Brian Purnell

Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, ACS, EAS-C, BC-TMH

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Brian Purnell

Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, ACS, EAS-C, BC-TMH

Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed

Location

Journey Through Life, PLLC
801 Oberlin Road
Suite 310
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 267-2483
Offers online therapy

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Additional Location

Journey Through Life, PLLC
527 Keisler Drive
Suite 202
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 267-2483
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About

Journey Through Life, PLLC sees all kinds of children and families that maybe hurting from divorce, grief, blended families and broken relationships. The ideal is for a family that may not have the skills to see past the forest, but will be open to the infinite possibilities. Individual and Group Clinical Supervision is offered at the practice as well.
Some of the specialities are blended families, broken relationships in families and marriages, gang prevention for teens, grief and loss of self as well as someone close. In addition to working with these specialties. JTL also engages in Anger Management Groups/Classes for teens and Talking to Youth for Adults.
The practice has several personnel whom are bilingual in substance abuse and therapy. Bilingual administrative staff can assist in a case management basis to assist clients to resources in the area.

Finances

  • Session Fee: $180 per session
  • Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By: ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
  • APS Healthcare
  • Advent LifeWorks EAP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Resources for Living
  • Anthem
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Ceridian
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Concern
  • Concern EAP
  • Coventry
  • Deer Oaks
  • Empathia EAP
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • FEI Behavioral Health EAP
  • First Sun EAP
  • Hawaii Medical Services Association
  • Health Advocate
  • LifeWorks | Morneau Shepell
  • MHN | Health Net
  • Magellan
  • McLaughlin Young Group
  • Morneau Shepell EAP
  • MultiPlan
  • TRICARE
  • WorkPlace Options EAP
  • Out of Network
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Qualifications

  • License: North Carolina / 5551
  • School: University of Missouri-Columbia
  • Year Graduated: 1998

Additional Credentials

  • Certificate: Arizona Board Behavioral Health Examiners / LPC-16274
  • Certificate Date: 2016
  • Certificate: Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor / S5551
  • Certificate Date: 2012

Endorsements

Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC

Psychologist, PhD

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, C-DBT

Brian Purnell's Groups

Talking to Youth for Adults

Two-part sessions are geared toward parents and adults who work with kids of all ages: Helping Children Deal With Their Feelings Ways to help children cope with their negative feelings - anger, envy, etc. Engaging Cooperation Invite cooperation without threats, warnings, etc. Alternative to Punishment Ways to express strong disapproval as well as encourage responsibility for behavior Encouraging Autonomy Skills to help children be responsible individuals who can one day function on their own Praise Help children become aware of their strengths Free Children From Playing Roles Children are sometimes cast into roles (bully, whiner, etc.) - freedom from roles.

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Parenting/Adult Communication Seminar (PACS)

PACS runs monthly to address the difficult communication and dynamics between parents and their children. This also foster skills between adults that have trouble navigating the waters of effective communication with peers and natural supports.

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Transition from Teen to Adult

This group runs for 2 week period to assist teens in transitioning to adulthood. Sessions will cover character building, effective communication, & navigating self-awareness. This workshop also complements the "Building Better Relationship" Workshop.

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Location

Journey Through Life, PLLC
801 Oberlin Road
Suite 310
Raleigh, NC 27605
(919) 267-2483
Offers online therapy

Nearby Areas

This location is easily accessible from:

Website
Other Location +

Additional Location

Journey Through Life, PLLC
527 Keisler Drive
Suite 202
Cary, NC 27518
(919) 267-2483
Specialties
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Family Conflict
  • Child
Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Neurofeedback, BioFeedback
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
Mental Health
  • Mood Disorders
Sexuality
  • Bisexual

Client Focus

Ethnicity: Black and African American and Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Faith: Christian
Age
  • Elders (65+)
  • Adults
  • Teen
  • Preteen
Communities
  • Bisexual Allied
  • Veterans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Life and Executive Coaching
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Talking to Youth for Adults Workshop/Parenting
  • Trauma Focused
Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family

Links

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Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022
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Brian Purnell

Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, ACS, EAS-C, BC-TMH