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James A Barbour
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27610  (Online Only)
I help people decrease symptoms of pain and improve personal performance on and off the court.
Thank you for visiting my page. I know that finding the right counselor can be a challenge and I hope you will find information on this page to help you feel more comfortable and confident in making that decision. Since 2002 I've been helping people enhance the quality of their lives through the use of sound therapeutic interventions including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Redecision Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy, Reality Therapy and Imago Therapy. I am a perpetual student of personal and professional development and I provide education and tools in proven techniques.
I help people decrease symptoms of pain and improve personal performance on and off the court.
Thank you for visiting my page. I know that finding the right counselor can be a challenge and I hope you will find information on this page to help you feel more comfortable and confident in making that decision. Since 2002 I've been helping people enhance the quality of their lives through the use of sound therapeutic interventions including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Redecision Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Trauma Resolution Energy Therapy, Reality Therapy and Imago Therapy. I am a perpetual student of personal and professional development and I provide education and tools in proven techniques.
(252) 585-5186 View (252) 585-5186
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Luz Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27608  (Online Only)
Welcome, looking for someone that is warm, direct and knowledgeable. You found it! I obtained my MSW in 2013, from Rhode Island College. Following my graduation, I worked at a Psychiatric Residential Facility where I learned the benefits of ACT, CBT, TF-CBT and DBT modalities. In 2015, I moved to Mecklenburg County Public Health, where I worked alongside CMPD providing therapeutic support to families that experienced acute and prolonged trauma exposure. During my tenure in Public Health Department, I honed my skills in somatic approach, such as EMDR and Brainspotting, to help the individual improve their mental health.
Welcome, looking for someone that is warm, direct and knowledgeable. You found it! I obtained my MSW in 2013, from Rhode Island College. Following my graduation, I worked at a Psychiatric Residential Facility where I learned the benefits of ACT, CBT, TF-CBT and DBT modalities. In 2015, I moved to Mecklenburg County Public Health, where I worked alongside CMPD providing therapeutic support to families that experienced acute and prolonged trauma exposure. During my tenure in Public Health Department, I honed my skills in somatic approach, such as EMDR and Brainspotting, to help the individual improve their mental health.
(704) 286-8113 View (704) 286-8113
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Amelia Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LCMHC, ATR, RYT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27608
Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.
Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.
(919) 794-8350 View (919) 794-8350
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Jessica Cartwright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27606  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. Welcome! Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice, who earned her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from North Carolina State University and her Master of Social Work from a joint multicultural clinical program between The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. Jessica has provided individual, family, and group therapy in a variety of different settings throughout her career such as school-based, hospital: inpatient and outpatient, family agency, and private practice.
Accepting new clients. Welcome! Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice, who earned her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from North Carolina State University and her Master of Social Work from a joint multicultural clinical program between The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University. Jessica has provided individual, family, and group therapy in a variety of different settings throughout her career such as school-based, hospital: inpatient and outpatient, family agency, and private practice.
(336) 815-4706 View (336) 815-4706

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Photo of Ronald Wells, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Raleigh, NC
Ronald Wells
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
Life presents itself as a series of obstacles with some higher than others. Seeking help is hard enough, and it's my job to ease the process by offering my clients a warm, empathetic, and safe place to address their challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist to understand a client's current life narrative and to reimagine a new narrative that aligns well with a client's goals and perspective. If you are struggling with a particular issue, or prefer a safe place to express yourself, I am happy to help you explore your issues.
Life presents itself as a series of obstacles with some higher than others. Seeking help is hard enough, and it's my job to ease the process by offering my clients a warm, empathetic, and safe place to address their challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist to understand a client's current life narrative and to reimagine a new narrative that aligns well with a client's goals and perspective. If you are struggling with a particular issue, or prefer a safe place to express yourself, I am happy to help you explore your issues.
(786) 998-8242 View (786) 998-8242

Online Therapists

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2nd Spring CCC, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
If what you need is a healing journey from life's challenges or relationship complexities, I'm here to guide you. Whether you're navigating traumas, in need of coping strategies, or wanting lasting positive changes, your journey is at the heart of my warm, personalized approach. From self-discovery to resilience, find a genuine connection and expert support crafted just for you. Let's embark together on a personal path to well-being, where the focus is on your needs and aspirations with understanding, compassion, and heartfelt expertise.
If what you need is a healing journey from life's challenges or relationship complexities, I'm here to guide you. Whether you're navigating traumas, in need of coping strategies, or wanting lasting positive changes, your journey is at the heart of my warm, personalized approach. From self-discovery to resilience, find a genuine connection and expert support crafted just for you. Let's embark together on a personal path to well-being, where the focus is on your needs and aspirations with understanding, compassion, and heartfelt expertise.
(919) 646-6860 View (919) 646-6860
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Michele Hairston - Faith First Christian Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAMF, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Walnut Cove, NC 27052
As a counselor, I believe that true and lasting change comes from looking at the whole person. I work with patients to bring about transformation through an understanding of the body, emotional healing, behavioral change and a spiritual foundation. I enjoy working with adolescents and families who have been affected by violence, trauma, family changes, drugs and major life changes. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, life changes, addictions as a result of trauma, self-regulation, stress and conflict. I desire to help strengthen and deepen your personal relationship with Jesus Christ as you heal.
As a counselor, I believe that true and lasting change comes from looking at the whole person. I work with patients to bring about transformation through an understanding of the body, emotional healing, behavioral change and a spiritual foundation. I enjoy working with adolescents and families who have been affected by violence, trauma, family changes, drugs and major life changes. I also work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, life changes, addictions as a result of trauma, self-regulation, stress and conflict. I desire to help strengthen and deepen your personal relationship with Jesus Christ as you heal.
(336) 663-0423 View (336) 663-0423
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Maria W Stine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Biscoe, NC 27209
Waitlist for new clients
Making mental health care available where and how people need it - be it farm, private office, telehealth(confidential video chat), The Compassion Project provides psychotherapy for adults and children looking for help and hope. It is our mission to work with others as they travel their own path at their own pace - to healing, growth and restoration. Trauma-informed approaches are a primary focus. Brainspotting, TFCBT (trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy), IFS (internal family systems) therapy are some of the available modalities.
Making mental health care available where and how people need it - be it farm, private office, telehealth(confidential video chat), The Compassion Project provides psychotherapy for adults and children looking for help and hope. It is our mission to work with others as they travel their own path at their own pace - to healing, growth and restoration. Trauma-informed approaches are a primary focus. Brainspotting, TFCBT (trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy), IFS (internal family systems) therapy are some of the available modalities.
(704) 457-1051 View (704) 457-1051
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Karen Canada
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, MS
Verified Verified
Burlington, NC 27215
Stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions may be a normal part of life, but they don't have to be in the driver's seat on life's journey. Through my 25+ years of experience as a counselor and my personal experience of having to reclaim the driver's seat from debilitating anxiety/depression, I have learned the truth behind Marcel Proust's claim that "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes". It is my goal to help people gain new "eyes" through which to view current or past experiences.
Stress, anxiety and other difficult emotions may be a normal part of life, but they don't have to be in the driver's seat on life's journey. Through my 25+ years of experience as a counselor and my personal experience of having to reclaim the driver's seat from debilitating anxiety/depression, I have learned the truth behind Marcel Proust's claim that "The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes". It is my goal to help people gain new "eyes" through which to view current or past experiences.
(336) 505-4554 View (336) 505-4554
Chronic Pain Therapists

How does chronic pain therapy work?

Engaging with a psychotherapist to help treat chronic pain does not mean that one’s pain is all in their head. Therapy for chronic-pain patients has been shown to benefit both the mind and the body, targeting physical symptoms and increasing daily functioning. In other words, for many, addressing their emotional health through therapy affects their physical health. A therapist can help a client challenge unhelpful thoughts about pain and develop new ways to respond to it, such as distraction or calming breathing techniques. Studies have found that therapy can be as effective as surgery for certain cases of chronic pain and many doctors recommend trying psychotherapy in advance of considering invasive surgery.

What are the most effective treatment options for chronic pain?

Stress, anxiety, depression, catastrophizing, ruminating, lack of activity, and social withdrawal all make chronic pain worse. Addressing these issues, research shows, can help people gain control over their pain symptoms. Therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, along with greater pain-management education, have been found to help people reduce fear and disability.

Are there new treatments for chronic pain?

Many cases of chronic pain, particularly those involving back pain, remain medically unexplained. But there is evidence that changes in the brain or nervous system are caused by previous physical ailments such as tissue damage; in such cases, the brain may continue to send out pain signals despite the physical cause having healed. To aid patients under these circumstances, a recently developed treatment known as pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) is designed to help the brain “unlearn” this response. A PRT practitioner helps individuals to reduce the “threat value” of their ongoing pain signals until they can reappraise them as less threatening and fear-inducing. They also help an individual to develop new emotional regulation skills.

How long does therapy for chronic pain take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from chronic pain, especially as there may be a range of physical and psychological causes for any individual’s discomfort, but most patients should expect to see a therapist for a number of weeks or months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions. Studies of pain reprocessing therapy found that many individuals’ experience of pain lessened in eight sessions over four weeks.