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.

Do you wish you felt more like YOU? Whoever that YOU may be, therapy is here to help get you to that place of living your life in the way that feels best, whether this means talking through an issue, finding a better way of managing life, or needing a hand in getting it all organized. Let's find solutions and heal the hurt.

I have a deep passion for helping people discover their power in the face of life’s adversities. Stress presents itself in a number of ways which impact the mind, body, and spirit. As a psychotherapist, I am dedicated to an integrative whole-person approach to wellness and healing. I am particularly interested in healing the emotional/spiritual wounds of internalized racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression. I work to empower others to overcome feeling stuck and controlled by distressing emotions, unhealthy behaviors, and painful past experiences.

Hannah has experience partnering with individuals managing mood disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, trauma, difficult life experiences and changes, and stress-related conditions. She has training in trauma work, art therapy, mindfulness and a specialty in working with the blind and visually impaired.Hannah is a licensed counselor and a board-certified art therapist. She believes in a holistic and person-centered approach to therapy. Her training in both art therapy and talk therapy provide a unique lens to processing life experiences. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and identities.

Struggling with depression or anxiety? Breaking patterns is hard, but you know you want change and meaningful redirection. Painful memories and recurrent conflict can strain relationships. Work stress gets in the way of being present and feeling fulfilled. People often work with me to get things moving when they feel blocked or stuck, to develop calm where uncertainty has them off balance. Our work will reveal insight to restore stability, address trauma, and change outlook towards realizing an improved sense of self. Together we can work to identify and harness strength, addressing challenges with new clarity and inspiration.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationships struggles, and have a passion for supervising emerging professionals. I approach therapy with a sense of curiosity to help you explore behavior patterns, gain insight, and develop techniques that lead to a more peaceful “meaning filled” life. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to grow and make changes that you desire.

Every child needs a nurturing environment that allows them to grow into productive adults; however, from childhood into adulthood there are times that adversity presents itself. The road can become rocky and sometimes stop with no apparent direction in which to travel. When the road is too bumpy and travel is difficult, a therapist can help by serving as guide and aid and walk with you until the road is safe again to travel on your own. I look forward to being apart of your journey.

Relationships are hard. But, why? Because your brain wants you and your partner to protect yourselves in ways that get in the way of feeling connected, loved, and passionate. Self-protection is always running in the background and you need to know how to manage it and make choices that are better for your relationship. That's normal. Thankfully, things can change. I'm an experienced, safe therapist who knows how to guide you toward new patterns of relating or recover from disappointment, affairs, fear, and distance. Heterosexual and LGBTQ couples are equally welcome in my practice.

Not accepting new clients at this time. At Sleep Health Solutions, we are psychologists with expertise in behavioral sleep medicine. We'll work with you to find the best approach for your sleep problems. We offer individually tailored non-medication brief treatments for some of the most common sleep complaints, such as insomnia and adjusting to sleep apnea treatment. Bringing years of sleep disorders clinic experiences to our practice, we understand how difficult it can be to struggle with sleep. We use a collaborative approach to provide the best sleep treatments available in a compassionate and supportive environment.

*Please note: I am currently unable to take new clients.* I understand the ways in which trauma and distress lead to suffering and blocked goals. With over 10 years as a mental health professional, and a deep commitment to my own healing and growth, I offer a space for therapeutic work that is both well-informed by research and training, and personally connected. I work with clients to feel more authentically aligned with self, and to address the ways past trauma, loss, or instability might be causing conflict or distress in your life.

***Update 2/16/21: Building waitlist for new clients*** Looking for ways to ease anxiety, sadness, stress? Allow me to help support you on your journey! I think that it takes so much bravery taking the first steps toward healing and/or growth and I look forward to helping you feel comfortable and safe beginning to address whatever you feel is holding you back from being able to live the life you want to lead.

Clients who seek my services embrace spiritually-integrated counseling and therapy, which combines empirically-based interventions with spiritual resources in their journey of transformation. Despite the different reasons that bring clients to therapy, all of them need a safe space to unravel the problematic narratives of their lives, embrace the possibility of new futures, and learn new practices that help strengthen personal and communal bonds.

My "best" successes came from people who finally gave up on what wasn't working for them anymore and came in with an open mind. This worked with issues of anxiety and depression, habits that people didn't want to continue doing, relationships that felt broken, and coping mechanisms that used to work but then began to create more problems. I thoroughly enjoy working with people who are ready to get their lives back on track.

Are you a generally healthy person, looking for guidance in how to live your life in the healthiest and happiest way? Whether your challenges are in the realm of finances, relationships, work satisfaction, anxiety, or depression, transpersonal counseling can help you! If you are looking for a therapist that can include your spiritual beliefs and include those in your treatment, and if you enjoy varied approaches to mental health and happiness such as art, yoga, and meditation, I might be the therapist for you!

If you're struggling with relationships; worry that you or someone you care about may have a problem with alcohol or other drug use; trauma issues; if someone you love is struggling with these - I can help. With unconditional acceptance, I listen - and together we sort out what's going on, and determine how best to address it. I provide psychospiritual counseling that draws from best practice and experience, tailored to you. (Please note that the focus of my practice will shift to spiritual direction only beginning 1/1/2022.)

I am passionate about assisting my clients in unlocking their inner wisdom and striving for balance in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I have experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns including trauma, chronic pain, difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance use, stress management, self-esteem, grief, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors.

*Please know that I am not currently able to accept new clients.* I work with clients ages 14-40; I especially enjoy helping adolescents and young adults explore and resolve questions of identity, navigate periods of transition, manage anxiety, and heal from traumatic experiences. I also enjoy working with couples who are navigating life transitions, working through conflict, or are simply interested in improving their communication skills and overall relationship quality.

Everyone can benefit from therapy. How often in your day to day do you have an hour where you’re fully seen, heard, and encouraged? That’s what therapy should provide. Too often therapy is misrepresented and clients stigmatized as weak or ill when, in fact, the strongest thing you can do is seek help. Let me help you through your darkest of times or your day to day concerns. There is no issue too big or too small to conquer.

I specialize in helping people experiencing anxiety, depression, impulsive/risk-taking behaviors, and interpersonal conflict. My first priority is in collaborating with my clients to create spaces where change feels possible. I am especially attentive to the ideas of reducing stigma surrounding mental health care, trust associated with strict confidentiality, and increasing motivation using strengths- and evidence-based techniques. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families.

With over 20 years of professional experience treating depression, anxiety, relationship issues and struggles with food, weight, body image, and disordered eating, I believe all mental health symptoms are there for reasons. Our work is to uncover those reasons and discover more effective means of caring for self. Exploring family dynamics, life experiences, personal beliefs, and both conscious and unconscious aspects of Self are all part of the therapeutic process. In therapy we work with the conscious and unconscious material which surfaces in the psychotherapy room as well as bringing attention to thought and behavior patterns, developing insights, and strategizing solutions.