Therapists for Children in Cary, NC
I work with children, teens, and adults to help them manage anxiety, depressive symptoms, and the lasting effects of trauma.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-informed care, and Solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to your needs and goals. Together, we will work to build insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change.
I work with children, teens, and adults to help them manage anxiety, depressive symptoms, and the lasting effects of trauma.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma-informed care, and Solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to your needs and goals. Together, we will work to build insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful change.
I have several years of experience in work with children & teens as well as with parents and families.
I have experience working with diverse populations within inpatient, community, & private practice settings. I have extensive experience and training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy & utilize several other evidence-based models that inform my practice noted below. I also offer Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed clinical social workers (LCSWAs).
I have several years of experience in work with children & teens as well as with parents and families.
I have experience working with diverse populations within inpatient, community, & private practice settings. I have extensive experience and training in Eco-Systemic Structural Family Therapy & utilize several other evidence-based models that inform my practice noted below. I also offer Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed clinical social workers (LCSWAs).
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.
I work with children, teens, and adults—especially those who are neurodivergent—who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or “too much” for the world around them.
I blend creative, evidence-based therapies—play, sandtray, CBT, DBT, IFS, and family work—to support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. With 23+ years serving children and families, plus group and intensive outpatient experience, We will work together to foster insight, regulation, and meaningful, sustainable growth in a safe, empowering space.
I work with children, teens, and adults—especially those who are neurodivergent—who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or “too much” for the world around them.
I blend creative, evidence-based therapies—play, sandtray, CBT, DBT, IFS, and family work—to support neurodivergent children, teens, and adults. With 23+ years serving children and families, plus group and intensive outpatient experience, We will work together to foster insight, regulation, and meaningful, sustainable growth in a safe, empowering space.
Dr. Owen Guess was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Owen received his bachelor’s of Social Work degree from North Carolina A&T State University in 2010. Upon receiving his degree he pursued his Masters of Social Work Degree from Clark Atlanta University in 2011. Following his time in Atlanta, Owen spent time working as an outpatient therapist for six years. During his time he worked with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. While working with as an outpatient therapist Owen desired more information to best serve those in need of assistance.
Dr. Owen Guess was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Owen received his bachelor’s of Social Work degree from North Carolina A&T State University in 2010. Upon receiving his degree he pursued his Masters of Social Work Degree from Clark Atlanta University in 2011. Following his time in Atlanta, Owen spent time working as an outpatient therapist for six years. During his time he worked with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. While working with as an outpatient therapist Owen desired more information to best serve those in need of assistance.
Colleen McKeel
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA, NCC
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals who have felt misunderstood or marginalized, particularly adult children of emotionally immature parents, neurodivergent folks, and members of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ community.
I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates tools from modalities like DBT, IFS, and ACT to help you build resilience, improve self-regulation, and develop skills for lasting change. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self and create a fulfilling, meaningful life.
I work with individuals who have felt misunderstood or marginalized, particularly adult children of emotionally immature parents, neurodivergent folks, and members of the 2S-LGBTQIA+ community.
I use a strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates tools from modalities like DBT, IFS, and ACT to help you build resilience, improve self-regulation, and develop skills for lasting change. My goal is to help you embrace your authentic self and create a fulfilling, meaningful life.
Some people carry a lot silently, trying to manage anxiety, mood shifts, or the weight of past experiences on their own. I work with adolescents and adults navigating eating concerns, mood challenges, or trauma, creating a space that’s steady, supportive, and nonjudgmental.
Some people carry a lot silently, trying to manage anxiety, mood shifts, or the weight of past experiences on their own. I work with adolescents and adults navigating eating concerns, mood challenges, or trauma, creating a space that’s steady, supportive, and nonjudgmental.
Accepting New Patients Immediately! Our counselors utilize an integrative approach to therapy and strive to create a trusting and open counseling environment. We are experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and many other concerns. Your comfort with self-expression is a top priority, so you will find our counselors are inviting and non-judgmental with those whom they serve. We enjoy providing new insight and guidance and prove to be individualized in meeting each client's needs.
Accepting New Patients Immediately! Our counselors utilize an integrative approach to therapy and strive to create a trusting and open counseling environment. We are experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and many other concerns. Your comfort with self-expression is a top priority, so you will find our counselors are inviting and non-judgmental with those whom they serve. We enjoy providing new insight and guidance and prove to be individualized in meeting each client's needs.
Struggling, finding your passion for academics or athletics causing constant distress, feeling stuck, pressure with what you are told you should do or be, using drugs/alcohol to relieve anxiety, depression or trying to be someone you are not? Low self-esteem, lack confidence, having difficulty developing meaningful relationships, want to learn a new way to live, a life of happiness, contentment, freedom? My experience is with mental health, addiction, pressures of being an athlete (feels like 100 years ago) and those who have issues with both. Do you want to live a life that you deserve, increase your quality of life?
Struggling, finding your passion for academics or athletics causing constant distress, feeling stuck, pressure with what you are told you should do or be, using drugs/alcohol to relieve anxiety, depression or trying to be someone you are not? Low self-esteem, lack confidence, having difficulty developing meaningful relationships, want to learn a new way to live, a life of happiness, contentment, freedom? My experience is with mental health, addiction, pressures of being an athlete (feels like 100 years ago) and those who have issues with both. Do you want to live a life that you deserve, increase your quality of life?
CHILD-TEEN - Are you concerned about your child?
Deborah combines scientifically researched methods that have been proven to work (CBT, DBT, etc.). As a registered play therapist, Deborah incorporates directed and non-directed play - the language that children best use to communicate. While teens find a safe place to exhale, kick back and gain confidence that will empower them to reach their potential.
CHILD-TEEN - Are you concerned about your child?
Deborah combines scientifically researched methods that have been proven to work (CBT, DBT, etc.). As a registered play therapist, Deborah incorporates directed and non-directed play - the language that children best use to communicate. While teens find a safe place to exhale, kick back and gain confidence that will empower them to reach their potential.
I work with individuals, couples and families providing child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy.
Good psychotherapy requires a "match" between client(s) and therapist and avoids "stretching the client to fit the couch." Finding the right psychotherapist involves both clinical skill and personality match. A good therapist is genuine, warm, and offers a human relationship with active listening, guidance, and good advice. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, what I offer as a clinician is an active style of psychotherapy with a high regard for where you are in your journey, what your goals are, and what things can be pointed out and changed along the path to growth and improved relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families providing child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy.
Good psychotherapy requires a "match" between client(s) and therapist and avoids "stretching the client to fit the couch." Finding the right psychotherapist involves both clinical skill and personality match. A good therapist is genuine, warm, and offers a human relationship with active listening, guidance, and good advice. As a Marriage & Family Therapist, what I offer as a clinician is an active style of psychotherapy with a high regard for where you are in your journey, what your goals are, and what things can be pointed out and changed along the path to growth and improved relationships.
We provide all kind of therapy (individual and DBT groups) and psychiatry services for Children and Adult, including medication management, Partial hospitalization (PHP) substance abuse, Suboxone treatment and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Depression and OCD.
We provide comprehensive psychiatry services altogether at one location. Out team consist of Board certified Psychiatrists ( Child & Adult), Psychologists and Therapists.
We provide all kind of therapy (individual and DBT groups) and psychiatry services for Children and Adult, including medication management, Partial hospitalization (PHP) substance abuse, Suboxone treatment and TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for Depression and OCD.
We provide comprehensive psychiatry services altogether at one location. Out team consist of Board certified Psychiatrists ( Child & Adult), Psychologists and Therapists.
The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.
The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.
Akejah McLaughlin
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MAEd, LCMHCA
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Looking for a therapist for your child—or seeking to heal your own inner wounds?
I offer attachment-informed trauma therapy across the lifespan. For children, I use play therapy to help them express emotions, build resilience, and feel safe. For teens and adults, I integrate CBT, Brainspotting, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to heal emotional wounds, shift patterns, and foster secure relationships.
Looking for a therapist for your child—or seeking to heal your own inner wounds?
I offer attachment-informed trauma therapy across the lifespan. For children, I use play therapy to help them express emotions, build resilience, and feel safe. For teens and adults, I integrate CBT, Brainspotting, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to heal emotional wounds, shift patterns, and foster secure relationships.
Over the years, I have been able to help children, teens and adults work through their anxiety, depression, divorce or blending of families, Autism life skills and addictions.
Having a positive quality of life is challenging when life suddenly changes. When these changes happen it can be difficult to understand why they are happening or what the future holds. Together we will develop strategies and coping skills to work through your current challenges and help with any future concerns. Together we will identify your positive characteristics and traits to help work through these times to enhance your quality of life. I look forward to identifying a better you together. Please call me so we can discuss your specific needs and begin your healing.
Over the years, I have been able to help children, teens and adults work through their anxiety, depression, divorce or blending of families, Autism life skills and addictions.
Having a positive quality of life is challenging when life suddenly changes. When these changes happen it can be difficult to understand why they are happening or what the future holds. Together we will develop strategies and coping skills to work through your current challenges and help with any future concerns. Together we will identify your positive characteristics and traits to help work through these times to enhance your quality of life. I look forward to identifying a better you together. Please call me so we can discuss your specific needs and begin your healing.
I work with children and adults without discrimination based on race, gender/gender-orientation, sexual identity/orientation, culture, or religious beliefs.
I offer Telehealth for residents of NC as well as in-person sessions at my office in Cary, NC. I work with children, parents, and support individuals of all ages through transition, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I am trained in child centered play therapy, Polyvagal theory, SMART Recovery, CPRT, and lean on my past experience as a special educator.
I work with children and adults without discrimination based on race, gender/gender-orientation, sexual identity/orientation, culture, or religious beliefs.
I offer Telehealth for residents of NC as well as in-person sessions at my office in Cary, NC. I work with children, parents, and support individuals of all ages through transition, anxiety, grief, depression and more. I am trained in child centered play therapy, Polyvagal theory, SMART Recovery, CPRT, and lean on my past experience as a special educator.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
As a therapist, I utilize a cognitive behavioral therapy approach (CBT) to address a wide variety of situations by analyzing how one’s thought process affects their responding emotions and actions. In my practice, I utilize a strengths-based approach to identify and encourage the use of existing strengths as a foundation for meeting your desired goals.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
As a therapist, I utilize a cognitive behavioral therapy approach (CBT) to address a wide variety of situations by analyzing how one’s thought process affects their responding emotions and actions. In my practice, I utilize a strengths-based approach to identify and encourage the use of existing strengths as a foundation for meeting your desired goals.
I have over three years of experience in helping adults, teens, children, and families in crisis.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of life. I have a deep passion for helping clients through challenging transitions, and I specialize in working with veterans and their families and individuals facing generalized anxiety. My approach is rooted in understanding, empathy, and a commitment to fostering resilience.
I believe that every individual has the potential to thrive, even in the face of adversity. Whether you are dealing with the aftermath of military service, experiencing anxiety, or undergoing significant life changes, I'm here to help you find clarity and strength.
I have over three years of experience in helping adults, teens, children, and families in crisis.
I am dedicated to supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of life. I have a deep passion for helping clients through challenging transitions, and I specialize in working with veterans and their families and individuals facing generalized anxiety. My approach is rooted in understanding, empathy, and a commitment to fostering resilience.
I believe that every individual has the potential to thrive, even in the face of adversity. Whether you are dealing with the aftermath of military service, experiencing anxiety, or undergoing significant life changes, I'm here to help you find clarity and strength.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families.
I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and understand that stepping into therapy takes an enormous amount of courage. I believe in collaborative care and that strengthening the relationships in the family unit are integral to individual success for children and adolescents.
I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and their families.
I offer individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, and understand that stepping into therapy takes an enormous amount of courage. I believe in collaborative care and that strengthening the relationships in the family unit are integral to individual success for children and adolescents.
I provide individual therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with social anxiety, conflict resolution, relationship struggles, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, life transitions, women’s issues, trauma, environmental stressors, and school issues. My passion as your therapist is to guide you through emotions you might have trouble feeling alone.
I provide individual therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults.
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with social anxiety, conflict resolution, relationship struggles, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, life transitions, women’s issues, trauma, environmental stressors, and school issues. My passion as your therapist is to guide you through emotions you might have trouble feeling alone.
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