Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Pregnancy, Postpartum, Reproductive, Adoption, Parenting, & Trauma Psychotherapy: I am a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience working with women, birth givers, and parents. I hold psychology degrees from Yale and Duke, as well as a certification in perinatal mental health. I am a perpetual student, always looking to learn new ways I can support my clients. Years working in adoptions has also equipped me to support birthparents, prospective & current adoptive parents, & adopted teens/adults. I primary use DBT and ACT.

There are times in life where we all feel exposed, vulnerable, and unsure. Life can seem scary, frustrating, hopeless, and chaotic. We forget who we are or admit we don't know where we are going. Life experiences and our mindset can stop us from living. There are times when emotions run the show and lead to choices that make things worse.

Reaching out to seek therapy says something positive about you! It reflects that you recognize the need to ask for help, which is always the first step and sometimes, the hardest step. It also means you are coming into therapy with an open mindset and are willing to do the work necessary to achieve your goals. I am passionate about developing a healthy, trusting relationship with my clients, so we can begin to work on whatever issues you are facing. I specialize in treating issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, grief, and career counseling.

Welcome! My name is Melanie and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I utilize a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, and believe that the success of counseling revolves around building a collaborative relationship focused on trust, openness, and mutual respect. I aspire to create a safe, non-judgmental space where each of my clients feel heard, accepted, and empowered to create personalized goals to reach their full potential. I draw therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

As a deeply committed and empathetic therapist, I am driven by my dedication to guiding individuals on their path to finding hope. My extensive experience working with diverse populations—including individuals, couples, and families—has taught me the significance of tapping into an individual's inherent strengths, even as we address areas of vulnerability. My therapeutic approach revolves around helping people transform perceived weaknesses into newfound strengths, revealing the hope that always lies within. That glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel? It's real, and together, we'll find it.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with NC Therapy Professionals and specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD and navigating life transitions. I provide both short-term and long-term individual and group services to folks of all sexuality and gender identities. I have experience working with teens and adults of all ages in healthcare settings as well as residential and PHP/IOP levels of care. Drawing from these experiences, I work to create the most beneficial healing environment for you. Specifically, I utilize research-based approaches, including CBT, DBT and ACT.

Welcome! I know finding a therapist can be overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe compassionate therapeutic space where I can help empower clients. I view therapy as a collaboration between therapist and client and want to create a space where we can work together to focus on your goals, helping you see your strengths and resilience. It's my goal to make sure you feel supported, safe, and understood while working through any of life’s struggles. I have a strong passion for working with the LGBTQIA + community and welcome those of all cultural and racial backgrounds. I offer support in both Spanish and English.

I am passionate about creating a supportive and empowering space for folx come and be their most authentic selves. I am skilled in conducting therapy with clients who have depression, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma relating to immigration, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and chronic illness/chronic pain. I have worked very closely with the LGBTQIA+ community, Latinx community, and the disabled community. I am knowledgeable regarding trans healthcare, including medical and social transition.

Are you feeling that life is overwhelming? Do you often struggle with intense, rollercoaster range of emotions? Do you want your life to change, and not sure where to start? Whatever your reason for searching out options for therapy, I am glad that you are here. My approach to therapy is not a "one size fits all" model; but rather an integrative, holistic and clinical evidenced based framework to guide discovery to your authentic self and help provide a better understanding of connection to inner truth, to mind and body, and nurture the process of reinvesting back into you.

I am passionate about helping neurodivergent-identifying folx navigate a world designed by and for a neurotypical brain. I am an ardent advocate for neurodiversity and view ADHD as a brain style. My focus, through empirically supported coaching and solution-focused counseling, is to transform “disorder” into an asset. I partner with my clients to develop skills that compensate for the difficult parts of their diagnosis, while celebrating the amazing qualities of their neurodivergent brain.

My name is Hope (they/them) and I am a Black, queer, nonbinary Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who provides individual therapy virtually across North Carolina. My therapy style is person centered infused with warmth and openness. I deeply value and honor the relationship we build together. My focus is to journey alongside you and provide supportive tools and practices tailored to your needs.

I have a strong passion for supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families to healing. I have experience with a variety of populations, and I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs and goals of clients who work with me in their therapeutic work. I specialize in mindfulness, anxiety, mood, attention, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, life changes and relationship issues. Within a family context, I utilize the framework of the family system to support changing behaviors and identifying growth.

Life can often be overwhelming. Recognizing the signs that you may need someone to talk to or help you navigate the obstacles is an amazing accomplishment. I applaud you for taking the first step!

Hello! My name is Lakinta (Luh-ken-tuh) Garner. My purpose as your Therapist and Mental Health Advocate is to help you create positive and long-lasting changes. Together, we will work to ensure that you reconnect and become active participants in your lives and communities through your relationships, daily functioning, and your view of self. I aim to provide resources, tools, and healthy coping skills that you can use to succeed in your healing journey. I will provide a judge-free, safe, and welcoming space that encourages honesty and openness from each other.

I am a licensed therapist serving adult individuals and couples in North Carolina. I have dedicated my entire career as a counselor to helping those who feel they don’t quite “fit”- in their bodies, their gender or sexuality, their relationships, or their culture. I treat clients and their dedication to their therapy journey with great dignity, and clients often share that, in working with me, they feel listened to and respected.

Now scheduling EMDR Intensive clients for Sept. & Oct. 2023. NOT able to accept new outpatient therapy clients at this time. I specialize in treating adolescents & adults with trauma histories, chronic illness, PTSD, relationship stressors, abuse, boundaries & other issues. My goal is to support clients in reaching the healthy therapeutic & life goals they identify for themselves, in order to lead a more whole, fulfilling life. For those looking for coaching services including my chronic illness community group, please visit itsericakendra.com. Coaching services are a non-clinical, non-therapy self-pay only service.

Looking for answers? Therapy can help. Whether you are struggling with mood issues, frustration with family problems, your relationship is hurting, ineffective communication or challenging life transitions, you are in the right place! I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families focused on Anxiety/Depression, Marriage & Couples Counseling, Postpartum Issues, and Family Counseling.

I am a Black, male therapist originally from Columbus, OH. and now living in Raleigh, NC. I find it a great honor counseling with clients who are just dealing with life's many transitions to doing therapy with those clients that are facing challenging diagnosable mental health issues. I mainly utilize therapeutic techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (e.g. Ellis’s ABC model, thought journaling, cognitive restructuring, etc.) but I also use techniques from Solution Focused Therapy, EFT, DBT and Multisystemic Therapy. I have found that I prefer a person-centered approach, though I will still use goals, contracts and homework.

One of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Cultivating a strong and healthy relationship with yourself is the foundation for healing and wellness in your life. I believe that you possess the strength and power within yourself to enact the necessary change in your life. My role is to help you discover these qualities and learn how to use them to your benefit. Together, we will walk through the uncomfortable terrain towards self-acceptance, because only when you accept yourself fully will you step into a healthier and more authentic way of living.