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It takes strength and courage to begin your journey to healing. This is the first step in becoming a healthier and happier you.
Services
Inner Strength Counseling, LLC offers individual and couples counseling in a supportive and empowering environment. When you have your first session, we will complete a comprehensive clinical assessment and identify treatment goals. After the initial session, we will begin working towards your individual goals.
I also provide clinical supervision for LCSW-A's in NC only.
We accept most insurances including Aetna, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare, and Medcost.
Self-pay rate is 120.00/session.
EMDR Therapy
About Us
At Inner Strength Counseling, LLC, we believe in approaching our work with empathy. We understand that our clients are not just problems to be solved, but rather individuals with unique stories and perspectives. We strive to gain insight into who they are and why they are hurting, and see beyond diagnoses and symptom management. Our goal is to build a genuine therapeutic relationship with our clients and help them navigate life's challenges.
Janelle Hoover-Pollock, LCSW, LISW-CP
I believe everyone has a right to live a life where they feel happy and safe. I specialize in trauma related practices, but also work with a wide variety of other issues including anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and other psychiatric concerns. I utilized strength based practices as I believe everyone has strengths they come to therapy with. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR. I have worked with foster children in an independent living program teaching life skills to young adults 17-22 years old. I worked in the child welfare system for over 12 years and am very knowledgable in this area. I have worked for a mobile crisis unit providing emergency mental health services to people in the community. We worked closely with Law Enforcement to help officers navigate emergency mental health issues. All of my experiences have been rewarding in many ways, but my domestic violence work is my passion and I feel very honored to support survivors on their path to healing. I have extensive experience with working with First Responders on secondary trauma they have experienced on the job. I currently work with a wide range of people with concerns including depression, anxiety, LGBT, substance abuse, severe mental illness, dissociative disorders, couples counseling & parent child relationship issues.
I am licensed in NC, SC, and VA and accept Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare, Optum, and Medcost. Self-pay rate is 120.00/session. I provide clinical supervision for LCSW-A's in NC only. Clinical supervision is 50.00/hr.
Jerry Wagner, LCSWA
Life is filled with ups and downs. Depression, anxiety, and grief are among the most common reasons people seek counseling. There is good reason for optimism. For many, these challenges are temporary. Any significant life event can cause upsets and create hardships adjusting. You certainly are not alone. Small steps and changes can lead to big differences in lives. Goals need to be reasonable and not overwhelming, accomplished at the client's pace.
Spirituality is important, and I recognize the impact that a person's culture, values, and faith can have in the process. I served as a chaplain for a decade before transitioning to social work. I have also worked with military, veterans, and first responders and have significant experience counseling for stress, anxiety, transitioning and adjustment issues, grief, relational problems, and workplace difficulties. As a social worker, I have worked closely with chronically ill adults and impacted families. I work with age groups from teenagers through senior adults.
Reaching out for assistance is a big first step and can be intimidating. I share your hope that things can change and get better. I seek to understand what is important to clients and enjoy helping them create and meet achievable goals. You are taking the first big step to recovery and I look forward to the journey.
I am licensed in NC and accept Cigna. Self-pay rate is 120.00/session.
