COMPASSIONATE THERAPY IN NORTH CAROLINA
Golden Lotus Counseling & Psychotherapy offers evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges in a supportive, nonjudgmental space.
Years of Experience
Confidential Care
Insurance & Vouchers Accepted
PRACTICE Values
Shanika Paylor, MA, LCMHC provides a warm, collaborative space where clients feel supported in exploring their experiences, strengthening emotional resilience, and moving toward meaningful change.
SPECIALTIES
Support for overwhelming worry, burnout, panic, and chronic stress, helping you feel calmer, grounded, and in control again.
Trauma-informed care to help you process painful experiences, reduce triggers, and move forward with greater safety and resilience.
Improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection through evidence-based relationship approaches.
Support through change, self-discovery, cultural adjustment, and major life shifts, helping you navigate your next chapter with clarity.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Your care is grounded in proven clinical approaches while remaining deeply human. Together, we focus on helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered throughout the healing process.
SESSION FEES
One-on-one support focused on healing, growth, and emotional wellness.
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection.
A SUPPORTIVE SPACE
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or seeking deeper connection in relationships, Golden Lotus Counseling and Psychotherapy provides support rooted in trust, professionalism, and genuine care.
Golden Lotus Counseling & Psychotherapy is committed to making therapy accessible through sliding-scale and reduced-fee options when available. Care is offered with compassion, equity, and respect for each client’s financial circumstances.
Testimonials
Shanika created a safe space where I finally felt heard. Therapy helped me manage anxiety and regain daily confidence.
Working with Shanika helped me feel seen and understood in a way I never experienced before. Her approach is compassionate, grounding, and truly life-changing.
I came in feeling anxious and stuck, and I left with tools, clarity, and hope. Shanika creates a space that feels safe, supportive, and empowering.
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Reach out to take the next step. Telehealth sessions are available for North Carolina residents, and insurance is accepted through many providers.
BEGIN YOUR HEALING JOURNEY
HEALING AND GROWTH
FAQs
Find answers to common questions about therapy, insurance, telehealth, and what to expect when starting counseling services.
Yes. Teletherapy sessions are available for clients across North Carolina.
Golden Lotus Counseling works with several major insurance providers. Details can be confirmed during intake.
Approaches include CBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman Method, ACT, and other evidence-based modalities.
Therapy can be helpful if you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, navigating life changes, or simply seeking greater emotional support and clarity.
