We’re proud of you. If you’re navigating around our page, chances are that you’re considering counseling for you or someone you love. Taking the first steps can be difficult, but you’re doing it anyway.

Q. Who is counseling for?

 

Maybe you’re tired. Or scared. Or angry. Or just want things to be different.

You’re in the right place.

Sycamore Counseling Center can help. We’re passionate about helping you reach your goals and providing you with the support you need along the way. Therapy provides an opportunity to reflect on yourself, your relationships, your experiences, and your goals. We’re trained to help you use your strengths to meet your goals and challenge the status quo.

At Sycamore, our typical client is someone just like you.

Regular people experiencing the joys and hardships of life.

We are an inclusive practice and welcome clients from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Q. How can Sycamore Counseling help me?

 

Sycamore Counseling is able to help with a variety of concerns. We primarily provide individual, relationship, and group counseling. Our therapists are trained to address issues related to depression, anxiety/ panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, perinatal mood issues, and trauma.

Because each person is different, you can expect a tailored treatment approach. However, some of the models we use in practice includes:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

  • Gottman Method Marriage Counseling

Sycamore Counseling also has limited appointment spots for children and adolescents interested in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Q. How do I get started?

 

We’ll say it again. We’re proud of you! To get started, use the contact form on our website to reach out, call us, or send us an email. After that, you can expect:

  • A quick response time with appointment availability.

  • After scheduling, you will receive new client paperwork online, direct contact information for your therapist, and instructions for joining our online portal.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all sessions are currently being held via a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform. We’re happy to answer any questions about telehealth (or anything else).

Q. What do the letters (LCMHC) after your names mean?

 

Many providers have letters after their names, but it can be difficult to discern what exactly they mean. Both Ben and Lindsay have the LCMHC credential which stands for: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. In North Carolina, this is given by governing board for licensed counselors. To be licensed, counselors must have completed special classes in graduate school, have at least two years and 3000 hours of supervised practice, and pass various licensing tests related to ethics, case conceptualization, and clinical judgement. Additionally, we are required to continue building our skills through continuing education and peer consultation each year.

Ben and Lindsay are both also licensed in Tennessee. Their credentials in Tennessee are: Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP). The requirements for licensure in Tennessee are the same as those listed above.

We are qualified and able to support you in a variety of ways. That being said, we fully believe that you are the expert on your own life. We think counseling works best when we work together to use our clinical expertise with your first-hand experiences to meet your personal goals.