Our Approach
Everyone's journey is different, no two are the same. Therefore, in order for therapy to have a positive outcome for a client, he believes both the counselor and client should work together in a therapeutic relationship towards goals that have been mutually set. Open and honest dialog between client and counselor that leads to the mutual therapeutic goals are essential to therapeutic process and growth. A continuous evaluation of progress throughout the therapeutic partnership is vital at the beginning of any session to assume adequate time for discernment.
Need help navigating life's road? Let’s take the journey of hope, peace, and meaning together. I look forward to walking along side you. My practice includes individuals (children, adolescents, and adults), couples, families couples and families by using various modalities such as CBT, REBT, mindfulness, and family systems. If you are looking for a supportive, non-judgmental counselor, give me a call.
Sheldon S. Sewell, Ph. D
QS-LCMHC, LCMHC, LPC, BC-TMH, CCTP
Helping You Move Forward on the journey of life.
Sheldon Sewell is experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults with varying issues such as anxiety, substance abuse, depression, anger management, and PTSD. He takes a systematic approach to resolve the family system dysfunction and helps the family to work together as a complete group. He has worked in an adolescent facility (PRTF), substance abuse center, and church-community outreach program providing mental and behavioral treatment to individuals and families.
If clients so chose's, Sheldon uses Biblical teachings and scriptures as part of the healing process if Christ is the center of the therapeutic relationship. Through the use of Nouthetics (Christian Counseling) and Psychotherapy, a holistic approach can be utilized for any individual in a healing process.
Dr. Sewell is an Adjunct Professor for Mid-America Christian University in their Psychology Department. Also, he has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Global Mosaic International (GMI), a non-profit organization that spans the world teaching leadership and counseling skills to indigenous people. Furthermore, he develops and teaches courses for GMI on a pro-bono scale. He has been married for 31 years and has two children.
Education - Certifications - Licenses
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Adjunct Professor: Mid-America Christian University--Department of Psychology, College of Adult and Graduate Studies
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North Carolina-Qualified Supervisor-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (QS-LCMHC): license #QS136727
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North Carolina-Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC): license #12689
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South Carolina-Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC): license #7130
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Board Certified TeleMental Health (BC-TMH): license #2276
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP): license #875027
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Bachelor of Science from Mid-America Christian University in Christian Ministries
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Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University
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Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a concentration in Trauma and Crisis Counseling from Regent University
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Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
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Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM).
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Member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals (IATP)
Alexandria M. Clifton, MS
LPC-A, CTP
Alex has experience working with individuals—pre-teens, adolescents, adults—and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, relational conflict, and trauma. Her approach to therapy is person-centered with empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard given to every client. She believes in a collaborative therapeutic relationship, empowering each individual to take ownership of the progress of their own therapy.
Alex uses an integrative approach to suit the needs of individual clients, which may include Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Narrative and Existential approaches. She has completed trainings that explore the mind-body connection (Self-Havening, Polyvagal Theory, EFT Tapping), and enjoys utilizing current research in neuroscience to inform a client’s path to thriving.
Alex has particular interest in and experience with chronic illness and looks to work with clients who are trying to navigate recent diagnoses and/or transitions with chronic pain and disease. If desired by the client and upon request, she can provide Christian Counseling and the use of Biblical Scripture and prayer as part of the therapeutic alliance.
Education - Certifications - Licenses
● South Carolina-Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A): license #8301
● Certified Trauma Professional (CTP): certification #627818
● Member of the American Counseling Association (ACA)
● Master of Science in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Grand Canyon University
● Bachelor of Art in Religious Studies from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte