Therapists in Moore Square, Raleigh, NC

Hello! I'm Merrill, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and I'm passionate about supporting people who struggle with disordered eating, anxiety, and trauma. My clients often describe themselves as smart, intuitive, driven, or sensitive people, and they frequently know the exhaustion of impostor syndrome, people pleasing, and following food rules. I specialize in collaborating with clients finding freedom from a constantly chattering inner critic, and clients seeking self-confidence and the inner safety to rest.

My work as a therapist is inherent to my belief that people want to love and be loved, feel a sense of belonging and acceptance, and fulfill a higher purpose in life. Appreciating the courage, work, time and commitment it requires to change, I work to guide and support people through their personal journey to identify, focus and work to achieve what's important to them in living a more fulfilled life.

I work from a strengths-based perspective and am passionate about partnering with each client on their journey towards self-determination. I believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing a variety of techniques from ACT to CBT to help clients meet their goals.

Hi there! Look at you, prioritizing your needs and putting yourself first! I know firsthand how challenging it can be to begin therapy, but I commend you on taking the first step toward reclaiming yourself. Whether you are inquiring about therapy services for the first time or want to re-establish care, I want to welcome you on your new journey. Together, we can strive to discover the path to healing and self-discovery.

You seek relief from anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma or relationship problems. You’re behaving in ways you know are unhealthy and have tried many things to help but can’t seem to get unstuck. I help you look at unhelpful behaviors with understanding and self-compassion. Together we collaborate to address areas that are out of balance or causing problems. This allows you over time to grow into your authentic self and nurture love and meaning in your life.

I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My primary referral sources are Primary Care Groups and 'word of mouth.' I am passionate about designing a unique set of cognitive-behavioral tools to help individuals improve their management of thoughts, emotions, and behavior. In the process of selecting a provider, I strongly encourage prospective clients to contact my office and schedule a FREE 10-15 minute consultation.

Do you feel life is out of balance, unfulfilling or incomplete? Do you struggle with change, even though you know life could be better? Be Well Oak City, PLLC offers individual psychotherapy to adults seeking positive change towards health and mental health wellness. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." (Oscar Wilde) I will help you clarify your visions and values, set goals and overcome barriers. If you are seeking change in any area of your life, including mind-body connection, physical wellness, spirituality, personal and professional development and relationships and communication, I would be honored to work with you.

I am passionate about working with adult women ages 18 and up on a variety of issues including anxiety, self esteem/self-worth, trauma, faith, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. I am passionate about client-centered care and meeting clients where they are. I believe that it is from our experience of overcoming struggle that we are best able to help others. I utilize a strength-based perspective to empower each client to realize and optimize their personal strengths in order to overcome challenges, move toward positive change, and live life to their fullest potential.

I have been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years with a variety of clients including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.

Calling All Women, especially Single Women. You know, sometimes life will throw you a curve, making it difficult to get back on track. I have been counseling for over (20) years. My primary focus has been with concerns on anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. Clients' counseling issues include personal, emotional, professional, and relationship problems. When appropriate, I will use Christian Counseling. I will use play therapy, and expressive art therapy techniques with clients. I want you to be healed, mind, body and soul.

Are you looking for a partner to support you as you tackle thoughts, feelings and life stressors that are getting in the way of your peace and happiness? If so, I hope I will be a good fit for you. I use the analogy that therapists are like shoes, you have to find the right fit. Feeling comfortable, seen, and safe allows for great progress to be made. I will ensure that our time together is focused on your goals. You set the pace and teach me how to best support you, because no one knows that better than you!

I use a collaborative, hands on approach to help clients become more productive and content at school, work, home, and in relationships. I use my strong background in assessment to help clients to understand how their learning style (both strengths and weaknesses) impacts their ability to succeed. I also enjoy working with college students and adults, offering psychological assessments and ADD/ADHD coaching. My approach to coaching clients with ADD/ADHD is a non-judgmental, practical approach. I I help clients create natural, sustainable change that will decrease their stress (and stress of those around them).

YOU are capable of finding joy and fulfillment! Being human is hard. Every person is capable of finding peace and happiness by facing our trauma (we all have it!) in the name of self-love and kindness to be better human beings.

Starting your therapy journey can be overwhelming, but this is a start! Whether you need a listening ear, or working through life’s difficult moments, I am here to provide a safe space for you. We’ll work together to discover the connection between your feelings and where they originated. Let's work through intense emotions, negative thoughts, and unhealthy patterns together.

Are you yearning for acceptance and validation in embracing your authentic self? Have distressing thoughts or traumatic experiences made coping challenging, exacerbating your suffering? I view therapy as a sanctuary for mutual understanding and exploration. Together, we can empower you to compassionately examine and reshape behaviors, thoughts, and patterns hindering your path to the life you genuinely deserve. We'll foster clarity on your past and future aspirations, facilitating healing from wounds and breaking free from the cycle of pain that may have held you captive. This is a safe space for healing.

I help Ladies connect the link between relationships and life situations to set the tone for their overall well-being. If you are at a point in your life that you feel stuck or disconnected it is time to consider connecting with an unbiased professional for emotional support and guidance. As women, life challenges can cause us to feel vulnerable, empty and overwhelmed. Are your ready to gain a better understanding of who you are and how to take control? We feel a sense of control when we can build and maintain healthy relationships, improve situational stress or conflict, gain a sense of direction and improve mental wellness.

Greetings! The hardest thing to do in this world is to live in it. Reaching out for help can feel risky or daunting, especially as life changes around you. Days of seeing what feels "normal" change from moment to moment, experiencing losses and transitions (both welcome and unwelcome), and trying to figure out where you fit in your own story brings on all sorts of Big Emotions. You might feel anxious about navigating another hardship, or depressed at how things have changed. You may be feeling guilt or relief at a big life shift in an unexpected way. How do you process it all and keep going?

Welcome! I know many only seek therapy once things feel unmanageable or hopeless and I’d love to help you find relief and gain some clarity in your life. My goal with each session is to provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental, honest, & often humorous, space to explore how you’re feeling & thinking. I have extensive experience working with major life transitions such as breakups, moves, career changes, graduations, & the anxiety, depression & grief that often co-occur. My passion is helping process interpersonal relationship issues, & helping develop language to what's occurring in your life, relationships & learning to set boundaries.

Experiencing problems with anger, depression anxiety, emotional dis- regulation, trauma, hyperactivity or problems with social anxiety or low self-esteem? the Institute might be a good fit. I assess clients for readiness for bariatric surgery. I draw upon different models to explain mental health difficulties and find the biopsychosocial model particularly useful in understanding what might be contributory factors to presenting issues. I use cognitive, emotive therapy and other evidence based practices to bring about change. I also utilize holistic interventions to reduce depression, anxiety and excessive anger symptoms.