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Dr. John Edwards

Therapist
14 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Expert, Evidence-Based Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families

Are you feeling stuck in a painful pattern, navigating a difficult life transition, or struggling to communicate with the people who matter most? Finding a therapist who truly understands the complex layers of human relationships and individual mental health can feel overwhelming.

As a dually licensed clinician (LCMHC & LMFT) with a PhD in the field, I bring an advanced, comprehensive level of clinical expertise to our sessions. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. My background allows me to seamlessly transition between deep individual therapeutic work and complex systemic relationship dynamics.

How I Help:

  • Individual Therapy: I combine evidence-based, structured cognitive tools with deep analytical insights. Together, we will tackle anxiety, stress, life transitions, and deep-seated behavioral patterns to help you regain control and clarity.
  • Couples Therapy: Moving past conflict requires more than just talking. I provide a structured, neutral space to help you and your partner identify negative cycles, rebuild trust, and learn practical communication tools grounded in proven relationship science.
  • Family Therapy: When one person is struggling, the whole family feels it. I specialize in navigating complex family webs, untangling generational ruts, and helping families restore balance and mutual respect.

No matter what you are facing, I handle a wide spectrum of clinical needs with a grounded, non-judgmental, and highly collaborative approach.

Ready to get started? Please look at my real-time availability below and select a time slot that works best for your schedule. I look forward to working with you.

My approach to therapy

I utilized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy mostly but I also significantly integrate Solution Focused Therapy into sessions for the purpose of exposing and addressing foundational challenges. I am often more direct and confrontational (blunt) than some therapists. I have been often told that many clients appreciate my no nonsense approach.

What you can expect from me

Expect that I will ask, what brings you in and expect that I will do most of the listening and you will do most of the talking. I will ask relevant questions however the first session is more about understanding what brings you in and understand your goals and what you want to achieve in the future. I want to know what challenges are priorities for you so we can focus on the things that are most important to you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Challenging, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    14 years of experience
  • Training
    MEd (Master of Education) at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at North Carolina State University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (South Carolina), LCMHC-S (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor) (North Carolina)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Strategic Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Family therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    242 South Bragg Boulevard
    Spring Lake, NC 28390