR, Narrative, IFS when working with Trauma, all with a client focused approach. In addition to depression anxiety and trauma, I love to work with Couples and Families who are struggling with their relationship.
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What my clients have to say about our work together…
”Thank you for everything miss Cathy. You are a savior for us…” ”Just checking in to say hi. Everything is going great…” ”Thank you for this morning. I feel a lot better…” ”Hey…I meant to text you on Valentine’s Day and tell you how awesome you are!! Life was crazy for me…I hope you’re doing well!!!” ”I”m getting there. One step at a time thanks to you and hard work…” ”thank you so much for being able to see ____ yesterday. He was very positive after talking to you…” ”I am also impressed with you that ___ in the middle of working on his house so he could get moved in stopped and left and went to his appointment with you…” ”Good morning. Hard to believe it’s been almost a year to the day when we connected in person, wondering …if you would be interested in working with helping ___ and I…” |
”Everything is good…Thanks!!!”
”…Things are going good, we’ve been communicating much better about what we “need” from each other. Can’t thank you enough” ”…Just wanted to tell you that I really do appreciate you trying to help us…We really like you…my wife and I really need you… I mean it”. ”You’re amazing. I cannot thank you enough.” “Thank you. Thanks for everything you did. It was a really stressful time and you were a rock for me.” “You always know what to say and when to say it. You make my life better for sure. Not just with the advice you have given or just being there for me but, you as a person shows me that there are good people in this world. All is well at the moment…” |
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My WorkBased in Wilmington, NC I see Couples, Individuals, Families & Professionals for mental health counseling. Areas I work with are: Marriage Counseling, Trauma, Anxiety/Depression, Addiction, Life Transitions and Attachment Disorders/Injuries. As a former attorney, I understand the pressures inherent in the legal profession.
Marriage Counseling
Addiction Trauma Anxiety Depression Additional Training in: EMDR EFT IFS Neurofeedback Prolonged Exposure Therapy |
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