nkent1214@yahoo.com🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
919-475-7661
Therapy for animal lovers
Nancy Kent, LCMHCS
**Hendersonville, NC and telehealth
SoulMuttsTherapy, PLLC
Whether you have a particular life challenge you’re trying to overcome, or just daily stress and issues getting in the way of finding joy, we can work through it together. Sometimes, seeking help is the best way to put things into perspective.
I presently see adults around various life transitions, parenting and family dynamics, LGBTQ+, career, health issues, developmental disabilities and caregiver support. Experience in child mental health, but services for older youth considered on an individual basis.
New therapy site in Hendersonville offering general counseling and and animal assisted therapy. Future groups planned for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, caregiver and LGBTQ+ support.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength”
Credentials
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Graduated in Psychology from the University of Illinois-Urbana
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Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling California State University- Los Angeles, focusing on employment, ADA and increasing independence for individuals with disabilities.
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30 years experience including mental health, physical disabilities/medical rehabilitation, public mental health and developmental disabilities
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Private practice started 2018.
NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S) 2014
NC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) 2004
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) 2018
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) 1999-2019
Animal Assisted Psychotherapy--continued education
About Me
I've worked within the Medicaid mental health and developmental disabiities system for the past 15 years (and cannot accept Medicaid clients). I've always hoped to incorporate animals into therapeutic activities, have adopted and volunteered with shelter rescues, and value the important and beneficial relationship we can have with animals.
My practice is small, offering in-person in Hendersonville NC, and tele-health across NC, but try to be flexible to meet when you need.
In-person sessions may occur with animal if you choose and appropriate, but also see adults for a variety of support needs.
It’s most important that the therapy is a fit for you and you can be yourself.
My hope is to offer a safe space with time for you, authentic communication, maybe a bit of humor, and to support you through the challenges to find your rhythm in life—Be proud of this step to care for yourself !!
Professional verification provided by Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/400690
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual sessions are driven by your goals and needs. I try to create an environment of trust, open communication and some humor to help you feel comfortable. I use a variety of techniques but more importantly I will listen and help guide you through whatever decisions and stuggles you need support.
Animal-Assisted
Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy is a type of therapy that involves animals into the treatment. The goal is to improve client’s social, emotional, or cognitive functioning. Animals can bring us such joy and peace as relationships in our lives, but can also teach us about ourselves and help in learning tools to cope with stress. Animals regularly participate in therapeutic activities to improve confidence and for relaxation.
For our sessions, clients can bring their animal with them for support, or share one of mine.
Also still offering telehealth across NC.
Clinical Supervision
For potential LCMHC in individual or pairs
--On Hold
Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy
Depression
Anxiety
Grief
Chronic Pain/disability
Trauma
Life Transitions
LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
Developmental Disabilities
Career Counseling
Caregiver Stress
Parenting Issues
Payment
Insurance accepted: Cigna, Aetna, BCBS of NC, and United Healthcare/Optum/UMR.
I also accept some Medicare private plans and private pay.
I am unable to serve Medicaid due to a professional conflict.
Rates:
Per insurance agreement--sliding scale for private pay
Professional verification provided by Psychology Today
South Hendersonville site
nkent1214@yahoo.com 🏳️🌈 919-475-7661