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Life on the Outer Banks comes with unique stresses — seasonal shifts, relationship transitions, and the weight of carrying it all alone. You don't have to navigate it by yourself.

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Dr. Joann Hummers

LCAS · Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families on the Outer Banks find clarity, build resilience, and create lasting change.

Individual & Couples

Therapy Available

Southern Shores, NC

12 Juniper Trl

(252) 261-4512

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Compassionate Care

Every person deserves to be heard

About Dr. Hummers

A Safe Space to Unpack What You've Been Carrying

As a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Joann Hummers brings a deeply integrative approach to therapy — one that honors the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Based in Southern Shores, she works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and substance use. Her practice is rooted in the belief that healing happens in the context of a genuine, trusting relationship — and that every person already has the strength to change; sometimes they just need the right support to access it.

LCAS

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Services

Therapy Tailored to Your Story

Whether you're facing a specific challenge or seeking deeper understanding, Dr. Hummers offers a range of counseling services designed to meet you where you are.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions in a warm, confidential setting — tailored to your unique concerns, whether that's anxiety, depression, life transitions, or personal growth.

Couples Counseling

Rebuild connection, improve communication, and navigate conflict with a neutral guide. Sessions help couples understand patterns and build a stronger foundation.

Family Therapy

Strengthen family dynamics and resolve recurring conflicts. Sessions address communication breakdowns, boundary issues, and life changes affecting the whole family.

Anxiety & Depression

Evidence-based approaches to help you understand and manage anxiety and depression — not just cope, but build lasting tools for emotional regulation and resilience.

Trauma & PTSD

Gentle, trauma-informed care for those carrying the weight of past experiences. Create space to process, heal, and reclaim a sense of safety and control.

Substance Use Support

As a licensed addiction specialist, Dr. Hummers provides compassionate, nonjudgmental support for individuals navigating substance use challenges and recovery.

My Approach

Therapy That Fits You — Not the Other Way Around

There's no one-size-fits-all in therapy. Dr. Hummers draws from multiple evidence-based approaches, blending warmth with practicality to create a plan that works for you.

Listen First

Every session begins with understanding your world — your concerns, your goals, and what matters most to you.

Collaborate

You're the expert on your life. Together, we'll set goals and choose approaches that feel right for your situation.

Integrate

Drawing from CBT, EFT, trauma-informed care, and more — the best tools for your unique needs, not a cookie-cutter method.

Grow

Healing isn't linear. We'll celebrate progress, adjust as needed, and build skills that last long after therapy ends.

"The greatest thing a human being ever does in this world is to see something. To see clearly is poetry, prophecy, and religion — all in one."

— John Ruskin

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Taking the First Step Is Often the Hardest Part

If you're reading this, something inside you is ready for a change. That's already courage. Reaching out is the next brave move — and it's simpler than you think.

(252) 261-4512

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12 Juniper Trl

Southern Shores, NC 27949-3475

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