Expert Clinical Guidance for Lasting Recovery & Resilience.

A goal-oriented approach to healing for women, men, and children in NC, SC, MD, and VA.

My Approach: Evidence-Based Healing

Many people hesitate to start therapy because they fear it will be a never-ending cycle of 'just talking.' At Heal and Restore, I believe your time is valuable. My approach is structured, purposeful, and solution-focused.

I understand that you aren't just looking for someone to listen; you are looking for direction and progress. Whether we are navigating marital conflict or personal trauma, our sessions are purposeful and organized. By moving away from aimless talk and toward a goal-oriented strategy, I help you identify patterns quickly and implement real-world solutions that restore your relationships and your well-being.

Hi, I’m Annette Thomas, LCSW. As the founder of Heal and Restore, PLLC, I am dedicated to helping individuals find resolution to complex personal concerns. I believe the foundation of success lies in a secure therapeutic relationship, but the results are driven by clinical precision.

With a background spanning school mental health coordination and university-level instruction, I bring a deep understanding of human development and systemic challenges to my practice. Whether I am helping a man process childhood trauma or assisting a woman in navigating the 'overwhelm' of modern life, my goal is the same: to ensure you feel heard, understood, and—most importantly—equipped to heal.

Clinical Expertise

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - NC (#CO10328)

  • National Certified TF-CBT Speciaist

  • Licensed in Virginia (#0904013994)

  • Licensed in South Carolina (#17334)

  • Licensed in Maryland (#31952)

Distinctions & Education

  • Regional School Social Worker of the Year

  • Adjunct Professor, Barton College

  • Master of Social Worker-Univeristy of New England

  • Bachelor of Social Work-Barton College

  • Mental Health Coorinator of 25 schools