Therapists in Durham, NC

Kym Azevedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 5 years of experience as a practicing therapist and 3 additional years working in mental health support and group facilitation. Kym specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating the transitions associated with these ages. They also work with adults facing mid-life and career transitions. Kym's philosophy of therapy is to help others better understand their personal narrative and how to express themselves in a positive and affirming story.

I have an engaged, body-mind relational approach, that I call Integrative Counseling. This approach builds on your strengths, and helps you cultivate self-awareness and find new perspectives, leading to a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Integrative counseling includes breathing and mindfulness practices, the development of body awareness, the experience of therapeutic touch, as well as verbal and emotional processing, depending on your needs. As a caring, well trained professional I help people to overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, physical pain, job stress, addiction, and life transitions in healthy, nurturing ways.

Don’t know where to start regarding your mental health or substance use concerns? Do you need a safe space to be your true authentic self? Talking with a professional about your mental health can positively impact your mental wellness. Let’s take that leap of faith together. I have an LCMHC and LCASA Licensure. I have experience working in diverse and multicultural environments and providing a safe environment for my clients to express their emotions, thoughts, and feelings. This allows you to find new ways of thinking and behaving that support a healthier life.

We are so glad you decided to take the often challenging step towards making positive change in your life and finding support. We create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can holistically explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. Our primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and we believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework.

Welcome! I offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I have over 12 years of clinical experience and extensive training in early childhood adversity, attachment difficulties, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, adoption, and relationship challenges. I use a multitude of trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to guide my practice. With the right support, I believe all humans have the capacity to heal and flourish.

I am a counselor who understands how it feels to sit in front of a therapist, that is why compassion is important to me. Vulnerability can be difficult, but we can create a safe space so when you're ready, we can change the difficulties interfering with your wants. That is therapy, getting what you need to get what you want. For example, depression has different flavors, but it keeps us from engaging fully in life and/or losing focus on what our dreams are. Whatever you are seeking to make life better and better, I am here to help. In person sessions can be scheduled on a limited basis but Telehealth with be offered on going.

You’re feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life and can’t find the energy to change things up. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings that push you around or keep you from doing what you want to be doing. I'd like to help out. Clients often come to see me for help with different forms of anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, navigating a major transition or wanting to explore their identity. I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.

One of the greatest joys of being a psychologist is seeing and helping individuals and couples create a better life for themselves. Some people I have seen have overcome or at least reduced their level of fear and anxiety. Some, who had severe depression to the point of experiencing suicidal ideations and wanting to isolate themselves from others, were able to overcome their depression and to live more productive lives. Some couples, who were on the brink of separation and divorce, were able to resolve their differences and recommit themselves to a better life together. People who had lost loved ones were able to work through their grief and to realize that their loved ones will never be forgotten and will forever remain in their hearts. These are just a few examples of how people whom I have seen have been able to transform their lives through counseling. During our session I make every effort to provide a safe, nurturing and empathic environment to make it easier for individuals and couples to share their concerns. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis and other methods as necessary to help the person/couples achieve their goals for feeling better about themselves

You're here, welcome! I am not sure what your needs are yet, but I am eager to hear, learn and embrace. Thank you for taking the first step in considering the option of therapy. I believe that it takes bravery to realize that help is needed and even more courage to take that first step in receiving it.

My name is Robyn (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Outpatient Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor at Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness in South Durham. I have diverse clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health, with intimate partner violence, eating and substance use disorders, and adult & juvenile justice systems. I have a unique perspective on ways that our emotions, experiences, and the ways our own and others’ stories about us accumulate in our minds and bodies and can become stuck in our tissues causing us physical and emotional pain.

Please note: I am currently working online only. My varied approach draws on traditional training as well as several related prior professional experiences. I have over thirty years of experience in helping professions including psychotherapy, counseling, higher education, and human services. My doctorate involved multiple disciplines, including psychology, philosophy and the arts. I am also a former yoga teacher. All of this experience has deeply influenced my practice. In addition to various more conventional therapeutic approaches (DBT, EMDR, insight oriented, etc.), I often include body/mind practices.

As of 5/1/24, Accepting Clients. Do you struggle with feeling like your anxiety controls your life? Do your needs get put at the bottom of the list? Do you feel Do you feel overwhelmed or scared of having a wave of emotions? Do you wonder if this is the way it will always be? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxiety about their life and their relationships. I believe our anxiety does not have to control our lives and there are ways to experience our emotions that aren’t so exhausting. At Embodied Awareness Psychotherapy, we offer online, individual therapy for millenial people pleasers.

Are anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges hindering your ideal life? Together, we'll uncover your truth, empowering you to live authentically. I offer sessions where you'll reframe your story, gaining insights into your identity, thoughts, and emotions, leading to meaningful change. Whether in-person or online, let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, creative, evidence-based, results-oriented, flexible, and holistic. People often arrive at psychotherapy when they want to deal with problems, alleviate emotional suffering, make a change, move in a new direction, or find well-being. I try to balance acceptance and change, acknowledging that the first step towards change is accepting reality. I think the therapeutic relationship needs to be a real and genuine connection. I value being kind, genuine, thoughtful, direct, honest, and playful as a person and a therapist.

Not Accepting New Patients At This Time. As a person-centered solutions-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.

Welcome! Part of the reason you’ve found you’re way here might involve overwhelming anxiety, stress from relationships or school, lack of boundaries, wanting to increase or better your communication skills, work through new transitions or changes in major life “things”, or doing the deeper dives into trauma. We can explore these things together; work on your healing and feeling more like “you”, and allowing me to support you along the way.

Whatever brought you to consider therapy, know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle to manage intense emotions, connect deeply with others, meet our goals, live up to our expectations, accept ourselves, or find meaning in life. In a safe and supportive space you are free to express yourself openly, honestly, and authentically, and together we can work to discover the ways you would like your life to be different. The approach we take to implement those changes will be guided by your personality, culture, and needs.

Are you feeling dis-empowered, disconnected? Looking to make healthy, positive, long-lasting changes to ensure wholeness and live a satisfying life? Are you trying to make changes at work, in your relationship, or with your finances or health, and you just can't get traction? You understand the problem, but you can't make the change stick. You may be going through a divorce or are worried about your child in a divorce; feeling signs of stress, depression and anxiety. Maybe you’ve gotten through to the other side, and you are trying to rebuild and promote healing. You need individualized care for your unique challenges.

Inspiration is the key to successful change and growth. Although problems can have similar origins, we as unique human beings bring to our life a perspective that is different than anyone else. As such it is important that our uniqueness is valued and respected. In helping clients with their various issues, this is the cornerstone of my approach. I see my role as a mirror, helping you to craft a plan to get from where you are currently to where you want to be based on your value system. Remember, change starts from within.