Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 08:35:53 -0500
From: billie hinton
Subject: psychotherapy and writing services
Hi, all, and thanks to Gene for the opportunity to do an introduction.
My family moved here from Raleigh 10 years ago and we now embrace Chatham County as our home. I grew up in a small town outside Raleigh and it’s been a pleasure getting to know people in Pittsboro and the entire county.
Until this year my private practice was still Raleigh-based and I primarily served existing clients. In February I opened my doors officially in Pittsboro and am taking new psychotherapy clients for general needs as well as my specialties: PTSD, trauma, depression and other mood disorders, creative issues, and life-stage issues. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and children.
I bring an eclectic approach to therapy, offering Jungian-based sandplay therapy (for both children and adults), some cognitive-behavioral techniques, and overall a psychodynamic approach. My practice has built over the years mostly by word of mouth: clients referring me to their friends and families. I enjoy working with people and consider it an honor to share their journeys through difficult times.
This year I’ve started two groups: Write To Heal and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. I’m looking forward to keeping these groups going with new members into the new year.
I also facilitate a free support group for adults dealing with chronic mental health issues. It meets monthly at St. Bart’s Episcopal Church and is a terrific resource that I hope will be utilized by even more people in 2015.
Writing-wise, I offer editing services and coaching for struggling writers. I am a published author and editor and enjoy doing developmental editing to assess and assist with issues including structure, characterization and arc, and voice/tone. I can also take on freelance writing/editing projects depending on my schedule. It has been on my list to offer a couple of writing groups – one for beginning writers and one for more advanced writers. I hope to get to this in the new year.
I invite you to contact me with any questions!
All the very best and happy holidays!
Billie Hinton, MSSW, LCSW
Billie Hinton
Visit my website to see what is happening on November Hill – books, blog,
workshops: billiehinton.com