Anxiety Therapists in Durham, NC

Struggling with anxiety , relationship difficulties, and major life transitions can be incredibly overwhelming. Often times it can feel like we are controlled by painful thoughts and feelings or repeating harmful patterns that alienate us from our authentic selves. I have expertise in treating difficulties including anxiety and over-analyzing, feelings of insecurity or anger toward yourself, and difficulty identifying what you want in life. My clients are typically motivated women, graduate students, or working professionals. I draw from evidence-based therapies that will help you get space from painful thoughts and feelings.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the testing and treatment of ADD/ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety , OCD, and depression. I have extensive training and experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I am energetic and take an active, skills-based approach in therapy to help my clients learn effective ways to reduce their stress/ anxiety and improve their mood, behavior, organizational skills, time management, and planning skills. I also specialize in conducting comprehensive testing for ADD/ADHD and learning disabilities. Through the testing process, I help people to better understand their strengths and weaknesses, and give them specific recommendations for intervention.

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety , ADHD, depression and OCD. I also have extensive expertise working with children and families coping with chronic medical conditions and pain, such as stomach aches, headaches, and food allergies. In addition, I conduct thorough psychoeducational assessments, ADHD evaluations, and early kindergarten entry assessments to help children achieve academic success.

I have been a clinical social worker/therapist for almost 30 years. My overall philosophy is to empower a client with tools to make personal changes that will ultimately make seeing me for therapy unnecessary. I specialize in clients who are going through personal transitions such as divorce, grief or other uncertainties that cause anxiety and I have a lot of experiencing working with clients who experience gender/relationship violence or trauma.

I enjoy working collaboratively with adult clients to improve interpersonal relationships, identify strengths, and move toward a sense of wholeness. I am passionate about working with clients who are experiencing grief and loss, anxiety , depression, chronic illness, relationship issues and have a history of trauma. I adopt an anti-racist and LGBTQ affirming approach and recognize the ways in which ones identity development is impacted by systemic oppression.

Are you struggling because of the pain and confusion of traumatic events, PTSD, or issues of attachment, depression, anxiety , adjustment and life transitions, stress management, sexual orientation, and/or low self-esteem? Throughout my 30+year career, I have helped hundreds of people understand themselves better, manage their symptoms, and gain personal growth and change. My purpose is to assist you in overcoming past hurts, limiting beliefs, and painful symptoms, in order to embrace the person you strive to be and lead a more satisfying life.

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, as well as couples.