I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and have been practicing for over 6 years. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University in 2011, and took additional courses in a Master’s Degree program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. A great deal of my therapeutic work has been with clients experiencing a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship issues, career challenges, OCD, eating disorders, and ADHD. I use a client-centered, solution-focused approach to therapy, primarily utilizing cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness based therapy techniques, to aid in individualizing care for each client’s specific needs. I believe in helping clients gain new perspectives and insights in order to bring about positive change in their lives. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maine. I earned my Master of Mental Health Counseling degree from Walden University in Minnesota in 2010. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal conflicts and diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety, family struggles, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationships and parenting in an in home setting and more. Over the past 18 years as a substance abuse counselor, clinician, and Board Certified Behavioral Health analyst, my experience has assisted me working with others to find ways to alleviate distress and assist in gaining hope for the present and future. This is done by building a personal relationship with clients and learning to work together to make positive, necessary changes in their daily lives. Sometimes , it takes a new perspective to assist in creating healthy goals and new challenges to work with the needs and issues in our lives. I enjoy working with people who want to push themselves and just need the encouragement and fresh ideas from someone who has learned about the many inadequacies and hardships life may throw at us. I believe in being open-minded and non-judgmental when someone shares some of their hardest truths with me. You are welcome to message me anytime through Better Help. I usually check messages twice daily, seven days per week. I offer messaging, live chat and phone sessions. I look forward to working with you! SPECIALTIES Anxiety Depression Addictions Grief Family Issues Relationships Trauma and Abuse Eating Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder

I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with 15 years’ experience working with adults and children to overcome fears and challenges that keep them from living their best lives. I have worked with people dealing with a variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and life transitions. I have also helped people who have experienced domestic violence and emotional abuse to heal and find inner strength to move forward in their life. Much of my experience has been in university and community college counseling centers. I have also worked in the community mental health environment, domestic violence shelters, and in-patient adolescent facility. Every person is wonderfully unique and comes with their own special qualities. In my counseling relationships, I listen to and respect my clients and am sensitive and compassionate to their unique set of needs and experiences. My counseling approach incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness. I want to provide an environment of support for you and work with you to gain insight and determine a plan of action that fits your needs. I am always inspired by people who have the courage and strength to seek something better for their lives. Change can be challenging but is always worth the work. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey. I look forward to working with you!

About Me I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been in practice as a therapist for over twenty years. Prior to joining BetterHelp, I served in the U. S. Military as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Commissioned Officer. After retiring from the military, I began my second career with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My practice areas include working with clients experiencing a broad range of Mental Health issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship/marital and family problems, work-related stress, and interest in improving self-esteem, health and lifestyle, and quality of life issues. My approach to online counseling is grounded in the belief that we are each trying to do our best (given our genetics, family training, and current circumstances). However, we tend to get stuck in certain emotional patterns, thought patterns, and behavioral patterns. In order to help with this “stuckness,” I utilize a combination of evidence-based treatments including, Humanistic and CognitiveTherapies. All of this occurs within a safe online counseling environment creating a trusting relationship that we will build over time. Please know that I am committed to giving you quality care and protecting your privacy and I will do my best to help you achieve the goals that you came to BetterHelp to resolve. My previous clients found their online counseling sessions to be very helpful in addressing whatever presenting issues that they have chosen to discuss in counseling. I look forward to meeting with you!

Hi, my name is Chris McKillop and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been involved in the area of mental health and developmental disabilities since 1993. I received my Masters in Counseling in 2004 from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. I have worked in community-based settings, group homes and transitional housing settings, as well as working as a school counselor for 2 years and a Juvenile Court Counselor for 6 years. I strive to promote an atmosphere of trust and acceptance where clients feel safe, supported and validated. That trust and security will facilitate challenging thoughts, assumptions and beliefs that can be self-defeating and counterproductive to growth and having a life worth living. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the most important aspect of therapy, as it is the foundation upon which all other specific skills and techniques are based. Without that open and trusting relationship, the specific skills and techniques will be far less effective. I primarily use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focus, with elements of Behavioral Activation, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I strive to be adaptive and flexible in approach, working with the client’s strengths to best address the client’s concerns.

Hi, I am Erin McDaid. I have been working for over eight years as a clinical therapist with adults, older adults, and older adolescents. I use a goal-oriented therapy style, focusing on areas of strength or need that are determined by the client. My style is no-nonsense and direct. I use a wide variety of skills and techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing. I often assign homework for clients to complete between therapy sessions (however, I try not to make it complex or overwhelming). I do not believe in stereotyping, labeling, or stigmatizing people. I welcome working with people of all faiths, genders, sexual orientations, political affiliations, and ethnicities. At an initial interview clients should expect to discuss with me their background (how they grew up, what they have done since high school, any relationship status), their current symptoms, any drug or alcohol use or history, any legal history, and their hopes for what they will get from therapy. During this discussion I will work to clarify any questions that occur to me and to reassure the client that both the client and I are understanding the client’s needs and history. We will also discuss what the specific issues are that brought you to therapy. Be ready to be open and forthcoming. Clients may leave their initial session with a simple homework assignment that will begin to move them forward with their treatment.