Therapists for Teens and Adolescents in Durham, NC
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Educational Psychologist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and their families throughout Durham, Wake, and Johnston counties.
I believe in the power of a collaborative support network and welcome extended family members, faith community members, and other important supports into the therapeutic process if families desire. My therapeutic work integrates a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor and Educational Psychologist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and their families throughout Durham, Wake, and Johnston counties.
I believe in the power of a collaborative support network and welcome extended family members, faith community members, and other important supports into the therapeutic process if families desire. My therapeutic work integrates a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
I offer clients a collaborative approach to address whatever may have brought them to my door. My relationally focused psychodynamic style supports the idea that healing occurs through our connection with others. By providing a safe and solid therapeutic relationship to a person, that person begins to experience a greater range of perspective regarding their own life and the lives around them. With increased self-awareness, individuals are able to recognize that they have more choices in their lives. I have found this to be true regardless of what obstacles a person may be facing.
I offer clients a collaborative approach to address whatever may have brought them to my door. My relationally focused psychodynamic style supports the idea that healing occurs through our connection with others. By providing a safe and solid therapeutic relationship to a person, that person begins to experience a greater range of perspective regarding their own life and the lives around them. With increased self-awareness, individuals are able to recognize that they have more choices in their lives. I have found this to be true regardless of what obstacles a person may be facing.
During my training I worked at Duke's child and adolescent gender care clinic with trans young people and their parents, and with college and graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill's CAPS.
As of 5/14/26, I have openings for new clients. Beginning therapy and taking the chance to trust someone new is an act of great courage. You may find yourself seeking therapy because you’ve noticed that the strategies that you learned in the past to protect yourself from pain are causing pain in your current life and relationships. I particularly enjoy working with queer, trans, and questioning clients, individuals with anxiety, & young adults with problems in familial, friendship, romantic or sexual relationships. You can expect me to join our relationship with curiosity, kindness, and at times a new or challenging perspective.
During my training I worked at Duke's child and adolescent gender care clinic with trans young people and their parents, and with college and graduate students at UNC-Chapel Hill's CAPS.
As of 5/14/26, I have openings for new clients. Beginning therapy and taking the chance to trust someone new is an act of great courage. You may find yourself seeking therapy because you’ve noticed that the strategies that you learned in the past to protect yourself from pain are causing pain in your current life and relationships. I particularly enjoy working with queer, trans, and questioning clients, individuals with anxiety, & young adults with problems in familial, friendship, romantic or sexual relationships. You can expect me to join our relationship with curiosity, kindness, and at times a new or challenging perspective.
Population served includes children, adolescents, families, foster parents, men, and women.
These challenges may consist of, but not limited to, ADHD, anxiety, boundaries, depression, developmental and behavioral childhood/ adolescent issues, family dynamics, grief/loss, trauma, and any other challenges that may present itself in an individual’s life.
Population served includes children, adolescents, families, foster parents, men, and women.
These challenges may consist of, but not limited to, ADHD, anxiety, boundaries, depression, developmental and behavioral childhood/ adolescent issues, family dynamics, grief/loss, trauma, and any other challenges that may present itself in an individual’s life.
I believe that therapy is a place where you can build on your strengths, hone new skills, and explore your authentic self without judgement. I work to view my clients through the sharing of their lived experience and provide the external "nudge" that allows them to deepen insight and encourage personal growth. Using evidenced-based, non-judgmental practices, my goal is to collaborate with you on your journey of self-reflection and acceptance. Together we can pack your toolkit with usable skills so you feel confident to go forward and create positive change in your life.
I believe that therapy is a place where you can build on your strengths, hone new skills, and explore your authentic self without judgement. I work to view my clients through the sharing of their lived experience and provide the external "nudge" that allows them to deepen insight and encourage personal growth. Using evidenced-based, non-judgmental practices, my goal is to collaborate with you on your journey of self-reflection and acceptance. Together we can pack your toolkit with usable skills so you feel confident to go forward and create positive change in your life.
Sometimes there are challenging moments that can feel impossible to overcome. Life can feel like a rollercoaster and you are not sure how to get off of it. My mission is to help adults manage symptoms related to life stressors, school, work, relationships, and past situations. I provide early intervention to youths to help them be successful in managing their emotions and behaviors. I support caregivers with tools to help them manage better.
Sometimes there are challenging moments that can feel impossible to overcome. Life can feel like a rollercoaster and you are not sure how to get off of it. My mission is to help adults manage symptoms related to life stressors, school, work, relationships, and past situations. I provide early intervention to youths to help them be successful in managing their emotions and behaviors. I support caregivers with tools to help them manage better.
Robin Laurel Armstrong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
6 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
For the past 19 years, I have worked with individuals, families, and children to improve relationship dynamics, interpersonal effectiveness, and communication skills. Relationships are complicated and it is easy to misunderstand how others perceive our actions. Lived experiences, trauma, and other stressors add to the complications of relating to one another. In my work, I support individuals, couples and families facing multi-faceted challenges to shift into a new way of interacting with partners, children, friends, and co-workers. In my work with couples, I utilize the Gottman Method and completed Level I training.
For the past 19 years, I have worked with individuals, families, and children to improve relationship dynamics, interpersonal effectiveness, and communication skills. Relationships are complicated and it is easy to misunderstand how others perceive our actions. Lived experiences, trauma, and other stressors add to the complications of relating to one another. In my work, I support individuals, couples and families facing multi-faceted challenges to shift into a new way of interacting with partners, children, friends, and co-workers. In my work with couples, I utilize the Gottman Method and completed Level I training.
I have 4 years of experience helping teens and adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal thoughts, sexual and gender identity exploration, grief, trauma, and relationship issues.
I'm trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard for treating OCD and anxiety disorders. I also use CBT to target unhelpful thinking patterns, ACT to stay in the present moment and explore personal values, and DBT to learn specific skills that can help you regulate emotions, manage stress, and improve your relationships.
I have 4 years of experience helping teens and adults with anxiety, OCD, depression, suicidal thoughts, sexual and gender identity exploration, grief, trauma, and relationship issues.
I'm trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy, the gold standard for treating OCD and anxiety disorders. I also use CBT to target unhelpful thinking patterns, ACT to stay in the present moment and explore personal values, and DBT to learn specific skills that can help you regulate emotions, manage stress, and improve your relationships.
actualities limited was incorporated February 1, 2002, to encourage individuals seeking counseling to be real with themselves about their strengths, limitations, desires, and fears. No games. No masks. No facades. No excuses. If you are ready to tackle the challenges that are blocking your progress - - actualities limited is right for you, and today is the perfect day for you to contact us. We can help you meet your personal, professional, athletic, and spiritual goals. We're waiting to hear from you . . . . #norolloverminutesinlife #mentalwellness https://actualitiesltd.clientssecure.me
actualities limited was incorporated February 1, 2002, to encourage individuals seeking counseling to be real with themselves about their strengths, limitations, desires, and fears. No games. No masks. No facades. No excuses. If you are ready to tackle the challenges that are blocking your progress - - actualities limited is right for you, and today is the perfect day for you to contact us. We can help you meet your personal, professional, athletic, and spiritual goals. We're waiting to hear from you . . . . #norolloverminutesinlife #mentalwellness https://actualitiesltd.clientssecure.me
Music is everything for you. Whether you are a musician, songwriter, dancer, or just have a deep connection to the music you listen to, music has always been there. Music catches you, meets you where you're at, helps you make sense of the world around you. Whether you're a young person exploring your identity, LGBTQIA+, autistic/neurodivergent, etc.; a young adult processing complex trauma or grief; or you're a new parent navigating role changes inherent to parenthood and postpartum mental health... music therapy can help you as you find your way (back) to your most authentic self.
Music is everything for you. Whether you are a musician, songwriter, dancer, or just have a deep connection to the music you listen to, music has always been there. Music catches you, meets you where you're at, helps you make sense of the world around you. Whether you're a young person exploring your identity, LGBTQIA+, autistic/neurodivergent, etc.; a young adult processing complex trauma or grief; or you're a new parent navigating role changes inherent to parenthood and postpartum mental health... music therapy can help you as you find your way (back) to your most authentic self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with six years of experience providing therapy in North Carolina. I specialize in supporting children, young adults, and adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD. Living with a disability myself, I bring a unique perspective and deep understanding to my work, particularly with clients experiencing chronic illness or pain. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with six years of experience providing therapy in North Carolina. I specialize in supporting children, young adults, and adults as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD. Living with a disability myself, I bring a unique perspective and deep understanding to my work, particularly with clients experiencing chronic illness or pain. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.
I have over 5 years of therapeutic experience helping children, teens and adults navigate and challenge negative thoughts and feelings contributing to unhealthy habits and behaviors.
Hi! I am dedicated to providing direct and supportive mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Whether they are navigating life transitions, academic or work pressure, relationship challenges, or simply feeling unheard or misunderstood. I strive to create a safe space where individuals feel comfortable expressing their concerns especially if they may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck and unsure where to turn next.
I have over 5 years of therapeutic experience helping children, teens and adults navigate and challenge negative thoughts and feelings contributing to unhealthy habits and behaviors.
Hi! I am dedicated to providing direct and supportive mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Whether they are navigating life transitions, academic or work pressure, relationship challenges, or simply feeling unheard or misunderstood. I strive to create a safe space where individuals feel comfortable expressing their concerns especially if they may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or emotionally stuck and unsure where to turn next.
Hi there, my name is Kristina Mills-Gregory, and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina, Florida, Vermont, and Oregon. I have been providing therapy for over 14 years. I have a Masters in Counseling from Campbell University, and a BA in Psychology and Communication Studies from University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, I started my career as a school counselor in public schools. I have also worked in community mental health, providing a wide range of services.
Hi there, my name is Kristina Mills-Gregory, and I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina, Florida, Vermont, and Oregon. I have been providing therapy for over 14 years. I have a Masters in Counseling from Campbell University, and a BA in Psychology and Communication Studies from University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Prior to becoming a therapist, I started my career as a school counselor in public schools. I have also worked in community mental health, providing a wide range of services.
I help guide adults, adolescents, and couples facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and adjusting to difficult life events.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve to be understood and acknowledged as a human being with a deep and interconnected self. I bring curiosity and a steady presence to every session, offering a supportive and grounded space for you to explore what matters most.
I support military service members and veterans, first responders, neurodiverse clients, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I use a multicultural framework and integrative approach that allows me to be responsive to your individual needs, and I benefit from lived experience to ease your burden of cultural understanding.
I help guide adults, adolescents, and couples facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and adjusting to difficult life events.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you deserve to be understood and acknowledged as a human being with a deep and interconnected self. I bring curiosity and a steady presence to every session, offering a supportive and grounded space for you to explore what matters most.
I support military service members and veterans, first responders, neurodiverse clients, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I use a multicultural framework and integrative approach that allows me to be responsive to your individual needs, and I benefit from lived experience to ease your burden of cultural understanding.
I primarily work with adults and teens to address a variety of symptoms, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, OCD, substance use, and more.
I am an eclectic counselor, meaning that I use methods from a variety of disciplines based on each unique person. Some of the disciplines that I often draw from include DBT, ACT, and person-centered. I take a more direct approach to counseling. You are the expert in your own life, I am here to help you reach your full potential and achieve your goals.
I primarily work with adults and teens to address a variety of symptoms, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, intellectual disabilities, OCD, substance use, and more.
I am an eclectic counselor, meaning that I use methods from a variety of disciplines based on each unique person. Some of the disciplines that I often draw from include DBT, ACT, and person-centered. I take a more direct approach to counseling. You are the expert in your own life, I am here to help you reach your full potential and achieve your goals.
I set goals early in treatment with adults and couples, or with children/ teenagers and their families, so we can find successful solutions and change behavior problems, emotional difficulties, academic difficulties, or family problems as soon as possible.
I am the founder of Lepage Associates group practice serving the Triangle for over 20 years. I am a specialist in: personal and professional relationship issues; children/ adolescents/families; psychological, educational, and forensic evaluations; and personal growth pursuits. Strong expertise doing FORENSIC EVALUATIONS and with COUPLES THERAPY.
I set goals early in treatment with adults and couples, or with children/ teenagers and their families, so we can find successful solutions and change behavior problems, emotional difficulties, academic difficulties, or family problems as soon as possible.
I am the founder of Lepage Associates group practice serving the Triangle for over 20 years. I am a specialist in: personal and professional relationship issues; children/ adolescents/families; psychological, educational, and forensic evaluations; and personal growth pursuits. Strong expertise doing FORENSIC EVALUATIONS and with COUPLES THERAPY.
I love working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with low mood, anxiety, relationships, and finding the best direction for their lives.
I specialize in acceptance and commitment therapy, purposed with helping people work through difficult adjustments, open their mind to possibilities, and connect to their own sense of purpose. I also specialize in trauma therapy, interpersonal therapy, and LGBTQIA+ therapy.
I love working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with low mood, anxiety, relationships, and finding the best direction for their lives.
I specialize in acceptance and commitment therapy, purposed with helping people work through difficult adjustments, open their mind to possibilities, and connect to their own sense of purpose. I also specialize in trauma therapy, interpersonal therapy, and LGBTQIA+ therapy.
My work as a therapist is focused on helping autistic folks live the lives they desire. Whether you were diagnosed as a child, or made it through to adulthood only now discovering your neurodivergence, being autistic presents challenges. Inherent differences in communication as well as cognitive and sensory processing require you to navigate sometimes perplexing, frustrating, and frankly exhausting world that is designed for neurotypicals.
I help individuals and neurodiverse couples (i.e. one or both partners are autistic) to find clarity, understanding, and acceptance; both about themselves and about their environment.
My work as a therapist is focused on helping autistic folks live the lives they desire. Whether you were diagnosed as a child, or made it through to adulthood only now discovering your neurodivergence, being autistic presents challenges. Inherent differences in communication as well as cognitive and sensory processing require you to navigate sometimes perplexing, frustrating, and frankly exhausting world that is designed for neurotypicals.
I help individuals and neurodiverse couples (i.e. one or both partners are autistic) to find clarity, understanding, and acceptance; both about themselves and about their environment.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents.
Human connection is essential to the healing process. My priority is to provide a space for you to feel seen in your whole authentic self. I will be a mirror to help reveal that you already have everything you need. I am a queer black therapist who recognizes the importance identity has on our everyday experience.
I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ children and adolescents.
Human connection is essential to the healing process. My priority is to provide a space for you to feel seen in your whole authentic self. I will be a mirror to help reveal that you already have everything you need. I am a queer black therapist who recognizes the importance identity has on our everyday experience.
With the challenges of life growing for most everyone, people deserve a supportive space to be seen, heard, and honored. I work with LGBTQIA+ clients, folks with personality disorders (& their loved ones), neurodivergent clients, folks with chronic pain/illness, and people who have experienced trauma. Clients describe me as kind, insightful, adaptive, and creative. I often receive feedback that I help clients understand the relationship between systems of oppression and challenging mental health outcomes. This results in a deeper understanding of interdependence, a platform for self-validation, and also a greater sense of community.
With the challenges of life growing for most everyone, people deserve a supportive space to be seen, heard, and honored. I work with LGBTQIA+ clients, folks with personality disorders (& their loved ones), neurodivergent clients, folks with chronic pain/illness, and people who have experienced trauma. Clients describe me as kind, insightful, adaptive, and creative. I often receive feedback that I help clients understand the relationship between systems of oppression and challenging mental health outcomes. This results in a deeper understanding of interdependence, a platform for self-validation, and also a greater sense of community.
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.