PROFESSIONAL

COUNSELING

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ABOUT ME

Hello. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC #9105) in North Carolina as well as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS #2714) also licensed in North Carolina.   Let me tell you about myself as well as my professional background as listed:

 

  • Education: MS-Masters of Science in Service Agency Counseling (2011), MPA-Masters of Public Administration (2006), BA-Bachelors of Arts History (1999), all received from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

 

  • Experience: I have years Mental Health Experience to include residential child care in a non-profit foster care facility, provided education and counseling with a non-profit substance abuse treatment and prevention facility as well as private contracted mental health agency(s) in both substance abuse and mental illness. Please feel free to ask about professional orientation, experience, and background and additional information will be gladly provided as well as resume.

     

  • Services: Services that provided are as follows: individual therapy and family therapy within the substance abuse and mental illness populations. I also provide assessments, and screenings for Mental Illness and Substance abuse/dependency in the children, adolescents, and adult populations.

 

  • Scheduling: Sessions last for at least 30 minute intervals, 45 minute intervals, in addition 1 Hour sessions. Groups may last for 2 Hours. Clinical intakes and Mental Health screenings may last an hour, longer than hour, or as needed.

     

  • Confidentiality: State law and professional ethics require that all information exchanged must be held in strict confidence unless written permission to share or disclose information, unless there is evidence, just cause, or if the situation falls under one of the following exceptions to confidentiality: If you are a danger to yourself or to others, if child/elder abuse or neglect, is evident, information must be reported to the Department of Social Services and local law enforcement as required by law.  Also if a court order is issued

  • Registration of Complaints: All concerns and complaints need to be reported or to Advantage Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. staff or to the North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor’s Certification Board and the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board.

  • Crisis Information: In case of an emergency please contact the 910-640-1038 for immediate assistance.

My therapeutic style is didactic in that I use several therapy modes to treat my clients. Not all clients are the same because we are all individualist and unique. What may work for some might not work for you, and what will work for you will not work for some. I am trained predominately in Person-Centered thinking because I am a strong believer in working with what the client wants to work on and is willing to work on. I use Cognitive Behavioral styles in assisting my clients with linking their thoughts to their feelings. I also am a strong believer in Motivational Interviewing in encouraging change and healing. I also use a ‘here and now’ approach or Gestalt style of interventions approaches, and I strongly advocate for Brendtro’s Positive Peer culture in group settings.

Payment: At this time I am able to accept clients through Advantage Behavioral Healthcare North Carolina Medicaid Enhanced services. I am currently applying for major insurance companies billing.  Cash and paypal invoices can be issued and paid upfront before services are rendered. I do not accept Major Credit Cards with Stripe.com If Medicaid insurance is denied and no other methods are available, I will make a best effort to try to refer you to another non-profit facility that can assist you.

 Private pay can be accepted. I charge $125 per hour or $31.25 every 15 minute increments and payment is due before services are rendered.

You are stronger than you think

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You are smarter than you think

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You are capable of finding peace

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Protect your mental health

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You are stronger than you think · You are smarter than you think · You are capable of finding peace · Protect your mental health ·

My services

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    Assessment

    Symptoms. How long have the symptoms been going on, and what areas are they impacting?

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    Treatment

    What is the problem. Where did or does the problem stem from. What interventions can be put in place to cope. Education to manage the symptoms and alleviate the problem.

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    Skill building

    Apply coping skills. Apply problem solving and improving decision making skills.

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    Maintenance and Prevention

    Continues practicing what you have learned. Maintain boundaries and set reasonable expectations.

MY PROCESS

Treatment is a process. It consists partly of education, expression, and awareness of you. Progress may not happen overnight. I encourage you to stick with therapy sessions. At any time I will gladly refer out to another professional as necessary and if you so choose. I will be more than willing to discuss with you if you have any additional questions or concerns about the treatment process.

  • 'You have not because you ask not'. Positive Communication Skills

    James 4:2-3

  • 'The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent gets supplied'

    Proverbs 13:4

  • Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

    Matthew 5:2-12

LET’S TALK. CALL 910-479-5040 or email at marylocklearjones@marylocklearprofessionalcounseling.com

Time to take the first step towards your potential.

Mary Locklear Professional Counseling