LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Cary, NC
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.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with 20 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse counseling. I specialize in: helping individuals with problem substance use learn how to live a life in recovery. I work with individuals helping to navigate family and friend relationships as well as emotional struggles. I work with adults to problem solve career and relationship difficulties.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with 20 years of experience providing mental health and substance abuse counseling. I specialize in: helping individuals with problem substance use learn how to live a life in recovery. I work with individuals helping to navigate family and friend relationships as well as emotional struggles. I work with adults to problem solve career and relationship difficulties.
I work with teens and adults who are seeking support for issues like anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions. My clients need a space where they feel safe, understood, and valued as they explore their emotions. Their goal is to build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and strengthen their resilience. They want to gain more control over their lives, manage challenges more effectively, and grow holistically by tapping into their inner strengths and aligning them with healthy, constructive strategies for lasting change.
I work with teens and adults who are seeking support for issues like anxiety, depression, or navigating life transitions. My clients need a space where they feel safe, understood, and valued as they explore their emotions. Their goal is to build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and strengthen their resilience. They want to gain more control over their lives, manage challenges more effectively, and grow holistically by tapping into their inner strengths and aligning them with healthy, constructive strategies for lasting change.
Caryn Christiano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome! I understand that deciding to seek help can be daunting, and you might be feeling a mix of fear and anxiety right now. Please know that these feelings are completely normal, and you are not alone.
Hello and welcome! I understand that deciding to seek help can be daunting, and you might be feeling a mix of fear and anxiety right now. Please know that these feelings are completely normal, and you are not alone.
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves and heal using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I'm able to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. In addition, I provide supervision for licensed counselors seeking the Registered Play Therapist credential. Call or email today for current availability!
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves and heal using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I'm able to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. In addition, I provide supervision for licensed counselors seeking the Registered Play Therapist credential. Call or email today for current availability!
Teia Marie Poulin
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27518
As a veteran and retired state trooper, I have experienced the impact of the accumulation of stress from multiple critical incidents in addition to the need for confidentiality. You may feel like no one in your organization values or respects your dedication and that hurts the core of who you are. You loved your job, but now it feels like you don't recognize who you used to be and hide your suffering from those who know you best. You are afraid that a therapist can not relate to what you have been through, and fear your teammates will think you're weak.
As a veteran and retired state trooper, I have experienced the impact of the accumulation of stress from multiple critical incidents in addition to the need for confidentiality. You may feel like no one in your organization values or respects your dedication and that hurts the core of who you are. You loved your job, but now it feels like you don't recognize who you used to be and hide your suffering from those who know you best. You are afraid that a therapist can not relate to what you have been through, and fear your teammates will think you're weak.
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.
Priya Sheth, LCMHC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, PLLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Choosing to get help with life's difficulties is not always an easy decision to make. Congratulations in taking this first step, and thank you for considering me as a resource in helping you to successfully overcome the challenges you are currently facing.
Choosing to get help with life's difficulties is not always an easy decision to make. Congratulations in taking this first step, and thank you for considering me as a resource in helping you to successfully overcome the challenges you are currently facing.
Life can be overwhelming at times. Having to struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-image etc. while dealing with day-to-day life can take its toll. Learning how to take control of your emotions is essential to bettering both your mental health and your life. This can be done by setting goals and working towards them. Let me help you get there.
Life can be overwhelming at times. Having to struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-image etc. while dealing with day-to-day life can take its toll. Learning how to take control of your emotions is essential to bettering both your mental health and your life. This can be done by setting goals and working towards them. Let me help you get there.
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.
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.
Michelle Wareham
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCAS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
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?
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Laura T Ashord LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518
I am a native North Carolinian, having lived and worked here most all my life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have practiced Social Work since 1988. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from NC State University in 1986. Through an advanced standing program at University of South Carolina in Columbia, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with an emphasis in Children and Families in 1988. I became licensed (LCSW) by the NC Certification and Licensure Board in 1993.
I am a native North Carolinian, having lived and worked here most all my life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have practiced Social Work since 1988. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from NC State University in 1986. Through an advanced standing program at University of South Carolina in Columbia, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with an emphasis in Children and Families in 1988. I became licensed (LCSW) by the NC Certification and Licensure Board in 1993.
We provide compassionate support for children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. Our warm, welcoming environment ensures everyone feels understood and valued. Through personalized therapy, we help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping strategies, and discover their inner strengths. Whether you're seeking individual support yourself, for your child/teen or marital counseling, our goal is to guide you in navigating life with resilience and a positive mindset. Let us help you uncover the tools to thrive.
We provide compassionate support for children, teens, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. Our warm, welcoming environment ensures everyone feels understood and valued. Through personalized therapy, we help clients build confidence, develop healthy coping strategies, and discover their inner strengths. Whether you're seeking individual support yourself, for your child/teen or marital counseling, our goal is to guide you in navigating life with resilience and a positive mindset. Let us help you uncover the tools to thrive.
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.
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.
Selecting a therapist can be a trying task, often during a difficult time. Obtaining an initial appointment quickly, same day returned phone calls, and being promptly seen as scheduled facilitates a smoother process. The therapist provides a bridge to move your life forward in more satisfying ways. This requires a safe therapeutic space, building a solid alliance, dependability, support around your concerns and achievements, identification of core conflicts, and experiencing growth in constructive, meaningful ways to enhance your internal self-understanding and life-fulfillment. If this is the experience you are seeking, I could be a good fit.
Selecting a therapist can be a trying task, often during a difficult time. Obtaining an initial appointment quickly, same day returned phone calls, and being promptly seen as scheduled facilitates a smoother process. The therapist provides a bridge to move your life forward in more satisfying ways. This requires a safe therapeutic space, building a solid alliance, dependability, support around your concerns and achievements, identification of core conflicts, and experiencing growth in constructive, meaningful ways to enhance your internal self-understanding and life-fulfillment. If this is the experience you are seeking, I could be a good fit.
I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals of all ages, having worked with children from age 6 through adults into their 60s. I am committed to making therapy or evaluation a positive and helpful experience for all of my clients. My work with adults has included: depression, anxiety, couple's issues, physical symptoms of stress, family and peer relationships, assertiveness, weight issues, life transitions, and parent coaching. In addition, I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, to include adult sexual trauma, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder in both veterans and non-veterans.
I provide therapy and assessment services to individuals of all ages, having worked with children from age 6 through adults into their 60s. I am committed to making therapy or evaluation a positive and helpful experience for all of my clients. My work with adults has included: depression, anxiety, couple's issues, physical symptoms of stress, family and peer relationships, assertiveness, weight issues, life transitions, and parent coaching. In addition, I have extensive experience working with survivors of trauma, to include adult sexual trauma, adult survivors of child sexual abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder in both veterans and non-veterans.
Throughout life, we encounter experiences and challenges that are unexpected. During these difficult times, the future may seem out of our control. I can help you gain insight into your situation and support you as you cope through it. I specialize in working with couples who have experienced infidelity, postpartum and other relational issues, young adults going through life transitions such as starting college, a new job or a family, and adults experiencing, anxiety, depression and/or trauma as a result of unhealthy relationship dynamics with romantic partners, friends, children and parents. I want you to know you are not alone.
Throughout life, we encounter experiences and challenges that are unexpected. During these difficult times, the future may seem out of our control. I can help you gain insight into your situation and support you as you cope through it. I specialize in working with couples who have experienced infidelity, postpartum and other relational issues, young adults going through life transitions such as starting college, a new job or a family, and adults experiencing, anxiety, depression and/or trauma as a result of unhealthy relationship dynamics with romantic partners, friends, children and parents. I want you to know you are not alone.
I understand what it is like to feel as though your thoughts and behaviors are being solely ruled by your emotions. This is exhausting to live day after day. This way of living leads to being overwhelmed, dissatisfied, unhappy, stuck, or anxious. You want to gain more happiness and satisfaction within your life, but it feels daunting, you don't know where to begin or perhaps you feel resistance within yourself to even start. You need someone to listen and challenge you with more effective ways of utilizing your whole mind, body, and spirit.
I understand what it is like to feel as though your thoughts and behaviors are being solely ruled by your emotions. This is exhausting to live day after day. This way of living leads to being overwhelmed, dissatisfied, unhappy, stuck, or anxious. You want to gain more happiness and satisfaction within your life, but it feels daunting, you don't know where to begin or perhaps you feel resistance within yourself to even start. You need someone to listen and challenge you with more effective ways of utilizing your whole mind, body, and spirit.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, issues with connecting with your children, or struggling to live the life you desire? My mission is to help you through any challenges you are facing. I’m not telling you it will be easy, but in the end, it is worth it. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, caring, empathetic and safe place for you to start or continue this journey of facing your challenges and ultimately winning at this thing we call life. My counseling style is catered to you the individual. Everyone is at different places in their life and I want to meet each of you where you are at.
Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, issues with connecting with your children, or struggling to live the life you desire? My mission is to help you through any challenges you are facing. I’m not telling you it will be easy, but in the end, it is worth it. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental, caring, empathetic and safe place for you to start or continue this journey of facing your challenges and ultimately winning at this thing we call life. My counseling style is catered to you the individual. Everyone is at different places in their life and I want to meet each of you where you are at.
Life can be unexpected and overwhelming, and sometimes we find ourselves getting a bit lost along the way. Perhaps you have some added stressors, are in a time of transition, or just can’t seem to enjoy life to the fullest extent. This is an excellent opportunity to have some assistance. I provide counseling services to adults and adolescents and have a holistic approach to wellness. This means I believe that the mind and body are interconnected, and both need to be looked after to be the best version of ourselves. I use collaboration to help you create goals, set boundaries, and learn skills to facilitate healing and growth.
Life can be unexpected and overwhelming, and sometimes we find ourselves getting a bit lost along the way. Perhaps you have some added stressors, are in a time of transition, or just can’t seem to enjoy life to the fullest extent. This is an excellent opportunity to have some assistance. I provide counseling services to adults and adolescents and have a holistic approach to wellness. This means I believe that the mind and body are interconnected, and both need to be looked after to be the best version of ourselves. I use collaboration to help you create goals, set boundaries, and learn skills to facilitate healing and growth.
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