Therapists in Raleigh, NC
James M. Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, I believe that all should have access to affordable culturally sensitive therapy/counseling. This belief prompted me to begin practicing therapy in 2010. I believe that seeking therapy demonstrates strength, not weakness, and my aim is to make mental health services more accessible to all. My professional experience includes working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples where I provided counseling in community mental health, counseling to military members and their families, and counseling to offenders within the criminal justice system.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina, I believe that all should have access to affordable culturally sensitive therapy/counseling. This belief prompted me to begin practicing therapy in 2010. I believe that seeking therapy demonstrates strength, not weakness, and my aim is to make mental health services more accessible to all. My professional experience includes working with adults, families, children, adolescents, and couples where I provided counseling in community mental health, counseling to military members and their families, and counseling to offenders within the criminal justice system.
Helena Alexis Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27616 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.
Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.
Salona Lutchminarain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Waitlist for new clients
Choosing the right therapist is a very personal and important decision. It is crucial that client and therapist have the means to form a strong and trusting therapeutic alliance in order to do deep and meaningful work together, I strive to achieve that with every client I work with. My specialty lies in working through unresolved trauma. Using skills + a strong intuition, I will help guide you through your healing process as you come to terms with events and lay them to rest. I draw from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and am non pathologizing.
Choosing the right therapist is a very personal and important decision. It is crucial that client and therapist have the means to form a strong and trusting therapeutic alliance in order to do deep and meaningful work together, I strive to achieve that with every client I work with. My specialty lies in working through unresolved trauma. Using skills + a strong intuition, I will help guide you through your healing process as you come to terms with events and lay them to rest. I draw from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and am non pathologizing.
Ashley Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
Hi there! I’m Ashley Davis, a licensed marriage and family therapist (or LMFT) in the state of North Carolina. I’m originally from the Triangle, and I love being able to make a positive impact in the community I grew up in through my work with the clients I serve. Being an LMFT, I have a unique approach to therapy, in that I approach therapy first and foremost from a systemic perspective. This essentially means that I place a large amount of emphasis on how people’s relationships, environments, and backgrounds affect their overall mental wellness and explore these areas in depth with my clients.
Hi there! I’m Ashley Davis, a licensed marriage and family therapist (or LMFT) in the state of North Carolina. I’m originally from the Triangle, and I love being able to make a positive impact in the community I grew up in through my work with the clients I serve. Being an LMFT, I have a unique approach to therapy, in that I approach therapy first and foremost from a systemic perspective. This essentially means that I place a large amount of emphasis on how people’s relationships, environments, and backgrounds affect their overall mental wellness and explore these areas in depth with my clients.
Judith Grich
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, C-ATOD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27604
This I know to be true: Your future, how you perceive the world, how you feel about yourself and your behavior toward your family and friends is very much up to YOU. With courage, honesty, some hard work and a bit of help you can: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Feelings, Change Your Life.
This I know to be true: Your future, how you perceive the world, how you feel about yourself and your behavior toward your family and friends is very much up to YOU. With courage, honesty, some hard work and a bit of help you can: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Feelings, Change Your Life.
Candice Givens Omar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612 (Online Only)
Are you a helping professional walking around with your own suitcase of unresolved pain and need a safe space to unpack? Are you unhappy with how you're showing up for yourself and in your relationships? Pier Soul Counseling, PLLC is dedicated to providing reliable therapy services for the healers, recovering people pleasers, and change agents of this generation.
Are you a helping professional walking around with your own suitcase of unresolved pain and need a safe space to unpack? Are you unhappy with how you're showing up for yourself and in your relationships? Pier Soul Counseling, PLLC is dedicated to providing reliable therapy services for the healers, recovering people pleasers, and change agents of this generation.
Limitless Counseling PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27610 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnotherapy and CBT. I enjoy using humor to ease tension and lighten the mood, as I build rapport and help people feel supported. When working with clients, I help them identify natural support systems, set healthy boundaries, develop coping skills, gain work/life balance and process trauma. I have a holistic collaborative approach to care focusing on building resiliency using active listening, empathy and unconditional positive regard.
I have over 20 years of experience in mental health. I am trained in EMDR, Hypnotherapy and CBT. I enjoy using humor to ease tension and lighten the mood, as I build rapport and help people feel supported. When working with clients, I help them identify natural support systems, set healthy boundaries, develop coping skills, gain work/life balance and process trauma. I have a holistic collaborative approach to care focusing on building resiliency using active listening, empathy and unconditional positive regard.
Chandler Smith
LMCHA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
Do you ever feel like you are becoming overwhelmed, or just that no one understands your problems? It can feel like there is no way to escape these feelings, and that there is no way to change. It can be hard to go through these issues on your own, but therapy can be a space where these issues can be addressed. It can provide you the opportunity to explore who you are and make the changes that you want to see in your life.
Do you ever feel like you are becoming overwhelmed, or just that no one understands your problems? It can feel like there is no way to escape these feelings, and that there is no way to change. It can be hard to go through these issues on your own, but therapy can be a space where these issues can be addressed. It can provide you the opportunity to explore who you are and make the changes that you want to see in your life.
Dr. Nan Allen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
I am a practical, interactive solution focused therapist. My treatment approach is to provide support, insight and feedback, to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. With sensitivity and compassion, I help individuals bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
I am a practical, interactive solution focused therapist. My treatment approach is to provide support, insight and feedback, to help clients address current challenges and long-standing issues. With sensitivity and compassion, I help individuals bring resolution to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues.
Full Circle Wellness & Counseling PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
If you’re seeking the tools to cope with unexpected changes, want more fulfillment in your interpersonal relationships, or you’re struggling to see your self-worth, therapy can be the place you find your footing again. I provide support for clients experiencing complex trauma, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, racial identity stressors, and life cycle changes.
If you’re seeking the tools to cope with unexpected changes, want more fulfillment in your interpersonal relationships, or you’re struggling to see your self-worth, therapy can be the place you find your footing again. I provide support for clients experiencing complex trauma, anxiety, depression, social anxiety, racial identity stressors, and life cycle changes.
Becky Shaffer
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
Life is not always easy, but I believe we all have the strength within us to grow, adapt, and heal. My goal is to create a safe space for you to uncover your own resilience and cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in this life. I primarily work with adults of all ages facing a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, panic, mild-to-moderate depression, grief and loss, OCD, chronic and terminal physical illness, relational/family stressors, and difficulties related to addiction. I am able to integrate faith and spirituality into counseling if so desired.
Life is not always easy, but I believe we all have the strength within us to grow, adapt, and heal. My goal is to create a safe space for you to uncover your own resilience and cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in this life. I primarily work with adults of all ages facing a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, panic, mild-to-moderate depression, grief and loss, OCD, chronic and terminal physical illness, relational/family stressors, and difficulties related to addiction. I am able to integrate faith and spirituality into counseling if so desired.
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Debra Apollonia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27613
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and have experience working with those struggling with addiction and recovery issues.I also have years of experience working with emergency and trauma patients and their families. I treat children, adolescents and adults using individual, family and/or couples' counseling.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I create a safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to explore issues and improve the quality of their lives. I use an integrative style of psychotherapy that pulls from many different approaches with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I am also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and have experience working with those struggling with addiction and recovery issues.I also have years of experience working with emergency and trauma patients and their families. I treat children, adolescents and adults using individual, family and/or couples' counseling.
J.D. Welch Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27617
Have you ever found yourself feeling isolated, afraid to share your thoughts and experiences with others? Are you afraid of how your truth will be received; you may be concerned about stigma related to emotional and behavioral challenges or fearful that no one else can possibly understand your experiences. In my years of practice I have discovered that individuals can experience relief in finding someone with whom they trust to share their story, and can be empowered by doing so. It is my mission to offer each individual that I encounter a safe, comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to explore their experiences.
Have you ever found yourself feeling isolated, afraid to share your thoughts and experiences with others? Are you afraid of how your truth will be received; you may be concerned about stigma related to emotional and behavioral challenges or fearful that no one else can possibly understand your experiences. In my years of practice I have discovered that individuals can experience relief in finding someone with whom they trust to share their story, and can be empowered by doing so. It is my mission to offer each individual that I encounter a safe, comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to explore their experiences.
Zandy Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27612 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking, relationship satisfaction, or relieving past hurts or scary moments? Please know that you don't have to go through this. Establishing treatment with the goal to manage these symptoms, and in many cases eliminate the symptom is within reach. To wake up feeling light and burdensome free, without past hurts shadowing over your present is reason enough to establish care.
Do you find yourself struggling with overthinking, relationship satisfaction, or relieving past hurts or scary moments? Please know that you don't have to go through this. Establishing treatment with the goal to manage these symptoms, and in many cases eliminate the symptom is within reach. To wake up feeling light and burdensome free, without past hurts shadowing over your present is reason enough to establish care.
Hillary Whitlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27612 (Online Only)
I'm Hillary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have several years of experience in work with children & teens as well as with parents and families. I strive to bring a style of therapy that is authentic & relatable to my clients. I take a personal approach when working with each client which allows me to greater understand the struggles they experience. I provide support & education to parents to nurture the therapeutic process. I also enjoy working with young adults & offer therapy services to those seeking support & guidance through the transition of adulthood that can often be accompanied by stress and tribulations.
I'm Hillary, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have several years of experience in work with children & teens as well as with parents and families. I strive to bring a style of therapy that is authentic & relatable to my clients. I take a personal approach when working with each client which allows me to greater understand the struggles they experience. I provide support & education to parents to nurture the therapeutic process. I also enjoy working with young adults & offer therapy services to those seeking support & guidance through the transition of adulthood that can often be accompanied by stress and tribulations.
Justice Alaiah Byrd
LCSW Associate , LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Hi there! My name is Justice, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in the State of North Carolina. I was drawn to this profession because of the experiences I have faced in my own life. My passion is working alongside of adolescents, young adults, and new moms as they transition through the seasons of life..
Hi there! My name is Justice, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate in the State of North Carolina. I was drawn to this profession because of the experiences I have faced in my own life. My passion is working alongside of adolescents, young adults, and new moms as they transition through the seasons of life..
danny Weber
Counselor, LCMHCA, MSCP
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love co-collaborating with curious folx who want to know more about themselves and find better ways to live under systems of oppression. This can look like wanting to know more about your gender/sexuality, traumas/resilience, patterns/histories, systems/power, and desires/dreams. I work well with folx who want to build softer ways of being, explore voice/dignity, create liberatory self-narratives, and hold grief/trauma in new ways. I love working with community organizers, queer/trans folx, and creatives. I value safely moving into the deep with clients, honoring and tending to wounds that happened to but do not define folx.
I love co-collaborating with curious folx who want to know more about themselves and find better ways to live under systems of oppression. This can look like wanting to know more about your gender/sexuality, traumas/resilience, patterns/histories, systems/power, and desires/dreams. I work well with folx who want to build softer ways of being, explore voice/dignity, create liberatory self-narratives, and hold grief/trauma in new ways. I love working with community organizers, queer/trans folx, and creatives. I value safely moving into the deep with clients, honoring and tending to wounds that happened to but do not define folx.
Ariel Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
At times we may feel that there’s no one that can understand us or fear not looking like the “strong” friend. We struggle to talk about our emotions and often wear masks out of the belief that nothing will change. Do you struggle to take up space in conversations or in a room due to lack of confidence? Or constant feelings of inadequacy due to struggles in managing high expectations placed upon you? Are you a person that struggles to show your body love and compassion? Have you had a history of disordered eating and want to work towards unsubscribing from diet culture and embrace the skin you’re in?
At times we may feel that there’s no one that can understand us or fear not looking like the “strong” friend. We struggle to talk about our emotions and often wear masks out of the belief that nothing will change. Do you struggle to take up space in conversations or in a room due to lack of confidence? Or constant feelings of inadequacy due to struggles in managing high expectations placed upon you? Are you a person that struggles to show your body love and compassion? Have you had a history of disordered eating and want to work towards unsubscribing from diet culture and embrace the skin you’re in?
Layla Brinkley Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
As a clinician, I have experience working with clients of all ages in both individual and group sessions. I help my clients in building their self-esteem, developing healthy coping skills, addressing experiences of trauma, working through distress related to life transitions, improving communication, and setting appropriate boundaries within relationships.
As a clinician, I have experience working with clients of all ages in both individual and group sessions. I help my clients in building their self-esteem, developing healthy coping skills, addressing experiences of trauma, working through distress related to life transitions, improving communication, and setting appropriate boundaries within relationships.
Kirsten Newell-Marino
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHC-A, NCC, AAT-I
Verified Verified
16 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615 (Online Only)
I have always had an interest in not only how our minds, bodies, and spirits are connected, but also what takes place when an imbalance exists and then how to implore healing. I look at an individual through a holistic lens, and use this approach, when appropriate. A part of this holistic approach, I have the belief that as a part of the world and universe in which we live, that we are all, interconnected and operate as a part of a dynamic system. I am especially interested in how mindfulness practices, yoga, animals, and nature, might influence the ideas of acceptance and non-judgment, and overall, positively affect an individual.
I have always had an interest in not only how our minds, bodies, and spirits are connected, but also what takes place when an imbalance exists and then how to implore healing. I look at an individual through a holistic lens, and use this approach, when appropriate. A part of this holistic approach, I have the belief that as a part of the world and universe in which we live, that we are all, interconnected and operate as a part of a dynamic system. I am especially interested in how mindfulness practices, yoga, animals, and nature, might influence the ideas of acceptance and non-judgment, and overall, positively affect an individual.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.