Female Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC

Photo of Diane R Dolan-Soto, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Diane R Dolan-Soto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I can help you move beyond daily stress, worry, depression, anxiety or trauma to enjoy life, to nurture yourself and your goals. I provide solution focused, strength based, cognitive behavioral, insight oriented, mindfulness and mind body stress reduction skill approaches. CALL for counseling.
I can help you move beyond daily stress, worry, depression, anxiety or trauma to enjoy life, to nurture yourself and your goals. I provide solution focused, strength based, cognitive behavioral, insight oriented, mindfulness and mind body stress reduction skill approaches. CALL for counseling.
(919) 335-5155 View (919) 335-5155
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Karen N Luley
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Do you feel frustrated by your child’s behaviors? Confused about the best parenting strategies to help them? Maybe you see your child struggling and you’re wondering if there’s something you can do to better support them. Maybe you’re confused about whether your child is just going through a phase or struggling with a true “disorder.” Disorder or not, you’re likely wondering the best way you can help them. You want them to succeed and live their best lives. That’s why you’re here and I commend you for taking steps to find some answers!
Do you feel frustrated by your child’s behaviors? Confused about the best parenting strategies to help them? Maybe you see your child struggling and you’re wondering if there’s something you can do to better support them. Maybe you’re confused about whether your child is just going through a phase or struggling with a true “disorder.” Disorder or not, you’re likely wondering the best way you can help them. You want them to succeed and live their best lives. That’s why you’re here and I commend you for taking steps to find some answers!
(984) 223-8469 View (984) 223-8469
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Alexandria Bounds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I have a passion for supporting people who struggle with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, and life transitions. As an Addiction Specialist, I also have experience helping individuals create and maintain effective recovery plans, as well as treating those with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who want to increase their independence through coping skills and building resiliency. I received my Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Western Carolina University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. I have a passion for supporting people who struggle with ADHD, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, and life transitions. As an Addiction Specialist, I also have experience helping individuals create and maintain effective recovery plans, as well as treating those with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder who want to increase their independence through coping skills and building resiliency. I received my Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from Western Carolina University.
(984) 223-4938 View (984) 223-4938
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Shannon Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
All of us confront situations in life that can be overwhelming. Counseling can help us to find solutions and ways to cope and succeed. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults facing a variety of issues.
(984) 228-2671 View (984) 228-2671
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Andrea Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517  (Online Only)
Are you anxious or depressed? Going through a transition and needing support? Have a health issue that's hard to manage? If you are in the midst of changes or struggling with feelings and thoughts that interfere with your relationships, productivity, or sense of well-being, let's talk. Together we can focus on resolving problems and improving your life with practical solutions, and through cultivating self-understanding and focusing on what's most important to you.
Are you anxious or depressed? Going through a transition and needing support? Have a health issue that's hard to manage? If you are in the midst of changes or struggling with feelings and thoughts that interfere with your relationships, productivity, or sense of well-being, let's talk. Together we can focus on resolving problems and improving your life with practical solutions, and through cultivating self-understanding and focusing on what's most important to you.
(919) 234-5130 View (919) 234-5130
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Connor Tripp
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I work with individuals seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma, and/or individuals seeking to change unhelpful habits, gain emotion regulation skills, navigate new life transitions (e.g., career, marriage, parenthood, etc.), or adjust to living with chronic pain or other chronic health concerns. Given that I specialize in working with adults, parenting concerns are often factors that impede personal well being. As such, I also work with parents seeking support in parenting older adolescents and/or young adults.
I work with individuals seeking treatment for depression, anxiety, and trauma, and/or individuals seeking to change unhelpful habits, gain emotion regulation skills, navigate new life transitions (e.g., career, marriage, parenthood, etc.), or adjust to living with chronic pain or other chronic health concerns. Given that I specialize in working with adults, parenting concerns are often factors that impede personal well being. As such, I also work with parents seeking support in parenting older adolescents and/or young adults.
(984) 468-5790 View (984) 468-5790
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Laura E Francis-Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Are you having difficulty with life circumstances, relationships, or your own emotions and reactions? Are some things tough to navigate with familiar ways of coping? Perhaps you're longing for a fresh perspective but needing space to sort out the subtle nuances. I offer a supportive listening environment that promotes safety, freedom of expression, compassion, and new possibilities. Together, we identify ways to recognize repeating patterns and reorient approaches. In this process, I seek to incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection, recognizing that each person is multifaceted, unique, wonderful, and full of potential.
Are you having difficulty with life circumstances, relationships, or your own emotions and reactions? Are some things tough to navigate with familiar ways of coping? Perhaps you're longing for a fresh perspective but needing space to sort out the subtle nuances. I offer a supportive listening environment that promotes safety, freedom of expression, compassion, and new possibilities. Together, we identify ways to recognize repeating patterns and reorient approaches. In this process, I seek to incorporate the mind-body-spirit connection, recognizing that each person is multifaceted, unique, wonderful, and full of potential.
(919) 629-1445 View (919) 629-1445
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Uneeka L Weathersby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
Uneek Perspective, LLC was created with you in mind. Too often in mental health you are talked at and not partnered with. At Uneek Perspective, LLC you are part of the treatment team from beginning to end. We use your perspective, our clinical expertise to set mental health goals that matter to you, all focused on you feeling better. We create a safe, non-judgemental space that will allow you to be able to begin the process of recovery, gain acceptance, find purpose and learn skills to navigate your present while creating a healthy future.
Uneek Perspective, LLC was created with you in mind. Too often in mental health you are talked at and not partnered with. At Uneek Perspective, LLC you are part of the treatment team from beginning to end. We use your perspective, our clinical expertise to set mental health goals that matter to you, all focused on you feeling better. We create a safe, non-judgemental space that will allow you to be able to begin the process of recovery, gain acceptance, find purpose and learn skills to navigate your present while creating a healthy future.
(919) 372-3269 View (919) 372-3269
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Julia Schoen Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Julia strives to employ a holistic approach in her work, focusing on considering the whole person both through the lens of individual experiences as well as the lens of social identities. Her clinical work is heavily influenced by feminist and social justice theories. She implements strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy in an effort to empower individuals to better understand, contextualize, and manage their symptoms and reduce stress.
Julia strives to employ a holistic approach in her work, focusing on considering the whole person both through the lens of individual experiences as well as the lens of social identities. Her clinical work is heavily influenced by feminist and social justice theories. She implements strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy in an effort to empower individuals to better understand, contextualize, and manage their symptoms and reduce stress.
(984) 464-4399 x4 View (984) 464-4399 x4
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Kayleen Schepper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Taking the step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. I am glad you are here. My goal is to provide a safe space for self-exploration, change, and healing. I work with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with a variety of challenges, including painful feelings, emotional numbness, undesired behaviors, unhelpful thinking, mood challenges, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, interpersonal conflict, life changes, and ongoing stress. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, compassionate, collaborative, and empowering. I see you, I am here for you, and I believe in you.
Taking the step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. I am glad you are here. My goal is to provide a safe space for self-exploration, change, and healing. I work with children, teenagers, and adults dealing with a variety of challenges, including painful feelings, emotional numbness, undesired behaviors, unhelpful thinking, mood challenges, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, interpersonal conflict, life changes, and ongoing stress. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, compassionate, collaborative, and empowering. I see you, I am here for you, and I believe in you.
(833) 996-0443 x1 View (833) 996-0443 x1
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Taylor Eron
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(984) 265-2075 View (984) 265-2075
Photo of Suzanne Brown, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Suzanne Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Impacted by substance misuse, ongoing family conflict, codependence, and/or trauma? Curious about feeling better, having better relationships, and/or recovery? I specialize in helping people and their loved ones connect with hope and positive change. I use a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach in working with adult individuals, couples, and families. "I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you." - Virginia Satir. Fortunately, you can learn to cope in healthy ways, heal, and overcome these challenges--and you don't have to do it alone.
Impacted by substance misuse, ongoing family conflict, codependence, and/or trauma? Curious about feeling better, having better relationships, and/or recovery? I specialize in helping people and their loved ones connect with hope and positive change. I use a collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach in working with adult individuals, couples, and families. "I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you." - Virginia Satir. Fortunately, you can learn to cope in healthy ways, heal, and overcome these challenges--and you don't have to do it alone.
(919) 324-6865 View (919) 324-6865
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Lydia Stellwag Autism
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I am a passionate psychotherapist dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming care. As a queer, autistic and ADHD self-advocate, I bring a unique perspective to my practice and take pride in creating a safe and inclusive environment for my clients. My therapeutic approach combines various modalities, including motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, person-centered therapy, and internal family systems. By drawing from these methodologies, I tailor sessions to meet the specific needs of individuals, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults.
I am a passionate psychotherapist dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming care. As a queer, autistic and ADHD self-advocate, I bring a unique perspective to my practice and take pride in creating a safe and inclusive environment for my clients. My therapeutic approach combines various modalities, including motivational interviewing, trauma-focused CBT, person-centered therapy, and internal family systems. By drawing from these methodologies, I tailor sessions to meet the specific needs of individuals, pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults.
(984) 228-2661 View (984) 228-2661
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Beacon Therapeutic and Wellness Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
In-office appts available. Now accepting children and teens! Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Is life beating you down? Is anxiety, stress, or difficulty focusing interfering with daily functioning? Has your self-esteem taken a hit? Do you need to feel heard and supported or maybe learn different ways to cope, because the coping skills that you've developed over the years are no longer of service to you? Or maybe you're just feeling MEH! and want to improve your overall health....
In-office appts available. Now accepting children and teens! Are you struggling to reach your full potential? Is life beating you down? Is anxiety, stress, or difficulty focusing interfering with daily functioning? Has your self-esteem taken a hit? Do you need to feel heard and supported or maybe learn different ways to cope, because the coping skills that you've developed over the years are no longer of service to you? Or maybe you're just feeling MEH! and want to improve your overall health....
(984) 314-5818 View (984) 314-5818
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Marilyn L Grubbs
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I believe that each of us has a deep supply of wisdom that we can use to heal our pain and solve our problems. I will work with you to tap into that wisdom, using the approach that is most comfortable and effective for you, always respecting and being open to learning about your cultural traditions. I specialize in healing of grief, trauma, or loss; relationship and communication skills for individuals and couples; personal growth and empowerment; and the integration of mind, body, and spirit, including alternatives to pharmaceutical treatment for psychological symptoms.
I believe that each of us has a deep supply of wisdom that we can use to heal our pain and solve our problems. I will work with you to tap into that wisdom, using the approach that is most comfortable and effective for you, always respecting and being open to learning about your cultural traditions. I specialize in healing of grief, trauma, or loss; relationship and communication skills for individuals and couples; personal growth and empowerment; and the integration of mind, body, and spirit, including alternatives to pharmaceutical treatment for psychological symptoms.
(919) 885-0121 View (919) 885-0121
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Valencia Sanders Davis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. I enjoy helping teens, young adults, and adults address their challenges as transitions happen in their personal lives. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions, helping clients build life skills to manage life effectively. I completed my Master's in Professional Counseling at Webster University.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 13 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. I enjoy helping teens, young adults, and adults address their challenges as transitions happen in their personal lives. I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and major life transitions, helping clients build life skills to manage life effectively. I completed my Master's in Professional Counseling at Webster University.
(984) 249-2584 View (984) 249-2584
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Bonnie Kell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with seven years of experience in the mental health field. I am committed to helping adults and older adults address the challenges of living a fuller and more productive life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, substance use, and helping individuals adjust to life transitions.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with seven years of experience in the mental health field. I am committed to helping adults and older adults address the challenges of living a fuller and more productive life. I specialize in depression, anxiety, substance use, and helping individuals adjust to life transitions.
(984) 224-6441 View (984) 224-6441
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Brittany E Graham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, QP, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517  (Online Only)
Brittany believes in the intrinsic power of each individual and strives to support the client with their unique hopes, desires, and or needs. Working through a strengths-based lens, Brittany empowers clients to recognize, manifest, and affect change or create more functional thoughts, behaviors, coping skills, or patterns. Brittany partners with each client to create a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment that fosters expansion, growth, understanding, and release. As a licensed clinical social worker and a registered yoga teacher, Brittany recognizes the importance of honoring and understanding the mind-body connection,
Brittany believes in the intrinsic power of each individual and strives to support the client with their unique hopes, desires, and or needs. Working through a strengths-based lens, Brittany empowers clients to recognize, manifest, and affect change or create more functional thoughts, behaviors, coping skills, or patterns. Brittany partners with each client to create a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment that fosters expansion, growth, understanding, and release. As a licensed clinical social worker and a registered yoga teacher, Brittany recognizes the importance of honoring and understanding the mind-body connection,
(984) 207-5255 View (984) 207-5255
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Danielle Destiche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I work with couples and adults from diverse backgrounds. My therapeutic approach is informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theories, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mind-body-Spirit approaches. I pay special attention to what is happening in the present moment of the sessions, while honoring the impact of life circumstance and familial history.
I work with couples and adults from diverse backgrounds. My therapeutic approach is informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theories, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mind-body-Spirit approaches. I pay special attention to what is happening in the present moment of the sessions, while honoring the impact of life circumstance and familial history.
(984) 538-7394 View (984) 538-7394
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DeAnna C. Murphy
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Are you living a purpose filled life? A life that you enjoy waking up to and beginning your day with a strategic plan to live on purpose. At one point you felt optimistic about life then out of nowhere you were triggered by a memory from the past which led to your downward spiral of emotions. Now you are questioning your life's purpose and reason for existence. Or perhaps confused as to why you have experienced certain encounters leading you to feelings of stress, distant behavior, agitation, or perhaps hopeless.
Are you living a purpose filled life? A life that you enjoy waking up to and beginning your day with a strategic plan to live on purpose. At one point you felt optimistic about life then out of nowhere you were triggered by a memory from the past which led to your downward spiral of emotions. Now you are questioning your life's purpose and reason for existence. Or perhaps confused as to why you have experienced certain encounters leading you to feelings of stress, distant behavior, agitation, or perhaps hopeless.
(984) 364-8011 View (984) 364-8011
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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.