Female Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
Lysandra Penn-Bartoo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you're going through a difficult time at this moment or if you've been feeling this way for awhile, I can offer support and positive coping mechanisms for the stressors you're experiencing. I empower clients to have the capability to use self-compassion and combat damaging thinking and behavioral patterns using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Every client is unique and I like to employ an individualized, emotionally-centered approach that implements humor, support, and warmth.
Whether you're going through a difficult time at this moment or if you've been feeling this way for awhile, I can offer support and positive coping mechanisms for the stressors you're experiencing. I empower clients to have the capability to use self-compassion and combat damaging thinking and behavioral patterns using evidence-based therapeutic modalities. Every client is unique and I like to employ an individualized, emotionally-centered approach that implements humor, support, and warmth.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges? Society often tells us what we should do, value, or prioritize—but those pressures can leave us trapped in cycles of judgment, perfectionism, and overthinking. These patterns can make it hard to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build. I’m here to help you break free from the “shoulds” and create a life rooted in your values and what's important to you. Whether it’s fear of failure, the need for constant achievement, or the struggle to let go of control, my compassionate, personalized approach is tailored to your unique needs.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges? Society often tells us what we should do, value, or prioritize—but those pressures can leave us trapped in cycles of judgment, perfectionism, and overthinking. These patterns can make it hard to enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build. I’m here to help you break free from the “shoulds” and create a life rooted in your values and what's important to you. Whether it’s fear of failure, the need for constant achievement, or the struggle to let go of control, my compassionate, personalized approach is tailored to your unique needs.
Stephanie Adams-Gilmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
You matter and it's time to deal with the trauma and triggers that are holding you back. Life isn't slowing down, but investing in yourself is important. You have to live with you the rest of your life and you're ready to make it better. You're determined now; you've made the decision to take care of yourself...AND you know you want some help doing it. What if you could connect to someone who could truly see how you're doing and not pass judgment? And what if having someone wisely walk with you will help your life improve?
You matter and it's time to deal with the trauma and triggers that are holding you back. Life isn't slowing down, but investing in yourself is important. You have to live with you the rest of your life and you're ready to make it better. You're determined now; you've made the decision to take care of yourself...AND you know you want some help doing it. What if you could connect to someone who could truly see how you're doing and not pass judgment? And what if having someone wisely walk with you will help your life improve?
Katelyn Kivett
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi! I'm so glad you're here, this is a big first step! I see myself as human first, therapist second. I love working with those who have felt invalidated or unsafe when trying to explore trauma in the past; those who are navigating life after a childhood or relationship filled with toxicity, are feeling unfulfilled due to events or beliefs from their past, or are feeling like there’s no “after” of their traumatic experiences. I use EMDR, IFS and Flash to help guide you towards relief from your problems. My goal is to help you create sustainable safety after abuse or trauma. Together, we’ll collaborate on your healing journey.
Hi! I'm so glad you're here, this is a big first step! I see myself as human first, therapist second. I love working with those who have felt invalidated or unsafe when trying to explore trauma in the past; those who are navigating life after a childhood or relationship filled with toxicity, are feeling unfulfilled due to events or beliefs from their past, or are feeling like there’s no “after” of their traumatic experiences. I use EMDR, IFS and Flash to help guide you towards relief from your problems. My goal is to help you create sustainable safety after abuse or trauma. Together, we’ll collaborate on your healing journey.
Cortlin Polo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Cortlin Polo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. Cortlin offers a safe therapeutic environment, open, and judgment-free, and will bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. She applies a person-centered approach to her style of therapy.
Cortlin Polo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. Cortlin offers a safe therapeutic environment, open, and judgment-free, and will bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. She applies a person-centered approach to her style of therapy.
Are you looking for support to master life's challenges, break free of ineffective patterns of behavior & improve your mental health & well-being? With over two decades of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals enhance their performance & better manage anxiety, life transitions, trauma, depression, pain, sleep, and more. My approach to therapy is grounded in mind-body, non-pharmacological techniques for dealing with the complexities & stress of busy home, school, work, sports & family lives. Additionally, I am credentialed to practice teletherapy in 36 states listed on the PsyPact Map at psypact.org under Quick Links.
Are you looking for support to master life's challenges, break free of ineffective patterns of behavior & improve your mental health & well-being? With over two decades of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals enhance their performance & better manage anxiety, life transitions, trauma, depression, pain, sleep, and more. My approach to therapy is grounded in mind-body, non-pharmacological techniques for dealing with the complexities & stress of busy home, school, work, sports & family lives. Additionally, I am credentialed to practice teletherapy in 36 states listed on the PsyPact Map at psypact.org under Quick Links.
**I currently only can accept private pay (no insurances) and I only offer tele-therapy sessions (not in-person).** It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness, self-esteem, grief, family, and relationship issues.
**I currently only can accept private pay (no insurances) and I only offer tele-therapy sessions (not in-person).** It can be difficult to find a good fit with a therapist. But this is most important, since our therapeutic relationship is key to creating the best environment in which you can explore issues and achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I enjoy a relaxed style, and facilitate a warm and safe environment for you to express yourself. I enjoy working with social or generalized anxiety, shyness, self-esteem, grief, family, and relationship issues.
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.
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.
Birshari Greene Cox
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
As a psychotherapist, I specialize in working with college students, K-12 students, student-athletes, women, pastors and ministers, and mothers.
Are a woman, wife, or mother who is feeling anxious, depressed, or just "stuck?" Are you a student who could use support for navigating college life or high school? Are you a student-athlete who wants to get your mental health aligned with your physical health to possibly improve your performance? Connect with me. I can help!
As a psychotherapist, I specialize in working with college students, K-12 students, student-athletes, women, pastors and ministers, and mothers.
Are a woman, wife, or mother who is feeling anxious, depressed, or just "stuck?" Are you a student who could use support for navigating college life or high school? Are you a student-athlete who wants to get your mental health aligned with your physical health to possibly improve your performance? Connect with me. I can help!
Page J. Littlewood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. My work supports individuals, couples, families and small businesses seeking to unlock their ability to access the best they have to offer. We all need to experience a secure bond with another to provide a safe haven for comfort and support and a secure base to go out into the world. Together, we can find the secure bond, fun, love, and caring masked by conflicts, connect you with the resources we are all born with that build self esteem, strengthen relationships, bring into awareness and transform old and familiar patterns of communication that are defensive rather than connecting.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. My work supports individuals, couples, families and small businesses seeking to unlock their ability to access the best they have to offer. We all need to experience a secure bond with another to provide a safe haven for comfort and support and a secure base to go out into the world. Together, we can find the secure bond, fun, love, and caring masked by conflicts, connect you with the resources we are all born with that build self esteem, strengthen relationships, bring into awareness and transform old and familiar patterns of communication that are defensive rather than connecting.
Kathryn Kastan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAEd, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You made the first step! I will meet you where you are and create a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship that facilitates change and growth. I use multiple approaches in therapy based on each client’s needs. I work with individual, couples or families focusing on relationship issues, depression, anxiety, academic and career pressures, parenting issues, life transitions and stress. My guidance will help you take a step back and see concerns with more clarity. Our work will provide you with insight, problem-solving tools and goals to move away from self-destructive thinking and habits and increase balance and wellness.
You made the first step! I will meet you where you are and create a trusting and empathetic therapeutic relationship that facilitates change and growth. I use multiple approaches in therapy based on each client’s needs. I work with individual, couples or families focusing on relationship issues, depression, anxiety, academic and career pressures, parenting issues, life transitions and stress. My guidance will help you take a step back and see concerns with more clarity. Our work will provide you with insight, problem-solving tools and goals to move away from self-destructive thinking and habits and increase balance and wellness.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with adults who are seeking to understand and change unfulfilling patterns in their lives. Each person’s therapy takes a unique shape. And yet, to feel stuck, ashamed or overwhelmed, or to suffer from depression or anxiety, or to struggle with a difficult relationship—these are frequently the entryways into a process of gradually transforming how we understand ourselves, resolving past hurts, knowing better now what we needed then, and seeing clearly what we want and need now.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with adults who are seeking to understand and change unfulfilling patterns in their lives. Each person’s therapy takes a unique shape. And yet, to feel stuck, ashamed or overwhelmed, or to suffer from depression or anxiety, or to struggle with a difficult relationship—these are frequently the entryways into a process of gradually transforming how we understand ourselves, resolving past hurts, knowing better now what we needed then, and seeing clearly what we want and need now.
Hello, Namaste, Salaam! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Shanti and I'm a compassionate and culturally attuned therapist-in-training. With a commitment to fostering racial, cultural and social equity within the therapeutic process, I offer a holistic approach to supporting you on your healing journey.
Hello, Namaste, Salaam! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Shanti and I'm a compassionate and culturally attuned therapist-in-training. With a commitment to fostering racial, cultural and social equity within the therapeutic process, I offer a holistic approach to supporting you on your healing journey.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are dealing with stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other mental health concerns, my goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and develop strategies to move forward. My specific areas of specialization are trauma, anxiety, and insomnia. We will consider patterns in how you think, feel, and behave, and how shifting any of these can help you better reach your goals.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist with 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. Whether you are dealing with stress, insomnia, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or other mental health concerns, my goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate environment where you can explore your feelings, gain insight, and develop strategies to move forward. My specific areas of specialization are trauma, anxiety, and insomnia. We will consider patterns in how you think, feel, and behave, and how shifting any of these can help you better reach your goals.
Ruth C Bruening
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
Dealing with life changes can be challenging and overwhelming for anyone. As a therapist, my role is to provide a supportive and accepting setting in which people may gain a better understanding of themselves and find more effective ways to cope. I believe the basis for the therapeutic process is the human connection that gets created. This relationship develops in the shared space and time through an open conversation that allows a deep observation into the challenging issues of everyday life. Together we could identify what serves you, what barriers may get in the way, and find ways to better cope with change and hardship.
Dealing with life changes can be challenging and overwhelming for anyone. As a therapist, my role is to provide a supportive and accepting setting in which people may gain a better understanding of themselves and find more effective ways to cope. I believe the basis for the therapeutic process is the human connection that gets created. This relationship develops in the shared space and time through an open conversation that allows a deep observation into the challenging issues of everyday life. Together we could identify what serves you, what barriers may get in the way, and find ways to better cope with change and hardship.
Grow Heal Love, inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
YOU need a place for YOU. For YOU to be supported. For YOUR needs to be acknowledged and actualized. You place the world before yourself, but after a while your cup runs dry. You are tired or you know if you keep this up you will be. Here we fill YOUR cup so you can continue to breathe life into your work and/or family. We are passionate about helping those who nurture others, professionally or personally. Allow us to hold space for you to access your inner wisdom. That which you access so easily for others, but struggle to find when you are the one in need. We see you. We appreciate you. We would be honored to serve you.
YOU need a place for YOU. For YOU to be supported. For YOUR needs to be acknowledged and actualized. You place the world before yourself, but after a while your cup runs dry. You are tired or you know if you keep this up you will be. Here we fill YOUR cup so you can continue to breathe life into your work and/or family. We are passionate about helping those who nurture others, professionally or personally. Allow us to hold space for you to access your inner wisdom. That which you access so easily for others, but struggle to find when you are the one in need. We see you. We appreciate you. We would be honored to serve you.
My therapeutic approach is direct, person-centered, and deeply supportive. I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and providing specialized care to military service members, recognizing the distinct challenges they face. My practice is goal-oriented and strengths-based, focusing on empowering clients to harness their inherent capabilities to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. Through a collaborative and empathetic process, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change.
My therapeutic approach is direct, person-centered, and deeply supportive. I am passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and providing specialized care to military service members, recognizing the distinct challenges they face. My practice is goal-oriented and strengths-based, focusing on empowering clients to harness their inherent capabilities to overcome obstacles and achieve personal growth. Through a collaborative and empathetic process, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work towards meaningful change.
Molly J. McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, LICSW, MBA, CDM, CSAT-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I work with many indivduals but, my "sweet spot" clients are young adult, middle-aged men & women in the midst of personal and/or professional transition, those struggling with anxiety, avoidance, attachment disorders, divorce & addiction.
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
I work with many indivduals but, my "sweet spot" clients are young adult, middle-aged men & women in the midst of personal and/or professional transition, those struggling with anxiety, avoidance, attachment disorders, divorce & addiction.
I provide Psychotherapy, Life & Clinical Coaching, Divorce Coaching & Mediation, Financial psychology counseling & expatriate counseling for individuals, couples and families; treatment and intervention for those affected by mood disorders (depression and anxiety), trauma, grief, loss and professional & personal transition. I have lived abroad, experienced numerous cultural, personal, and professional transitions myself which I draw on in my work. My combined background in mental health & business gives me a unique perspective that allows me to work with individuals who are facing challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Sarah Thomas
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I understand that seeking therapy can be intimidating & challenging. Therefore, I strive to build a warm, trusting, supportive, and authentic relationship with my clients. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues, chronic illness, racial and ethnic identity, relationship issues, grief, career burnout, and difficult life transitions.
I understand that seeking therapy can be intimidating & challenging. Therefore, I strive to build a warm, trusting, supportive, and authentic relationship with my clients. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, LGBTQ+ issues, chronic illness, racial and ethnic identity, relationship issues, grief, career burnout, and difficult life transitions.
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