Family Therapy in Cary, NC

Just like Forrest Gump says “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you are going to get.” Life will be filled with joys, it will be filled with sorrows, and I don’t even know what is happening anymore but I am going along for the ride. With all these experiences we would like to share it with someone whether a close friend, a family member, or our spouse/partner. But…there are some things that we get stuck in life not being able to process, or our supporters might not understand. That we might need to reach for outside help, which is okay. I can be that person you reach out to.

With experience in various roles from therapist, prevention specialist, and program director I enjoy helping young children, teenagers, and adults achieve balance in everyday living. My expertise include mental health therapy, chemical dependency counseling, curriculum development and instruction, care management, and substance misuse prevention and education. I have experience working with youth and adults in various settings from the foster care environment, outpatient and inpatient treatment centers, to private practice.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in working with high conflict couples or those struggling with relationship satisfaction, communication, infidelity, step- family struggles, or emotional connection. I further specialize in anxiety-related disorders and ways this impacts one on an individual and relational level. Relationships can impact our health just as much as diet and exercise, and therefore I believe therapy can be a necessary support towards wellness! If you are experiencing stress in your life/relationship, I'd love to help! .

As a Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor and the Executive Director of the Carolina Sexual Wellness Center, I am passionate about helping my clients improve their sex lives and increase authenticity. I supervise a wonderful group of sex-positive clinicians who share my focus on issues related to sex, sexuality and gender. I love the connections I create with my clients and the bond we create as we work toward change. I know it can be difficult to take the first step, but you will not regret your decision to get help and learn the skills and strategies to overcome what has been holding you back. You can do this.

I am an attachment-based LMFTA who specializes in working with couples and individuals struggling with relational conflict and communication. Additionally, I am passionate about maternal mental health as well as supporting individuals and families experiencing pregnancy after loss and infertility. I use the emotionally focused therapy model in addition to methods from the Gottman Institute to help clients access underlying feelings, identify problematic communication patterns, and work to form deeper connections and more secure attachments both within themselves and within their relationships.

**Currently not accepting new Clients**. Life can be challenging at times and wrought with frustrations, sadness or anxieties. However, with therapy, those challenges don't have to be insurmountable. I believe therapy is about guiding you toward an emotionally healthy path in order to create the life you desire. The fact that you are searching for a therapist who feels like a "good fit" for you or your family , is an important first step (and a very courageous one). My goal is to support you along your journey by providing a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere, as we jointly work toward you finding personal contentment.

As an interactive and collaborative therapist who specializes in child, adolescent, individual, and family therapy , it is my hope to walk with you on your journey in discovering what you most desire and wish to achieve in leading a happy, successful, and fulfilling life. My mission is for you to feel welcome, safe, and comfortable in a relaxed atmosphere. With compassion and understanding, we will discover and build upon your existing strengths as well as attaining the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing.

Dr. Deborah T. Bell is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina. She has experience collaborating with military and civilian families to resolve anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, loss, and relational concerns between couples. She obtained her BA in Communication from DePaul University, her Master of Family Therapy from Drexel University, and her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy for Military Families from North Central University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Fort Bragg military installation.

Are you or a loved one struggling with internet porn, sex addiction, serial affairs, or compulsive masturbation? Tired of living a double life--lying to your partner, friends, family ? Shame and guilt often prevent sex addicts from seeking the help they need. Partners, in turn, feel overwhelmed by shock, anger, grief, and a deep sense of betrayal upon discovering the addict's secret life.I specialize in working with sex addicts, their partners and families in a confidential treatment program free of judgment or condemnation. I firmly believe that recovery is possible for this problem.

www.CouplesCounseling.com: As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists devoted to helping people, we offer psychotherapy to individual adults, and couples through Carolina Counseling & Wellness Center, PC. Our specialty is couples counseling - helping couples discover solutions to problems that lead to more fulfilling relationships. Our practitioners are: Jeff Levy, LMFT and Dr. Toni Rabinowitz, Ph.D, LMFT. Each with over 25 experience, we share expertise and similar perspectives on couples counseling. Please visit our website at www.CouplesCounseling.com to learn more about us.

You may be here because the effects of stress and worry have had a profound impact on your daily life. It may look like constant thoughts of “what if,” not feeling good enough, or not knowing what’s the next best step to take. It’s my passion to help you learn the tools needed to reclaim an inner sense of peace. We will initially focus on stability and decreasing distressing symptoms that will allow us to work towards your desired goals.

Each of us plays a role in helping to make the world a happier and better place, and as a counselor I have the opportunity to do so through my work. Helping clients to feel empowered, reach their full potential, and see the beauty in themselves is how I help clients become their best selves. As a North Carolina Board Certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults I have had the pleasure of meeting many people of varying backgrounds. I provide individual, couples, and family -integrated counseling.

Now more than ever, we face loneliness, isolation, and confusion during these uncertain times. Therapy should be based on creating a safe and trusting relationship where you can explore and be your most authentic self. It is my philosophy that we all need a strong and supportive community to thrive. My goal is to work in collaboration, utilizing exploration, curiosity, and self-discovery. We work together on igniting the resiliency you already possess. I am passionate about providing a safe space for young adults, individuals, and families as we work towards finding more harmony your relationships and connection with yourself.

My practice over the past 25 years as an LCMHC has allowed me to help people of diverse backgrounds overcome a variety of life's challenges. I help people by meeting with them, learning about their problems and discovering ways for them to feel more at ease. The most common issues that I help people with involve their moods (for example sadness, worrying, anger or stress) and with their relationships. The type of psychotherapy I do is very intense and short term compared to other types of counseling. It’s called Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. It means that we explore the ways your thoughts, beliefs and feelings affect each other.

Hello! I am glad you are here. Have you ever felt as though you are a “highly sensitive person”? Maybe you identify with feeling simultaneously like you are “too much” and “not enough." Outwardly, you might have mastered appearing as though you “have it all together” and can “do it all.” Inside, you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and like your body is saying that it’s all too much. Perhaps you recognize these traits in your child, and you’re looking for help with learning how to best support them. I am here for you.

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.

Do you have questions about learning styles, concerns with dyslexia, or questions about attention issues? I am available to administer intellectual, academic, attention, behavioral, and emotional evaluations. Psychological evaluations and counseling services are offered for children (5 years) to adulthood. I also offer testing to meet the Annual Homeschool Testing requirements using the Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement-IV Edition.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing art therapy along with traditional "talk" therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, and other challenges. I create a personalized approach (including utilization of techniques from art therapy, solution-focused, person and family centered, cognitive-behavioral, and Yalom therapeutic models) for the adolescents/adults served and empower you to develop the skills and confidence needed to address future issues. Art therapy provides the opportunity to further optimize possibilities for insight, processing, and developing new tools for expression of thoughts/ feelings in ways traditional therapy may not be able to bring about.