Existential Therapists in Albemarle, NC
One of the focuses of my career is to find the points of overlap between the Christian faith and sound counseling practices. This integrated perspective informs all of my professional endeavors. As your counselor, I will use a mind-body-spirit approach to tailor treatment to your individual needs. In each session, my goal is to help you discover and develop new insights and skills to navigate through the often-turbulent waters of life. I aim to help you get results and find solutions, so the amount of time that you may need or want to see me will vary depending on your circumstances.
One of the focuses of my career is to find the points of overlap between the Christian faith and sound counseling practices. This integrated perspective informs all of my professional endeavors. As your counselor, I will use a mind-body-spirit approach to tailor treatment to your individual needs. In each session, my goal is to help you discover and develop new insights and skills to navigate through the often-turbulent waters of life. I aim to help you get results and find solutions, so the amount of time that you may need or want to see me will vary depending on your circumstances.
Yost Counseling, PLLC
Licensed CLinical Mental Health Counselor, JD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Albemarle, NC 28002
My ideal client is a person who truly wants to feel better or to get "unstuck." I work really well with most academically gifted adults.
My ideal client is a person who truly wants to feel better or to get "unstuck." I work really well with most academically gifted adults.
Online Therapists
Lys Lin
Counselor, LCMCHA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27614 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Based on each client’s needs and journey, I incorporate elements of existential, IFS and EMDR approaches.
I work with adult and adolescent clients focusing on a variety of presenting concerns including bicultural identity, divorce, domestic violence, childhood trauma, life transitions, and perinatal/pregnancy/postpartum matters. I am passionate about exploring gender roles and expectations. I love to serve, share common experiences, and celebrate culture and identity with fellow members of the AAPI community and speak Mandarin. I work with couples and families to hold space for the specific difficulties of intercultural relationships.
Based on each client’s needs and journey, I incorporate elements of existential, IFS and EMDR approaches.
I work with adult and adolescent clients focusing on a variety of presenting concerns including bicultural identity, divorce, domestic violence, childhood trauma, life transitions, and perinatal/pregnancy/postpartum matters. I am passionate about exploring gender roles and expectations. I love to serve, share common experiences, and celebrate culture and identity with fellow members of the AAPI community and speak Mandarin. I work with couples and families to hold space for the specific difficulties of intercultural relationships.
I am trained in somatic therapy which works with trauma in the fight/flight/freeze responses in our bodies as well as existential therapy which addresses the core issues that undergird our surface level anxieties.
Anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression...these things are universal forces that touch each of us in some way. No matter how they present themselves, two things are certain. First, that none of us is meant to face them alone and second, that none of them need be a life sentence. Each of us goes through pain and suffering relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Each of us deserves someone who will walk with us as we heal.
I am trained in somatic therapy which works with trauma in the fight/flight/freeze responses in our bodies as well as existential therapy which addresses the core issues that undergird our surface level anxieties.
Anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression...these things are universal forces that touch each of us in some way. No matter how they present themselves, two things are certain. First, that none of us is meant to face them alone and second, that none of them need be a life sentence. Each of us goes through pain and suffering relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Each of us deserves someone who will walk with us as we heal.
My approach to therapy integrates existential-humanistic counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, somatic awareness, mindfulness, breath-work, and yoga.
Life can become overwhelming, overstimulating, and heavy. You may carry grief, sorrow, anger, stress, and worry in your mind and body. Maybe you experience waves in life where you lose your sense of self, your connection to the world around you, and you may lose meaning or hope during those difficult seasons. I seek to provide guidance for those who are open to the process of self-discovery and healing. My experience lies in working with CPTSD, PTSD, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, self-identity, life transitions, and spiritual concerns. I am passionate about providing gender affirming and culturally sensitive care.
My approach to therapy integrates existential-humanistic counseling, acceptance and commitment therapy, EMDR, somatic awareness, mindfulness, breath-work, and yoga.
Life can become overwhelming, overstimulating, and heavy. You may carry grief, sorrow, anger, stress, and worry in your mind and body. Maybe you experience waves in life where you lose your sense of self, your connection to the world around you, and you may lose meaning or hope during those difficult seasons. I seek to provide guidance for those who are open to the process of self-discovery and healing. My experience lies in working with CPTSD, PTSD, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, self-identity, life transitions, and spiritual concerns. I am passionate about providing gender affirming and culturally sensitive care.
Sarah Carver
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily drawing on person-centered, existential, strengths-based, CBT, mindfulness, and expressive arts.
Therapy and counseling move at the speed of trust. I believe this phrase captures the core of the therapeutic relationship: meeting clients where they are and moving at their pace. I will listen non-judgmentally and compassionately to what is said and not said by my clients. I provide a safe and welcoming space that fosters trust, where clients feel accepted, heard, understood, and respected. In this collaborative and supportive environment, we can work together to achieve your goals while processing emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily drawing on person-centered, existential, strengths-based, CBT, mindfulness, and expressive arts.
Therapy and counseling move at the speed of trust. I believe this phrase captures the core of the therapeutic relationship: meeting clients where they are and moving at their pace. I will listen non-judgmentally and compassionately to what is said and not said by my clients. I provide a safe and welcoming space that fosters trust, where clients feel accepted, heard, understood, and respected. In this collaborative and supportive environment, we can work together to achieve your goals while processing emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences.
Richard Aab
Counselor
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work via telehealth and utilize existential and humanistic techniques within the specific modality of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients achieve their goals.
My ideal client is any adult looking to create change in their life by being willing to change how they relate to their internal thoughts and feelings. This has a wide application for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties or just the stress of a post-pandemic world. I have a particular passion for working with those who have experienced developmental trauma and are looking for new ways to relate to themselves and their pasts.
I work via telehealth and utilize existential and humanistic techniques within the specific modality of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients achieve their goals.
My ideal client is any adult looking to create change in their life by being willing to change how they relate to their internal thoughts and feelings. This has a wide application for individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties or just the stress of a post-pandemic world. I have a particular passion for working with those who have experienced developmental trauma and are looking for new ways to relate to themselves and their pasts.
Stewart provides multiple treatment approaches, such as existential therapy, and dialectical.
Stewart Middleton II, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Service Provider in the state of North Carolina with 3 years of intern experience and 2 years of professional experience in rehabilitation services, substance abuse counseling, and other DSM-5-related mental disorders. He provides psychological assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with finding purpose in life, emotional regulation, clear interpersonal communication, and healing from past trauma.
Stewart provides multiple treatment approaches, such as existential therapy, and dialectical.
Stewart Middleton II, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Board-Certified Tele-mental Health Service Provider in the state of North Carolina with 3 years of intern experience and 2 years of professional experience in rehabilitation services, substance abuse counseling, and other DSM-5-related mental disorders. He provides psychological assessment and therapeutic care to adults and couples seeking help with finding purpose in life, emotional regulation, clear interpersonal communication, and healing from past trauma.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on a range of things, from family and relationship issues to life transitions, depression and anxiety, grief, larger existential questions, and other things. A particular focus is helping people in crisis manage and make meaning from difficulties. My approach to therapy is supportive, relational, and client-centered, with a focus on how things manifest themselves in the here and now. More than anything, I try to create a safe space for tuning in to feelings, finding balance, healing, and working on change.
I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on a range of things, from family and relationship issues to life transitions, depression and anxiety, grief, larger existential questions, and other things. A particular focus is helping people in crisis manage and make meaning from difficulties. My approach to therapy is supportive, relational, and client-centered, with a focus on how things manifest themselves in the here and now. More than anything, I try to create a safe space for tuning in to feelings, finding balance, healing, and working on change.
Miranda Wenhold
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I specialize in psychodynamic, existential, and family dynamics modalities.
Feeling stuck or uncertain about your purpose can lead you into a cycle of unhappiness & stagnation that feels impossible to break. While life is complex, you can learn to use this complexity to enhance your life instead of feeling trapped or overwhelmed by it. Together, we will understand any unhealthy patterns or cycles you're currently in; identify reasons you're feeling trapped or unmotivated both internally & in your relationships; & explore what changes are necessary to bring meaning & fulfillment into your life.
I specialize in psychodynamic, existential, and family dynamics modalities.
Feeling stuck or uncertain about your purpose can lead you into a cycle of unhappiness & stagnation that feels impossible to break. While life is complex, you can learn to use this complexity to enhance your life instead of feeling trapped or overwhelmed by it. Together, we will understand any unhealthy patterns or cycles you're currently in; identify reasons you're feeling trapped or unmotivated both internally & in your relationships; & explore what changes are necessary to bring meaning & fulfillment into your life.
Healing Journey Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
I blend together multiple therapy modalities including Psychodynamic Therapy and Existential Therapy to explore a range of issues including anxiety, depression and stress.
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
I blend together multiple therapy modalities including Psychodynamic Therapy and Existential Therapy to explore a range of issues including anxiety, depression and stress.
What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.
I employ an existential humanistic approach to life, as I believe that life will always provide us challenges, but how we learn to cope with those challenges makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you for taking the time to read more about me! I recognize that finding the right therapist can be challenging and time consuming. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most critical part in the healing journey. Whether you're dealing with depression and anxiety, wanting to make a change with substance use, dealing with relationship stress, or facing a difficult life transition-I'd be honored to help you along the way. Everything in life is easier with a little support.
I employ an existential humanistic approach to life, as I believe that life will always provide us challenges, but how we learn to cope with those challenges makes all the difference in the world.
Thank you for taking the time to read more about me! I recognize that finding the right therapist can be challenging and time consuming. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the most critical part in the healing journey. Whether you're dealing with depression and anxiety, wanting to make a change with substance use, dealing with relationship stress, or facing a difficult life transition-I'd be honored to help you along the way. Everything in life is easier with a little support.
Myriam Rabaste
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, EMDR, II
Verified Verified
Mint Hill, NC 28227
I use an integrative approach tailored to each individual's needs, including, Brainspotting, EMDR, the Flash Method, existential, and DBT.
Every life trauma and struggle can be transformed into strength and beauty. My passion is to work alongside those who are determined to face their pain, fears, and limitations and discover their purpose in life. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and BPD. Every week, we have a DBT group meeting online. Additionally, I also work with people (artists, and athletes) who wish to develop their performance and creativity.
I use an integrative approach tailored to each individual's needs, including, Brainspotting, EMDR, the Flash Method, existential, and DBT.
Every life trauma and struggle can be transformed into strength and beauty. My passion is to work alongside those who are determined to face their pain, fears, and limitations and discover their purpose in life. I specialize in the treatment of trauma, grief, adjustment issues, anxiety, and BPD. Every week, we have a DBT group meeting online. Additionally, I also work with people (artists, and athletes) who wish to develop their performance and creativity.
Tia Hunter
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27408 (Online Only)
I strive to create an environment for each client that is as liberating as it is welcoming to inspire a growth mindset. Our sessions have a person-centered foundation and incorporate approaches such as CBT, Somatic, ACT, Existential, Narrative, Brainspotting, and yoga-based therapies as needed. I find that the methods listed help foster a growth mindset and allow clients to reflect on their experiences and explore their goals and values at a pace that suits them. Sessions, treatment planning, and goals are the result of our partnership, and it's important that you always feel comfortable in the design of your care.
I strive to create an environment for each client that is as liberating as it is welcoming to inspire a growth mindset. Our sessions have a person-centered foundation and incorporate approaches such as CBT, Somatic, ACT, Existential, Narrative, Brainspotting, and yoga-based therapies as needed. I find that the methods listed help foster a growth mindset and allow clients to reflect on their experiences and explore their goals and values at a pace that suits them. Sessions, treatment planning, and goals are the result of our partnership, and it's important that you always feel comfortable in the design of your care.
Hall Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
com look forward to sharing their everyday problems and deep existential questions and philosophies without fear of judgment.
Evening and weekend free sessions with our interns Isaiah and Kate for kids, couples, and families. Dr. Hall has been practicing for over 22 years with people all over the country all while caring for his own wife of 23 years and 5 kids. We have the latest treatments for your anxiety, depression, PTSD, and difficult family issues. Couples benefit from using the research based Gottman method in our clinic and have permanent positive results within weeks! With experience as a professor, supervisor and therapist in community health working with even the most severe disorders. Sign up for an online appointment at hallfamilytherapy.com
com look forward to sharing their everyday problems and deep existential questions and philosophies without fear of judgment.
Evening and weekend free sessions with our interns Isaiah and Kate for kids, couples, and families. Dr. Hall has been practicing for over 22 years with people all over the country all while caring for his own wife of 23 years and 5 kids. We have the latest treatments for your anxiety, depression, PTSD, and difficult family issues. Couples benefit from using the research based Gottman method in our clinic and have permanent positive results within weeks! With experience as a professor, supervisor and therapist in community health working with even the most severe disorders. Sign up for an online appointment at hallfamilytherapy.com
Stephanie Wood
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27410 (Online Only)
Accepting new clients. I am a firm believer that people start to heal the moment they are heard. I specialize in helping individuals who are battling depression, anxiety or unresolved trauma. I aim to enhance each client's insight, resiliency and hope to help them achieve their fullest potential. The foundation of my psychotherapy is based on the Adlerian and Existential approach to help you reevaluate and find meaning and purpose in your life. I also incorporate neuropsychology to help you better understand the mind and brain connection, and how change is possible.
Accepting new clients. I am a firm believer that people start to heal the moment they are heard. I specialize in helping individuals who are battling depression, anxiety or unresolved trauma. I aim to enhance each client's insight, resiliency and hope to help them achieve their fullest potential. The foundation of my psychotherapy is based on the Adlerian and Existential approach to help you reevaluate and find meaning and purpose in your life. I also incorporate neuropsychology to help you better understand the mind and brain connection, and how change is possible.
My work incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Existential Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness.
In times of great vulnerability, mind-body awareness, self-compassion and insight guide the way to healing, self-empowerment and renewed purpose. We all carry these capacities within. My approach combines evidence-based clinical, holistic and mindfulness-based methodologies grounded in the leading-edge neuroscience of emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I am LGBTQ+ -affirming and committed to serving clients that reflect diversity in racial and cultural identity, gender identity, sexual orientation and stage of life.
My work incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Existential Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness.
In times of great vulnerability, mind-body awareness, self-compassion and insight guide the way to healing, self-empowerment and renewed purpose. We all carry these capacities within. My approach combines evidence-based clinical, holistic and mindfulness-based methodologies grounded in the leading-edge neuroscience of emotional wellbeing and personal growth. I am LGBTQ+ -affirming and committed to serving clients that reflect diversity in racial and cultural identity, gender identity, sexual orientation and stage of life.
I offer an eclectic approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment theory, Gottman Method, and existential theory techniques.
Is your life feeling difficult right now and you need support in navigating the chaos? Do you need help resolving past traumas, talking kinder to yourself, or letting go of toxic relationships? Are daily tasks feeling impossible, and you just want to give up? Is your marriage feeling strained or irreparable? Maybe you consider yourself a people pleaser and have difficulties expressing your needs, or maybe you're going through a brutal break-up. There are times in all of our lives where we could benefit from extra support. I get it - being human is messy, but we don't have to do it alone. I'd love to support you through your journey
I offer an eclectic approach of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, attachment theory, Gottman Method, and existential theory techniques.
Is your life feeling difficult right now and you need support in navigating the chaos? Do you need help resolving past traumas, talking kinder to yourself, or letting go of toxic relationships? Are daily tasks feeling impossible, and you just want to give up? Is your marriage feeling strained or irreparable? Maybe you consider yourself a people pleaser and have difficulties expressing your needs, or maybe you're going through a brutal break-up. There are times in all of our lives where we could benefit from extra support. I get it - being human is messy, but we don't have to do it alone. I'd love to support you through your journey
Genesis Creative Counseling PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, ATR, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609 (Online Only)
I take on a person-centered and existential approach and apply Christian-based techniques ONLY when requested.
Virtual art therapy and counseling for North Carolina and Florida residents! For most of your life, you have felt different and misunderstood from those around you. Maybe your skin color, culture, hobbies, faith, etc. put you on the sidelines. You've taken on the "anxious, slow, or hyper" personality type because others described you this way. You have not felt “good enough” in all spaces and have difficulty feeling worthy. So, over time, you have learned to assimilate, blend in; but that has meant becoming someone that isn't you. It's as if you're playing a part in a play but were never given the script.
I take on a person-centered and existential approach and apply Christian-based techniques ONLY when requested.
Virtual art therapy and counseling for North Carolina and Florida residents! For most of your life, you have felt different and misunderstood from those around you. Maybe your skin color, culture, hobbies, faith, etc. put you on the sidelines. You've taken on the "anxious, slow, or hyper" personality type because others described you this way. You have not felt “good enough” in all spaces and have difficulty feeling worthy. So, over time, you have learned to assimilate, blend in; but that has meant becoming someone that isn't you. It's as if you're playing a part in a play but were never given the script.
Blending psychodynamic insight with existential reflection, I empower individuals to navigate life's complexities.
I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I adopt a collaborative approach to treatment working closely with my clients to determine goals for counseling. Together, we will explore both the current circumstances and the past experiences that are contributing to your concerns. Then, we team up to find solutions to current problems and work to heal old wounds. I use an eclectic approach tailored to the specific needs of each client, but primarily draw from psychodynamic, existential, CBT, and mindfulness interventions.
Blending psychodynamic insight with existential reflection, I empower individuals to navigate life's complexities.
I do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I adopt a collaborative approach to treatment working closely with my clients to determine goals for counseling. Together, we will explore both the current circumstances and the past experiences that are contributing to your concerns. Then, we team up to find solutions to current problems and work to heal old wounds. I use an eclectic approach tailored to the specific needs of each client, but primarily draw from psychodynamic, existential, CBT, and mindfulness interventions.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.