Therapists in Archdale, NC

Claudia Ballenger Melton
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, EdS, LCMHC, RPT
2 Endorsed
Archdale, NC 27263
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered play therapist (RPT). While I still work with children and adolescents, I have also expanded my practice to work with more adults. I believe the foundation of counseling is building a trusting relationship with my clients and making them feel at ease. I approach therapy as an interactive process and I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and utilizing methods that best fit each individual's needs.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) and a registered play therapist (RPT). While I still work with children and adolescents, I have also expanded my practice to work with more adults. I believe the foundation of counseling is building a trusting relationship with my clients and making them feel at ease. I approach therapy as an interactive process and I enjoy working collaboratively with clients and utilizing methods that best fit each individual's needs.

Your goals for therapy is what I focus on. My priority is how we will accomplish them together. Whether depressed mood, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, or, personal conflict, grief/loss, parenting, self-esteem, anger management, coping skills or career, I am here for you.
Your goals for therapy is what I focus on. My priority is how we will accomplish them together. Whether depressed mood, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, or, personal conflict, grief/loss, parenting, self-esteem, anger management, coping skills or career, I am here for you.

Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.
Finding a therapist that you feel like you can click with and understands you or your child can be an overwhelming route in the sea of mental health. Sometimes a major life event happens that shakes us to our core. Or we discover that we are starting to lose the tolerance we used to have to manage the twists and turns of this unpredictable life. Or maybe, we just need an objective person to listen and truly hear us. I ensure to provide a safe and open environment to process internal and external challenges. Let's get to a place where you and/or your child feel more confident in overcoming obstacles and finding joy in daily life.

Are you a people-pleaser who struggles to say “no”? Do you have insecure attachments, fearing abandonment and feeling “not good enough”? As a Black woman, I understand the challenges of cultural expectations and self-doubt. I specialize in helping you set healthier boundaries, build self-confidence, and find relief from anxiety. Together, we will identify triggers, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create action plans tailored to your life. My goal is to help you bloom wherever you’re planted.
Are you a people-pleaser who struggles to say “no”? Do you have insecure attachments, fearing abandonment and feeling “not good enough”? As a Black woman, I understand the challenges of cultural expectations and self-doubt. I specialize in helping you set healthier boundaries, build self-confidence, and find relief from anxiety. Together, we will identify triggers, challenge unhelpful patterns, and create action plans tailored to your life. My goal is to help you bloom wherever you’re planted.

Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Worry that you will never be able to handle them? Ever notice that you have trouble being in your body because it is so uncomfortable? Having trouble showing up for yourself when you really need to? Are your closest relationships frustrating? Struggling to feel like yourself around others? Feeling anxious, not fully knowing why? Maybe your thoughts are constantly pulled away from the present and you have trouble concentrating? Yeses to a few of these questions, could be related to complex trauma (repeated exposure to highly stressful events), and relief and progress can come from working together.
Do your emotions feel overwhelming? Worry that you will never be able to handle them? Ever notice that you have trouble being in your body because it is so uncomfortable? Having trouble showing up for yourself when you really need to? Are your closest relationships frustrating? Struggling to feel like yourself around others? Feeling anxious, not fully knowing why? Maybe your thoughts are constantly pulled away from the present and you have trouble concentrating? Yeses to a few of these questions, could be related to complex trauma (repeated exposure to highly stressful events), and relief and progress can come from working together.

Kenan excels in working collaboratively with children, parents and other support people to achieve therapeutic goals. Kenan strives to connect with his clients through shared interests in order to build rapport and create a comfortable therapeutic environment. He utilizes a person centered approach encompassing techniques from cognitive behavioral and play-based therapy including video game-based therapy when appropriate .
Kenan excels in working collaboratively with children, parents and other support people to achieve therapeutic goals. Kenan strives to connect with his clients through shared interests in order to build rapport and create a comfortable therapeutic environment. He utilizes a person centered approach encompassing techniques from cognitive behavioral and play-based therapy including video game-based therapy when appropriate .

I provide counseling for couples, adults, and teenagers. After 20 years of practice I’ve had the most experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, codependency and post traumatic stress disorder. I also have extensive experience counseling people who are going through life transitions, and relationship issues. In a supportive environment I assist clients in gaining insight into their problems. After acquiring a better understanding of the clients situation I will offer options and coping skills to help them solve their problems.
I provide counseling for couples, adults, and teenagers. After 20 years of practice I’ve had the most experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, codependency and post traumatic stress disorder. I also have extensive experience counseling people who are going through life transitions, and relationship issues. In a supportive environment I assist clients in gaining insight into their problems. After acquiring a better understanding of the clients situation I will offer options and coping skills to help them solve their problems.
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Hi, my name is David. I help individuals 13+ with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, ADHD, and relationship struggles. Additionally, I work with men's issues. Together, we will uncover the strength within you and achieve the goals you set in place.
Hi, my name is David. I help individuals 13+ with anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, ADHD, and relationship struggles. Additionally, I work with men's issues. Together, we will uncover the strength within you and achieve the goals you set in place.

As Brené Brown said, "Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do." Beauty, self-awareness, and growth often come from our willingness to be vulnerable and share our stories even when they can be quite difficult to tell. It is in these moments that it would be my honor to listen to your story with the hope that it enables you to experience empathy, acceptance, and understanding. To facilitate this, I use a person-centered approach combined with other techniques that can help you focus on emotional wellness and develop solutions in areas of concern to you.
As Brené Brown said, "Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do." Beauty, self-awareness, and growth often come from our willingness to be vulnerable and share our stories even when they can be quite difficult to tell. It is in these moments that it would be my honor to listen to your story with the hope that it enables you to experience empathy, acceptance, and understanding. To facilitate this, I use a person-centered approach combined with other techniques that can help you focus on emotional wellness and develop solutions in areas of concern to you.

Does your child need a therapist? Or maybe you need support as a parent or individual? I work with ages 6+ and help with anything ranging from behavioral concerns, to anxiety or depression, to ADHD and more. I have experience helping clients individually or as a family unit.
Does your child need a therapist? Or maybe you need support as a parent or individual? I work with ages 6+ and help with anything ranging from behavioral concerns, to anxiety or depression, to ADHD and more. I have experience helping clients individually or as a family unit.

I provide teletherapy for children, teens, and young adults (18-25) experiencing anxiety, OCD, panic, and/or traumatic stress. I also work with parents to reduce conflict at home, navigate problematic child behaviors, and support their children to develop healthy emotion regulation skills. Additionally, I have expertise in health psychology and enjoy working with youth who have chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, food allergy, GI conditions). I further specialize in ADHD and offer executive functioning support/organizational skills training.
I provide teletherapy for children, teens, and young adults (18-25) experiencing anxiety, OCD, panic, and/or traumatic stress. I also work with parents to reduce conflict at home, navigate problematic child behaviors, and support their children to develop healthy emotion regulation skills. Additionally, I have expertise in health psychology and enjoy working with youth who have chronic medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, food allergy, GI conditions). I further specialize in ADHD and offer executive functioning support/organizational skills training.

Enacting change in our lives is never easy, especially when it pertains to our mental health and our relationships. However, it is a worthwhile process that can have a profound impact on your life and the lives of those closest to you. The healthier we are in these areas the healthier we are as individuals, family members, friends, and coworkers. My goal is to create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for you to explore these areas and enact the change that you need to be a happier and more whole version of yourself.
Enacting change in our lives is never easy, especially when it pertains to our mental health and our relationships. However, it is a worthwhile process that can have a profound impact on your life and the lives of those closest to you. The healthier we are in these areas the healthier we are as individuals, family members, friends, and coworkers. My goal is to create a safe, therapeutic atmosphere for you to explore these areas and enact the change that you need to be a happier and more whole version of yourself.

Hello! My given name is Cristin but I go by True. My pronouns are she/her.
My approach to psychotherapy comes from transpersonal psychology. It is influenced by Western and Buddhist psychology layered with the wisdom of yogic and shamanic practices from across Europe and the Americas. My goal is for you to have an experience of being respected, accepted, and listened to compassionately. A typical therapy session will feel like a very intentional conversation rooted in inquiry, the purpose of which is to support you to move past brain/mind, the terrain that you already know, into deeper insight, intuition and healing.
Hello! My given name is Cristin but I go by True. My pronouns are she/her.
My approach to psychotherapy comes from transpersonal psychology. It is influenced by Western and Buddhist psychology layered with the wisdom of yogic and shamanic practices from across Europe and the Americas. My goal is for you to have an experience of being respected, accepted, and listened to compassionately. A typical therapy session will feel like a very intentional conversation rooted in inquiry, the purpose of which is to support you to move past brain/mind, the terrain that you already know, into deeper insight, intuition and healing.

I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for you to succeed. My passion is in witnessing the resiliency of the human spirit. I believe that the therapy process is one of collaboration and focus-driven outcomes. My intention is to assist you in moving toward your optimal health by uncovering your wisdom and developing new skills. I appreciate each individual as a whole person including desire for change, life experience, personal values, preferences, balance and overall state of health.
I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment for you to succeed. My passion is in witnessing the resiliency of the human spirit. I believe that the therapy process is one of collaboration and focus-driven outcomes. My intention is to assist you in moving toward your optimal health by uncovering your wisdom and developing new skills. I appreciate each individual as a whole person including desire for change, life experience, personal values, preferences, balance and overall state of health.

Are you or your child struggling with emotional outbursts, difficulty concentrating, or recovering from painful experiences? Perhaps you've noticed increased anxiety, behavioral challenges at home or school, or trouble processing grief. You want to find effective ways to manage these difficulties and build confidence and resilience. As a parent, you may feel overwhelmed trying to support your child through these challenges. If you're an adult, you might be seeking tools to process past trauma or manage current stressors. You're looking for someone who truly understands your unique situation and can offer genuine, supportive guidance
Are you or your child struggling with emotional outbursts, difficulty concentrating, or recovering from painful experiences? Perhaps you've noticed increased anxiety, behavioral challenges at home or school, or trouble processing grief. You want to find effective ways to manage these difficulties and build confidence and resilience. As a parent, you may feel overwhelmed trying to support your child through these challenges. If you're an adult, you might be seeking tools to process past trauma or manage current stressors. You're looking for someone who truly understands your unique situation and can offer genuine, supportive guidance

Sydney
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
If you're feeling overwhelmed because of anxiety, depression, trauma, or life changes, I’m here to help you navigate those challenges in a safe, non-judgmental space. Together, we can explore your emotions and develop strategies to manage stress and move forward with confidence. My goal is to support you in your journey of personal growth, healing, and empowerment, so you can become more resilient and your best self.
If you're feeling overwhelmed because of anxiety, depression, trauma, or life changes, I’m here to help you navigate those challenges in a safe, non-judgmental space. Together, we can explore your emotions and develop strategies to manage stress and move forward with confidence. My goal is to support you in your journey of personal growth, healing, and empowerment, so you can become more resilient and your best self.

My name is Ebonie and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. How are you for real? I want to know. We have conditioned ourselves to say "fine" even when we can't remember the last time we felt "fine." Perhaps you've even developed a routine around being "fine." You get up, stuff your problems down, hide behind a mask and get through the day. Pretending you're "fine" when you're not...gets exhausting. Pretending is a job that does not pay. It only costs you.
My name is Ebonie and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. How are you for real? I want to know. We have conditioned ourselves to say "fine" even when we can't remember the last time we felt "fine." Perhaps you've even developed a routine around being "fine." You get up, stuff your problems down, hide behind a mask and get through the day. Pretending you're "fine" when you're not...gets exhausting. Pretending is a job that does not pay. It only costs you.

Xavier Fullerton, affectionately known as “X,” is a proud graduate of Winston-Salem State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Counseling. He is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over eight years of experience across a range of clinical settings.
Xavier Fullerton, affectionately known as “X,” is a proud graduate of Winston-Salem State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Counseling. He is a North Carolina Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over eight years of experience across a range of clinical settings.

Many times people find themselves at a place in life where they find it difficult to move towards their goals in life. Goals vary from person to person; but they are important to who we are. A person may notice the same mountain is circled with little to no progress. This can be very frustrating. Obstacles might include past "hang-ups", lack of self trust, or feeling unmotivated or overwhelmed with life's circumstances. There may be times the individual wonders if things will always be a certain way, or they may wonder if there is something they are missing. They desire to move past the obstacles and achieve their goal.
Many times people find themselves at a place in life where they find it difficult to move towards their goals in life. Goals vary from person to person; but they are important to who we are. A person may notice the same mountain is circled with little to no progress. This can be very frustrating. Obstacles might include past "hang-ups", lack of self trust, or feeling unmotivated or overwhelmed with life's circumstances. There may be times the individual wonders if things will always be a certain way, or they may wonder if there is something they are missing. They desire to move past the obstacles and achieve their goal.

Although I welcome the opportunity to work with any person, I specialize in women’s issues, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, parenting and spirituality. I have experience working with adults of all ages. I respect all persons and strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for each individual - regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or belief. I believe everyone has the right to pursue happiness and healing, and I would love to work with you and support you in your journey.
Although I welcome the opportunity to work with any person, I specialize in women’s issues, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, parenting and spirituality. I have experience working with adults of all ages. I respect all persons and strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for each individual - regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion, or belief. I believe everyone has the right to pursue happiness and healing, and I would love to work with you and support you in your journey.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Archdale, NC
< 10
Therapists in Archdale, NC who prioritize treating:
100% | Depression |
86% | Anxiety |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
57% | Relationship Issues |
57% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
83% | Aetna |
67% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Archdale, NC see their clients
86% | In Person and Online | |
14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
14% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Archdale?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.