Therapy for Women in Wilmington, NC
A warm, professional space for women in Wilmington navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, relationship stress, burnout, trauma, and major life transitions. Licensed therapists who take women’s mental health seriously. In-person or telehealth.
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Therapy Built Around What Women Actually Experience
Women’s mental health has its own texture — specific pressures, specific ways distress shows up, and specific life events that need specific support.
At Fresh Breath Therapy in Wilmington, we provide dedicated therapy for women across all stages of life. Whether you're navigating the overwhelming early months of motherhood, managing the anxiety that's been running in the background for years, processing the aftermath of a difficult relationship or trauma, or working through a major life transition that's left you unsure of who you are — this is a space built for you.
Our Wilmington therapists bring clinical expertise alongside genuine warmth. We work with evidence-based approaches — including trauma-informed care, CBT, and attachment-based therapy — tailored to your specific situation and goals. Catherine Fulop's dual LCSW and LCAS credentials mean we're also equipped to address the intersection of mental health and substance use when that's part of the picture.
You don't have to be at a crisis point to deserve this kind of support. If you've been carrying something — or a lot of things — for too long, therapy can help you put some of it down.
What We Help With
- Anxiety & Worry
- Depression & Low Mood
- Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
- Perinatal Mental Health
- Life Transitions & Identity Shifts
- Relationship & Communication Issues
- Trauma & Abuse Recovery
- Burnout & Caregiver Stress
- Body Image & Self-Esteem
- Grief & Loss
- Divorce & Co-Parenting Stress
- Substance Use & Mental Health
Meet Our Wilmington, NC Therapists
Licensed, experienced therapists committed to women’s mental health in the Wilmington community.
Catherine (Cay) Fulop, LCSW, LCAS
Licensed clinical social worker and addictions specialist providing women-centered therapy — including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, and the intersection of mental health and substance use.
Kailyn Mattingly, LCSWA
Clinical social work associate offering compassionate women's therapy — supporting clients through anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, and major life transitions.
Lisa McCormick, LCMHC
Licensed clinical mental health counselor providing trauma-informed, women-centered therapy for anxiety, grief, identity, and life transitions in Wilmington.
Shelby Paske, LCMHCA
Licensed mental health counselor helping women build emotional regulation skills, work through anxiety and depression, and move toward a more grounded, intentional life.
We Accept Most Major Insurance Plans
Fresh Breath Therapy accepts most major insurance plans and offers transparent self-pay rates. Call to verify your specific coverage before scheduling. Learn more about rates & insurance →
Call to Verify Your BenefitsWhat Women Are Saying
Real feedback from women who’ve worked with our Wilmington therapists.
"I came in postpartum and completely lost. My therapist in Wilmington helped me understand what was happening, gave me real tools, and made me feel less alone in one of the hardest seasons of my life. I can't recommend this enough."
"I'd carried my anxiety for so long I thought it was just who I was. Therapy here helped me see it differently and actually do something about it. My therapist was warm, direct, and really effective. I finally feel like myself again."
"After leaving a difficult relationship, I needed help rebuilding. My therapist helped me process what happened without judgment, understand my patterns, and start actually trusting myself again. The work was hard but absolutely worth it."
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about women’s therapy in Wilmington, NC?
No. Many women come to therapy without a diagnosis — navigating a hard season, a major transition, or a long-standing pattern they want to change. You don't need a label to deserve support.
Yes. Our therapists are experienced in perinatal and postpartum mood disorders — postpartum depression, anxiety, rage, OCD, and birth trauma. These conditions respond very well to the right treatment.
Yes. We offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth across North Carolina — useful if you're managing a newborn, a busy schedule, or simply prefer the privacy of home.
It depends on what you're working on. Many women see real progress in 8–12 sessions. Others prefer ongoing therapy. You set the pace — your therapist checks in on goals and progress regularly.
Yes — fully confidential, with the same narrow legal exceptions as all therapy. We never share information without your written consent.
You Don’t Have to Keep Carrying This Alone
Real support from therapists who understand what women navigate. Free 15-minute consultation — no commitment, no pressure.