Luke Short is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Rehabilitation Counselor in North Carolina. He received a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). During his graduate program at UNC he also received a dual specialization in psychiatric disabilities and developmental disabilities. Prior to this, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina State University. He is also the Site Lead in the Hickory NC location.
As a clinician, Luke is passionate about working with individuals aged 14+ from different walks of life. He believes we all are facing our own distinctive experiences. Criminal convictions, substance abuse, loss of a loved one, and financial strain are just some of the barriers life can throw at us. Luke values the worth in helping others on their journey -whatever that may be- towards living life to the fullest in accordance with their own values and aspirations.
Luke primarily has experience working with adjusting to life transitions, adjustment to disability, anxiety, depression, stress-related disorders, and trauma. Luke currently draws from multiple theoretical orientations including Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Informed Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills, and Motivational Interviewing. Through this eclectic lens he strives to help clients increase their psychological flexibility by opening up to the experience of the here and now and living a life according to their values.
