Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
Laura E Francis-Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Are you having difficulty responding to life circumstances, relationships, or your own emotions and reactions? Are some things tough to navigate using your usual ways of coping? Perhaps you're longing for a fresh perspective but needing space to sort out what is happening. As I meet with clients, I offer a supportive listening environment that promotes safety, freedom of expression, compassion, and new possibilities. Together, we consider ideas for next steps. In this process, I seek to incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection, recognizing that each person is multifaceted, unique, wonderful, and full of potential.
Are you having difficulty responding to life circumstances, relationships, or your own emotions and reactions? Are some things tough to navigate using your usual ways of coping? Perhaps you're longing for a fresh perspective but needing space to sort out what is happening. As I meet with clients, I offer a supportive listening environment that promotes safety, freedom of expression, compassion, and new possibilities. Together, we consider ideas for next steps. In this process, I seek to incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection, recognizing that each person is multifaceted, unique, wonderful, and full of potential.
Emily M. Cox, LCSW Consulting & Counseling Service
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Emily , Cox, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Are you looking for someone with real world experience? I am dedicated to lifelong professional training and I apply evidence-based and strong, collaborative therapeutic methods. Ultimately, I am interested in your point of view; what's your story? We'll lay groundwork for strategies and next steps together. Please share your concerns and your hopes and needs. Some problems are too complex or multi-layered to work through or resolve on your own. Reach out!
Are you looking for someone with real world experience? I am dedicated to lifelong professional training and I apply evidence-based and strong, collaborative therapeutic methods. Ultimately, I am interested in your point of view; what's your story? We'll lay groundwork for strategies and next steps together. Please share your concerns and your hopes and needs. Some problems are too complex or multi-layered to work through or resolve on your own. Reach out!
Michael Gisser
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an experiential integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I am knowledgeable of world religions and diverse cultural backgrounds. I am currently accepting new clients in Pittsboro. To schedule an appointment vist our website - migcounseling.com
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, and post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an experiential integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I am knowledgeable of world religions and diverse cultural backgrounds. I am currently accepting new clients in Pittsboro. To schedule an appointment vist our website - migcounseling.com
Leslie Mulligan
Counselor, MS, EdS, LCPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
I am a creative humanist. As an experiential psychotherapist, I join with you in your life-in-process to support your self-awareness, healing, and growth. I engage with your whole person - body, mind, being - your unique "me". Life change, moods, relationships, work, health, recovery are my focus. Rather than lean into pathology, I value your intelligence, ways of expression, learning and strategies. Using facts, metaphor, lived experience, humor, honesty you'll see your own best way through. I tailor my tools to your person/couple/family's needs. You gain objective and compassionate insights, and new tools for thriving.
I am a creative humanist. As an experiential psychotherapist, I join with you in your life-in-process to support your self-awareness, healing, and growth. I engage with your whole person - body, mind, being - your unique "me". Life change, moods, relationships, work, health, recovery are my focus. Rather than lean into pathology, I value your intelligence, ways of expression, learning and strategies. Using facts, metaphor, lived experience, humor, honesty you'll see your own best way through. I tailor my tools to your person/couple/family's needs. You gain objective and compassionate insights, and new tools for thriving.
Nour Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Has finding an inclusive therapist been a challenge for you? Do you need a counselor who understands experiences around BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, ability differences, and any other wonderful traits that make you who you are? As therapists at Nour Counseling, we self-identify with historically marginalized backgrounds, and have a special passion for supporting our communities. You can come to each therapy session resting assured that your therapist recognizes how the intersection of your various identities impacts the way you experience the world and presenting concerns. We celebrate folx who identify as bicultural, Black, African American, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, ability diverse, and all who have been historically marginalized because… Everyone means everyone.
Has finding an inclusive therapist been a challenge for you? Do you need a counselor who understands experiences around BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, ability differences, and any other wonderful traits that make you who you are? As therapists at Nour Counseling, we self-identify with historically marginalized backgrounds, and have a special passion for supporting our communities. You can come to each therapy session resting assured that your therapist recognizes how the intersection of your various identities impacts the way you experience the world and presenting concerns. We celebrate folx who identify as bicultural, Black, African American, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, ability diverse, and all who have been historically marginalized because… Everyone means everyone.
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Azleena Salleh Azhar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
Are you trapped in a relationship with a narcissistic partner? Are you facing major life transitions, like coping with chronic illness, grief, and loss? Do you have a child or teen who is constantly struggling at home and at school? You are taking the right step by getting help! It took a lot of courage to overcome the stigma and reach this point. You don't have to walk alone. By tackling the issues together we can overcome the barriers of honor and shame.
Are you trapped in a relationship with a narcissistic partner? Are you facing major life transitions, like coping with chronic illness, grief, and loss? Do you have a child or teen who is constantly struggling at home and at school? You are taking the right step by getting help! It took a lot of courage to overcome the stigma and reach this point. You don't have to walk alone. By tackling the issues together we can overcome the barriers of honor and shame.
Bridget Pemberton-Smith
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
As an expressive arts therapist, I promote the healing power of the arts and am dedicated to helping my clients discover their strengths and healing potential. I love being able to walk with people on their healing journies, guiding them through transitions and periods of growth. I have worked with a variety of people including children with physical illness, at-risk adolescents, adults with mental illness, seniors both with and without dementia, refugees and immigrants and as a supervisor for art therapists seeking art therapy registration. I have worked in schools, hospitals, retirement centers and mental health agencies.
As an expressive arts therapist, I promote the healing power of the arts and am dedicated to helping my clients discover their strengths and healing potential. I love being able to walk with people on their healing journies, guiding them through transitions and periods of growth. I have worked with a variety of people including children with physical illness, at-risk adolescents, adults with mental illness, seniors both with and without dementia, refugees and immigrants and as a supervisor for art therapists seeking art therapy registration. I have worked in schools, hospitals, retirement centers and mental health agencies.
Kenny Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Or having trouble sleeping at night because you can’t turn off your brain? Have you tried everything to improve your relationship, but nothing seems to work? Have you lost joy? If so, you’re not alone, and the good news is that help is within reach. For over 20 years, I’ve devoted myself to helping my clients with these issues and more.
Are you struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Or having trouble sleeping at night because you can’t turn off your brain? Have you tried everything to improve your relationship, but nothing seems to work? Have you lost joy? If so, you’re not alone, and the good news is that help is within reach. For over 20 years, I’ve devoted myself to helping my clients with these issues and more.
Priscilla Jacko
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Thank you for considering me as you search for a therapist. The fact that you are taking this step displays courage and strength. My goal is to collaborate with you as you navigate current experiences and help you determine appropriate strategies to utilize both now and in the future. I look forward to talking with you to determine if I am a good fit!
Thank you for considering me as you search for a therapist. The fact that you are taking this step displays courage and strength. My goal is to collaborate with you as you navigate current experiences and help you determine appropriate strategies to utilize both now and in the future. I look forward to talking with you to determine if I am a good fit!
Online Therapists
Carolina Counseling and Therapeutic Solutions
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LPC-A, LCAS-A, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.
Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.
Aaron Priest
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pinehurst, NC 28374
I provide psychodynamic therapy to individuals (ages 14+) and couples. This type of therapy addresses the underlying causes and meanings of unwanted symptoms and dysfunctional patterns. It heals by bringing unconscious content to consciousness and by fostering deeper relationships with parts of ourselves we previously ignored, denied or even disdained. Psychodynamic therapy is often well suited for those who haven’t responded well to other types of therapy.
I provide psychodynamic therapy to individuals (ages 14+) and couples. This type of therapy addresses the underlying causes and meanings of unwanted symptoms and dysfunctional patterns. It heals by bringing unconscious content to consciousness and by fostering deeper relationships with parts of ourselves we previously ignored, denied or even disdained. Psychodynamic therapy is often well suited for those who haven’t responded well to other types of therapy.
Jodi Hulstedt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Are you feeling stuck and not experiencing joy and peace? My heart is to come alongside those seeking freedom from any type of bondage. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of professional and pastoral counseling, it is my joy and honor to provide a safe place for couples, families and individuals to work through their challenges, discover strength, and navigate away from past pain towards hope, healing, wholeness and health. While integrative, my therapeutic approach leans towards Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Gottman, Immanuel Method, and SOZO Prayer.
Are you feeling stuck and not experiencing joy and peace? My heart is to come alongside those seeking freedom from any type of bondage. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over fifteen years of professional and pastoral counseling, it is my joy and honor to provide a safe place for couples, families and individuals to work through their challenges, discover strength, and navigate away from past pain towards hope, healing, wholeness and health. While integrative, my therapeutic approach leans towards Cognitive-Behavioral, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Gottman, Immanuel Method, and SOZO Prayer.
Huguette Curah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
Huguette Curah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of social work experience, 21 of those as a therapist. Huguette enjoys empowering people to learn themselves, accept their experience and healing, and make space for what comes next. She has worked with people experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and adjustment to significant life changes. Huguette completed her Master of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Huguette Curah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30+ years of social work experience, 21 of those as a therapist. Huguette enjoys empowering people to learn themselves, accept their experience and healing, and make space for what comes next. She has worked with people experiencing grief, loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and adjustment to significant life changes. Huguette completed her Master of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Elaine K Hicks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Clayton, NC 27527
My strengths include a warm and relational manner and a compassionate nature along with experience and intuition, I can help people with relationship issues, including, individuals, couples, families and work related problems. I provide support at all life-stages.I am eclectic while taking into account the particular psycho-dynamics of the individual.I also work extensively with anxiety and depression. I studied at the Harvard Mind and Body Institute. I combine this information into mind body work for anxiety and depression.I have what is most important that is to listen to others with my mind and my heart.
My strengths include a warm and relational manner and a compassionate nature along with experience and intuition, I can help people with relationship issues, including, individuals, couples, families and work related problems. I provide support at all life-stages.I am eclectic while taking into account the particular psycho-dynamics of the individual.I also work extensively with anxiety and depression. I studied at the Harvard Mind and Body Institute. I combine this information into mind body work for anxiety and depression.I have what is most important that is to listen to others with my mind and my heart.
Safe Haven Counseling, PLLC | Stéphanie Gimenez
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
Stéphanie Gimenez is a trilingual immigrant with a rich cultural background who provides domestic violence (DV), mental health (MH), addiction, career & grief counseling services in English, Spanish & French. As a DV survivor, single mother & advocate for gender, racial, religious, cultural & social equality, Stéphanie provides individual, couple & group counseling in person, online, via phone & in-home to help her clients break free from DV, heal from trauma, manage mental illness, improve overall wellness, address relationship or addiction issues, work through grief or seek career advancement & improve their quality of life.
Donna Marie Rogers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC-S, NCC, CCTP, CCMC
Verified Verified
Lillington, NC 27546 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have been trained through UNC TEACCH to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Human Givens. I have been trained to work with individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, etc. Sessions tend to run 45-53 minutes, once a week. I will provide coping skills, symptom management, and ways to work through the life issues bringing clients in for help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have been trained through UNC TEACCH to work with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Human Givens. I have been trained to work with individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, autism, etc. Sessions tend to run 45-53 minutes, once a week. I will provide coping skills, symptom management, and ways to work through the life issues bringing clients in for help.
Miriam K Ehrensaft
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Everyone has a calling. I believe mine is supporting children, young adults and families. For younger children, I work collaboratively with parents to understand the sources contributing to the child’s difficulties, to help rebuild a feeling of closeness, warmth and effective parenting. For older adolescents and young adults, our work is often centered on preparing to launch as an independent adult. That means strengthening relationships with family and friends, sorting out the balance of work and life choices, making values-based career decisions, and figuring out how to live in a way that really aligns with personal values.
Everyone has a calling. I believe mine is supporting children, young adults and families. For younger children, I work collaboratively with parents to understand the sources contributing to the child’s difficulties, to help rebuild a feeling of closeness, warmth and effective parenting. For older adolescents and young adults, our work is often centered on preparing to launch as an independent adult. That means strengthening relationships with family and friends, sorting out the balance of work and life choices, making values-based career decisions, and figuring out how to live in a way that really aligns with personal values.
Madalina Ochenatu
Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27410
It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.
It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.