Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC

Finding the right help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is important, even if it is difficult. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are, and that you trust to help find the path forward. The people I serve value my openness, compassion, curiosity, insight and calm. If you are struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I would like to help you find the pathways to healing that best work for you.

You may find that you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not knowing how to navigate life's problems. Society and life expectations can be really good at telling us what we should choose, value, or what should be important. You may feel trapped in cycles of judgment, perfectionism, and over analysis, which could lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and stagnation. I am here to help you find your way out of the mind’s clever traps and to teach you to relate differently to these types of thinking patterns, so these thinking patterns can no longer hold power over you.

What I think helps and what I try to do, is create a safe, quiet, comfortable, and caring environment where the client and I can be as "honest" as possible...in terms of being real and authentic, without judgement or false pride. Pride is good; false pride is a defense, hinders self disclosure, and works against the therapy process. Together, in conversation, the client and I, with focused attention, strive to "understand" the problem(s), and co-create possible resolutions, insights, and behavioral interventions.

As a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, my primary aim is to offer and provide you with the optimal quality of personalized care possible. That means, in part, ensuring a comprehensive and accurate assessment of your aims and strengths, as well as a close examination of the challenges, issues, and goals that bring you to my office. I respect your courage to confront your possible confusion and frustration, your pain and suffering, and your search for actionable solutions and meaningful life. I honor your sharing relevant personal history and strivings, and my commitment is to work together to enhance your quality of life.

Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.

I work well with clients who have previously found therapy to be lacking. While my clients typically find sessions enjoyable, I also push for each person with whom I work to utilize learned skills throughout the week! Life changes require effort but I also understand that it's hard to make significant changes when every moment feels like slogging through molasses. I tend to be more involved as a therapist than some, which is a choice born out of my own life experiences. Sometimes people don't have a fully-developed support system to help support them as they begin to make healthier choices. If that's the case for you, get in touch.

Hopeful for your journey! I am accepting new clients (18+). As a clinician, I strive to build a genuine therapeutic alliance emphasizing unconditional positive regard. Always seeking to provide high-quality care and improve client outcomes.

I recognize how challenging and uncomfortable it can be to reach out for professional support, and the importance of feeling understood and validated without judgement. I value a holistic approach to wellness – mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and relational - and am committed to providing support which welcomes and honors all parts of you. Through collaborative work together, I strive to provide an atmosphere of warmth and safety where your personal wellness goals can be addressed and achieved. I value the opportunity to work with you and look forward to speaking soon!

Short wait list for new clients. Are you or your child struggling with a difficult transition in life, anxiety, depression, body image distress, or low self-esteem? I see individuals of all ages, although my experience counseling children and adolescents suffering from eating disorders led me to discover a strong interest in working with children (10 years and older), teens, families, and emerging adults. I understand that a therapeutic alliance between counselor and client is essential, and focus initial sessions on building that bond.

Hi there! My name is Dr. Jess Ribeiro. I’m a clinical psychologist and university professor with over 15 years of clinical, research, and teaching experience licensed in FL, NC, and NJ. I specialize in the treatment of depression, eating disorders, and anxiety. In my practice, I use leading evidence-based therapies, which are treatments that are backed by decades of scientific research and shown to work. Primarily, these are cognitive-behavioral approaches (e.g., CBT) that are highly collaborative, active, and goal-oriented treatments that help people achieve desired symptom changes quickly and build more fulfilling lives.

I am a generalist and work with adults with a variety of presenting issues including: relationship stressors, sexual abuse or trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, family stressors and adjustment issues. I appreciate that these issues are often complex and complicated and it might feel very overwhelming. My belief is that people are resilient, and even the most resilient people can benefit from someone listening. My goal is to hear you, support you, and give you helpful feedback and suggestions for how to make changes. I like to focus on the skills and strategies you might be underestimating in yourself.

Now offering 90 minute couple sessions. I am an experienced, licensed marriage and family therapist working with couples, individuals and children. I can help put your history in its rightful place and create a healthy narrative that will allow you to flourish. Let's partner to gain insight on potential blockers and craft practical solutions to move you past them, creating harmony in your relationships. Call today to schedule a free 30 minute meet & greet.

I am passionate about working with adults from all backgrounds, including creative minds, curious spirits, highly sensitive folks, and lifelong learners. I am LGBTQ+-affirming and committed to anti-racist work. I work with individuals wanting to address issues within their relationships, explore their past selves to better understand who they are and want to be, manage anxiety better in their day-to-day lives, and feel supported during major life transitions. Issues I find myself typically working with are related to attachment, anxiety, emotion regulation, interpersonal strategies, life transitions, stress, and self-esteem.