Therapists for Teens in Butner, NC

Hi, my name is Eleri (rhymes with “celery”)! I am a child and adolescent mental health therapist specialized in developmental and psychiatric disabilities. While I am rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), I integrate elements of several modalities including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, play therapy, and adventure/experiential therapy into my practice. My primary focus is providing individual psychotherapy to children, teens, and college students (ages 5 to 25).

The benefits of therapy can be empowering by gaining insight on certain situations that has caused you distress. Therapy that I provide isn't just about creating a fulfilling life. It's about beginning the healing process and overcoming past or present issues that has hindered growth or happiness. Together, we can explore these obstacles by tapping into your personal values, strengths, and abilities in supporting your personal goals. What do you want? What do you need? What makes you happy? Those are the questions we will explore when working together during therapy.

I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit my site. Visiting this site means you may be experiencing one or more of life's challenges. I commend you for having the will to seek help. this is a personal decision that requires finding someone with compassion, insight and skills to assist you in acquiring more satisfying quality of life. Trained and certified in Trauma Focused for Adolescents, as well as Domestic Violence, Anger Management for adults I use a variety of interventions and strategies to address the individual needs of everyone I work with.

I offer a judgment-free space for expression and provide an atmosphere that promotes safety, vulnerability, empowerment, and growth for clients. My primary goal is to utilize techniques that will best fit individual clients' needs and allow him/her/they to reach his/her/their goals successfully. I seek to invoke clients to internalize situations in a healthy context and provide an environment conducive to encouraging self-awareness, self-reflection, self-regulation, and self-correction. I believe every client is unique and requires an individualized approach; in doing so, establishing rapport is essential to the work we do together.

In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.

Each potential client is different and brings different values and challenges to therapy. The goals, needs, or issues of every single person are just as important to me as my own, therefore I approach each client using a client-centered or Person-Centered Approach to ensure I am putting the needs of my clients before my own. My goal as a client-centered therapist is to prioritize the well-being of the individuals I serve and who place their trust in me as a licensed counselor.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS # S7739) & the owner of Mindful Bodies LLC, in Durham NC. I provide clinical supervision to LCMHCAs, mental health counseling to other therapists & to individuals, couples & groups. I utilize Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Counseling & other modalities to help my clients resolve concerns including, but not limited to, sexual assault , domestic violence, BLM & LGBTQIA related concerns, stress management, anxiety, depression, parenting & couples skills, life-work balance, body image, self image, eating disorders & general weight management.

I am an In-Home Mental Health Therapist who has 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults within their homes. I travel to client's homes all over Durham County to work with their mental health needs. Therapies include individual and family. I truly attempt to meet my clients where they are. What my clients experience is significant and needs to be heard for growth and change to occur. In this way, clients are able to find greater trust and strength in their self-awareness and personal development.

I strongly believe in treating the person as a unique person given their individual needs. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing an eclectic style and often use anecdotes, paradoxes, and especially humor in order to enhance, educate, and assist in reaching each person's goals. I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety. While I specialize in treating those suffering OCD, Panic, and Anxiety, I am equally proud of the successes I've had in helping those with Adjustment Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and Family Concerns.

You’re often looked at as the strong friend but feels as if no one checks in on you. You’re worried that people would look at you as weak or a “burden”. Everything is becoming so bottled up that you aren’t even sure who you are anymore. Something needs to change, but you can’t seem to pinpoint where to start. The healing process can be frightening to begin, and I commend you for taking the first step on looking for a therapist to help you through it! Taking this journey can allow you to explore your authentic self, step into the person you want to be, and create more loving and safe spaces around you.

I have extensive history working with clients who are feeling overwhelmed, as if their lives are out of control and wanting to be supported in a nonjudgmental way. It is important for me to provide a safe space for individuals to be allowed to speak about their experiences as they work through the challenges that exist within their lives. Through our work, I can support you in developing skills to assist you from moment to moment. The work that we do will assist you with implementing changes that will increase quality of life.

Maybe you want a space to process changes that are happening or you are struggling to figure out the next right steps to create the life you want. You want to live your life confidently, as the fullest version of yourself, but you are feeling alone or ashamed or overwhelmed. Or maybe you want to feel more connected to your partner, but you keep leaving interactions with them feeling like they just aren’t getting where you’re coming from. It's so easy to feel like you're stuck in the same patterns.

You’re feeling tired, anxious, and empty, hoping to find balance in your life. You want to change how you approach your daily stressors, but you don’t know how to even start. Finding your path through difficult challenges feels overwhelming most of the time. Regardless of the reason, you feel disconnected, lonely, and anxious. Are you hoping to find someone who will not only listen to you but also your story?

I specialize in helping teenagers and adults who feel like their lives are controlled by OCD or anxiety disorders, including OCD themes that are particularly stigmatized such as sexuality, physical or sexual harm, and pedophilia. As a therapist, I can help you understand what is going on in your mind and identify strategies to move forward towards a more fulfilling life.

Asenath Devaney is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Asenath has been providing individual, group, and family therapy within varied mental health settings (psychosocial rehabilitation, residential treatment centers, and school-based treatment) for over 20 years. Asenath completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Theater from Wheaton College, her Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology from Florida International University, and her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in School Psychology from North Carolina State University.

Liana K. Nelson-Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician with 20 years of experience in mental health. Liana started her career with the intention of dedicating herself to inspire more people of color to feel free and empowered to seek therapy without fearing rejection within their community. Liana initially started her career as a Family Support Case manager with the Missouri Division of Social Services. Liana continues to work with individuals—young and seasoned—families, and couples to help build connections by teaching and educating the dynamics of grief, complicated grief, levels of intimacy and attachment.

Sometimes the parts of our lives that promise the most happiness become sources of anxiety, disappointment, or frustration. I am passionate about creating a warm, welcoming space where you can speak openly about these things and be taken seriously. I will invite you to tell your story, to reflect on formative relationships and experiences, and to grow in awareness of current thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors. Together we will set goals related to your challenges, and you will experiment with new skills and ways of thinking to leave you feeling more confident and effective in important roles and relationships.