Therapists in Cary, NC

Our team takes an integrative, cross-disciplinary approach to whole-person wellness and recovery. The clients we work with struggle with a broad range of physical and mental health symptoms and conditions including anxiety and mood disorders, depression and bipolar depression, trauma and PTSD, insomnia, chronic pain, substance or alcohol abuse, compulsive behaviors, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. We tailor your treatment plan to start where you are right now and help you build a meaningful, satisfying life that is unique to your personal goals and desires.

I work with clients to help unlock their potential and achieve their goals. Change is one of the hardest things to do, and I am here to help facilitate that. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families as well as run groups using a variety of therapeutic approaches that include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, family-systems therapy, meditation and mindfulness therapy. I specialize in helping those with issues pertaining to ADHD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, male issues, anger management, vulnerability, relationship issues, and work/life balance.

You wouldn't be reading this right now if you thought everything in your life was perfect. I would be honored to meet you and start working on what isn't working well. Life isn't easy, but can be full of good experiences if we heal those places that are wounded within us and relearn who we really are. Not all the messages we've internalized about ourselves are true, yet we live our lives as if they are. Whether your concerns are around relationships, parenting, feeling stuck, depression, anxiety, grief, or so many other possibilities, there are ways to heal and put these issues in the past.

I enjoy working with anyone who desires to maximize their strengths and overcome weaknesses. A desire to change and improve life, together with a willingness to work are the only requirements for good therapy. Change is possible for everyone and I enjoy enhancing and utilizing the natural strengths of people as they address growth issues. While understanding from where you have come in family and individual background, together we will develop goals that address the issues you desire to change. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist with any issues of concern.

Personal issues such as anxiety, difficulties with food, a new medical diagnosis, depression, or dealing with a chronic illness or condition may be making you feel like life is one big struggle. Whether you have these sorts of problems or other concerns that are making your life hard or even unbearable, change is always possible if you are willing to work and you have the support you need. I offer that support. I have 4 years of experience serving adolescents and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. I would be honored to work with you around whatever difficulties you may be facing. Together we will discover new perspectives and skills that will enable you to develop deeper awareness so that you can handle whatever life brings you and thrive.

Are you experiencing difficulties related to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship problems, work-related stress, or adjusting to a life change? I will work with you to help you to develop skills for coping with these difficulties. I believe that each individual has the strength, wisdom, and ability to heal and to thrive. I will encourage you to embrace and rely on your own inner strength and wisdom and will also guide you in developing new approaches to handling life's stressors.

It is brave for you to be here and willing to take steps to have more from life. Many of us were taught that we just need to try harder. Often, I find that we need to try differently instead of harder. Struggling in quicksand will not get you out. Navigating our world is scary, painful, and often lonely. Whether relationship issues, perfectionism, parenting challenges, impossible expectation, or trying to be you in an unaccepting world, you do not have to struggle alone. I would be honored to come beside you and be a part of your journey towards something more fulfilling.

There are many reasons people seek counseling, but regardless of the reasons, I believe that enhanced awareness and acceptance are pivotal to understanding how personal histories have shaped the way we perceive ourselves, others, and the environment in which we function. Therapy provides the opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and insight in an emotionally supportive environment. Each client is unique in their strengths and struggles which is why therapeutic approaches are individually tailored for an optimally successful experience.

We all carry wounds which affect our inner well-being, our relationships, and our ability to engage with the world. By facing our pain and suffering with compassion, we have the power to transform it into strength. Often, we cannot do this alone. Therapy is a journeying together to discover your own capacity for resilience and strength and healing into your deeper, truer self. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on deep trust and incorporate mindfulness, narrative awareness, strengths-based insight building, and cognitive restructuring, focusing from a spiritual perspective on what gives meaning, purpose, and connection.