Bisexual Therapists in Apex, NC

“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change.

Mary Lynn Marus (Molly), works primarily with neurodivergent adults, with confirmed or suspected diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and/or other mental health conditions. Do you find that behaviors are hard to manage, social communication is challenging, or that mood or worries are constantly weighing on you? Do you have a hard time finding someone who understands your concerns related to your lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or another Intellectual or Developmental diagnosis? Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with Autism, ADHD, or IDD, who needs your own therapist who understands what you are going through? I am here to help!

Every one of you is a complex, unique individual that deserves to be treated as such. My treatment philosophy is to get to know a person well, develop a trusting relationship, and find out what specific treatment will work for them. I have a wealth of experience and training thanks to living around the world, always staying curious and open, and being in the military for 9 years. I take that knowledge, couple it with my education, and put it to use helping you survive, thrive, and ultimately live the life you want.

I am licensed psychologist with an interest and expertise in anxiety, depression and family/parenting stress. I also treat perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, including postpartum depression. I am particularly passionate about women's mental health across the lifespan, from teen to older adult.

Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website www.sbcounseling.com/therapists

I work to provide a holistic, personal form of care that provides each client with the tools they need to overcome life's challenging moments. I take an integrative approach to helping others better understand how their patterns are impacting their lives and what options they have to do things differently. I utilize a creative, expressive approach to combine art and music into my practice to simulate new pathways in the brain and reprocess trauma. Implementing creativity is a critical component in the healing process and has particular power when working with children and adolescents.

Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a behavior interfering with your life goals, I will work with you to try to figure this out.

Every person is an individual and deserves to be respected as they are. I work to make sure that we build treatment around your needs, ensuring that you are part of guiding your own path. Using knowledge, heart, humor, and care we will heal wounds and develop personal resources to alleviate the concerns that brought you here. Talk, music, expressive therapies, and experiential interventions will be used support the process of the individual, couple, or family. Together we will heal, cope, and connect. We all have a story to tell and together we can begin to write yours.

I have worked in the human service field for approximately 20 years. I have had the pleasure of working with mental health, developmentally disabled and substance abuse populations. I have worked with Assisted Medication Management and active military members and their families. My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment.

If you are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about life changes I'd like to help. If you feel like you’ve hit a stuck place and don’t know what to do next, you’ve come to the right place. Thank you for taking the time to consider me as your therapist. Finding the right person to share your story with can be a tough decision- let me share with you a bit about myself to help make your decision easier!

We are a group of dedicated professionals focused on providing mental health and substance abuse services to the community. We have over 20 years of combined experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and addiction related issues. We used a variety of therapeutic approaches to better address the needs of individuals served. We have extensive training on individual, family and couples' counseling. Our staff is trained in a variety of treatment models to best meet your needs. We provide a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to ensure that our clients have the best experience possible.

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.

Finding the right counselor is very important! With that in mind, don't read a bio and pick someone. Take advantage of my free 20 minute phone consultation! That's all it's going to take to tell if I'll be a good fit or not. I have over 15 years of experience working with children, families, and adults. I'm good at getting people to talk about what the real problem is and not dance around the elephant in the room. You are not always going to get from me what you want to hear but I guarantee you are going to get from me what you need to hear.

Therapy can help you overcome and cope with a number of challenges. It is my hope that you feel empowered after each session. I have 16 years experience as a psychotherapist. Before moving to NC I had a private practice in northern CA where I specialized in psychotherapy (individual and group) with cancer patients and their families. Since then my expertise has ranged into issues such as substance abuse, depression, anxiety, bipolar, mid-life crises, caregiver stress, and couples therapy. My most recent expertise is treating anxiety disorders (including phobias and OCD). I also provide clinical supervision to clinicians seeking their LCSW in NC

Do you need help creating the life you want? Would you like better relationships or more contentment? Most of us want to build hope and resilience in our lives. We want to know our strengths and how best to use them. We want to bloom in response to challenges in our life. Life transitions can provide opportunities to grow and flourish. Whether you are beginning or ending a relationship, raising children, helping a child to leave home, becoming an in-law, or becoming a caretaker, these events create opportunities. I love helping people through these changes and seeing them land on their feet and in a better place!

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Clients who benefit from therapy with me are often those who have an innate desire to break the cycle of dysfunction that has led them down a path fraught with anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, fear of uncertainty, and distrust. No one can heal in the absence of emotional safety, so my first priority is helping you establish safety with me. This means engaging as fully as possible with your preferences, values, and needs, and trusting you to be the expert on you. I believe you have an internal compass to follow--I am only a guide.

Facing relationship difficulties? Sad, lonely, fearful, stuck? I can bring hope to your love life. As a premier couples therapist and coach, I can ignite love, passion, respect and trust in your relationship. I specialize in effective communication, conflict resolution, sexuality and intimacy, finances, stress, infidelity, addictions, ADHD and anxiety/ depressive illnesses. I offer practical approaches that work. I use them in my own 25 year marriage! I have provided successful couples therapy for thousands of couples all over the globe for over two decades. I look forward to talking with you today.

Reaching out and asking for help can sometimes be a daunting task, & if you have found yourself ready to make that first phone call, you have done the hardest part. The stressors of life, coupled with issues we may have faced in the past, or are currently facing today may hinder us on the road to a happy and fulfilled life. The issues we face can have an impact on all facets of our lives, from our interpersonal relationships, our work, our spirituality, and overall mental and physical wellbeing.

I love helping people find relief from anxiety, obsessional thinking, fears, and the daily discomfort of living with past trauma and abuse. I believe that understanding why we are who we are is a necessary first step in creating lasting change.

I believe that people have the skills, competencies, and abilities that will help them reduce the influence of problems in their lives. It is the therapist’s job to enable clients to thrive on their own. By learning how to self-evaluate and by developing your own abilities to meet difficult thought processes and situations with awareness, acceptance, and kindness, you will be able to make the changes that will allow you to live a satisfying and fulfilling life. My role is to assist you in reaching whatever goals you may have for yourself by providing nonjudgmental support and helping to facilitate your journey.