Therapists in Durham, NC

I work with individuals and families (age 14+) and welcome anyone looking for help regardless of personal identity, background, culture, or belief system. I try to provide a safe space for anyone to come and work towards being a happier and healthier version of themselves.

Feeling hopeless? Avoiding your partner? Pretending everything is fine? I specialize in couples counseling, sex therapy, partnership therapy, and individual counseling. I help partners work through conflict and relational patterns in order to increase intimacy and trust. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you need depression support, help getting out of a relationship crisis, navigating a divorce, or just working on your partnership early, therapy is worth the investment.

My style is heavily collaborative with my clients, and I work hard to ensure clients feel comfortable and heard regardless of identity or background. I make continual efforts to stay educated, and my passion lies with underserved populations in need of safe places to seek counseling. Sessions are goal-oriented, strengths-based, and my role more like a Virgil to a client's Dante; I intend to serve as a gentle and informed companion on a client's personal journey.

My name is Sarah Border and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of North Carolina. I completed my Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Marshall University in West Virginia. I have worked in a variety of practice settings including an academic medical center, private practices, and assisted living communities. I am passionate about working with older adults, particularly those in a caregiving role or those dealing with other transitional events related to aging.

Do you feel like you're holding yourself back? I work with people who want to get out of their own way. They identify as over-thinkers, high achievers, and perfectionists and are often experiencing anxiety and depression from feeling like they’re not reaching their full potential. They might be musicians, singers, dancers, actors, cheerleaders, athletes, or working professionals. They feel frustrated that their own self-talk and perfectionism gets in the way of their ability to perform to their highest level.

I understand the strength it takes to start therapy and believe in meeting clients where they are. I am passionate about helping clients learn how to identify and tolerate difficult emotions, how to set individual and relationship boundaries, and how to grow toward self-acceptance. I create a space for clients to feel supported, heard, and empowered as they move toward healing and change. I am LGBTQIA+ and friendly and approach all clients with empathy and compassion.

Hello! I am so glad you are here. I am a clinical social worker and am truly passionate about my work with individuals and couples.

Do you worry often or feel sad most days? Do you have conflicts at home, school, or/and work? I am available to help you through those challenges. I will listen and help you with writing your story. I will help you to rejuvenate and regain balance in order to THRIVE. I am here to support you during your journey,

I am a dedicated and compassionate hypnotherapist committed to guiding you through a profound process of positive change and self-discovery. With a background in psychology and counseling, I believe in the incredible power of the mind to create lasting change. Through a personalized and client-centered approach, I utilize hypnotherapy as a tool to explore the subconscious mind, identify limiting beliefs, and facilitate transformative experiences. Together my goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to navigate your unique journey towards healing and personal growth.

Are you experiencing an overwhelming amount of anxiety? Do you find yourself giving so much to others that you never have time to pour into yourself? Are you feeling lost? Overwhelmed? Frustrated? Are you experiencing life transitions that seem to be out of control? Despite your successes, are your relationships seemingly fractured or falling apart? Did you answer 'Yes' to any of the previous questions? Asking for help is difficult but it is a courageous and first step towards healing and reaching your goals.

You want more out of life. Your relationships are stale, unfulfilling or toxic. You have a vision of yourself, but cannot behave yourself into that vision. Or, you have recurrent distressing thoughts that plague and distract you from the tasks and rewards of life. You are sad, scared or worried about your past and future. Releasing your potential requires a set of technologies to liberate you from all these human dilemmas. Luckily, these tools exist--now more than ever before. I combine the contributions of neuroscience, energy psychology and Eastern metaphysical thought into a supportive, gently directive and respectful practice.

Being a parent is hard. Being a kid is hard. I can help navigate the hard! If your child is struggling with big emotions, difficult behavior, trauma or ongoing stress, play therapy may be a good fit for your family. Your child will receive play therapy and caregivers will be provided with necessary support.

One afternoon I told my wife that after another tour, I would be leaving the U.S. Coast Guard for a very different career. Serving my country and the men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard is one of the greatest honors and privileges of my life. After serving nine years I knew that directly assisting and serving people is the life-giving work of my heart. I became a Social Worker and therapist because it is my greatest joy and pleasure to support you as you unify all your strengths and gifts to release your Faith, Hope, and Love into society.

One of the greatest joys of being a psychologist is seeing and helping individuals and couples create a better life for themselves. Some people I have seen have overcome or at least reduced their level of fear and anxiety. Some, who had severe depression to the point of experiencing suicidal ideations and wanting to isolate themselves from others, were able to overcome their depression and to live more productive lives. Some couples, who were on the brink of separation and divorce, were able to resolve their differences and recommit themselves to a better life together. People who had lost loved ones were able to work through their grief and to realize that their loved ones will never be forgotten and will forever remain in their hearts. These are just a few examples of how people whom I have seen have been able to transform their lives through counseling. During our session I make every effort to provide a safe, nurturing and empathic environment to make it easier for individuals and couples to share their concerns. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis and other methods as necessary to help the person/couples achieve their goals for feeling better about themselves

Cortlin Polo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. Cortlin offers a safe therapeutic environment, open, and judgment-free, and will bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. She applies a person-centered approach to her style of therapy. In her spare time, Cortlin enjoys sewing, designing, making clothes, and spending time with her friends and family.

My practice focus is all about relationships--intimate partners, parent-child, sibling, whole family, friends, coworkers, manager-supervisee, and organizations. My process will involve getting to know you within the context of your relationship(s) and aiding you and yours to get to your definition of a better place. Why stay stuck in patterns that don't work? I offer perspective, new skills, and hope for a new way of relating to each other.

My clients reach out because they need support during a time of transition, are struggling with anxiety or depression, or want to address past traumas. I work with teens, adults and kids to help them cope with stress and respond to suffering. My clients report relief at being able to express themselves freely and feel seen. They enjoy the opportunity to use creative arts in the therapy space, especially as the arts are uniquely positioned to respond to trauma. No art experience is necessary to benefit from expressive arts therapy. If you're open, and if you've ever used a crayon or listened to music, that's all you need.

I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.

Esther is a licensed psychotherapist in North Carolina and New York. She has experience with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and personality disorders. Esther prioritizes building a relationship with her clients to create a safe space. She is there to help navigate her client's needs, including finding strategies to manage symptoms, understanding and processing emotions, and developing healthier coping mechanisms. Esther works with her clients as a team to reach goals such as improving mental health, increasing self-esteem, resilience, and leading a more fulfilling life.