Therapists in Apex, NC
Lee Bob Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27523
I am a systems-trained family therapist that has been in practice since 1992. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues. I welcome calls to assess if I can be of service to helping you achieve the outcomes you desire.
I am a systems-trained family therapist that has been in practice since 1992. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues. I welcome calls to assess if I can be of service to helping you achieve the outcomes you desire.
Rachelle Heller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Telehealth appointments available this week! As we head into the holiday season and gear up for 2024 you might be looking for a little extra support. I am currently accepting a few more new patients and appreciate you pausing to read more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist with experience in treating children, adolescents, & adults with relationship issues, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders, anxiety & depression.
Telehealth appointments available this week! As we head into the holiday season and gear up for 2024 you might be looking for a little extra support. I am currently accepting a few more new patients and appreciate you pausing to read more about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Psychotherapist with experience in treating children, adolescents, & adults with relationship issues, substance abuse, trauma, personality disorders, anxiety & depression.
Heather Noelle Mathis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
Hi! My name is Heather, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I meet my clients where they are, and work hard to build rapport and the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. I will build a strength based treatment plan for you to enable positive change. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Person Centered therapy modalities to help you reach your goals. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Salisbury University in Maryland, and I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from Delaware State University in Delaware.
Hi! My name is Heather, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I meet my clients where they are, and work hard to build rapport and the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. I will build a strength based treatment plan for you to enable positive change. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Person Centered therapy modalities to help you reach your goals. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Salisbury University in Maryland, and I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from Delaware State University in Delaware.
Maggie Powell
Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I am a DBT-informed and psychodynamically-oriented therapist working at Lifescapes Counseling Associates. My first priority is the quality of my relationships with my clients. I care deeply about our trust and rapport and know that a positive clinical relationship is necessary for therapy to be successful. I am currently taking continuing education courses at the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas where I am working through an intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy training program. These courses will allow me to increase the depth of our sessions and improve my understanding of you.
Hello! I am a DBT-informed and psychodynamically-oriented therapist working at Lifescapes Counseling Associates. My first priority is the quality of my relationships with my clients. I care deeply about our trust and rapport and know that a positive clinical relationship is necessary for therapy to be successful. I am currently taking continuing education courses at the Psychoanalytic Center of the Carolinas where I am working through an intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy training program. These courses will allow me to increase the depth of our sessions and improve my understanding of you.
Marina Harris
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Are you or your teenager chronically overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry about eating the "right" things? Do you put high expectations on yourself to achieve, then beat yourself up if you don't meet those expectations? Whether it's big stress, big feelings, or big competitions, I can help. Most clients come to see me for anxiety, sport psychology, and eating disorders.
Are you or your teenager chronically overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry about eating the "right" things? Do you put high expectations on yourself to achieve, then beat yourself up if you don't meet those expectations? Whether it's big stress, big feelings, or big competitions, I can help. Most clients come to see me for anxiety, sport psychology, and eating disorders.
Meaghan Henry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Are you interested in therapy, but feeling unsure about finding someone who you can relate to and trust? No matter what challenge brings you here, I’m ready to help! I offer a down-to-Earth approach with unique solutions for real problems. We will identify your strengths and together formulate a plan to meet your therapy goals on your terms. Change can be a difficult process, but I am here to walk through it with you.
Are you interested in therapy, but feeling unsure about finding someone who you can relate to and trust? No matter what challenge brings you here, I’m ready to help! I offer a down-to-Earth approach with unique solutions for real problems. We will identify your strengths and together formulate a plan to meet your therapy goals on your terms. Change can be a difficult process, but I am here to walk through it with you.
Nathan Webber
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMCHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.
Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.
Elizabeth Summers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
Not accepting new clients
Every person is an individual and deserves to be respected as they are. I work to make sure that we build treatment around your needs, ensuring that you are part of guiding your own path. Using knowledge, heart, humor, and care we will heal wounds and develop personal resources to alleviate the concerns that brought you here. Talk, music, expressive therapies, and experiential interventions will be used support the process of the individual, couple, or family. Together we will heal, cope, and connect. We all have a story to tell and together we can begin to write yours.
Every person is an individual and deserves to be respected as they are. I work to make sure that we build treatment around your needs, ensuring that you are part of guiding your own path. Using knowledge, heart, humor, and care we will heal wounds and develop personal resources to alleviate the concerns that brought you here. Talk, music, expressive therapies, and experiential interventions will be used support the process of the individual, couple, or family. Together we will heal, cope, and connect. We all have a story to tell and together we can begin to write yours.
Jeff Johnson
Pastoral Counselor, PsyD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
The wound is the way. Wise words from a trusted friend that helped me through a low place in my life and shaped my understanding of healing. I learned that avoiding pain and denying its effects only prolongs the suffering. But talking about it, writing about it, and feeling the pain of the wound somehow lessens its effects on us and allows us to go on. Chances are, you're carrying a wound and the pain is getting in the way of your health and happiness, your work and family. Is it a wound of betrayal, agonizing loss, anxiety or depression from childhood trauma, anger that wrecks your interactions with people? The wound is the way.
The wound is the way. Wise words from a trusted friend that helped me through a low place in my life and shaped my understanding of healing. I learned that avoiding pain and denying its effects only prolongs the suffering. But talking about it, writing about it, and feeling the pain of the wound somehow lessens its effects on us and allows us to go on. Chances are, you're carrying a wound and the pain is getting in the way of your health and happiness, your work and family. Is it a wound of betrayal, agonizing loss, anxiety or depression from childhood trauma, anger that wrecks your interactions with people? The wound is the way.
NC Center for Counseling & Psychological Services
Psychological Associate, LPA, HSP-PA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.
In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.
Adria Sullivan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're dealing with chaos. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. I can support and empower you to be a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how I see my role as your therapist. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're dealing with chaos. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. I can support and empower you to be a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how I see my role as your therapist. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
We meet the world with what we have carried since birth, with what we have gained and lost along the way. Deciphering what serves you best, now, and what is holding you back, can be challenging work: but it is work well worth your efforts, and work you will not have to do alone. My approach is client centered, strengths based, and above all else, collaborative. Therapy is a process of guided discovery, and one that I would feel humbled and honored to embark on with you, should you be new to therapy, or have had many years of self-study.
We meet the world with what we have carried since birth, with what we have gained and lost along the way. Deciphering what serves you best, now, and what is holding you back, can be challenging work: but it is work well worth your efforts, and work you will not have to do alone. My approach is client centered, strengths based, and above all else, collaborative. Therapy is a process of guided discovery, and one that I would feel humbled and honored to embark on with you, should you be new to therapy, or have had many years of self-study.
Samantha Mahon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Women, despite being the foundation of our society (I am a little biased, of course), are often given too much stress to manage effectively. We have to be employees, mothers, wives, friends, daughters and sisters, just to name a few roles that we play. When there is friction or "conflict" in any one of these roles, life can get complicated. I am passionate about supporting women in our many phases of life. I also serve the Latino (Spanish-speaking) community in a culturally sensitive manner.
Women, despite being the foundation of our society (I am a little biased, of course), are often given too much stress to manage effectively. We have to be employees, mothers, wives, friends, daughters and sisters, just to name a few roles that we play. When there is friction or "conflict" in any one of these roles, life can get complicated. I am passionate about supporting women in our many phases of life. I also serve the Latino (Spanish-speaking) community in a culturally sensitive manner.
Rebecca Harrison
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27523
Take a second and think, "What brought me here?" Are life's demands causing you added stress? Are you feeling a lack of control over the direction your life is heading? Do you feel like you are walking through life without actually living it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, counseling can help address your concerns and provide you with the skills and resources needed to feel better and thrive.
Take a second and think, "What brought me here?" Are life's demands causing you added stress? Are you feeling a lack of control over the direction your life is heading? Do you feel like you are walking through life without actually living it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, counseling can help address your concerns and provide you with the skills and resources needed to feel better and thrive.
Joan Stauffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
I have 13+ years of experience in providing individual, family, & group mental health therapy to adults, with specialties in geriatric mental health & post-traumatic stress. Other areas of interest include, anxiety, chronic mood symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder, caregiver stress, dementia processes, co-occurring illnesses, grief & loss, & trauma.
I have 13+ years of experience in providing individual, family, & group mental health therapy to adults, with specialties in geriatric mental health & post-traumatic stress. Other areas of interest include, anxiety, chronic mood symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder, caregiver stress, dementia processes, co-occurring illnesses, grief & loss, & trauma.
Sarah Thomas Mariano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
I work from a strengths-based, person-centered appraoch. My goal is to support you in finding skills and talents that can be recognized and built upon through the therapeutic process. I believe that the course of therapy should be individualized, strengths-based and driven by you, the person served. I understand that therapy is not about my agenda but about meeting you where you are, creating space for you to lead the process of healing and growing in a way and at a pace that is meaningful for you.
I work from a strengths-based, person-centered appraoch. My goal is to support you in finding skills and talents that can be recognized and built upon through the therapeutic process. I believe that the course of therapy should be individualized, strengths-based and driven by you, the person served. I understand that therapy is not about my agenda but about meeting you where you are, creating space for you to lead the process of healing and growing in a way and at a pace that is meaningful for you.
Joyful Art Therapy LLC
Art Therapist, MA, NBCT, ATR-P, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
Latonya L Agard
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, DMin
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Clients who seek my services embrace spiritually-integrated counseling and therapy, which combines empirically-based interventions with spiritual resources in their journey of transformation. Despite the different reasons that bring clients to therapy, all of them need a safe space to unravel the problematic narratives of their lives, embrace the possibility of new futures, and learn new practices that help strengthen personal and communal bonds.
Clients who seek my services embrace spiritually-integrated counseling and therapy, which combines empirically-based interventions with spiritual resources in their journey of transformation. Despite the different reasons that bring clients to therapy, all of them need a safe space to unravel the problematic narratives of their lives, embrace the possibility of new futures, and learn new practices that help strengthen personal and communal bonds.
Ashley Lasher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Treatment with me will provide a balance of a non-judgmental, client-centered approach while also challenging individuals to reach their highest potential. I take a biopsychosocial approach to treatment and understand the importance of treating the whole individual rather than just a small part.
Treatment with me will provide a balance of a non-judgmental, client-centered approach while also challenging individuals to reach their highest potential. I take a biopsychosocial approach to treatment and understand the importance of treating the whole individual rather than just a small part.
Serenity Radiance Mental Health Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Do you feel unfulfilled, unhappy, stressed, overwhelmed and stuck, but desire to break free from what is holding you back and work towards living your best life? We all possess the innate ability to overcome our challenges and evolve to being the best version of ourselves. With the right tools and support, you are capable of reaching your fullest potential and experiencing true fulfillment and success in life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem issues or relationship issues, I am committed to exploring and processing with you, your unique path towards wholeness, freedom, and fulfillment.
Do you feel unfulfilled, unhappy, stressed, overwhelmed and stuck, but desire to break free from what is holding you back and work towards living your best life? We all possess the innate ability to overcome our challenges and evolve to being the best version of ourselves. With the right tools and support, you are capable of reaching your fullest potential and experiencing true fulfillment and success in life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem issues or relationship issues, I am committed to exploring and processing with you, your unique path towards wholeness, freedom, and fulfillment.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Apex, NC
300+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Apex, NC who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
75% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Coping Skills |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
84% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
74% | Aetna |
50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Apex, NC see their clients
77% | In Person and Online | |
23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
90% | Female | |
10% | Male |
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How can I find a therapist in Apex?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.