Chandra McCullough
Licensed Professional Counselor
The Motivation
My whole working life has consisted of jobs where I help people on some level, and it has always been my passion. It wasn’t until I started my clinical career in counseling that I really found a job where I didn’t dread “Mondays” when I had to go back to work. Being a therapist is fulfilling because not only am I able to help others, but I get to show up daily as myself meeting people where they are in that exact moment.
I am so grateful that I have the opportunity to meet with people who choose to share parts of their life and their journey with me. Exploring life’s highs, lows, and vulnerabilities isn’t the easiest thing to do, and my hope will always be that my office will be a space where you can find comfort, understanding, honesty, and support. I work hard to create a space where everybody feels welcome and free of judgment, even those of us who maybe struggle to embrace all of our emotions. I say this because both personally and professionally, I have met many people and couples who are closed off to therapy because of the “idea” of what it is or may look like. The best part is, we get to create our idea of what your therapy should look like!
The Details
I have always known how much I enjoy working with individuals. Most of my life people have found me in various settings and shared pieces of their story with me. I always took that as a compliment, but when I had the opportunity to work with couples too, I was hooked! Being a therapist checked all my boxes for a career. The added bonus… I get to be myself. In session, I find myself laughing, cursing, challenging, and immersed in the moment with my clients. I am there, and I am fully present for our 55 minutes together.
If you find yourself wondering if you should book a session with me, I can say my number one priority and goal will always be to meet you where you are at, and to support you. I enjoy working with people who are looking to make changes, and they know change takes work. This does not mean you need a list of things you want to change, but rather a change in you, your situation, your relationships, your life. I am excited to meet you, or both of you!
Investment
Individual Counseling 55 minutes….$130
Couples Counseling 55 minutes…….$150
My Specialties
Infidelity/ Affairs
Infidelity can feel like a dead end road. The place where relationships are “supposed” to come to and end. What if that's not the ONLY answer, and it could be the opportunity for creating understanding, connection, and deeper communication? Infidelity work is exactly that… Work. It takes work from both individuals in the relationship. Navigating infidelity can be hard, finding ways to communicate productively can be hard, rebuilding trust can be hard, and my hope would be that I could support you and your partner through the process so that you are at peace with whatever decision you make in the end.
Individuals Who Are Unsure About Therapy
Making your first appointment for therapy can be intimidating. While there has been significant improvement around the stigma of therapy, the idea of therapy is not always easy to wrap your mind around. Many of us have asked:
Do I have to cry?
Is it going to be all about feelings?
Does it have to be serious all the time?
Does it mean I’m weak?
Would my friends/family judge me?
What does it say about me if I go?
What if therapy didn’t have to be intimidating. You could show up; take some of the weight you are carrying and put it into the world in a confidential space with no judgment. Maybe, you would leave just a little lighter than when you came. Show up once, and decide from there if it’s what you imagined, or if it's worth coming again.
Couples
Couples therapy solidified my passion for clinical work. People always talk about relationships and falling in love, and how great it is. We see the stories about people who have been married for 50, 60, or 70+ years, but we don’t really talk about the work that goes into maintaining a connected relationship that has the tools to overcome inevitable tough times. Couples therapy is so powerful because you have the opportunity to understand your partner on a deeper level. You have the chance to strengthen or solidify the connection that brought you together, but also changes with time. This isn’t always pretty, and it doesn’t happen overnight, but it might be just what your relationship needs.