Thank you for considering me for your counseling needs. For over twenty years I have been successfully providing psychotherapy services to a widely diverse clientele. I offer a variety of treatment modalities to provide effective therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My caring and non-judgmental approach empowers my clients to achieve joy, happiness, and peace of mind. Although I am gentle with my advice, I am direct with my clients (specifically my adult clients) to help promote change and healing within themselves.

Would you like to feel happier, more hopeful and at peace with yourself? I believe that when you are struggling with something, often it means there is an opportunity waiting to be realized. I provide psychotherapy services to adolescents, adults, and families. My goal is to provide you with a supportive and trusting environment that will allow you the ability to explore your emotional and/or behavioral concerns. I will work with you to assist you in closing the gap between where you are right now and where you want to be in the future.

I use a strength-based psychological model and focus on the positive aspects of children, adolescents and their families. I am committed to understanding each client's unique situation with sensitivity. My goal is always to align with my client toward the resolution of conflict and to bring about happiness through the specific changes that come with new thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

My ideal client is one that has had weight problems and is looking for that "something else" to make permanent changes to their life. You have tried losing weight, you have been successful at losing weight only to have the weight sneak back on. You have tried a program or maybe even several programs, only to find yourself back at square one or worse then that, heavier then ever before. Most diet programs do not provide small educational steps that are maintainable and usable forever. nor help you gain insight into your true relationship with food, a critical necessity. That is where I come in.

My clients consider me to be an empathic listener, a keen observer, and a calming presence. I bring a warm smile, a curious, gentle, friendly manner, a ready laugh, and a healthy self into my therapy sessions every day. I sincerely care about the people I work with and work hard to create a warm and trusting environment for clients of all ages. Forming and nurturing relationships is my strength. It's within the context of a healthy relationship that emotional and mental healing occurs. I'm trained to facilitate treatment for internet and technology compulsions and addictions including gaming, online pornography, and related issues.

I work with clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, adjustments to changes in life phases, divorce, single parenthood, bipolar disorders, personality conflicts, and among others as well. I enjoy the creative process and encourage clients to be creative in session and in life. I believe and have experience with art and creativity being a vehicle for healing, wellness and mental health.

My passion is helping clients navigate difficult experiences, emotions, and transitions. My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and approachable. Together we will move towards a hopeful, more positive future. I enjoy working with children ages 2 and up, pre-adolescents, adolescents, and adults. I also specialize in working with college-aged students and young adults, and women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Many of my adult clients reflect on personal values, family-of-origin issues, and insights on self-esteem and self-identity. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, serious illness, and life transitions.

Focusing primarily on relationships, sexuality, & trauma, I seek to meet ALL clients where they are. Clients with diverse gender expressions & sexual identities are welcomed and embraced. I have a range of experience with couples, sex therapy, trauma, and mental health. I work with individuals & couples, using a variety of techniques. I am especially passionate about working with survivors sexual assault and domestic violence. I believe in a whole-person approach that addresses relevant attachment issues that affect current functioning, resilience, coping, and recovery. EMDR trained. **Couple Counseling is NOT covered by BCBS**

Specializing in sex therapy and relationship issues, I work with individuals and couples to improve relational and sexual intimacy. Areas of treatment include sexual or performance anxiety, pain issues, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, difficulty with orgasms, differing levels of desire/libido, attachment issues and past trauma, and relational/communication issues. So many feel helpless, that there is no hope that their lives can improve. I help to awaken and restore wellness in body and mind when you are unsure of how to move forward. All you need is to be open to the possibility than things can change.

Speaking as someone who has experienced many of the same situations and feelings that relate to substance abuse and recovery, it is second nature for me to empathize with those suffering from consequences of alcohol and other drugs. My experiences working in addiction treatment and mental health have provided me the ability to work with just about anybody. I am comfortable with those who know that something is not working and are considering how to change, so they can ultimately function better. It can be frustrating to feel and behave a certain way, knowing that you have or can be better at living.

The process of change is difficult and painful. While no one can be spared from the pain of life, psychotherapy that focuses on value- and purpose-driven living offers the greatest promise of satisfaction. I will work diligently to help you find, remove and heal from obstacles that have been impeding your joy, self-worth, intimacy with others, and overall fulfillment in life. Let me help you achieve the best possible version of yourself, while finding freedom from shame, self-condemnation, unnecessarily guilt and worry, unhealthy relationship patterns that keep you unsatisfied, empty and disappointed.

**Accepting new clients and open availability for LPCAs seeking supervision for full licensure.** My mental health career began 11 years ago as a School Counselor advising students and parents in elementary and middle school. Becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2007, I've been successfully working with adolescent, teen and adult clients throughout the Raleigh area and facilitating their self-growth. If you are feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, my services aim to introduce clarity and self-motivation. I also teach techniques to better manage the emotional stress of everyday life.

Are you experiencing difficulties in your life related to anxiety, depression, communication with your partner, or the long-term impact of trauma? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 13 of experience helping Children, Couples, and Families. I have extensive expertise in treating traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, relational issues, and couples issues. My demeanor is calm and kind, providing a uniquely safe and thoughtful environment for you to experience healing.

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But, nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you do not belong." Life is an amazing and very personal journey that at times feels manageable and at other times, it does not. These shifts are normal & reflective of our powerful drive towards wholeness. While ebbs and flows are a necessary part of living, the changes can be unsettling. At those times it is helpful to partner with a skilled & empathetic therapist to regain equilibrium. Perhaps you are seeking transformation or the skills to get through the day-with me, you will find a safe place in which to travel the path to wholeness.

Being a child or teen in today’s world is tough, and so is parenting! Although the world is changing fast, the needs of children and teens remain the same as previous generations. Children and teens need to feel love, security, and value. When a child or teen is struggling with his/her emotions, regulating his/her behavior, and having difficulty with social interactions, it can be necessary to seek support. It would be my privilege to join you in promoting your child’s health and well-being. I have been providing individual and family therapy to preschool age children to young adults in Raleigh since 2001.

Hi. I am Bob Mitchell and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP), and a Certified Life Coach (CLC). I am a graduate of Asbury College, (B.A. Biblical Studies) and East Carolina University (Ma. ed. Counselor Education) and I have worked in the mental health field for over 25 years working with individuals, couples, troubled teenagers, and adults. I am an individual practitioner in Raleigh. People who come to me are often struggling with individual life issues and/or mental health issues that require a professional touch.

I strive to provide a secure and nonjudgmental space that invites others to share in the voyage of self-discovery. I believe a holistic approach to mental and emotional wellness can empower people to change behavioral patterns, strengthen social connections, and address the concerns of the present moment. I view this as a collaborative process in which the individual is the expert on his or her own mind, body, and spirit. I am honored to partner with individuals and offer tools, insight and encouragement so that they may feel better equipped to meet life's challenges with hope and confidence.

{ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR TELE-HEALTH APPOINTMENTS AS OF 06/2020} It's not always easy to share your story, but the support and insight available through therapeutic work can lead to meaningful growth. I believe in the power of authenticity and value the courageous journey towards freedom, which can only be found when we let go of who we're supposed to be and embrace who we really are. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, negative body image, or disordered eating behaviors, we will work together to leave you feeling empowered, supported, encouraged, and well equipped to create change.

I approach counseling from a holistic perspective, taking into consideration the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of each client. I believe that a safe, therapeutic environment and strong rapport are critical to growth and healing. I consider counseling as a collaborative journey, respecting that the client is the expert of their own life. As such, I work together with my clients in developing goals that meet each client's specific needs.