Asian Therapists in Cary, NC

Choosing the right therapist is a very personal and important decision. It is crucial that client and therapist have the means to form a strong and trusting therapeutic alliance in order to do deep and meaningful work together, I strive to achieve that with every client I work with. My specialty lies in working through unresolved trauma. Using skills + a strong intuition, I will help guide you through your healing process as you come to terms with events and lay them to rest. I draw from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and am non pathologizing.

Hello! My name is Lillian and I am a Mental Health Counselor. I am passionate about supporting others’ healing, growth, and development. By creating a safe environment conducive for self-reflecting and self exploration, and with the guidance of a counselor providing unconditional positive regard and acceptance, one can reach the hidden parts of oneself, thus allowing for healing, change, and growth. Ultimately progressing towards self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love. I work with adolescents, young adults, older adults and families to improve communications and strengthen relationships.

Accepting new clients in-person and via telehealth in NC. Telehealth only in SC. Everything you need to heal is already within you, and my work with you will help build motivation, awareness, confidence, and understanding that nurtures these strengths that exist, but are difficult to see when external and internal challenges are faced in life. Not everyone is the same and not one particular treatment model will be the best fit. Therefore, I will meet you where you are at on this journey towards healing, and provide quality of care that will be person centered and tailored to your specific needs.

Do you attach your worth to your performance and achievements? I work with clients who have a tendency to become highly anxious, angry, or upset about making mistakes. I empower my clients to find their inner strength, boost confidence, and challenge perfectionism. I work with clients to create effective coping skills to manage everyday stress. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I affirm LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Multicultural.

Are you experiencing challenges in daily living that are impacting your relationships, work, and even things you used to enjoy doing? I have skillfully helped people overcome difficulties from anxiety, depression, grief and loss, irritability, low self-esteem, stress and trauma. Whether you have experienced one adverse event or compounded traumatic experiences over time, or just have not found success with other therapeutic modalities, I can help you find resolution to the past and discover hope in the future. I utilize a psychodynamic approach that flexibly incorporates ego states and advanced EMDR strategies.

Individual clients typically work with me as they face major life transitions, deal with anxiety, and understand their authentic, neurodiverse selves. Clients will receive psycho-education around mental skills & somatic practices to incorporate into their life, and we will always be exploring families of origin and choice and their impact on interpersonal relationships. Couples who work with me have a desire to proactively prepare for a long-term commitment to each other, build healthier patterns of communication and boundaries, or engage in a gentle collaboration process following a mutual decision to end their relationship.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by worried thoughts, leading to constant stress and tension? Do you doubt your self-worth or feel inadequate in your relationships? Anxiety can feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, making everyday tasks seem daunting and exhausting. Sometimes anxiety leaves us feeling unsure about how to move forward. Other times, it shows up as tension in our most cherished relationships, causing us to question our connections and communication. If you are experiencing anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by difficulties in your relationship, you are not alone.

“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. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.

Over the last decade, my focus has been on helping my clients address mental blockers that stand in the way of achieving their potential. I have worked with clients across a spectrum of stressors ranging from anxiety and depression to complex emotional and behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, autism, developmental delays, and life transitions. I bring a culturally sensitive approach to psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation.

With degrees from Duke University (PhD) and UNC-Chapel Hill (B.A.), I have 25 years of experience working with adults, college students, adolescents, and children. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, mood swings, obsessive-compulsive behavior, relationship problems, and/or ADD/ADHD/LD, I can help. I trained at Duke Child Guidance, Children's Psychiatric Institute, Dorothea Dix Child Psychiatry, and the NCSU Counseling Center, so I am experienced with developmental issues across the life span. I offer individual therapy (all ages), assessment/treatment of ADD/LD (all ages), and couples, marital and group therapy for adults.

In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, taking the time to prioritize mental health can be a daunting challenge. Navigating therapy options can be both costly and time-consuming, leading to frustration and, unfortunately, a reluctance to seek the support one truly needs. Our mission is to simplify the decision to explore therapy, offering a welcoming and accessible alternative. Enter Coffee Talk Therapy, where we've curated an atmosphere that's not just a therapy session but an entire vibe. Our mission is to simplify the decision to explore therapy.

As a second-generation immigrant with a bicultural identity, I am keenly aware that conversations about mental health concerns can feel confusing. Navigating the intersections of our identities, values, relationships and experiences can feel like we are constantly pulled in many different directions and struggle to feel at peace. This can negatively impact our self-esteem, self-confidence and how well we are able to be present in the different areas of our lives. My passion is to inspire curiosity about oneself and revive the path of intentional and heartful living.

If you are feeling resistant, frustrated, or uncertain about what next steps to take to feel better, then I can help you get started in an experienced, judge-free, comfortable setting. If anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, traumatic events, oppositional children, interpersonal conflicts, workplace issues, or bullying is getting in your way of happiness, I can guide you to overcome these challenges. I also help people who are satisfied with their current situation but would like to enhance skills and live at their fullest potential. I look forward to you contacting me at www.meaningfultransformation.com/mike

I offer psychotherapy for children over 14 years of age, couples and adults. A typical client may have Bipolar Disorder or other depressive or anxiety disorders or behavioral issues, such as anger outbursts Or they may struggle with grief or other difficult life situations and need support and guidance. I specialize in treatment of trauma related disorders, such as PTSD., and also in treatment of adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. My approach to treatment is gentle but direct. I respond to your unique needs, drawing from your strengths and encourage you to be open and move towards positive life changes.

My experience ranges from providing services to individuals, couples, and families coming from different walks of life and backgrounds that come into session with an array of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life changes, family/relationship concerns and trauma. Understanding that everyone has different needs and concerns, my goal is to provide a culturally informed focus that empowers my clients. As a second-generation Muslim-American, I fully understands the importance of providing a safe and comfortable space for members of my community seeking wellness and mental health resources.

Professionally and personally, I have a passion for social justice work and am driven to help all people successfully navigate an increasingly complex multicultural society. As technology shrinks the world, we are exposed to an ever more diverse set of people, communities, ideas, and perspectives. Whether we are a part of historically privileged or oppressed communities, all of us are working to find our place in this neo-diverse society. More and more, I see this challenge represented in my clients as they seek understanding of their issues, strengths, and identities.

Stop finding yourself back in familiar, repetitive, negative emotion states like anger, anxiety, or sadness. I work with clients who experience intense or painful emotions along with the relationship or behavior issues that often accompany them. I have unique training in Transactional Analysis and Redecision Therapy which I use to help clients get free of coping responses & compulsive behavior. I use Motivational Interviewing to assist clients to connect to their inner sources of motivation to grow & change. Learn how to move out of avoidance, over-compensation, or surrender -- stop coping and really thrive.

I am pleased to announce the release of my new book, "Affirmative Parenting." It is available as an ebook and paperback version on Amazon. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, positive environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored and understood. I want to help people achieve problem resolution through personal and emotional growth. I have used this approach in a variety of mental health settings and, presently, in my private practice. Please visit my website for more details at www.drdalesheffield.com. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

Welcome! Whether you are in throes of a life transition, a relationship problem, trauma recovery, you need safety to be and to grow; I offer you a safe space for rest and strengthening, then to be curious and investigate yourself, your body, your experiences and emotions, your relationships toward becoming more fully alive and living for what truly matters to you. I use a process-oriented approach toward exploring yourself with nonjudgmental curiosity to discover more of yourself and your beliefs and values so you can develop greater ease with yourself and others, with decision-making, and relationships.