I am pleased that you have chosen me as your counselor. The following information is available to help inform you of the counseling process and ensure that you are aware of the professional relationship. My Qualifications: I received a B.A. in Psychology and a M.A. in Counseling. I have continued skill building with varied graduate level courses/workshops and have a Graduate Certificate in School Counseling. I have completed the nationally approved Stephen Ministry training for faith based lay counseling and support through my church. I am a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. I am experienced with 20+ years of practice. I am credentialed by local mental entities and am an approved provider.
A future with innovative supports. Your personal, professional and spiritual goals are achievable. Enhance self- awareness with acceptance of strengths, limitations, desires, and fears. Learn the importance of whole health: physical, psychological and spiritual wellness. Assessment with situation determined services and counseling.
My training and work experiences have allowed me the opportunity to coordinate treatment and services utilizing varied therapies such as cognitive, behavioral, acceptance, commitment, strengths based, decision making, problem solving and solution focused. I will work with you to develop a treatment plan specific to your situation.
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Ida Ham is a North Carolina counselor with 20 years of professional experience who supports individuals and families through life challenges. She earned a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Counseling and a Graduate Certificate in School Counseling, and completed nationally approved Stephen Ministry training for faith-based lay counseling and support through her church. She holds the credential NC LCMHC 13961, which denotes a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and she is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist.
Her approach highlights whole-health care that considers physical, psychological and spiritual wellness. She helps clients increase self-awareness by recognizing strengths, limitations, desires and fears, and she partners with them to pursue personal, professional and spiritual goals using practical supports. Initial assessment guides which services and counseling are recommended for each person.
Ida Ham has trained in and applies a variety of therapeutic methods, including cognitive, behavioral, acceptance, commitment, strengths-based, decision-making, problem-solving and solution-focused approaches. She works collaboratively to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s situation. She is credentialed by local mental health entities and is an approved provider.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties or managing life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that best fits their lives and comfort level – through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to attend sessions without rearranging daily routines.
Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and switching therapists is an option if someone prefers a different fit. For many people seeking help with everyday mental health issues and life changes, remote sessions offer a practical and effective way to engage in therapy.
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