Native American Therapists in Cary, NC
Leona Kimberly D'Amico
Licensed Professional Counselor, M, Ed, LCMHC, CCMC
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I consider myself an Integrative Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of your struggles. I use a holistic approach, identifying emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you functioning back to your desired level of wellness. I am passionate about educating about a "better way" to reclaim your emotional health. I use EMDR & Inner Healing for trauma, PTSD symptoms, fears, phobias and anxiety.
Searching for a counselor who is connected to real life concerns? Then look no further...I consider myself an Integrative Mental Health counselor who looks for underlying causes of your struggles. I use a holistic approach, identifying emotional or spiritual issues. Together we will set goals to get you functioning back to your desired level of wellness. I am passionate about educating about a "better way" to reclaim your emotional health. I use EMDR & Inner Healing for trauma, PTSD symptoms, fears, phobias and anxiety.
Thank you for being here! I want to acknowledge that seeking support and for the right therapist/space holder can be challenging. I am honored that you are exploring to work/collaborate with me! You deserve a space where you feel safe, seen and heard. As a therapist, my intention is to partner with you and cultivate a safe space full of self-compassion and self-awareness. I am a bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural therapist and my work is trauma-informed and centered on a decolonial and re-indigenized worldview. I specialize in trauma - Domestic, sexual, cultural and racial trauma through a lens of transformative justice.
Thank you for being here! I want to acknowledge that seeking support and for the right therapist/space holder can be challenging. I am honored that you are exploring to work/collaborate with me! You deserve a space where you feel safe, seen and heard. As a therapist, my intention is to partner with you and cultivate a safe space full of self-compassion and self-awareness. I am a bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural therapist and my work is trauma-informed and centered on a decolonial and re-indigenized worldview. I specialize in trauma - Domestic, sexual, cultural and racial trauma through a lens of transformative justice.
My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 18 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal client would be a couple or family. However, I see many indivduals as well! I also provide life coaching services. Telehealth services are also offered.
My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 18 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal client would be a couple or family. However, I see many indivduals as well! I also provide life coaching services. Telehealth services are also offered.
9/23/26 Jem believes that people want a life full of joy, challenge and deep connection with their loved ones and larger community. Unfortunately, many of us desire those qualities of life-but have trouble accessing them in the moment. Dr. Jem will encourage you to explore your joy and help you navigate challenge areas where you struggle to connect. The goal of her therapeutic approach is to increase your choice, recognize systemic and personal barriers, and, ultimately, create a path to a life full of resonance and enthusiasm. Jem strives for a practice that finds humor in life and helps clients ask themselves difficult questions.
9/23/26 Jem believes that people want a life full of joy, challenge and deep connection with their loved ones and larger community. Unfortunately, many of us desire those qualities of life-but have trouble accessing them in the moment. Dr. Jem will encourage you to explore your joy and help you navigate challenge areas where you struggle to connect. The goal of her therapeutic approach is to increase your choice, recognize systemic and personal barriers, and, ultimately, create a path to a life full of resonance and enthusiasm. Jem strives for a practice that finds humor in life and helps clients ask themselves difficult questions.
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 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 am so glad you are here seeking support to improve your well-being! My passion is helping people build the resilience needed to navigate the overwhelming stress and challenges of life. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space while providing compassionate and client-centered counseling services.
As a school counselor for 15 years, I've had the privilege of supporting hundreds of teenagers and their adults with various issues to promote healthy adolescent development, including anxiety, depression, stress, identity development, relationship issues, life transitions, motivation, academic performance, and family conflicts.
I am so glad you are here seeking support to improve your well-being! My passion is helping people build the resilience needed to navigate the overwhelming stress and challenges of life. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental space while providing compassionate and client-centered counseling services.
As a school counselor for 15 years, I've had the privilege of supporting hundreds of teenagers and their adults with various issues to promote healthy adolescent development, including anxiety, depression, stress, identity development, relationship issues, life transitions, motivation, academic performance, and family conflicts.
I work closely with Black and Indigenous peoples, and those whose lives have been shaped by marginalization tied to race, spirituality, sexuality, or gender identity.
I provide trauma-informed, culturally grounded care that attends to what is often overlooked, including the impact of race, culture, and place on mental health. I specialize in trauma-related concerns such as dissociation, PTSD, sleep disruption, and mood instability, with particular focus on Black, Indigenous, and rural communities.
I work closely with Black and Indigenous peoples, and those whose lives have been shaped by marginalization tied to race, spirituality, sexuality, or gender identity.
I provide trauma-informed, culturally grounded care that attends to what is often overlooked, including the impact of race, culture, and place on mental health. I specialize in trauma-related concerns such as dissociation, PTSD, sleep disruption, and mood instability, with particular focus on Black, Indigenous, and rural communities.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support through difficult seasons of life or looking to create positive, lasting change. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, or family conflict. Others are searching for a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can process their experiences, gain clarity, and feel understood.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking support through difficult seasons of life or looking to create positive, lasting change. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, behavioral concerns, OCD, life transitions, or family conflict. Others are searching for a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can process their experiences, gain clarity, and feel understood.
As a seasoned and friendly counselor with decades of experience, I hold an M.A. degree in psychology from Sonoma State University. My extensive training includes decades of study in mindfulness and meditation centers in India, Europe, and the Bay Area, California, as well as training in MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and MBCT (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy).
My approach to therapy is centered around creating a warm, friendly, and safe space for you to explore your concerns and issues. I aim to support you in tapping into your strengths and developing skills in attention, self-awareness and self-regulation.
As a seasoned and friendly counselor with decades of experience, I hold an M.A. degree in psychology from Sonoma State University. My extensive training includes decades of study in mindfulness and meditation centers in India, Europe, and the Bay Area, California, as well as training in MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and MBCT (mindfulness-based cognitive therapy).
My approach to therapy is centered around creating a warm, friendly, and safe space for you to explore your concerns and issues. I aim to support you in tapping into your strengths and developing skills in attention, self-awareness and self-regulation.
Hi, I'm Alex. I have over 20 years of experience providing individual & group therapy to adults. I also offer ADHD coaching, career counseling, and executive coaching. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, & Meditation Training.
Besides being a therapist, I'm a personal trainer and can assist in Exercise Planning and even therapeutically guided weight loss.
Hi, I'm Alex. I have over 20 years of experience providing individual & group therapy to adults. I also offer ADHD coaching, career counseling, and executive coaching. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, & Meditation Training.
Besides being a therapist, I'm a personal trainer and can assist in Exercise Planning and even therapeutically guided weight loss.
You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself — not because you’re broken, but because you’ve spent years prioritizing others’ needs over your own. You may feel anxious, numb, burned out, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and emotional shutdown. I work with women who appear capable on the outside but feel empty, depleted, or lost inside. Through trauma-informed, nervous-system-based therapy, I help you reconnect with your inner compass, process emotions safely, and begin living from a place of self-trust instead of survival.
You’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from yourself — not because you’re broken, but because you’ve spent years prioritizing others’ needs over your own. You may feel anxious, numb, burned out, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and emotional shutdown. I work with women who appear capable on the outside but feel empty, depleted, or lost inside. Through trauma-informed, nervous-system-based therapy, I help you reconnect with your inner compass, process emotions safely, and begin living from a place of self-trust instead of survival.
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Grief isn’t just overwhelming—it changes us. And it doesn’t only follow death. Loss from trauma, life transitions like divorce or separation, roles, identity shifts, or spiritual disruption can leave you feeling disoriented and questioning who you are and what you believe. Many seek spiritually-integrated counseling—a space for both emotional and spiritual healing. Together, we’ll tend to what brought you here, as well as how you are transforming because of it. Even when your old maps (beliefs, familiar ways of being, etc.) for navigating life no longer work, your pain can be a doorway to meaning, purpose, and your True Self.
Grief isn’t just overwhelming—it changes us. And it doesn’t only follow death. Loss from trauma, life transitions like divorce or separation, roles, identity shifts, or spiritual disruption can leave you feeling disoriented and questioning who you are and what you believe. Many seek spiritually-integrated counseling—a space for both emotional and spiritual healing. Together, we’ll tend to what brought you here, as well as how you are transforming because of it. Even when your old maps (beliefs, familiar ways of being, etc.) for navigating life no longer work, your pain can be a doorway to meaning, purpose, and your True Self.
If you are feeling stuck in overthinking, unsettled by life transitions, or weighed down by the effects of trauma, please know that healing is possible. I specialize in helping teens and adults in North Carolina navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are truly seen and heard. Together, we can move toward a path of greater clarity, growth, and lasting resilience.
If you are feeling stuck in overthinking, unsettled by life transitions, or weighed down by the effects of trauma, please know that healing is possible. I specialize in helping teens and adults in North Carolina navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are truly seen and heard. Together, we can move toward a path of greater clarity, growth, and lasting resilience.
I am especially passionate about working with the Indigenous community and other marginalized groups.
My therapy approach is person-centered, holistic, and culturally affirmative. I integrate evidence-based treatment modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Inference Based CBT (ICBT) alongside compassion to create an informed yet welcoming approach to therapy.
I am especially passionate about working with the Indigenous community and other marginalized groups.
My therapy approach is person-centered, holistic, and culturally affirmative. I integrate evidence-based treatment modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Inference Based CBT (ICBT) alongside compassion to create an informed yet welcoming approach to therapy.
At Ascend Counseling, we provide culturally affirming care for individuals navigating identity-based stressors or systemic challenges. I am skilled in offering psychological safety and a space for adults and adolescents to be seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in supporting clients in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience supporting individuals with attention deficits with executive functioning and skill building. I am also equip to support folks with addictive behaviors such as disordered eating, substance use and/or gambling behaviors.
At Ascend Counseling, we provide culturally affirming care for individuals navigating identity-based stressors or systemic challenges. I am skilled in offering psychological safety and a space for adults and adolescents to be seen, heard, and understood. I specialize in supporting clients in reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have experience supporting individuals with attention deficits with executive functioning and skill building. I am also equip to support folks with addictive behaviors such as disordered eating, substance use and/or gambling behaviors.
You’ve been carrying a lot lately, and it may feel exhausting trying to hold it all together on your own. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or weighed down by sadness, I want you to know you don’t have to go through this alone. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders, and I offer a space where you can show up just as you are. No pressure, no judgment; just a place to be heard and understood. Together, we’ll move at your pace to make sense of what you’re going through, build practical ways to cope, and help you reconnect with your strength and sense of self. Whenever you're ready, I’m here.
You’ve been carrying a lot lately, and it may feel exhausting trying to hold it all together on your own. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or weighed down by sadness, I want you to know you don’t have to go through this alone. I work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and co-occurring disorders, and I offer a space where you can show up just as you are. No pressure, no judgment; just a place to be heard and understood. Together, we’ll move at your pace to make sense of what you’re going through, build practical ways to cope, and help you reconnect with your strength and sense of self. Whenever you're ready, I’m here.
You don’t have to be falling apart to benefit from therapy. You may actually be really good at keeping things together. You’re the dependable one, the problem-solver, the person everyone calls when something goes wrong. But underneath being “the strong one,” you may be exhausted, anxious, resentful, or tired of feeling responsible for everyone else. I work with adults, especially women, who are ready to stop carrying so much and understand the patterns that keep putting them in that role.
You don’t have to be falling apart to benefit from therapy. You may actually be really good at keeping things together. You’re the dependable one, the problem-solver, the person everyone calls when something goes wrong. But underneath being “the strong one,” you may be exhausted, anxious, resentful, or tired of feeling responsible for everyone else. I work with adults, especially women, who are ready to stop carrying so much and understand the patterns that keep putting them in that role.
Worried about a relationship? Experienced narcissistic abuse? Trying to survive the shitshow? If you're ready for some deep exploration that honors your values, culture, and spiritual practices, let's do it! Parent of a trans child trying to figure out the best way to support? Mixed person still on your identity journey? Maybe you keep getting smacked upside the head with another reminder of childhood trauma or generational/ancestral that's still there even though you thought it was resolved. Maybe you're grieving for the land. We can walk and talk, we can incorporate your beliefs into an office or virtual session and more.
Worried about a relationship? Experienced narcissistic abuse? Trying to survive the shitshow? If you're ready for some deep exploration that honors your values, culture, and spiritual practices, let's do it! Parent of a trans child trying to figure out the best way to support? Mixed person still on your identity journey? Maybe you keep getting smacked upside the head with another reminder of childhood trauma or generational/ancestral that's still there even though you thought it was resolved. Maybe you're grieving for the land. We can walk and talk, we can incorporate your beliefs into an office or virtual session and more.
Mission: Group counseling & individual therapy for healers, helpers, & heroes. Are you feeling unmotivated or depressed on your job? Do you work or live with challenging people who cause you to feel burnt-out, stressed-out or tired? Helping you decrease overall stress levels & ward off exhaustion, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress is the goal. Partnering with you toward the objective of innovative “soul-utions,” promoting healing to help you master your peace. September reminds us that staying, recovering & caring for ourselves all matter. You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis; If you’re ready, Let's begin.
Mission: Group counseling & individual therapy for healers, helpers, & heroes. Are you feeling unmotivated or depressed on your job? Do you work or live with challenging people who cause you to feel burnt-out, stressed-out or tired? Helping you decrease overall stress levels & ward off exhaustion, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress is the goal. Partnering with you toward the objective of innovative “soul-utions,” promoting healing to help you master your peace. September reminds us that staying, recovering & caring for ourselves all matter. You don’t have to wait until you’re in crisis; If you’re ready, Let's begin.
My "best" successes came from people who finally gave up on what wasn't working for them anymore and came in with an open mind. This worked with issues of anxiety and depression, habits that people didn't want to continue doing, relationships that felt broken, and coping mechanisms that used to work but then began to create more problems. I thoroughly enjoy working with people who are ready to get their lives back on track.
My "best" successes came from people who finally gave up on what wasn't working for them anymore and came in with an open mind. This worked with issues of anxiety and depression, habits that people didn't want to continue doing, relationships that felt broken, and coping mechanisms that used to work but then began to create more problems. I thoroughly enjoy working with people who are ready to get their lives back on track.
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What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.