Iris Whitlock, LCMHC

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

Hello! My name is Iris Whitlock. Helping people to find happiness and peace, has been my passion and profession for the last 10 years. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and South Carolina. I am a firm believer in the need for individual, depth-oriented counseling, self-exploration, and an understanding how one's past affects one’s self-concept and even present-day relationships. You ARE deserving of happiness and emotional growth. My Treatment Focus I have experience working with youth and adults in an individual setting, utilizing the following modalities: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing for trauma, mood disorders etc) Solutions-focused treatments Trauma focused cognitive-behavioral therapy Mindfulness Personal goal setting I specialize in working with clients suffering from depression, anxiety, grief, bereavement, various trauma, survivors of sexual assault, adult children of alcoholics, and clients suffering from low-self esteem. It is my hope that I will get to work with you on your journey of healing. On a personal note, I enjoy cooking, jogging with my Jack Russel, and spending time with my

Education & Experience

I have a MASTERS in Professional Counseling and have been practicing for almost 10 years.

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Expats
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealth