"Are recurrent thoughts, beliefs and feelings about past, present or future events preventing you from being at ease with yourself and from connecting with others? I can support you in uncovering what is blocking you and in discovering what works for you to be more present, feel more joyful and connected My clients share that through our work together they feel less anxious and depressed. Call me to set up a free time to meet at my office near South Square Mall in Durham or in Franklin Square in Chapel Hill. 919-724-1002."

"Would you like to feel less stressed and anxious? Do you want increased confidence and self-esteem? Are you seeking happier relationships? These changes are possible for you. Let's work together to empower you to feel better about yourself and your life."

"Seeking help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is the right thing to do, even if it is difficult. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and I want to help. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are and you trust to help find the right path forward. I am a counselor because I love to listen and to help. If you are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I can help you reach your goals, develop new skills, find meaning, and feel worthy."

"Understanding the changes your child goes through can be trying and scary. Nothing can be more difficult than watching your child struggle. With over 20 cumulative years as an educator, school counselor and therapist I have been able to assist youth as they've navigated through the various stages of development."

"Are you currently experiencing separation, divorce or the ending of a relationship? I specialize in helping people facing challenging life transitions work through difficult emotions and issues and to start taking steps towards building a new life. I work with individuals/families on communication and relationship issues, including parenting older teens. My goal is to develop a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to help you navigate challenges you are facing. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, self esteem and family of origin issues. Working together through the therapeutic process, we will transform current challenges into opportunities for growth and learning."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children and families. I have successfully treated a wide range of issues including traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. I provide individual counseling for children of all ages and adults, as well as family therapy."

"Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping different people to develop a greater sense of strength and more fulfilling relationships."

"Please visit triangle-counseling.com for more information! Triangle Counseling, conveniently located off several major highways, provides individual and family therapy. Through an approachable and engaging style, my goal is to help clients develop effective skills in order to achieve greater success and satisfaction at home, school or work and in their relationships. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and licensed school social worker, I have worked as a helping professional with youth, families & adults in a variety of settings, which provides me with a strong skill set and therapeutic foundation to provide emotional wellness services."

"**Jan 2020: I have a short waitlist** My practice is based on anti-oppressive principles & embodied awareness. I work with people of all sexualities & genders to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem, & trauma using a holistic approach to healing. I have expertise in addressing sexual violence & the traumatic effects of systems (racism, sexism, homophobia etc). I encourage clients to nurture their inner voice, to gently observe what happens in the present moment, & to engage actively in the therapeutic process. My practice is poly, kink & sex worker affirming."

"People come to therapy because they want to feel better. Maybe it's relationship problems or anxiety/depression, but whatever the reason, life has become uncomfortable or painfull. Most people want more understanding of themselves and their situation. That being said change is what we all seek in therapy.Making your life work better is the goal. My therapy will help you alter self-defeating ways, get a more realistic and accurate perspective, gain insight that leads to improving the quality of your life."

"We all need support to walk through our lives with purpose, power, and joy. It takes bravery to seek support, so welcome to the threshold of change. I work with children, adults, and families using play-based and trauma-informed therapy to support reflection, growth, and recovery. Together we can address behavioral issues, stressful transitions like divorce, grief, adoption, and birth, and the conflicts of identity. Using evidence-based strategies, I partner with adults, teens, and children across a spectrum of diagnoses and life experiences to remove barriers and build strengths."

"For over two decades, I've helped people of all kinds in a variety of life challenges. Through solution-focused therapy, applying complementary therapeutic approaches such as CBT, my goal is to help YOU uncover your true potential and power to live a life you enjoy. Do you doubt that is possible? Therapy may consist of practicing skills related to social and emotional learning; learning how your thoughts effect everything, uncovering and navigating the life stories and challenges of depression, anxiety, loss, and stress; or creating strategies to adapt to a life that can be so hard. Want to try?"

"I want to meet people where they are by empowering and encouraging them to be their best self. I am passionate about helping young women and men recognize their full potential and discover their ultimate goals in life. I provide a non-judgmental, safe, and compassionate environment that offers practical solutions for adolescents and young adults."

"As a licensed Clinical Psychologist my goal is provide a safe and caring place where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings. My focus is on helping you build on your own strengths to better cope with the challenges you may be facing. I can help you discover the necessary skills to become more effective in getting what you really. I am especially interested in helping people create meaningful relationships in which they feel respected and deeply valued. I am the author of How To Stop Feeling So Damn Depressed: A No B.S. Guide For Men. (New Harbinger, 2018)"

"I take an active role within the therapy sessions to understand your issues and strengths, so that we might work toward solutions that are uniquely suited to you. I utilize a variety of techniques within a supportive and nurturing relationship. Techniques include insight-oriented, CBT, solution focused and ACT. I have worked with people of many different socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. I am also comfortable working with individuals of all sexual orientations. Please see my website profile at http://hopevalleypsych.com/scalco.htm"

"Are you living a purpose filled life? A life that you enjoy waking up to and beginning your day with a strategic plan to live on purpose. At one point you felt optimistic about life then out of nowhere you were triggered by a memory from the past which led to your downward spiral of emotions. Now you are questioning your life's purpose and reason for existence. Or perhaps confused as to why you have experienced certain encounters leading you to feelings of stress, distant behavior, agitation, or perhaps hopeless."

"Accepting new clients! If your family or relationship is struggling, if you are feeling depressed or anxious, or if you are worried about your child's well-being, I am here to help. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Three Oaks Behavioral Health and Wellness in Durham. I earned a Bachelors degree in Psychology from Brigham Young University and a Masters degree in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland."

"I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience working with children, adults, families, groups and community organizations. My clients are from all across the life span, as I am a generalist who uses uses cognitive, behavioral, and neuroeducational methods where appropriate. My clients may need help with behavioral self-regulation issues, cognitive irregularities, mood management, relationship or social efficacies, or academic and career issues."