COUNSELING & THERAPY
LOCATED IN WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA
SERVING THE GREATER WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA AREA

ABOUT US
When we opened the doors to Arise, the intention was to establish a practice that could offer the Wilmington community help with life's challenges from a team of highly-skilled and educated therapists.
Educated in a range of modern health philosophies and experienced in the treatment of a range of mental health concerns, individuals will receive the help they need from a professional team of women with extensive mental health training and education.

Taylor Manfredi
MSW, LCSW
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become”
-CS Jung
Taylor enjoys working with teens (16+) and adults who feel stuck in their lives, perhaps due to negative beliefs about themselves and the world around them or patterns of behavior that are no longer serving them. Taylor offers an empathetic, collaborative, and personable approach to sessions and welcomes humor and laughter along the way. She specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, attachment based issues, and the effects of trauma and stressful life events.
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Teens (16+), college students, young adults + adults
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Anxiety and Mood Disorders
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ADHD management
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Burnout + chronic stress
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EMDR for trauma and attachment based issues

Anna Salino-Hugg LCSW, LISW
Reclaim your life.
Anna enjoys helping people pursue personal goals and develop healthy coping skills. She cares about helping people reclaim their lives despite stressors and other difficult circumstances. Anna specializes in working with adults who may be struggling with depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, insomnia, stressors, and other life challenges.
Anna is particularly interested in social connection and relationships, as well as the link between physical health and mental health. Anna strives to help people develop a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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Ages 16+, young adults, adults
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Insomnia and sleep-related issues
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Depression and Mood Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders and Stress
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Life transitions and Goals

Rachael Hodge LPA, LCAS
"Supporting balance and personal growth."
Rachael enjoys working with adults and young adults who have high aspirations but find themselves feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with motivation. Rachael’s calm and non-judgmental nature makes her easy to talk to, even when things get tough. She enjoys working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance use, and stress.
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Adults and Young Adults
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Stress Management
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Anxiety Disorders
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Depression
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Self-Esteem
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Substance Use and Recovery
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CBT

Monica Flores De Valgaz, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
"Cultivating compassion and clarifying values."
Monica enjoys working with adolescents and young adults who are hoping to live a more authentic life. In session, Monica pairs compassion and empathy with humor to create a safe and supportive environment for personal growth. She enjoys working with individuals struggling with various life transitions, anxiety, and self-esteem issues.
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Anxiety disorders
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Self-esteem & Identity Issues
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Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns
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Stress Management
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College student life
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EMDR trained

Stefanie Roback MSSW, LCSW, LCAS
Owner/Founder
"Breaking the need to be perfect and embracing what is out of our control"
Stefanie loves to work with young adults and adults who struggle with the need to control or who feel stuck in the perfection cycle. Stefanie brings a calm, down to earth energy with a touch of humor. She really enjoys working with those struggling with food & body image concerns, social anxiety & other stress and anxiety.
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Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns
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Anxiety, Stress + OCD
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Self-Esteem & Identity Issues
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Professionals and Business Owners
Arise Counseling and Therapy is focused on walking with people through difficulties, through wonderings and through joy to find freedom within themselves. Integrity, confidentiality and providing a safe space is of the utmost importance to us.
A FEW OF OUR THERAPIST'S SPECIALTIES
LET'S CHAT
Feel free to text, call or email with any questions, to book an appointment or for a consultation. I look forward to chatting with you!
PHONE: text or call
910-408-2302
ADDRESS
530 Causeway Dr. Suite A2
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

But taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.” Luke 8:54
