Therapists in 28803

Life can and will throw many different things at us. These things can present in the form of stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, loss and anger. Everyday events can mentally put us in a place where we feel vulnerable. I want to help my clients not just cope but learn to move forward and grow strength. As individuals we each have our own unique perspective on the world, using colored lenses to define/understand the things unfolding in front of us. I want to work with you on focusing your lenses on the way you view yourself & your world. Together we can identify how your experiences have give you both positive & negative coloring.

Life sometimes presents challenges that can overwhelm and disconnect us from ourselves and leave us feeling lost and alone. Whether we are adults or children, we can develop patterns that do not serve us well, as we struggle to cope. I help clients (individuals and couples) examine rather than run from their anxiety, depression, or uncomfortable feelings arising from change, whether at work, in school or at home. I believe that we all have strengths and the potential for well-being. Together we will reduce conflict and stress in your life, improve performance and seek better health.

I love counseling and coaching people who are experiencing different challenges. You consider yourself neurodiverse and may be struggling with ADHD and/or autism-related social, emotional, organizational, or performance issues and you need someone who really "gets it". Perhaps you are a HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) looking for ways to decrease your reactivity to stressors. Maybe you are a parent/s seeking coaching around parent-child relational issues or co-parenting challenges. Or perhaps you identify as male (young adults or middle-aged) and are seeking support with "stage of life" issues. LGBTQIA affirming.

My goal as a practitioner, and the cornerstone of good therapy, is to foster a trusting, respectful, and collaborative relationship where clients can feel safe to sort through sensitive issues and make changes. For those reading, I honor your sense of purpose and your courage to take the first step. Together, we can team up to build skills, resolve concerns, and achieve mutually developed goals. You can achieve a high level of well-being and enjoyment in life, no matter where you start from and no matter your challenges. Your goals are within reach; success is possible!

“Respond to every call that excites your spirit. Ignore those that make you fearful and sad, that degrade you back toward disease and death.” ― Rumi, I would like to join together with you to tune in and trust your natural instincts, the wisdom of your organism, to flow into a more free, joyful, fulfilling, authentic, wildly wonderful existence as a human being that you were uniquely born to live. To delight in yourself, have way more fun, feel more ease, play, dance and sing freely like a child again, and to laugh and flow with life rather than fight against it.

Throughout my life I have become so aware of the importance of having someone who will listen, someone who will offer compassion without judgment. Throughout my career I have strived to place that understanding in focus as I worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lifelong pains of trauma.

My caseload is currently full - I will update when I am accepting new clients again - Thank You! I often describe therapy as learning to learn about yourself. Many times the biggest challenge is becoming truly aware of our own experiences, and then being honest with ourselves about these experiences. This can be scary! And exciting! Once we begin to be honest with ourselves, we can examine patterns, heal old wounds, learn new skills, and begin to shift our ways of interacting - with ourselves, each other, and the world!

I enjoy working with motivated individuals who want to see change. I work with both individuals and couples/Poly/CNM who are navigating challenges in their lives or their relationships. Maybe you've found yourself feeling disconnected from your partner(s) or having the same fight over and over again. Or maybe you feel like something isn't working in your life but you just can't put your finger on it. I love helping clients explore where they're stuck and collaborate with them to find creative solutions.

At one time or another, we've all felt alone or paralyzed by our struggles. Life can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to identify how to begin changing our current situation. I'm glad you've made it here to my page. I have over 10 years of experience helping people find stability in life. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to grow and change, and should do so at their own pace. I also believe in empowering my clients by assisting them in identifying valuable tools to create meaningful and lasting change.

I specialize in oppositional & treatment resistent teens and those with ADHD of all ages. In addition to addressing the disorders that go along with ADHD- anxiety, anger management, depression and substance abuse- I also work frequently with couples to improve their relationships as well as families as a whole. I enjoy my job and working to help people feel better about themselves and their lives by providing support, teaching coping skills and communication skills, solutions and feedback. I can speak fluent sarcasm when necessary and yes people with ADHD can do yoga.

****I am not currently accepting new clients*******I love reconnecting women to themselves, especially during times of transition. Whether it's due to separating or breaking up with a loved one, experiencing a loss, graduating from college, getting married, having a baby, changing jobs, or going through the aftermath of a traumatic experience, I find myself coming alive in the process of supporting women moving forward in transformative ways. Growth is never easy and sometimes we must face our fears, doubts, and pain with compassion in order to wipe the fog off the mirror and truly see ourselves.

I look at your concerns in the context of your childhood experiences, your current family and your life environments. These patterns repeat themselves. People pick up on cues that communicate what you expect out of them and what they expect out of you. These patterns are no accident, you create them! The good news is you can change them! You are like a magnet, and I help you identify what you're attracting and we change your patterns of attraction to healthy ones. It takes practice, but it can be done, and it will affect the rest of your life!

I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients. I see my role as helping people identify self-limiting beliefs, emotional blocks and other barriers that keep them from leading lives consistent with their authentic selves and their values. I combine theoretical and psychological insights with more pragmatic skills training (relaxation, conflict-resolution, communication skills). I have an active, direct counseling style that combines genuine empathic listening with therapeutic challenges.

Having a child who is struggling can be one of the hardest experiences as a parent. I provide individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults. Our youth need a safe and supportive outlet to discuss their stress and find ways to develop skills to cope. I coach families and provide caregivers with the tools to support their children at home, school, and in life. My clients engage in an interactive therapeutic experience that builds on their strengths and resilience. If you are looking for some additional tools to support your child and strengthen your family then you have come to the right place!

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience; I value the uniqueness of each individual and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas of growth, vent feelings, explore possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and cultural differences. Success Starts with YOU and Counseling can help !

My way of working is psychoanalytic. I know that hard times, with engaged work and appropriate care, can turn into understanding and growth. If uncertain of your next steps in life, in relationship or in work, psychotherapy can help. We will work together in safety so that you will be able to come to your own decisions with a sense of agency, hope and trust. I also work with men and women who have experienced conflict and loss: death of a beloved, divorce or illness, loss of position and losses that might come with age. Fears and regret, even trauma can be faced, processed and integrated.

Dr. Dacanay provides psychological treatment for children, adults, couples, and families who are adjusting to life changes, struggling to cope with anxiety and depression, needing of behavioral planning, or seeking couples/ family therapy. She helps individuals to be aware of, identify, and change debilitating thought patterns -- and to consistently choose to act effectively in the presence of difficult life events. She also promotes understanding and collaboration among family members in order to solve the problems of one or more individuals, especially with children and adolescents.

We repeat what we don't repair. If it feels like you or your child is stuck in a cycle that isn't working for you, and you're at your limit and don't know how to fix it or make anything better, please know two things: you are not alone and we can repair this. Hello and welcome! I am really glad you're here. I am a licensed psychologist in the state of North Carolina. I offer psychotherapy and assessment to children, adolescents, adults, and parents. I have experience treating a wide variety of concerns including: anxiety (general, social, and separation), depression, acting out behaviors, difficulty regulating/recognizing emotions, relationship problems, grief/loss, low self-confidence, and general self improvement. You're in good hands! My style is warm, empathic, genuine, and caring. I believe in the collaborative process of therapy and my primary focus is on building a supportive and safe therapeutic relationship to help you (or your kiddo) face life's challenges. Don't stay in that stuck place!

*Accepting new clients (NC State Health Plan and private pay)* I view clients as whole people in the context of their lives - You are more than just a diagnosis. It's important to me to collaborate in setting goals, selecting an approach to therapy, and checking in along the way. I've worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds on anxiety, stress, relationships, life transition, and LGBTQ+ issues. I also specialize in relationship counseling for high-functioning couples who want to improve communication, feel more loved, work as a team instead of against each other, or just get unstuck from an old issue or pattern.