Ida Ham, LCMHC

North Carolina · 20 years in practice

Ida Ham is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 13961 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1437505187 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Ida

Ida Ham is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings 20 years of experience to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, or LGBT-related issues. Ida speaks English and aims for straightforward, practical support.

Her style emphasizes clear goals and steady steps. She helps people notice what matters, set realistic changes, and practice new habits between sessions. Conversations focus on everyday choices and small actions that add up over time.

Background and approach

Ida trained in counseling and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counseling. She has a Graduate Certificate in School Counseling and completed Stephen Ministry training for faith-based lay counseling. Her education and two decades of practice shape a calm, experienced approach to care.

In sessions she combines several approaches. She uses acceptance and commitment techniques to clarify values, cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity. Ida also draws on client-centered listening and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when useful.

Practical planning is central to her work. She helps build step-by-step plans, practices new skills in session, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Her goal is to make therapy understandable and manageable for people juggling busy lives.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ida lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression
LGBT

Approaches Ida names

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Online support

Talk, Learn, and Practice Skills Online

Ida uses approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to try between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to lower reactivity and improve focus by training attention and noticing bodily signals.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Ida will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She adjusts strategies as needs change and invites regular check-ins about how the work is going.

Online therapy in her practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video lets people use visual cues for practice and role play. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a lunch break. Live chat or messaging can work for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, family, and other demands.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

Ida helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, family concerns, and LGBT-related topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented, combining listening with exercises and step-by-step skill practice to support everyday change.

What is her professional background?

She holds a B.A. in Psychology, an M.A. in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in School Counseling, and has 20 years of clinical experience.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices within that state.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

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