Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
Let's Connect (919) 364-6441

Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been managing a lot on your own. You may appear high-functioning—handling work, relationships, and responsibilities—while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Many trauma survivors keep going even when their body doesn’t feel safe. You want understanding, relief, and a way to feel present, connected, and more in control of your life.
I work with adults, particularly high-functioning adults and trauma survivors, using EMDR as my primary approach. I integrate mind-body practices like breathwork, gentle movement, and somatic exercises to restore safety, build trust in the body, and support lasting healing—all via secure telehealth sessions.
Reaching out for therapy takes courage, especially if you’ve been handling challenges alone. In a safe, collaborative, and trauma-informed space, we work at your pace to process what feels stuck and reconnect to yourself. If you’re curious whether we might be a good fit, I invite you to reach out.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Carolena Coley now - (919) 364-6441
Let's Connect (919) 364-6441

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Yoga for Mental Health-Self Pay
- Out of Network
Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (919) 364-6441
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 9811 Carolena Coley
- In Practice for 15 years
- Attended Georgia School of Professional Psychology, Graduated 2011
- Certificate from EMDRIA EMDR Trained / 2024
- Certificate from Subtle Yoga 200 hr Yoga For Mental Health / 2016
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (919) 364-6441
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (919) 364-6441
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Email me or call with questions - (919) 364-6441
Location
Nearby Areas
Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (919) 364-6441