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.

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.

Facing a big life change? Avoiding your partner? Pretending everything is fine? I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and life changes. I help partners work through conflict and decision making in order to increase intimacy and trust. Whether you need depression support, are changing careers, fine turning a relationship, or navigating a break up or divorce, therapy is worth the investment.

Suffering presents itself in a number of ways- behaviors and relationships we desire to change, uncomfortable emotions, chronic health problems, and feeling out of touch with meaning in our lives. I aim to help clients not only feel better, but live a life according to their values. I work with adults across the lifespan, and address a range of concerns from adjustment to life changes, stress and health management, relationship concerns, and significant mental health conditions. I particularly enjoy helping others overcome trauma, phobias, panic disorder, and depression. I support diversity- all are welcome, including non traditional relationships; sex positive.

My practice is based on anti-oppressive principles & embodied awareness. I work with people of all sexualities & genders to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem, & trauma using a holistic approach to healing. I have expertise in addressing sexual violence & the traumatic effects of systems (racism, sexism, homophobia etc). I encourage clients to nurture their inner voice, to gently observe what happens in the present moment, & to engage actively in the therapeutic process. My practice is poly, kink & sex worker affirming.

Discover What's Possible! Bull City Counseling stands out in our community by providing caring, competent, and compassionate support to our clients in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Let us help you find a way to connect with peace and hope, explore your concerns; gain independence and live your life on your terms.

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.

My practice is currently full. Please check back. --For decades, I've helped people of all kinds in a variety of life challenges. Through relational therapy, applying complementary therapeutic approaches such as CBT, my goal is to help YOU uncover your true potential and power to live a life you enjoy. Do you doubt that is possible? Therapy may consist of practicing skills related to social and emotional learning; learning how your thoughts effect everything, uncovering and navigating the life stories and perhaps telling those stories over and over, of depression, trauma, anxiety, loss, and stress. Want to try?

I have been working successfully with couples and individuals for 20+ years on a variety of topics including depression, relationship issues, and specializing in the areas of communication, extramarital affairs, online infidelity, couples conflict resolution, and divorce prevention. I am very client-centered and value teaming with my clients to work effectively at their comfort level, staying mindful of their wishes while using my clinical skills and modalities.

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 will approach my work with you with respect, care and curiosity. I hope that we will collaborate to find the things that work well for you and nourish you, to invite curiosity about your habits, to acknowledge and celebrate your strengths, and to hold your difficulties with compassion, and awareness that you are not alone. I will give you new tools to care for yourself and empower you to connect with and trust in your fundamental goodness. I will bring mindfulness, somatic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, and my own humanity to the table to meet you where you are.

As your therapist I will work with you to resolve emotional and behavioral issues and assist you in reaching a sense of well-being. I provide services that range from therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief counseling to family counseling, couples' counseling and beyond. Coaching services are also offered. As your coach I work with you to accelerate your growth and expand and maximize your opportunities in areas such as personal, relationships, career, lifestyle, finances and other areas. Coaching is about designing a more desirable future for yourself.

I am a licensed therapist with a specific specialty, expertise, knowledge, and experience in addictions and dependency. While this is a specific focus, I recognize and understand the many facets of an individual as a whole and address the importance of mental and physical health, finances, legal issues, career, and interpersonal relationships toward recovery and well-being.

I whole-heartedly believe that you are the expert on you! I hold the framework in our work together that you contain the inner wisdom around what you need for healing and growth. My role is to help you identify, strengthen, and listen to that inner guidance. At times this inner-knowing can become muted or distorted.

* I CURRENTLY HAVE A WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS* Hello! I'm a psychiatrist with extensive experience in eating disorders, anxiety, and symptoms stemming from complex trauma. I often work with folks who struggle to give themselves the same grace they give others, or who struggle to believe that they are truly able to heal. My style is warm, empathetic, yet often quite direct.  I believe strongly in authenticity and in the power of human connection. I work to learn each individual deeply so that I can help you better understand your own areas of pain or conflict, and help support you as you navigate the way forward.   

We are a therapy practice of experienced clinicians who specialize in working with disordered eating, food, weight, and body image struggles, perinatal and postpartum challenges, relationship difficulties, and women's issues. We recognize the complexity of various stressors facing individuals in these challenging times and we welcome those who are new to the therapy experience as well as those who are seeking a new therapy process. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based modalities but put you and your needs first, when determining the best treatment approach. Most important is listening to you and establishing a safe environment for a healing relationship to develop.

Are you frustrated, disengaged or anxious about life problems or school? I support healing by fostering healthy relationship. I found that clients that value a psychobiological approach to therapy tend to be drawn to me, especially if they are working through a transition such as relocation, divorce, life change, or relationship change. That approach includes physical, psychological, social and cultural domains. My greatest passion is to restore balance and bring relief. My work with clients revolves around supporting them to prioritize their needs, as well as to identify coping mechanisms and resources available to them.

I enjoy working with people who seek to discover new ways of moving through life. Sometimes this means working together to uncover new strategies for managing painful thoughts, memories and emotions. It may also involve identifying problematic patterns of behavior and exploring more adaptive coping strategies. I also enjoy working with people who wish to improve their navigation of various types of relationships including romantic, family, professional and peer relationships. Additionally, I also like helping people uncover new meaning and purpose in life.

Congratulations on embarking upon the next step in your journey! Each of these steps — every experience of bliss, fear, frustration, or sorrow — have all lead you to this very moment. The challenges and complexities of your day-to-day life may have lead you here. The traumas, losses, and heartaches of the past have, too. And while I would rather that each of us would be spared these experiences — it is my hope that I may have a chance to partner alongside you as you grow and, ideally, heal from each of them.

Do you find yourself wondering why you feel so stressed or stuck in a perpetual struggle with your spouse or partner? When you come home at the end of a stressful workday, or you’ve spent the day carting children around, you just want to relax and enjoy the company of your family. Do you recognize patterns that need to change, but you just can’t figure out how to put change into action? Feeling unsure about staying in your relationship? Have you decided to end the relationship and want to do it with dignity and respect? Individually or as a couple, we can explore the unique demands faced by modern families (work/parents/kids).