Iris Whitlock, LCMHC
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
- 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