"We are all living in a fast paced world with many demands. Life can be excitng and fun. Life can also be stressful. It is too easy to take our frustration out on the people we love the most, our friends and family. It doesn't have to be that way. You and your loved ones all deserve a peaceful, productive, and joyful life. I have been working in the field of mental health for more than thirty years. I have had the honor and pleasure of witnessing people regain balance and control in their lives despite major obstacles."

"With years of insight and skill I am happy to empower individuals, couples and their families too resolve problems of communication, spiritual doubt, conflict and grief. I'm glad you are taking the first step in pursuing support and help to change what is not working for you. I help couples restore confidence and trust in their relationships. Parents appreciate my skill in helping them discipline and enjoy parenting their children. Your personal therapy work is safe with me and change is indeed possible whether you want to recover from old wounds or effectively resolve a current problematic situation."

"I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families on a variety of issues, including but not limited to behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, adoption/foster care, trauma, and family stress. While I provide therapy to child and adolescent clients, I offer research-based parenting strategies for parents to support the child's treatment goals."

"My passion and great privilege as a psychotherapist is to provide support, direction and guidance to folks feeling stuck or overwhelmed with issues that don't seem to go away on their own. I work with children, teens, families and adults who have problems including depression, anxiety, relationship/social issues, school or work difficulties, parenting challenges, family issues, ADHD, stress management, life transitions and grief, to name a few. I also serve those facing life transitions and/or spiritual themes and crises through trans-personal psychotherapy, energy work and spiritual counseling."

"I have offered individual therapy and groups to clients in the Triangle for over 30 years. My services are designed to help the individual understand and successfully deal with emotional or relational problems which she or he may be experiencing. My goals are to help each client to change or adopt behavior patterns which are healthy and lead to outcomes desired by the client, and to assist the client to feel better about her or him self. My approach is always supportive and based on my belief in the ability of human beings to grow and to heal from the psychological wounds we all carry."

"My clients say that I am comfortable to talk to and easy to get to know. I can assess a situation and problem solve in an efficient and timely manner, helping you to see quick results in areas of your life that you are open to change. I have 20 plus years of experience yet am very current in my treatment approach. I look forward to meeting you, and joining with you on your self care journey."

"I am a licensed clinical social worker and I truly look forward to working with you. It can often be an overwhelmingly difficult decision to reach out for help and I appreciate the challenges that you may face. For the past fifteen years I have worked in diverse settings with individuals wanting an emotional balance in their lives, or with parents and children to strengthen their relationship, but always with the common goal: to feel better! My therapeutic approach focuses on your strengths and work towards using those strengths to make desired changes in your life."

"Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging. At times it can bring so much joy, but it can also bring frustration and defeat. The daily routine of handling a child with their own personalities and mindsets can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and ineffective. Adding the challenges of childhood mental health like anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral issues, parents may find themselves reaching their limit. Seeking out support for your child and individual support as a parent can be scary and daunting, but finding a therapist that can provide a safe space to support growth and healing can make life a bit easier."

"**Currently (June 2019), I am not taking any new therapy clients. Please call about scheduling evaluations or parent consultations. I am dedicated to providing psychological services (psychological assessment, consultation and therapy) to children, adolescents and young adults and their families in a comfortable and supportive environment. I am attuned to individuals' strengths and existing supports without diminishing the attention paid to the challenges clients face. I embrace a mindful approach and use mindfulness when it can enhance other techniques or be used alone."

"Hi. I'm Cheryl. I'm a Christian Counselor. I love helping people feel better! I love when my clients tell me "hey, that worked!" or "I am getting along much better with XYZ" or even "I'm feeling much better." I love empowering people to take control of how they feel and stop feeling hurt by others. I help people change their stinkin' thinkin', stop believing the lies they tell themselves and build hope for a better future. I also help people to learn to communicate better, not only with others but with themselves! (Bet you never thought you actually communicated with yourself!!)"

"**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Sometimes we struggle and need help finding our way back to the life we want to live. We may experience feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and guilt. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences, and ultimately move towards the things they value. My practice is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and non-judgement. As a LGBTQI affirming therapist, I also recognize the role that oppression plays in creating and maintaining psychological pain. As such, the queer community is a priority in my work."

"**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**I am highly experienced with those who find themselves stuck in unproductive or damaging patterns and have been unable to move forward, even with other professional help. The feedback I receive from fellow providers and clients is that I have a high success rate of treatment and recovery. I believe that outpatient psychotherapy is a process of collaboration that provides a stable, supportive environment for achieving psychological wellness. Each of us are unique and the best expert on the stressors in our daily life. I offer in home and office visits."

"My practice is tailor-made to serve children and families who need a little help finding their way through some of the challenges life brings. Located in quaint, scenic Hillsborough, my farmhouse-style office features a big, glassed-in playroom where kids, parents, and grandparents alike can enjoy a lovely view of woods and pastureland while learning new ways to cope with their lives. I'm a big believer in the healing power of play, so you'll find lots of toys here, like puppets, dolls, racecars, costumes, games, sand trays, art supplies, and more. Therapy can be fun!"

"I am a Therapist with Clinical training (licensed clinical social worker) and a certified Professional Coach with over 40 years experience in the mental health and self growth fields. Due to my therapeutic ability to go deep with clients for lasting change, I am a transformation Life Coach. I use a holistic and eclectic approach and can rapidly assess issues and move you towards your goals. My years of experience and training allow me to condense time spent in therapy. I create a caring, safe harbor where my clients feel honored, respected, and deeply heard. I work with Individuals, couples, and coaching groups."

"As an adult with ADHD, are you constantly overwhelmed or always playing catch-up? Is lack of focus impacting your life? Whether you are newly diagnosed with ADHD/ADD or have been struggling to find solutions for years, I will help you create effective strategies to manage your challenges and enjoy lasting change. If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, I will help you understand your child's brain, differentiate ADHD struggles from standard childhood behavior, and develop parenting strategies that will stop the chaos and help your child succeed."

"I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort between client and therapist. While I may share some evidenced-based ideas during our sessions, only you are the expert on what works for you. My sessions will generally follow a cognitive behavioral approach, meaning that we will examine, and possibly shift, your thoughts and perspectives on life situations that are causing you enough distress to want to pursue change. Together we will form a plan of action that is the right fit for you at this point in time."

"I am a psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapist that works with individuals experiencing relational difficulties and/or disruptions in their overall sense of self, oftentimes resulting in emerging or worsening psychological symptoms. I aid individuals in exploring the mental compromises that have contributed to their symptoms, revealing or revisiting underlying conflicts, and reworking them in the context of the therapeutic situation. In respecting the complexity of those that work with me, I do not provide instruction on how to think or behave "rationally." Instead, I engage deeply with their internal world, nurturing growth in themselves and with others."

"Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping different people to develop a greater sense of strength and more fulfilling relationships."

"I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults. I incorporate my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy to assist my clients in reducing symptoms and increasing insight and self-awareness. I have specialties in adolescent and adult psychotherapy, pre-and post-partum mood disorders/infertility, eating disorders, women's issues, depression and anxiety/panic disorders. I am also Intensively trained in DBT."

"I enjoy compassionately connecting with adults, adolescents, and children, helping clients to attain the solutions and quality of life which they are seeking. In therapy, I facilitate hope, encouragement, self-regulation, and empowerment, as I partner with clients to achieve unique client-centered solutions. I use therapeutic techniques that are designed to meet those goals (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, DBT, CBT, IFS, Coaching, EMDR, Gottman, Guided Imagery, Problem Solving). I also offer a faith pluse therapy method for healing childhood wounds to live in MORE CONFIDENCE, JOY, AND PURPOSE at http://HeartsReturningHome.com"