Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C

Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC

Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
1415 West NC Hwy 54, Suite 105, Durham, NC 27707
Let's Connect (984) 464-4829
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Our mission is to promote the mental health of mothers and women through counseling, treatment, and education. We are committed to empowering mothers to prioritize their emotional health because when a mom feels her best, everyone benefits.
Not sure if what you are feeling is "normal" or not? We will partner with you to figure out strategies to cope with your moods, irritability, anxiety, and stress. We help you sort out confusing feelings so you can start feeling more like yourself.
Through our practical and compassionate approach, we help women and mothers navigate their challenges while achieving fulfillment and confidence. Clients describe us as warm, easy to talk to, direct, and honest. We'd be honored to help you because we firmly believe you deserve to feel your best self.
Take the first step to help. Call or Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC now - (984) 464-4829

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

S Durham Office

1415 West NC Hwy 54

Suite 105

Durham, NC 27707 map

(984) 464-4829

NW Raleigh Office

5109 Bur Oak Circle

103

Raleigh, NC 27612 map

You don't have to wait to get help - we offer telehealth for North Carolina Residents.
I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (984) 464-4829
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

S Durham Office

1415 West NC Hwy 54

Suite 105

Durham, NC 27707 map

(984) 464-4829

NW Raleigh Office

5109 Bur Oak Circle

103

Raleigh, NC 27612 map

You don't have to wait to get help - we offer telehealth for North Carolina Residents.
I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Anxiety and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • MedCost
  • Optum
  • Out of Network
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Private/self-pay rates are available for anyone not in-network or who is wanting to opt-out of using insurance.
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829
"
Private/self-pay rates are available for anyone not in-network or who is wanting to opt-out of using insurance.
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829

Qualifications

    Psychiatric Nurse: Kelly Smedley

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: North Carolina / 214974 Kelly Smedley
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Postpartum Support International PMH-C PSI2087 / 2018
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We are a group practice providing therapy and medication management services. Our focus in maternal mental health and women's mood issues.
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829
"
We are a group practice providing therapy and medication management services. Our focus in maternal mental health and women's mood issues.
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Perinatal Mood Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Pregnancy, Perinatal, Postpartum, Fertility Issues, Grief & Loss, Maternal Wellness, Women's Mental Health, Parenting
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829
"
Pregnancy, Perinatal, Postpartum, Fertility Issues, Grief & Loss, Maternal Wellness, Women's Mental Health, Parenting
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829

3 Endorsements

Candice Gray
Candice Gray
Clinical Social Work/TherapistPMH-CLCSWLCAS
Kelly is lovely and I would refer my closest friend or family member to her. Highly recommend Waypoint!
Hillary Little
Hillary Little
Licensed Professional CounselorMSLCMHC
Kelly is an absolute gem of a provider. She brings years of experience and great compassion to her therapeutic style. I worked with Kelly in a community mental health setting for years and she is great with a diverse population with varying needs.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Medication Evaluation and Management
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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All our counselors use an eclectic, person-centered approach incorporating various evidence-based therapeutic modalities to customize care for each client's unique needs and areas of focus (please see Types of Therapy list). We also have therapists who provide Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829
"
All our counselors use an eclectic, person-centered approach incorporating various evidence-based therapeutic modalities to customize care for each client's unique needs and areas of focus (please see Types of Therapy list). We also have therapists who provide Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
or call with questions - (984) 464-4829

Location

Primary Location

S Durham Office

1415 West NC Hwy 54

Suite 105

Durham, NC 27707

(984) 464-4829

Additional Location

NW Raleigh Office

5109 Bur Oak Circle

103

Raleigh, NC 27612

(984) 464-4829
"
You don't have to wait to get help - we offer telehealth for North Carolina Residents.
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (984) 464-4829
"
You don't have to wait to get help - we offer telehealth for North Carolina Residents.
Photo of Kelly Smedley - Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC, Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (984) 464-4829