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April H. Smith
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
I also practice relational sex therapy.
I work with couples who: are getting married and would like pre-marital counseling, couples who have experienced an infidelity and are trying to heal, couples who are thinking of transitioning out of a marriage and would like guidance, and couples who want to remain in a relationship but are fighting constantly. I also practice sex therapy. I help couples cultivate increased sexual intimacy and learn how to have more fulfilling sex.
I also practice relational sex therapy.
I work with couples who: are getting married and would like pre-marital counseling, couples who have experienced an infidelity and are trying to heal, couples who are thinking of transitioning out of a marriage and would like guidance, and couples who want to remain in a relationship but are fighting constantly. I also practice sex therapy. I help couples cultivate increased sexual intimacy and learn how to have more fulfilling sex.
(919) 372-3686 View (919) 372-3686
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Karen L Bieniek
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University College of Behavioral Sciences, Twin Cities, Eagan, MN. I also have been a Licensed Practical Nurse, since 1990. I have completed education in sex therapy, from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menamonie, WI. I have been working since 2014 as a therapist. I also have experience working with veterans, and have worked in both acute inpatient psychiatric hospital and outpatient intensive therapy.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University College of Behavioral Sciences, Twin Cities, Eagan, MN. I also have been a Licensed Practical Nurse, since 1990. I have completed education in sex therapy, from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menamonie, WI. I have been working since 2014 as a therapist. I also have experience working with veterans, and have worked in both acute inpatient psychiatric hospital and outpatient intensive therapy.
(919) 635-9072 View (919) 635-9072
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Anna K Smith
Psychologist, PsyD, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
I am a Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and I specialize in couples & sex therapy, affairs, trauma recovery, as well as depression, anxiety, bipolar, & other mental health issues.
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my clients where they are & am open, compassionate, and curious, whether we are discussing interpersonal conflicts, relationship issues, or other stressors. I am honored by the individuals & couples who have let me join them in those places.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and I specialize in couples & sex therapy, affairs, trauma recovery, as well as depression, anxiety, bipolar, & other mental health issues.
I delight in working with couples to repair troubled relationships & find a deeper, more secure connection with one another by helping partners bring their needs into awareness, share those unmasked parts, and transform old patterns of communication & interaction. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space, whatever your orientation, identity, ethnicity, or sexual preference. I meet my clients where they are & am open, compassionate, and curious, whether we are discussing interpersonal conflicts, relationship issues, or other stressors. I am honored by the individuals & couples who have let me join them in those places.
(984) 205-5731 View (984) 205-5731
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Corinne Fisher-LaRoche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Therapy can help you overcome and cope with a number of challenges. It is my hope that you feel empowered after each session with tools that will last a lifetime. I have 25 yrs as a psychotherapist. Before moving to NC I had a private practice in northern CA and still maintain my license in CA and see clients remotely. Over the years I have broadened my client population to adolescents as well as adults. My specialty is anxiety but I see clients with a range of clinical issues or simply just coping with life events and transitions. Additionally, I am certified to provide clinical supervision to clinicians seeking their LCSW in NC
Therapy can help you overcome and cope with a number of challenges. It is my hope that you feel empowered after each session with tools that will last a lifetime. I have 25 yrs as a psychotherapist. Before moving to NC I had a private practice in northern CA and still maintain my license in CA and see clients remotely. Over the years I have broadened my client population to adolescents as well as adults. My specialty is anxiety but I see clients with a range of clinical issues or simply just coping with life events and transitions. Additionally, I am certified to provide clinical supervision to clinicians seeking their LCSW in NC
(919) 885-1149 View (919) 885-1149
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John H Blackshear
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
I am a clinical psychologist. I am available for individual, couples, and family therapy. My preference is to work with adolescents and older clients. I am culturally competent and have had great success working with clients regardless of background or lifestyle orientation. I am also comfortable addressing issues of spirituality, identity formation, and self-actualization.
I am a clinical psychologist. I am available for individual, couples, and family therapy. My preference is to work with adolescents and older clients. I am culturally competent and have had great success working with clients regardless of background or lifestyle orientation. I am also comfortable addressing issues of spirituality, identity formation, and self-actualization.
(919) 759-6775 View (919) 759-6775
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Jamila Parker
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
We all have times we need to talk about ourselves, relationships, or situation to best figure things out. I provide a safe and active environment where you can focus completely on yourself without fear of judgment, and we work together to find ways to improve things. I help people solve a variety of life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and general life stress, to name a few.
We all have times we need to talk about ourselves, relationships, or situation to best figure things out. I provide a safe and active environment where you can focus completely on yourself without fear of judgment, and we work together to find ways to improve things. I help people solve a variety of life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and general life stress, to name a few.
(919) 572-0000 View (919) 572-0000
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Nicole Imbraguglio
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals of all ages, having worked with children from age 6 through adults into their 60s. I am committed to making therapy or evaluation a positive and helpful experience for all of my clients. My work with adults has included: depression, anxiety, couple's issues, physical symptoms of stress, family and peer relationships, assertiveness, weight issues, life transitions, and parent coaching. In addition, I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, to include adult sexual trauma, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder in both veterans and non-veterans.
I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals of all ages, having worked with children from age 6 through adults into their 60s. I am committed to making therapy or evaluation a positive and helpful experience for all of my clients. My work with adults has included: depression, anxiety, couple's issues, physical symptoms of stress, family and peer relationships, assertiveness, weight issues, life transitions, and parent coaching. In addition, I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, to include adult sexual trauma, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder in both veterans and non-veterans.
(919) 361-6800 View (919) 361-6800
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Eric James Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Eric Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Eric attended Hunter College, which is part of the City University Colleges of New York (CUNY), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Eric then earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a diverse clinical background, having provided outpatient therapy, intensive in-home, and multisystemic therapy (MST) for adults, adolescents, and families with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. He has also provided mental health services to adults and children with traumatic brain injuries and cognitive challenges.
Eric Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Eric attended Hunter College, which is part of the City University Colleges of New York (CUNY), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Eric then earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a diverse clinical background, having provided outpatient therapy, intensive in-home, and multisystemic therapy (MST) for adults, adolescents, and families with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. He has also provided mental health services to adults and children with traumatic brain injuries and cognitive challenges.
(919) 586-8621 View (919) 586-8621
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Samantha Sallade
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
(919) 296-3857 View (919) 296-3857
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Jennifer Moynihan Wynn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Not accepting new clients
I welcome people in non-traditional relationships and I am sex-positive.
I specialize in relationship counseling and I want to help you feel more connected to the important people in your life. You do not need to be married to benefit from relationship counseling, and I am happy to work with you where you are in your relationship. I tend to work from an emotionally focused and experiential perspective, which means that I want to help you and your partner create an experience in which you can both feel seen, heard, and more connected.
I welcome people in non-traditional relationships and I am sex-positive.
I specialize in relationship counseling and I want to help you feel more connected to the important people in your life. You do not need to be married to benefit from relationship counseling, and I am happy to work with you where you are in your relationship. I tend to work from an emotionally focused and experiential perspective, which means that I want to help you and your partner create an experience in which you can both feel seen, heard, and more connected.
(919) 926-8057 View (919) 926-8057
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Robert M James
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27513  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
One of the greatest joys of being a psychologist is seeing and helping individuals and couples create a better life for themselves. Some people I have seen have overcome or at least reduced their level of fear and anxiety. Some, who had severe depression to the point of experiencing suicidal ideations and wanting to isolate themselves from others, were able to overcome their depression and to live more productive lives. Some couples, who were on the brink of separation and divorce, were able to resolve their differences and recommit themselves to a better life together. People who had lost loved ones were able to work through their grief and to realize that their loved ones will never be forgotten and will forever remain in their hearts. These are just a few examples of how people whom I have seen have been able to transform their lives through counseling. During our session I make every effort to provide a safe, nurturing and empathic environment to make it easier for individuals and couples to share their concerns. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis and other methods as necessary to help the person/couples achieve their goals for feeling better about themselves
One of the greatest joys of being a psychologist is seeing and helping individuals and couples create a better life for themselves. Some people I have seen have overcome or at least reduced their level of fear and anxiety. Some, who had severe depression to the point of experiencing suicidal ideations and wanting to isolate themselves from others, were able to overcome their depression and to live more productive lives. Some couples, who were on the brink of separation and divorce, were able to resolve their differences and recommit themselves to a better life together. People who had lost loved ones were able to work through their grief and to realize that their loved ones will never be forgotten and will forever remain in their hearts. These are just a few examples of how people whom I have seen have been able to transform their lives through counseling. During our session I make every effort to provide a safe, nurturing and empathic environment to make it easier for individuals and couples to share their concerns. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis and other methods as necessary to help the person/couples achieve their goals for feeling better about themselves
(919) 636-4504 View (919) 636-4504
Sex Therapy

Who is sex therapy for?

Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.

Why do people need sex therapy?

Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.

What happens in sex therapy?

People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.

What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?

Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.