Therapists in Durham County, NC
I have a passion for helping people to become the best versions of themselves; and I have always been a sounding board for those closest to me. I was also inspired by my late father, who was a Substance Abuse Counselor, and my late mother, who was always an advocate for those in need. Also, mental health is a very important topic that is sometimes overlooked. We take care of our bodies and get checkups when things seem out of balance, and we should do the same for our minds.
I have a passion for helping people to become the best versions of themselves; and I have always been a sounding board for those closest to me. I was also inspired by my late father, who was a Substance Abuse Counselor, and my late mother, who was always an advocate for those in need. Also, mental health is a very important topic that is sometimes overlooked. We take care of our bodies and get checkups when things seem out of balance, and we should do the same for our minds.
Do you feel safe being who you really are? It's our birthright to be seen, be loved and belong. But if your identity has been marginalized or you belong to more than one culture, it can be challenging to reconcile who you are with others' expectations of who you should be. Maybe you're a helping professional who gives so much there’s nothing left for you. Perhaps you grew up in a religious tradition that no longer fits you, or no tradition at all, and you're seeking a connection with something greater than yourself. Maybe you've tried talk therapy and it wasn't enough. Maybe you've thought, There's gotta be another way.
Do you feel safe being who you really are? It's our birthright to be seen, be loved and belong. But if your identity has been marginalized or you belong to more than one culture, it can be challenging to reconcile who you are with others' expectations of who you should be. Maybe you're a helping professional who gives so much there’s nothing left for you. Perhaps you grew up in a religious tradition that no longer fits you, or no tradition at all, and you're seeking a connection with something greater than yourself. Maybe you've tried talk therapy and it wasn't enough. Maybe you've thought, There's gotta be another way.
..Biwkly & Wkly Availability: (updated 2/3/25).. When in session, I want to foster safe spaces where challenging conversations and vulnerable emotions can be explored and processed, and achievements are celebrated. When stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional distress occurs, I meet my clients where they are at. Just because we can do something alone, does not mean we have to. Whatever stage of life you are in, let's work through those personal transitions and obstacles. Thus, I believe the best clinical relationships come when both of us are open, curious, and eager for the growth to come from session-to-session.
..Biwkly & Wkly Availability: (updated 2/3/25).. When in session, I want to foster safe spaces where challenging conversations and vulnerable emotions can be explored and processed, and achievements are celebrated. When stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional distress occurs, I meet my clients where they are at. Just because we can do something alone, does not mean we have to. Whatever stage of life you are in, let's work through those personal transitions and obstacles. Thus, I believe the best clinical relationships come when both of us are open, curious, and eager for the growth to come from session-to-session.
Shea Spampneto, LCSW provides compassionate and evidencebased therapy at LifeStance Health in North Carolina, meeting clients where they are and supporting them in their journey toward growth and healing. She believes everyone is an expert in their own life and sees her role as providing guidance to help clients process past trauma and grief, cope with current life stressors and transitions, and manage mental health symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Shea Spampneto, LCSW provides compassionate and evidencebased therapy at LifeStance Health in North Carolina, meeting clients where they are and supporting them in their journey toward growth and healing. She believes everyone is an expert in their own life and sees her role as providing guidance to help clients process past trauma and grief, cope with current life stressors and transitions, and manage mental health symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Thank you for considering me to support you on your journey! I graduated with my MSW in 2013, and have been a practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy clinician since 2013. I have worked with a variety of populations and enjoy assisting people with finding ways to better tolerate distress, manage their emotions, strengthen and build quality relationships, and develop healthy coping skills to help you get through life's curveballs.
Thank you for considering me to support you on your journey! I graduated with my MSW in 2013, and have been a practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy clinician since 2013. I have worked with a variety of populations and enjoy assisting people with finding ways to better tolerate distress, manage their emotions, strengthen and build quality relationships, and develop healthy coping skills to help you get through life's curveballs.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors facing concerns such as substance abuse/addictions, stress management, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mood-related disorders. Over the years, I have worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor, group facilitator, and community advocate.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors facing concerns such as substance abuse/addictions, stress management, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mood-related disorders. Over the years, I have worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor, group facilitator, and community advocate.
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by life. We don’t feel good enough. We can struggle with judgmental self-talk. We want to get rid of our inner critic and feel whole. We want to feel peace and grounding in ourselves. We need a supportive, non-judgmental space and therapist who values our lived experiences. I strive to provide an affirming environment that uplifts your voice and centers your cultural values and beliefs.
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by life. We don’t feel good enough. We can struggle with judgmental self-talk. We want to get rid of our inner critic and feel whole. We want to feel peace and grounding in ourselves. We need a supportive, non-judgmental space and therapist who values our lived experiences. I strive to provide an affirming environment that uplifts your voice and centers your cultural values and beliefs.
Mary Johnson Rockers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist only at this time. Healing from pain, restoring balance, increasing hope, renewing your connection to others or even parts of yourself that feel distant - maybe it’s one of these things that brings you to therapy. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. You may be seeking relief from trauma or the stress of an intense life stage, tools to help you emerge from a cycle of negative thoughts, or an ally to help you identify your inherent strengths and abilities. You want to be heard in a world that challenges us to truly listen.
Waitlist only at this time. Healing from pain, restoring balance, increasing hope, renewing your connection to others or even parts of yourself that feel distant - maybe it’s one of these things that brings you to therapy. Whatever it is, you don’t have to face it alone. You may be seeking relief from trauma or the stress of an intense life stage, tools to help you emerge from a cycle of negative thoughts, or an ally to help you identify your inherent strengths and abilities. You want to be heard in a world that challenges us to truly listen.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
Making your first appointment can be one of the most challenging steps in your mental health journey. At LifeStance, we make it simple by offering both online and in-person therapy and psychiatry services, covered by major insurance plans.
There’s no denying that life can be hard sometimes. If you're experiencing grief during or following a loss (e.g. pregnancy or infant loss); have a spiral of anxious or depressive thoughts; or have challenges communicating with your partner or spouse in a healthy way, then I would like to work with you. Together we can explore ways to grieve better, rethink unhealthy relational patterns, learn new coping skills, and engage in more healthy relational dynamics. I offer sessions in our Durham office (not far from Duke's East Campus) or online via a secure virtual platform.
There’s no denying that life can be hard sometimes. If you're experiencing grief during or following a loss (e.g. pregnancy or infant loss); have a spiral of anxious or depressive thoughts; or have challenges communicating with your partner or spouse in a healthy way, then I would like to work with you. Together we can explore ways to grieve better, rethink unhealthy relational patterns, learn new coping skills, and engage in more healthy relational dynamics. I offer sessions in our Durham office (not far from Duke's East Campus) or online via a secure virtual platform.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Bilingual LCMHCA. Hi, I'm Marianna. I am passionate about coming alongside people who are hurting and creating a safe space to pursue healing and growth. It is an act of bravery to step into a therapy room, and I do not take that lightly. I greatly value the therapeutic relationship and will treat each client with dignity and respect. We will work together to develop your goals and a plan for our time. I am available to work with both English and Spanish-speaking children, adolescents and adults.
Not accepting new clients at this time. Bilingual LCMHCA. Hi, I'm Marianna. I am passionate about coming alongside people who are hurting and creating a safe space to pursue healing and growth. It is an act of bravery to step into a therapy room, and I do not take that lightly. I greatly value the therapeutic relationship and will treat each client with dignity and respect. We will work together to develop your goals and a plan for our time. I am available to work with both English and Spanish-speaking children, adolescents and adults.
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I take an active role within the therapy sessions to understand your issues and strengths, so that we might work toward solutions that are uniquely suited to you. I utilize a variety of techniques within a supportive and nurturing relationship. Techniques include insight-oriented, CBT, solution focused and ACT. I have worked with people of many different socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. I am also comfortable working with individuals of all sexual orientations. Please see my website at www.drscalco.weebly.com.
I take an active role within the therapy sessions to understand your issues and strengths, so that we might work toward solutions that are uniquely suited to you. I utilize a variety of techniques within a supportive and nurturing relationship. Techniques include insight-oriented, CBT, solution focused and ACT. I have worked with people of many different socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. I am also comfortable working with individuals of all sexual orientations. Please see my website at www.drscalco.weebly.com.
Esther (Robie) Swim-Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Distress? Growth? Transition? Insight? Conflict? Support? These are among the reasons many seek out a therapist. I work primarily with adults in individual and group settings to address issues like these. I bring to our therapeutic relationship experience with nutrition, anthropology, spiritual formation, psychology, cross cultural work and experience with sexual orientation and gender issues. > > > In addition to NC, I am also licensed in TX, PA, NJ and MI
Distress? Growth? Transition? Insight? Conflict? Support? These are among the reasons many seek out a therapist. I work primarily with adults in individual and group settings to address issues like these. I bring to our therapeutic relationship experience with nutrition, anthropology, spiritual formation, psychology, cross cultural work and experience with sexual orientation and gender issues. > > > In addition to NC, I am also licensed in TX, PA, NJ and MI
As a somatic trauma therapist, I understand that painful memories, flashbacks, sleep difficulties, sadness, ongoing anxiety, stress, and anger aren’t just stories from your past - they are experiences that are held in your body, continuously shaping how you move through the world. Maybe therapy isn’t new to you, but you’re searching for deeper, more transformative healing. I deeply resonate with the struggles you are facing, and understand that these challenges aren’t just isolated experiences, but part of a complex and ongoing journey. Together, we’ll create a path toward healing that’s embodied, transformative, and sustainable.
As a somatic trauma therapist, I understand that painful memories, flashbacks, sleep difficulties, sadness, ongoing anxiety, stress, and anger aren’t just stories from your past - they are experiences that are held in your body, continuously shaping how you move through the world. Maybe therapy isn’t new to you, but you’re searching for deeper, more transformative healing. I deeply resonate with the struggles you are facing, and understand that these challenges aren’t just isolated experiences, but part of a complex and ongoing journey. Together, we’ll create a path toward healing that’s embodied, transformative, and sustainable.
Elizabeth Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSE, GC
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Educator, and Grief Counselor. I utilize a strengths-based approach to collaborate with Patients to reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I work with each Patient to develop individualized treatment plans that support in reducing the impact of emotional and mental challenges across environments. I deeply believe in the healing power of connection through therapy and welcome the chance to meet with you.
Hi there! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Educator, and Grief Counselor. I utilize a strengths-based approach to collaborate with Patients to reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I work with each Patient to develop individualized treatment plans that support in reducing the impact of emotional and mental challenges across environments. I deeply believe in the healing power of connection through therapy and welcome the chance to meet with you.
Jill D. Strickland
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
NEW Clients welcome - virtual/in-person. SPANISH-speaking services available. Life can be hard and extremely tough at times. Do you feel like life has become too overwhelming? We offer a welcoming and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to talk about any challenge that is getting in the way of improving the quality of your life. Together, we will discover how you can begin to enjoy life again! We have experience with families, couples, children, adolescents, and young adults transitioning to adulthood.
NEW Clients welcome - virtual/in-person. SPANISH-speaking services available. Life can be hard and extremely tough at times. Do you feel like life has become too overwhelming? We offer a welcoming and compassionate environment where you can feel safe to talk about any challenge that is getting in the way of improving the quality of your life. Together, we will discover how you can begin to enjoy life again! We have experience with families, couples, children, adolescents, and young adults transitioning to adulthood.
Erin Clancy Weant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I'm Erin - a therapist and coach for adults with ADHD. Whether you're struggling to keep up at work, having communication issues in your relationship, and/or trying your damnedest to raise good humans - the pressure to be your best self is relentless and it's all too easy to feel like a failure. I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples during periods of transition such as pregnancy, postpartum, peri/menopause, newly partnered or separated, and empty nesting. I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health and a trained Fair Play facilitator (sharing the "mental load" is a hot topic in my work!).
Hi, I'm Erin - a therapist and coach for adults with ADHD. Whether you're struggling to keep up at work, having communication issues in your relationship, and/or trying your damnedest to raise good humans - the pressure to be your best self is relentless and it's all too easy to feel like a failure. I have a special interest in supporting individuals and couples during periods of transition such as pregnancy, postpartum, peri/menopause, newly partnered or separated, and empty nesting. I'm certified in Perinatal Mental Health and a trained Fair Play facilitator (sharing the "mental load" is a hot topic in my work!).
Assistance in breaking-through emotional blocks that are keeping you from achieving your goals. • Assistance with getting rid of irrational fears that block your success. • Assistance with issues of transition; employment and relationship • Assistance with internalizing recovery for yourself, not for others • An opportunity to be an active participant in your coaching experience • Consultation on general matters as needed (decision-making) • Additional support along with community recovery meetings and Sponsorship • Available beyond the traditional 9-5
Assistance in breaking-through emotional blocks that are keeping you from achieving your goals. • Assistance with getting rid of irrational fears that block your success. • Assistance with issues of transition; employment and relationship • Assistance with internalizing recovery for yourself, not for others • An opportunity to be an active participant in your coaching experience • Consultation on general matters as needed (decision-making) • Additional support along with community recovery meetings and Sponsorship • Available beyond the traditional 9-5
I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anything from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions to stress management, relationships, boundary setting, difficult life events, and finding identity. I also work with people with co-occurring I/DD. Learning skillful ways to listen to, and cope with, emotions and the life events eliciting them is the first step toward healing and finding balance in life. Often that includes unlearning maladaptive coping skills, like alcohol and drug use, avoidance, or self harm. In therapy, my goal is to help develop coping skills, build confidence, and find balance.
I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anything from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions to stress management, relationships, boundary setting, difficult life events, and finding identity. I also work with people with co-occurring I/DD. Learning skillful ways to listen to, and cope with, emotions and the life events eliciting them is the first step toward healing and finding balance in life. Often that includes unlearning maladaptive coping skills, like alcohol and drug use, avoidance, or self harm. In therapy, my goal is to help develop coping skills, build confidence, and find balance.
Matt Whitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I welcome and work with adults from all backgrounds and stages of life. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, engaged in anti-racist work, and approach my clients with empathy, nonjudgement, and respect for their strengths. As a former professor who left academia, I value supporting clients through big decisions, school or career stress, and life transitions. I view mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma as responses to individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than 'personal' issues. Consequently, I help clients make changes in their own habits, their relationships, and their wider contexts.
I welcome and work with adults from all backgrounds and stages of life. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, engaged in anti-racist work, and approach my clients with empathy, nonjudgement, and respect for their strengths. As a former professor who left academia, I value supporting clients through big decisions, school or career stress, and life transitions. I view mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma as responses to individual, social, and environmental factors, rather than 'personal' issues. Consequently, I help clients make changes in their own habits, their relationships, and their wider contexts.
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Number of Therapists in Durham County, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Durham County, NC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Stress |
| 66% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | Aetna |
| 84% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Durham County, NC see their clients
| 57% | In Person and Online | |
| 43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |