Christian Therapists in Apex, NC
You’ve been holding it all together for everyone, but inside you’re exhausted, anxious, and questioning your next step. Life feels heavy, and you’re tired of “pushing through.” You don’t have to do this alone.
I specialize in helping Black and Caribbean women navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with a culturally sensitive and faith-informed approach. Together, we’ll work on breaking cycles, healing past wounds, and creating a life filled with clarity and peace without losing your identity or values.
You’ve been holding it all together for everyone, but inside you’re exhausted, anxious, and questioning your next step. Life feels heavy, and you’re tired of “pushing through.” You don’t have to do this alone.
I specialize in helping Black and Caribbean women navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with a culturally sensitive and faith-informed approach. Together, we’ll work on breaking cycles, healing past wounds, and creating a life filled with clarity and peace without losing your identity or values.
At times navigating life can be difficult and feel overwhelming. My passion lies in walking with you to gain insight, understand and solve problems, clarify values, and find more balance in life. I value the uniqueness of each person, which helps build on your strengths, self-acceptance, and healing. I strive to empower you to be self-compassionate as you journey through vulnerability and discomfort to reach a more fulfilling and meaningful life experience.
At times navigating life can be difficult and feel overwhelming. My passion lies in walking with you to gain insight, understand and solve problems, clarify values, and find more balance in life. I value the uniqueness of each person, which helps build on your strengths, self-acceptance, and healing. I strive to empower you to be self-compassionate as you journey through vulnerability and discomfort to reach a more fulfilling and meaningful life experience.
Serenity Radiance Mental Health Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel unfulfilled, unhappy, stressed, overwhelmed and stuck, but desire to break free from what is holding you back and work towards living your best life? We all possess the innate ability to overcome our challenges and evolve to being the best version of ourselves. With the right tools and support, you are capable of reaching your fullest potential and experiencing true fulfillment and success in life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem issues or relationship issues, I am committed to exploring and processing with you, your unique path towards wholeness, freedom, and fulfillment.
Do you feel unfulfilled, unhappy, stressed, overwhelmed and stuck, but desire to break free from what is holding you back and work towards living your best life? We all possess the innate ability to overcome our challenges and evolve to being the best version of ourselves. With the right tools and support, you are capable of reaching your fullest potential and experiencing true fulfillment and success in life. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, self-esteem issues or relationship issues, I am committed to exploring and processing with you, your unique path towards wholeness, freedom, and fulfillment.
In over 30 years of practice, I have helped individuals and couples with anxiety and depression related to relationship trauma. I have helped couples rediscover their love and commitment to one another. I have also helped couples divorce with kindness and respect. I have helped individuals recover from the loss of their primary relationship and forge a new vision for their future. I have helped many people with childhood trauma integrate those experiences, develop a new sense of self, and create a life worth celebrating.
In over 30 years of practice, I have helped individuals and couples with anxiety and depression related to relationship trauma. I have helped couples rediscover their love and commitment to one another. I have also helped couples divorce with kindness and respect. I have helped individuals recover from the loss of their primary relationship and forge a new vision for their future. I have helped many people with childhood trauma integrate those experiences, develop a new sense of self, and create a life worth celebrating.
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're struggling. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. Our practice can support and empower you to become a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how we see our role as your therapists. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
It can be exhausting to feel like you've tried it all and keep getting the same results. While on the outside, you seem to have it together, on the inside, you're struggling. You've tried to set goals, but your mind is too scattered to be consistent. Our practice can support and empower you to become a more healed and powerful version of yourself and break free from sabotaging behaviors. In a world where most people wear masks, it's a privilege to see a soul. This is how we see our role as your therapists. To see past your pain and help you uncover your true inner light.
I'm a North Carolina native raised in the Christian church.
My practice is informed by lived experience and evidence-based theories. Niches are Biblically-integrated counseling, CBT & Narrative Therapy. I lead clients towards intimacy with Jesus as we discuss struggles through life. A Biblical lens is not forced, rather optional for clients. How we interpret our stories, self-concept and others impacts everything!
I'm a North Carolina native raised in the Christian church.
My practice is informed by lived experience and evidence-based theories. Niches are Biblically-integrated counseling, CBT & Narrative Therapy. I lead clients towards intimacy with Jesus as we discuss struggles through life. A Biblical lens is not forced, rather optional for clients. How we interpret our stories, self-concept and others impacts everything!
With 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker, I specialize in treating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral health issues. Patients seek a supportive and understanding environment where they can address their struggles and work towards improving their overall well-being and I tent to provide them with this space. My main focus is to manage their symptoms, understand and process their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, achieve a sense of well-being, and increase their self-esteem so that they can lead happier, healthier lives.
With 20 years of experience as a clinical social worker, I specialize in treating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral health issues. Patients seek a supportive and understanding environment where they can address their struggles and work towards improving their overall well-being and I tent to provide them with this space. My main focus is to manage their symptoms, understand and process their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, achieve a sense of well-being, and increase their self-esteem so that they can lead happier, healthier lives.
Life just doesn’t line up with what you hoped it would be. Despite looking like you’ve got it together on the outside, you feel anxious and depressed on the inside.. You’ve lost yourself in the midst of trauma, a diagnosis, loss, or life transition. You can’t shut your brain off. No matter how hard you try, you struggle with worry, rumination, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness. The negative self-talk leaves you feeling alone and afraid. This affects all aspects of your life. Your world feels like it’s getting smaller and smaller, and you don’t know where you fit.
Life just doesn’t line up with what you hoped it would be. Despite looking like you’ve got it together on the outside, you feel anxious and depressed on the inside.. You’ve lost yourself in the midst of trauma, a diagnosis, loss, or life transition. You can’t shut your brain off. No matter how hard you try, you struggle with worry, rumination, guilt, and feelings of worthlessness. The negative self-talk leaves you feeling alone and afraid. This affects all aspects of your life. Your world feels like it’s getting smaller and smaller, and you don’t know where you fit.
Have you been struggling to get out of bed each morning, constantly fighting the urge to stay in bed all day? Has your job or school performance been affected, or maybe even your relationships with your friends, family, or significant other? Maybe you’ve lost interest in activities that once brought you joy, and even the simplest of tasks seem impossible to get done. YOU deserve to be happy again, to smile and laugh again, to feel like yourself again. Although all hope might appear to be lost right now, don't give up, because you are NOT alone.
Have you been struggling to get out of bed each morning, constantly fighting the urge to stay in bed all day? Has your job or school performance been affected, or maybe even your relationships with your friends, family, or significant other? Maybe you’ve lost interest in activities that once brought you joy, and even the simplest of tasks seem impossible to get done. YOU deserve to be happy again, to smile and laugh again, to feel like yourself again. Although all hope might appear to be lost right now, don't give up, because you are NOT alone.
Overwhelm has become a way of life lending to feelings of anxiety, depression and disconnect. This leads to disruptions relationally with others and ourselves. Understanding how we think, feel, and behave can begin with better self-worth, mood and relationships. I’m not a nod-and-smile, vanilla sort of therapist. You’ll find that I curse, will call you out, hold you accountable, and hopefully leave you laughing and inspired. If I am not REAL, how I can expect my clients to show up in their authentic self? And when you feel safe to be real with me, we can work on how that carries over into the rest of your life.
Overwhelm has become a way of life lending to feelings of anxiety, depression and disconnect. This leads to disruptions relationally with others and ourselves. Understanding how we think, feel, and behave can begin with better self-worth, mood and relationships. I’m not a nod-and-smile, vanilla sort of therapist. You’ll find that I curse, will call you out, hold you accountable, and hopefully leave you laughing and inspired. If I am not REAL, how I can expect my clients to show up in their authentic self? And when you feel safe to be real with me, we can work on how that carries over into the rest of your life.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In counseling, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My goal is to empower you to create meaningful, lasting change and to build confidence in overcoming life’s challenges.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In counseling, I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. My goal is to empower you to create meaningful, lasting change and to build confidence in overcoming life’s challenges.
Seeking out a new counselor can be an overwhelming process and my hope is to assist you in this endeavor. My name is Lee Davis, LCMHCA, CRC and I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective where the client is seen as the expert in their own lives. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices specifically tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to help facilitate the most desired outcomes. I believe in incorporating the client’s feedback to assist in the therapeutic process.
Seeking out a new counselor can be an overwhelming process and my hope is to assist you in this endeavor. My name is Lee Davis, LCMHCA, CRC and I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in the state of North Carolina. I approach counseling from a person-centered perspective where the client is seen as the expert in their own lives. I use a wide range of evidence-based practices specifically tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences to help facilitate the most desired outcomes. I believe in incorporating the client’s feedback to assist in the therapeutic process.
My approach to therapy is a culmination of my life's work with people in a variety of settings. My philosophy of therapy grows out of my many years as an interfaith pastoral care giver. I have worked with trauma at Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA). I am a Veteran with combat experience as a Chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have served as a clinical, interfaith, spiritual care provider at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Greenville, NC), Duke HomeCare and Hospice (Durham, NC), and Rex Hospital (Raleigh, NC). I believe that people are "living human documents" continually under revision.
My approach to therapy is a culmination of my life's work with people in a variety of settings. My philosophy of therapy grows out of my many years as an interfaith pastoral care giver. I have worked with trauma at Albert Einstein Medical Center (Philadelphia, PA). I am a Veteran with combat experience as a Chaplain during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I have served as a clinical, interfaith, spiritual care provider at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (Greenville, NC), Duke HomeCare and Hospice (Durham, NC), and Rex Hospital (Raleigh, NC). I believe that people are "living human documents" continually under revision.
As a Christian counselor, I seek to weave eternal truths in with healing prayer in a way that brings about lasting change and transformation.
Other treatment areas include sexual addiction, marriage, depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative issues, personality and family-of-origin issues, self-image issues, premarital counseling, conflict resolution and communication.
As a Christian counselor, I seek to weave eternal truths in with healing prayer in a way that brings about lasting change and transformation.
Other treatment areas include sexual addiction, marriage, depression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative issues, personality and family-of-origin issues, self-image issues, premarital counseling, conflict resolution and communication.
I am passionate in offering Christian counseling for women who would like to integrate faith into counseling.
You feel the pressure to be perfect all the time-from nutrition and exercise to parenting and your home. You can’t get your brain to shut off. Lying in bed, driving, sitting at your desk…the worry is overwhelming. Maybe it’s about your kids, your job, your marriage, or your health. On and on it goes and you can’t control it. Decision making can be paralyzing and you’re constantly doubting yourself. The restlessness makes you constantly on edge.You’re told you’re “not supposed to worry” and then feel guilty and out of control because you can’t cope with it. “Something must be wrong with me,” you tell yourself. It’s exhausting.
I am passionate in offering Christian counseling for women who would like to integrate faith into counseling.
You feel the pressure to be perfect all the time-from nutrition and exercise to parenting and your home. You can’t get your brain to shut off. Lying in bed, driving, sitting at your desk…the worry is overwhelming. Maybe it’s about your kids, your job, your marriage, or your health. On and on it goes and you can’t control it. Decision making can be paralyzing and you’re constantly doubting yourself. The restlessness makes you constantly on edge.You’re told you’re “not supposed to worry” and then feel guilty and out of control because you can’t cope with it. “Something must be wrong with me,” you tell yourself. It’s exhausting.
I assist those who want to overcome the pain of past experiences or memories and understand how to live a happy and productive life. I use an integrative approach to help you let go of negative beliefs and behaviors that limit your best self and encourage you to set attainable goals that not only achieve a wellness of your mental health, but also provide healing for your whole person inclusive of your body, mind and spirit. I believe connecting to your past, living in the present and being proactive for the future brings understanding about your behaviors in a more thoughtful way. Ask me about all-day intensive EMDR sessions!
I assist those who want to overcome the pain of past experiences or memories and understand how to live a happy and productive life. I use an integrative approach to help you let go of negative beliefs and behaviors that limit your best self and encourage you to set attainable goals that not only achieve a wellness of your mental health, but also provide healing for your whole person inclusive of your body, mind and spirit. I believe connecting to your past, living in the present and being proactive for the future brings understanding about your behaviors in a more thoughtful way. Ask me about all-day intensive EMDR sessions!
Are the arguments, misunderstanding, and hurt starting to become overwhelming? Struggling with communication or managing conflict? Have you tried to fix your relationship, but continue to feel misunderstood, frustrated, and disconnected? It may even feel like your relationship is moving in the wrong direction, or in a downward spiral. Considering separation or divorce? Perhaps the spark has left and feel more like roommates than lovers or disaster has struck with a major betrayal. You know something needs to change, and there is a better way to live! We help couples break through the barriers of disconnection in their relationship.
Are the arguments, misunderstanding, and hurt starting to become overwhelming? Struggling with communication or managing conflict? Have you tried to fix your relationship, but continue to feel misunderstood, frustrated, and disconnected? It may even feel like your relationship is moving in the wrong direction, or in a downward spiral. Considering separation or divorce? Perhaps the spark has left and feel more like roommates than lovers or disaster has struck with a major betrayal. You know something needs to change, and there is a better way to live! We help couples break through the barriers of disconnection in their relationship.
My ideal client is an individual, a couple, or a family who has navigated life's complexities. Often overwhelmed by personal challenges, work pressures, or the demands of daily life, they seek clarity and direction. They are not afraid to work hard for their well-being. Clients who are open, honest, and hardworking are encouraged, as this partnership.
My ideal client is an individual, a couple, or a family who has navigated life's complexities. Often overwhelmed by personal challenges, work pressures, or the demands of daily life, they seek clarity and direction. They are not afraid to work hard for their well-being. Clients who are open, honest, and hardworking are encouraged, as this partnership.
You may be navigating a difficult season—feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. Perhaps you’re a teen or young adult facing life transitions, a woman dealing with postpartum or past trauma, or a couple wanting to strengthen your relationship. You’re seeking clarity, healing, and a sense of peace. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. My ideal clients are looking for meaningful change and a therapist who will walk with them through life’s challenges with compassion and insight.
You may be navigating a difficult season—feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step. Perhaps you’re a teen or young adult facing life transitions, a woman dealing with postpartum or past trauma, or a couple wanting to strengthen your relationship. You’re seeking clarity, healing, and a sense of peace. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. My ideal clients are looking for meaningful change and a therapist who will walk with them through life’s challenges with compassion and insight.
Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.