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Chris Dixon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
Feeling stuck sucks. And getting unstuck can feel so daunting - impossible even. Life can often feel like it just wants to drag you down and swallow you up. But hey, listen, you've made a huge step today just by being here. I hope you reach out as I would be honored to work with you. I work with a variety of clients and issues but have found a great deal of success working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. I also work with individuals grappling with loss, and individuals dealing with trauma. Therapy can be hard work, for sure, but it can also be a fully edifying experience. I hope to hear from you.
Feeling stuck sucks. And getting unstuck can feel so daunting - impossible even. Life can often feel like it just wants to drag you down and swallow you up. But hey, listen, you've made a huge step today just by being here. I hope you reach out as I would be honored to work with you. I work with a variety of clients and issues but have found a great deal of success working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. I also work with individuals grappling with loss, and individuals dealing with trauma. Therapy can be hard work, for sure, but it can also be a fully edifying experience. I hope to hear from you.
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Grace in the Shadows, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LCMHC, PhD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
In life, you seek out the ability to have peace, harmony, a fulfilling career, and a happy family. However, sometimes these things do not happen, or things go astray. Life happens, tragedy comes about, or situations arise to make you feel unhinged Sometimes, you just need someone with whom you can unload. Someone who will walk you through solutions to the problems at hand. I would like to be that person for you.
(571) 462-2141 View (571) 462-2141
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Erik D Potter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MATL, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613
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 bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) with over 17 years of experience helping Children, Adults, Couples and Families. I have extensive expertise in treating traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, relational issues, and couples issues. I founded Potter Counseling & Consulting in 2016 and devote much of my time to training and supervising our team of clinicians.
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 bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) with over 17 years of experience helping Children, Adults, Couples and Families. I have extensive expertise in treating traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, oppositional behaviors, relational issues, and couples issues. I founded Potter Counseling & Consulting in 2016 and devote much of my time to training and supervising our team of clinicians.
(919) 752-4847 View (919) 752-4847
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Jeremy Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613  (Online Only)
Taking the first step to get help can be a very tough decision. Many people who consider starting therapy may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, ashamed, or hopeless. My practice focuses on helping those who have experienced trauma heal in a safe, secure, compassionate, and supportive environment. I use evidenced-based and evidence-informed practices that have been known to help others, like you, experience relief from the effects of trauma. My goal as your therapist is to understand, nurture, and leverage your innate strengths and resources in the healing process and restore balance to your system.
Taking the first step to get help can be a very tough decision. Many people who consider starting therapy may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, ashamed, or hopeless. My practice focuses on helping those who have experienced trauma heal in a safe, secure, compassionate, and supportive environment. I use evidenced-based and evidence-informed practices that have been known to help others, like you, experience relief from the effects of trauma. My goal as your therapist is to understand, nurture, and leverage your innate strengths and resources in the healing process and restore balance to your system.
(984) 207-3892 View (984) 207-3892
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Southeast Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, DMin, PsyD, LCMHC, FBPPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27613
We offer a wide variety of counseling services and a staff of fully and provisionally licensed counselors. If you are not sure what kind of counseling you want or need, start with us! We will help you through the process and help make it as easy as possible for you to get back to feeling like "you" again. In addition to a variety of therapeutic approaches to psychotherapy we also integrate measurement-based care into the treatment of our clients. Using approved and tried-and-true assessments we offer a full-approach to whole-person counseling. Give us a call today for available session times guaranteed within the week. Open Saturday
We offer a wide variety of counseling services and a staff of fully and provisionally licensed counselors. If you are not sure what kind of counseling you want or need, start with us! We will help you through the process and help make it as easy as possible for you to get back to feeling like "you" again. In addition to a variety of therapeutic approaches to psychotherapy we also integrate measurement-based care into the treatment of our clients. Using approved and tried-and-true assessments we offer a full-approach to whole-person counseling. Give us a call today for available session times guaranteed within the week. Open Saturday
(910) 506-3005 View (910) 506-3005
Photo of Spencer D Grinnell, MA, LMFT, RPT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Spencer D Grinnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613
Waitlist for new clients
Teenagers and even children are more and more dealing with environmental pressure that results in them feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious and can often lead to depression among a host of concerns. Parents can be their child's biggest strength through these tough years and is why I am dedicated to strengthening the parent and child relationship to enable children and teens to be successful in dealing with these common issues.
Teenagers and even children are more and more dealing with environmental pressure that results in them feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious and can often lead to depression among a host of concerns. Parents can be their child's biggest strength through these tough years and is why I am dedicated to strengthening the parent and child relationship to enable children and teens to be successful in dealing with these common issues.
(984) 205-6873 View (984) 205-6873
Sexual Abuse Therapists

How do therapists treat sexual abuse?

A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.

Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?

Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.

How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?

Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.

Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?

As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.