Lassandra Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
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Let's Connect (919) 372-3956

Do you often feel weighed down, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to handle life’s ups and downs? Challenges can be unpredictable, and it’s common to feel like you’re carrying too much while neglecting your own needs. If you’re ready to break free from this cycle and move toward healing, I’m here to walk with you. Together, we’ll focus on restoring balance and building a path toward a more peaceful, fulfilling, and emotionally grounded life.
I specialize in guiding individuals through anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and severe mental illnesses. Using evidence-based treatments like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing, I provide tools to address symptoms, process emotions, and build a fulfilling life.
You are the expert in your life, and together, we’ll navigate transitions, challenges, and your personal goals at a pace that feels right for you. My role is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts, identify patterns, and work toward meaningful change. Let’s collaborate on your journey to healing and growth.
Call or Email Lassandra Purnell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 372-3956
Let's Connect (919) 372-3956

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- Quest Behavioral Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Lassandra Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C015672 Lassandra Purnell
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania , MSW, Graduated 2018
- License: Virginia 0904015165 / 2023
- License: Washington DC LC200002423 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Lassandra Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 372-3956
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mood Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
- Sexual Abuse
- Veterans
Lassandra Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 372-3956
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Lassandra Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 372-3956
Location
Nearby Areas
Lassandra Purnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 372-3956