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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Hickory, NC
At Breath of Autumn Counseling, we specialize in guiding individuals through life transitions and traumatic experiences that cause emotional and mental distress. With over a decade of experience, our practice provides a safe, welcoming space for clients to address their most intimate concerns. Our approach integrates evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), emphasizing mindfulness and radical acceptance. We serve adolescents (ages 17-18), adults, and elders, offering tailored counseling sessions ranging from 45 to 55 minutes, with extended options available.Our mission is to deliver empathetic, high-quality mental health support that fosters growth, self-determination, and improved quality of life. As a licensed clinical mental health counselor and supervisor in North Carolina, I bring expertise from diverse settings, including crisis intervention and work with individuals with severe mental illnesses. While face-to-face sessions are temporarily paused due to the pandemic, we continue offering telehealth and phone sessions to ensure uninterrupted care. Our commitment to personalized treatment plans reflects our belief in the human potential for growth and healing.
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Trauma Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of experience in mental health counseling.
- Our team utilizes evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT.
- We provide telehealth services for your convenience.
- Our counseling sessions are tailored to individual needs.
- We focus on a holistic bio-psycho-social-mental-spiritual approach.
What people say
Think differently about things
Teaching coping skills
Came into my life at the right time
Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps clients identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors. Our experienced counselors guide clients through practical strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. This evidence-based approach empowers individuals to develop healthier coping mechanisms and improve their overall well-being.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
A specialized form of therapy focusing on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Our counselors use DBT to help clients navigate intense emotions and improve interpersonal relationships. This approach is particularly effective for individuals dealing with borderline personality disorder, self-harm, or chronic emotional instability.
Trauma Counseling
Tailored therapy for individuals recovering from traumatic experiences such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our counselors provide a safe environment to process trauma and build resilience. Techniques include grounding exercises, narrative therapy, and gradual exposure to promote healing.
Crisis Intervention
Immediate assistance for clients experiencing acute mental health crises. Our team offers rapid assessment, stabilization strategies, and referrals to emergency resources when needed. Services include phone support and telehealth sessions to ensure timely access to care during critical moments.
Group Therapy Sessions
Structured group sessions fostering peer support and shared learning experiences. These sessions focus on common challenges like anxiety, depression, or coping skills development. Led by experienced counselors, group therapy provides a collaborative environment for personal growth and community building.
People
Sharon Woodard
Director and Owner
Sharon Woodard is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and supervisor in North Carolina with over a decade of experience. She holds a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling and specializes in CBT and DBT. Sharon focuses on trauma recovery, crisis intervention, and holistic mental health care for adolescents, adults, and elders.
Questions
What types of counseling services are offered?
We provide individual therapy, group counseling, trauma-focused sessions, and crisis intervention using evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
Yes, due to the pandemic, we currently offer telehealth and phone sessions for all clients in North Carolina.
What is your approach to therapy?
Our approach combines cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques tailored to each client's unique needs.
What are your service areas?
We serve Hickory, Lenoir, Statesville, Taylorsville, Wilkesboro, Boone, and surrounding areas in North Carolina.
