WILLOW CREEK

Erin Watson, LCMHC-A

 

I am a Virginia native who grew up in the suburbs of D.C., but North Carolina has been my home since 2009. I have a prior background in veterinary medicine, which led me to counseling as I gained insight into the need for mental health care within the community. I graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s in psychology, and subsequently completed a graduate certificate in aging & applied thanatology. I have my master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at UNC Pembroke with a concentration in Play Therapy.  I have completed all my coursework to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), I only have clinical hours to fulfill this certification.  

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I am qualified to treat the following mental health conditions: 

• Variety of childhood mental health concerns

• Suicide assessment, prevention

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Chronic Illness

• Women's issues

• Grief/Loss 

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In addition, I am also able to help individuals understand and cope with the following issues:

• Bullying

• Stress Management

• LGBTQ+

• Parenting skills from pre-school age to young adulthood

• Divorce- child coping

• Social Skills

• Self-esteem

• Executive Function skill building

• Aging Issues

 

I enjoy working with individuals of all ages as well as families. I am also passionate about working with children and helping them develop, process, and grow as individuals through the language of play, especially working through grief, loss/bereavement, and trauma. I am LGBTQ affirming. My approach is integrative, influenced by various theories including cognitive behavioral, Adlerian, and child-parent relationship therapy. It is my goal to create a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and a non-judgmental atmosphere to facilitate healing and promote long-term mental health. 

 

In network with Cigna and most BlueCross BlueShield (Except BlueHome, BlueLocal, and BlueValue).  Also offering a reasonable self pay rate.

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To schedule with Erin contact:

 

info@wccounseling.com 

919-439-9323