Therapists in Cary, NC
Accepting new clients. No Waitlist! Every individual has a unique life journey that shapes the way we show up in our everyday lives. Therefore, I strive to create a safe space in which you can explore and discuss your journey, gain insight, and develop strategies for coping with personal challenges.
Accepting new clients. No Waitlist! Every individual has a unique life journey that shapes the way we show up in our everyday lives. Therefore, I strive to create a safe space in which you can explore and discuss your journey, gain insight, and develop strategies for coping with personal challenges.
Beginning therapy is a courageous, and albeit scary, step. You might feel unsure of what to expect, carry fear or shame about reaching out, or feel uncertain about what you even need, and that’s okay. My hope is that therapy can be a soft landing into these unknowns: a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, tune in, reconnect with yourself, and feel empowered to make meaningful, values-aligned change. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply curious about understanding yourself more deeply, I’m here to support you.
Beginning therapy is a courageous, and albeit scary, step. You might feel unsure of what to expect, carry fear or shame about reaching out, or feel uncertain about what you even need, and that’s okay. My hope is that therapy can be a soft landing into these unknowns: a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, tune in, reconnect with yourself, and feel empowered to make meaningful, values-aligned change. Whether you’re feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply curious about understanding yourself more deeply, I’m here to support you.
Has life’s challenges left you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope?
At MBS Restorative Centre, we take a holistic approach to psychotherapy addressing the mind, body, and spirit to support your healing and growth.
True strength lies in recognizing when it’s time to ask for help. Seeking support is one of the most powerful coping skills you can develop. You can learn more about us by visiting our website: MBS Restorative Centre.
Preferred payment methods: We accept credit cards, debit cards, FSA, and HSA cards for your convenience.
Has life’s challenges left you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope?
At MBS Restorative Centre, we take a holistic approach to psychotherapy addressing the mind, body, and spirit to support your healing and growth.
True strength lies in recognizing when it’s time to ask for help. Seeking support is one of the most powerful coping skills you can develop. You can learn more about us by visiting our website: MBS Restorative Centre.
Preferred payment methods: We accept credit cards, debit cards, FSA, and HSA cards for your convenience.
Hello, My name is Kristina, and I look forward to getting to know you. In being here today you are making yourself and your mental health a priority. Whether this is your first time seeking support or you are looking for a new therapist to partner with, I am glad you are here. I am passionate about people and providing a safe space for individualized mental health care. When you are ready, I am here.
Hello, My name is Kristina, and I look forward to getting to know you. In being here today you are making yourself and your mental health a priority. Whether this is your first time seeking support or you are looking for a new therapist to partner with, I am glad you are here. I am passionate about people and providing a safe space for individualized mental health care. When you are ready, I am here.
I offer individual virtual therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens, adults, and caregivers of queer youth. I work with neurocurious and neurocomplex clients exploring or affirming their identity across the gender and sexuality spectrums. My clients are often navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship tension in a marginalizing and overwhelming world. Many are working to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional dysregulation, while building resilience and self-compassion. I especially enjoy supporting those questioning dominant social narratives (such as poly/ENM) in creating lives that feel authentic, empowered, and fulfilling.
I offer individual virtual therapy for LGBTQIA+ teens, adults, and caregivers of queer youth. I work with neurocurious and neurocomplex clients exploring or affirming their identity across the gender and sexuality spectrums. My clients are often navigating anxiety, burnout, and relationship tension in a marginalizing and overwhelming world. Many are working to overcome perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional dysregulation, while building resilience and self-compassion. I especially enjoy supporting those questioning dominant social narratives (such as poly/ENM) in creating lives that feel authentic, empowered, and fulfilling.
Integrative Wellness Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cary, NC 27519
Not accepting new clients
At Integrative Wellness Services, we take the "village" approach. We view our client's needs as as being connected to a larger scheme of things and work tirelessly to get to the root of what concerns them. We believe that all mental health challenges must be supported by more than one approach, and all of the approaches need to be working together, like a village! Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
At Integrative Wellness Services, we take the "village" approach. We view our client's needs as as being connected to a larger scheme of things and work tirelessly to get to the root of what concerns them. We believe that all mental health challenges must be supported by more than one approach, and all of the approaches need to be working together, like a village! Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.
Welcome! I’m Leah Pliego-Padilla, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more. Using approaches like Narrative Therapy, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and inner child work, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. Wherever you are, you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Welcome! I’m Leah Pliego-Padilla, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to creating a warm, inclusive space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and more. Using approaches like Narrative Therapy, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and inner child work, I tailor therapy to your unique needs. Wherever you are, you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been managing a lot on your own. You may appear high-functioning—handling work, relationships, and responsibilities—while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Many trauma survivors keep going even when their body doesn’t feel safe. You want understanding, relief, and a way to feel present, connected, and more in control of your life.
Seeking support can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been managing a lot on your own. You may appear high-functioning—handling work, relationships, and responsibilities—while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Many trauma survivors keep going even when their body doesn’t feel safe. You want understanding, relief, and a way to feel present, connected, and more in control of your life.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, autism, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build resilience, improve relationships, and begin meaningful healing.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, anger management, autism, grief, stress, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build resilience, improve relationships, and begin meaningful healing.
I specialize in counseling services for adults who are seeking support with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your life and experiences. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am passionate about building a strong foundation through the formation of a trusting therapeutic relationship to optimize healing and well-being. I know everyone is at a different place in their healing journey and I am here to meet you where you are at!
I specialize in counseling services for adults who are seeking support with PTSD/trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a therapist, I recognize that you are the expert of your life and experiences. My role is to help foster a safe, non-judgmental, and empowering space that can help guide you to reach your goals. I am passionate about building a strong foundation through the formation of a trusting therapeutic relationship to optimize healing and well-being. I know everyone is at a different place in their healing journey and I am here to meet you where you are at!
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, as both an inpatient and outpatient mental health therapist. My resume also includes work with Child Protective Services, Substance Use Treatment Centers and various Assisted Living Facilities. I work with ages 21+ (individuals, families and couples) navigating life transitions and subsequent anxiety, depression, substance use and bipolar disorders.
I have extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, as both an inpatient and outpatient mental health therapist. My resume also includes work with Child Protective Services, Substance Use Treatment Centers and various Assisted Living Facilities. I work with ages 21+ (individuals, families and couples) navigating life transitions and subsequent anxiety, depression, substance use and bipolar disorders.
However you choose to show up is right. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, providing a safe and supportive space to explore your unique journey. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), I specialize in helping individuals heal from complex trauma, navigate life transitions, and build resilience. My approach is holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong foundation in multicultural competence.
However you choose to show up is right. I believe in meeting you exactly where you are, providing a safe and supportive space to explore your unique journey. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA), I specialize in helping individuals heal from complex trauma, navigate life transitions, and build resilience. My approach is holistic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, with a strong foundation in multicultural competence.
Konnect with Kat,
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
I’m a proud New Yorker—born and raised—who relocated to Cary, NC, in 2013 with my two sons, both now thriving in college. My path, both personally and professionally, has been shaped by resilience, self-inquiry, and a belief in our capacity to grow, heal, and transform. My work is grounded not just in clinical knowledge, but in life experience. I know what it’s like to face heartbreak, navigate change, and reinvent yourself while trudging through fear and uncertainty. Because of that, I show up with a unique blend of empathy, honesty, and transparency. I strive to create a space where you feel truly seen, valued, and understood.
I’m a proud New Yorker—born and raised—who relocated to Cary, NC, in 2013 with my two sons, both now thriving in college. My path, both personally and professionally, has been shaped by resilience, self-inquiry, and a belief in our capacity to grow, heal, and transform. My work is grounded not just in clinical knowledge, but in life experience. I know what it’s like to face heartbreak, navigate change, and reinvent yourself while trudging through fear and uncertainty. Because of that, I show up with a unique blend of empathy, honesty, and transparency. I strive to create a space where you feel truly seen, valued, and understood.
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?
Many people come to therapy feeling as though they cannot take, “one more thing” - they’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out. Some are coping with symptoms that don’t have a clear explanation - and they're feeling dismissed, unheard, or minimized by others. Some are parents or caregivers navigating the emotional weight of supporting loved ones with immense needs, including chronic illness, or other complex conditions.
As an LCSW and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I strive to create a space where you feel supported, believed and respected, rather than judged or ignored.
Many people come to therapy feeling as though they cannot take, “one more thing” - they’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or burned out. Some are coping with symptoms that don’t have a clear explanation - and they're feeling dismissed, unheard, or minimized by others. Some are parents or caregivers navigating the emotional weight of supporting loved ones with immense needs, including chronic illness, or other complex conditions.
As an LCSW and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I strive to create a space where you feel supported, believed and respected, rather than judged or ignored.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Eating disorders. Client often tell me they feel stuck and can't unhook from unhelpful thought patterns and compulsive behaviors. It is my mission to help my clients shift how they view their thinking which often leads to more desired behaviors.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Eating disorders. Client often tell me they feel stuck and can't unhook from unhelpful thought patterns and compulsive behaviors. It is my mission to help my clients shift how they view their thinking which often leads to more desired behaviors.
As a therapist with 30+ years of experience, I have come to honor and respect all who are seeking health, wholeness, emotional re-patterning, or relief from pain, be it physical, emotional, relational, existential or spiritual. I specialize in working with couples on their relationships, and with individual adults who are having difficulty managing their current life's stressors due to past or ongoing trauma, which may be causing depression, anxiety, physical symptoms, and interpersonal challenges. My specialties are connecting clients with their internal strengths and resources for healing within as well as in their relationships.
As a therapist with 30+ years of experience, I have come to honor and respect all who are seeking health, wholeness, emotional re-patterning, or relief from pain, be it physical, emotional, relational, existential or spiritual. I specialize in working with couples on their relationships, and with individual adults who are having difficulty managing their current life's stressors due to past or ongoing trauma, which may be causing depression, anxiety, physical symptoms, and interpersonal challenges. My specialties are connecting clients with their internal strengths and resources for healing within as well as in their relationships.
Over the past 8 years I have gained experience in a wealth of areas that impact individuals and families. I strive to provide a non-judgmental and safe space to assist clients with their growth. Treatment specialization includes therapy for anxiety, stress, anger, domestic violence, addiction, divorce, and parenting.
Over the past 8 years I have gained experience in a wealth of areas that impact individuals and families. I strive to provide a non-judgmental and safe space to assist clients with their growth. Treatment specialization includes therapy for anxiety, stress, anger, domestic violence, addiction, divorce, and parenting.
Mental health care is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I work with individuals who have diverse backgrounds and struggle with various traumatic events, grief, and mood related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and more. During our initial session we will dive as deep as you would like and work together to discuss various resources, and create a plan to address your specific needs. During our work together, I'll hope to challenge you, empower you to challenge yourself, all while going at your pace.
Mental health care is not a one-size-fits-all experience. I work with individuals who have diverse backgrounds and struggle with various traumatic events, grief, and mood related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, and more. During our initial session we will dive as deep as you would like and work together to discuss various resources, and create a plan to address your specific needs. During our work together, I'll hope to challenge you, empower you to challenge yourself, all while going at your pace.
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Number of Therapists in Cary, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Cary, NC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 72% | Stress |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | Aetna |
| 90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Cary, NC see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |