Therapists in 27523
There are so many things in your life that cause stress, anxiety, depression, and leave you feeling overwhelmed. So many decisions to make! So many people to please! Whether it’s work, school, family, bills, a career change, or everything going on in the world around you, I want to help you sort through it, gain control, and feel better.
There are so many things in your life that cause stress, anxiety, depression, and leave you feeling overwhelmed. So many decisions to make! So many people to please! Whether it’s work, school, family, bills, a career change, or everything going on in the world around you, I want to help you sort through it, gain control, and feel better.
Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are looking for a new approach to treatment, I welcome you to sit and talk and let's find a plan that works for you. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to navigate life's most difficult challenges, including anxiety, depression, women’s issues including pregnancy and postpartum challenges and loss, and relationship/marital concerns by providing a safe and non-judgmental space to make meaningful change. I believe that warmth and compassion are essential components to a strong therapeutic relationship and to supporting personal growth.
Whether this is your first experience with counseling or you are looking for a new approach to treatment, I welcome you to sit and talk and let's find a plan that works for you. I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to navigate life's most difficult challenges, including anxiety, depression, women’s issues including pregnancy and postpartum challenges and loss, and relationship/marital concerns by providing a safe and non-judgmental space to make meaningful change. I believe that warmth and compassion are essential components to a strong therapeutic relationship and to supporting personal growth.
Cheri Coats
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are going through transition/change, need extra support, or are dealing with on-going struggles. I see therapy as collaborative between therapist and client. I strive to get to know clients on an individual level including your strengths, challenges, goals, and beliefs. My goal is to help you identify aspects of your life that you would like to change and help you to use the strengths you already possess to reach your life goals. I find that clients appreciate that I am compassionate but direct.
I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are going through transition/change, need extra support, or are dealing with on-going struggles. I see therapy as collaborative between therapist and client. I strive to get to know clients on an individual level including your strengths, challenges, goals, and beliefs. My goal is to help you identify aspects of your life that you would like to change and help you to use the strengths you already possess to reach your life goals. I find that clients appreciate that I am compassionate but direct.
Do you constantly put the needs of others before your own, only to feel drained and resentful? Maybe you overthink conversations, walk on eggshells around loved ones, or feel responsible for the emotions of others. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from who you are and what you need. If you are experiencing anxiety or want more balance in your relationships, I'm here to support you on your healing journey.
Do you constantly put the needs of others before your own, only to feel drained and resentful? Maybe you overthink conversations, walk on eggshells around loved ones, or feel responsible for the emotions of others. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, low self-esteem, and feeling disconnected from who you are and what you need. If you are experiencing anxiety or want more balance in your relationships, I'm here to support you on your healing journey.
Karen Walters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Are you grappling with challenges in your relationships? Dealing with chronic anxiety, depression, or an overpowering inner critic? Perhaps you often feel dissatisfied, uneasy, and completely drained. You might even be experiencing physical symptoms, sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts, or pervasive worry that seem to dominate your daily life. Together, we will collaboratively explore and identify the barriers that are hindering you from achieving the fulfilling life you desire most.
Are you grappling with challenges in your relationships? Dealing with chronic anxiety, depression, or an overpowering inner critic? Perhaps you often feel dissatisfied, uneasy, and completely drained. You might even be experiencing physical symptoms, sleep disturbances, intrusive thoughts, or pervasive worry that seem to dominate your daily life. Together, we will collaboratively explore and identify the barriers that are hindering you from achieving the fulfilling life you desire most.
Hi, I am Sara and I am so excited to meet you! The decision to seek help is a brave step and I am so proud that you are here. I know that finding a therapist that feels right can be difficult, but I am here to let you know this process does not have to feel this way. I believe everyone deserves a safe place to be seen; encouraging individuals to take a step outside of their comfort zone to grow in any direction they desire. My hope is that together we can create your safe place and through a holistic approach, help you evolve!
Hi, I am Sara and I am so excited to meet you! The decision to seek help is a brave step and I am so proud that you are here. I know that finding a therapist that feels right can be difficult, but I am here to let you know this process does not have to feel this way. I believe everyone deserves a safe place to be seen; encouraging individuals to take a step outside of their comfort zone to grow in any direction they desire. My hope is that together we can create your safe place and through a holistic approach, help you evolve!
Is your child struggling? Have you tried office based therapies and found them to be ineffective? Equine Partnered Play Therapy (EPPT) may be your next step. Rather than taking place in an office setting, EPPT takes place in a pasture with two miniature horses, a professionally licensed therapist (me!) and a Certified Equine Specialist. This unique approach to therapy provides children with an opportunity to work through big thoughts, feelings and behaviors while in nature, bonding with miniature horses.
Is your child struggling? Have you tried office based therapies and found them to be ineffective? Equine Partnered Play Therapy (EPPT) may be your next step. Rather than taking place in an office setting, EPPT takes place in a pasture with two miniature horses, a professionally licensed therapist (me!) and a Certified Equine Specialist. This unique approach to therapy provides children with an opportunity to work through big thoughts, feelings and behaviors while in nature, bonding with miniature horses.
I offer psychotherapy for children over 14 years of age, couples and adults. A typical client may have Bipolar Disorder or other depressive or anxiety disorders or behavioral issues, such as anger outbursts Or they may struggle with grief or other difficult life situations and need support and guidance. I specialize in treatment of trauma related disorders, such as PTSD., and also in treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. My approach to treatment is gentle but direct. I respond to your unique needs, drawing from your strengths and encourage you to be open and move towards positive life changes.
I offer psychotherapy for children over 14 years of age, couples and adults. A typical client may have Bipolar Disorder or other depressive or anxiety disorders or behavioral issues, such as anger outbursts Or they may struggle with grief or other difficult life situations and need support and guidance. I specialize in treatment of trauma related disorders, such as PTSD., and also in treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. My approach to treatment is gentle but direct. I respond to your unique needs, drawing from your strengths and encourage you to be open and move towards positive life changes.
Kristie Gregor-Laviska
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC, QS
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Kristie assists individuals in overcoming life's challenges by focusing on solutions to facilitate growth, understanding and sustained progress. Providing individuals with coping skills, an understanding of emotions and effective strategies to handle these challenges promotes healing, personal growth and self-awareness. Kristie's approach is client centered with a focus on collaboration with the client.
Serving clients that are looking for overall awareness, health and well being.
Kristie assists individuals in overcoming life's challenges by focusing on solutions to facilitate growth, understanding and sustained progress. Providing individuals with coping skills, an understanding of emotions and effective strategies to handle these challenges promotes healing, personal growth and self-awareness. Kristie's approach is client centered with a focus on collaboration with the client.
Serving clients that are looking for overall awareness, health and well being.
Are you a mother (of kids or adults) feeling down, anxious, & overwhelmed? Maybe you are a parent of a child with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or other challenges. You might have similar challenges yourself or another life transition or stressor. You might be doing your best with a prickly teenager or an adult child, but you feel overworked and underappreciated. How are your relationships? Are you lost because you have an empty nest or misunderstood as a grandmother or mother-in-law? Maybe you are exhausted from family conflict, taking care of everyone else, even a parent, or grieving the loss of a parent. I love to help moms.
Are you a mother (of kids or adults) feeling down, anxious, & overwhelmed? Maybe you are a parent of a child with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or other challenges. You might have similar challenges yourself or another life transition or stressor. You might be doing your best with a prickly teenager or an adult child, but you feel overworked and underappreciated. How are your relationships? Are you lost because you have an empty nest or misunderstood as a grandmother or mother-in-law? Maybe you are exhausted from family conflict, taking care of everyone else, even a parent, or grieving the loss of a parent. I love to help moms.
Dr. Jamie Stashko is returning to Peak City Psychology after spending the last few years raising her young family. She has undergone specialty training in the treatment of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders and advanced training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). She is excited to support women experiencing challenges related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and mothering and partnering in the context of a new birth.
Dr. Jamie Stashko is returning to Peak City Psychology after spending the last few years raising her young family. She has undergone specialty training in the treatment of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders and advanced training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). She is excited to support women experiencing challenges related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and mothering and partnering in the context of a new birth.
Meet Our Therapists
Laura T Ashord LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a native North Carolinian, having lived and worked here most all my life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have practiced Social Work since 1988. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from NC State University in 1986. Through an advanced standing program at University of South Carolina in Columbia, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with an emphasis in Children and Families in 1988. I became licensed (LCSW) by the NC Certification and Licensure Board in 1993.
I am a native North Carolinian, having lived and worked here most all my life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have practiced Social Work since 1988. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from NC State University in 1986. Through an advanced standing program at University of South Carolina in Columbia, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with an emphasis in Children and Families in 1988. I became licensed (LCSW) by the NC Certification and Licensure Board in 1993.
Maggie Powell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Hello! I am a psychoanalytically-oriented therapist working in private practice in Cary. I work with clients experiencing ongoing concerns with depression and/or anxiety to reduce issues related to these concerns in both the short and long terms. I work alongside my clients as we gain a deeper understanding of their concerns together through deep listening. I typically see clients once or twice weekly and prefer to work in-person.
Hello! I am a psychoanalytically-oriented therapist working in private practice in Cary. I work with clients experiencing ongoing concerns with depression and/or anxiety to reduce issues related to these concerns in both the short and long terms. I work alongside my clients as we gain a deeper understanding of their concerns together through deep listening. I typically see clients once or twice weekly and prefer to work in-person.
If you feel like you’ve been talking about the same thing over and over and still can’t get past it, I’m the therapist for you. Through EMDR, trauma processing and somatic healing, I help you physically remove trauma from the body! My clients are those who have challenges with balancing careers, life, social lives, parenting and having a relationship with themselves. If your goals are to improve your quality of life, your mindset and thought processes and to allow your past to be the past, then let’s work together. I can help you see the brighter side of life and how to use your past pain as your present purpose.
If you feel like you’ve been talking about the same thing over and over and still can’t get past it, I’m the therapist for you. Through EMDR, trauma processing and somatic healing, I help you physically remove trauma from the body! My clients are those who have challenges with balancing careers, life, social lives, parenting and having a relationship with themselves. If your goals are to improve your quality of life, your mindset and thought processes and to allow your past to be the past, then let’s work together. I can help you see the brighter side of life and how to use your past pain as your present purpose.
I believe that everyone should be able to positively live their lives and achieve their goals. In therapy, you and I will work collaboratively to identify these thoughts and emotions and positively engage them. I will work with you to gain insight into your personal wants, challenges, and concerns to problem-solve solutions and create understanding. I look forward to assisting my clients with establishing meaningful changes that will benefit their lives.
I believe that everyone should be able to positively live their lives and achieve their goals. In therapy, you and I will work collaboratively to identify these thoughts and emotions and positively engage them. I will work with you to gain insight into your personal wants, challenges, and concerns to problem-solve solutions and create understanding. I look forward to assisting my clients with establishing meaningful changes that will benefit their lives.
Accepting new clients in-person and via telehealth in NC. Telehealth only in SC. Everything you need to heal is already within you, and my work with you will help build motivation, awareness, confidence, and understanding that nurtures these strengths that exist, but are difficult to see when external and internal challenges are faced in life. Not everyone is the same and not one particular treatment model will be the best fit. Therefore, I will meet you where you are at on this journey towards healing, and provide quality of care that will be person centered and tailored to your specific needs.
Accepting new clients in-person and via telehealth in NC. Telehealth only in SC. Everything you need to heal is already within you, and my work with you will help build motivation, awareness, confidence, and understanding that nurtures these strengths that exist, but are difficult to see when external and internal challenges are faced in life. Not everyone is the same and not one particular treatment model will be the best fit. Therefore, I will meet you where you are at on this journey towards healing, and provide quality of care that will be person centered and tailored to your specific needs.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you feel overwhelmed by worry, stuck in patterns of self-doubt, or struggling to move forward after a major life change, I’m here to help. Many of my clients come to therapy hoping to feel more confident, manage their anxiety, heal from past trauma, and reconnect with the things that bring them joy.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you feel overwhelmed by worry, stuck in patterns of self-doubt, or struggling to move forward after a major life change, I’m here to help. Many of my clients come to therapy hoping to feel more confident, manage their anxiety, heal from past trauma, and reconnect with the things that bring them joy.
Life can easily become overwhelming as we strive to balance careers, families, finances, and future goals. The therapy space offers an opportunity to slow down and address the barriers preventing you from reaching your highest potential. My approach is both compassionate and direct. I aim to create a warm, open, and judgment-free therapeutic environment where you can be your true self, exploring your fears and aspirations for the future. Together, we will identify your goals and uncover your inner wisdom, empowering you to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Life can easily become overwhelming as we strive to balance careers, families, finances, and future goals. The therapy space offers an opportunity to slow down and address the barriers preventing you from reaching your highest potential. My approach is both compassionate and direct. I aim to create a warm, open, and judgment-free therapeutic environment where you can be your true self, exploring your fears and aspirations for the future. Together, we will identify your goals and uncover your inner wisdom, empowering you to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you or your family, is an important first step (and a very courageous one). My goal is to support you along your journey by providing a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere, as we jointly work toward you finding personal contentment.
Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you or your family, is an important first step (and a very courageous one). My goal is to support you along your journey by providing a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere, as we jointly work toward you finding personal contentment.
Hi, I am Rachel and I am looking forward to connecting! Humans have a wide range of emotions and it’s okay to need some support navigating them. People come to therapy for lots of different reasons and sometimes they don’t even know the reason until several sessions later. It’s brave just to start! My goal is to meet clients where they are at and help them develop mindsets that allow them to evolve mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, or in their own way. I firmly believe our mental health matters and it has an affect on every aspect of our lives!
Hi, I am Rachel and I am looking forward to connecting! Humans have a wide range of emotions and it’s okay to need some support navigating them. People come to therapy for lots of different reasons and sometimes they don’t even know the reason until several sessions later. It’s brave just to start! My goal is to meet clients where they are at and help them develop mindsets that allow them to evolve mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, or in their own way. I firmly believe our mental health matters and it has an affect on every aspect of our lives!
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Number of Therapists in 27523
40+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 27523 who prioritize treating:
| 98% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 78% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 69% | Coping Skills |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 94% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 88% | Aetna |
| 62% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 27523 see their clients
| 74% | In Person and Online | |
| 26% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 89% | Female | |
| 11% | Male |