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Mercedes McLaughlin

LCSW/Therapist Moonstone Ballast Therapy and Wholeness, PLLC
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Anger Management, Asexuality,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Oscar, United Healthcare,

Introduction

I am passionate about working with all teens through adults struggling with life cycle changes, role obligations, school/work transitions, anxiety, depression, family issues, performance anxiety, communication struggles, emotional regulation, self-esteem, or anger management. If you ever have felt like “adulting” is too much, that life feels unbalanced, or that you are in a perpetual state of exhaustion, we can start by working together to find out what balance looks like for you. I am also a member of, and I am passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ population and addressing concerns specific to that population. I am an eclectic therapist and use diverse modalities and holistic wellness some of which include Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Laughing Yoga, Expressive Arts, and Art Therapy informed. I incorporate holistic wellness and coping skills into sessions to make sure we are addressing the whole mind, body, and spirit. I hope reading a little bit about me has given insight into the type of person and therapist that I am. I am excited to begin working with you to make the lasting changes that you want in your life! Currently I am available for tele-health appointments only and look forward to being on this journey with you!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, Native American/Indigenous, White, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights & weekends
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #C013397 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Vegetarian/Vegan
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • African Spirituality
  • Atheist
  • Buddhist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Hindu
  • Interfaith
  • Jain
  • Jewish
  • Islam
  • Multi-Faith
  • Pagan
  • Sikh
  • Taoist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Mercedes McLaughlin accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Oscar
  • United Healthcare
  • Oxford

Pay out-of-pocket

Mercedes McLaughlin has not provided out-of-pocket fees. Get in contact for more information.

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Mercedes McLaughlin accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Mercedes McLaughlin is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Mercedes McLaughlin also offers a free consultation.
Does Mercedes McLaughlin offer telehealth appointments? Mercedes McLaughlin does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Mercedes McLaughlin specialize in? Mercedes McLaughlin specializes in the following areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Asexuality, Career Counseling, College Mental Health, Coping Skills, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Existential Crisis, Family Conflict, Gender Identity, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Panic Disorders, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Perfectionism, Open Relationships/Polyamory, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Transgender Issues, Trauma, Burnout, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.
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