Couples Counseling Therapists in Durham, NC

Have you or your child been struggling with paying attention, meeting life/school goals, and/or making progress despite being in therapy or taking medication to manage symptoms? Are you looking for answers and recommendations that can help to improve your or your child's success in your relationships, work, home, and/or school? Are you an adult struggling with a transition in life or a parent who is seeking support managing the stressors of being a new parent or raising a child(ren)? We can help! At Waite PTS we are dedicated to helping you identify and achieve goals so that you can live your best life.

Matt is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and uses his therapy gifts to provide sound counsel for those who are in need. Matt believes therapy should be a safe place for children, teenagers, adults, couples , and families to explore more about themselves. Matt uses an integrated model of counseling that includes Interpersonal Processing, Evidence-Based Treatment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Lori A. Williams is a National Certified Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor for the state of North Carolina. She has over 20 cumulative years as an educator, school counselor and therapist. In her practice she has been able to assist adults of all ages as well as parents and youth as they’ve navigated through the various stages of development. Lori uses various therapeutic approaches such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational therapy, person centered therapy and strengths based therapy just to name a few.

We are all on a journey. Sometimes our path presents us with challenges that we find difficult to overcome without help. Do you feel stuck? Need to better understand negative patterns in your life? Are you having difficulty with an important relationship? The relationship you form with a therapist can help you navigate your path with strategies and tools to overcome life’s challenges. My focus, in therapy, is to help you expand and strengthen your resources by learning effective coping strategies. I work with adults and adolescents struggling with transitions, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger and relationship problems.

Building on a strengths and resiliency model to obtain health, wellness and stability, I am dedicated to the forward movement, continuous growth and development of the individuals, couples , and families that I work with. Whether you are seeking assistance for yourself or a family member, I am dedicated to partnering with you to support through life's many transitions and challenges.

I bring an empathic, warm, and supportive approach to the therapeutic relationship. I have a passion for helping my clients achieve their goals and reach their full potential. I practice with the belief that we all have the strength and the abilities to live another day and face our difficulties head on. Life is full of difficult times, hardships, and unforseen events. However, it is our perspective and response to those events that shape the way that we think, feel, and live.

I am a clinical psychologist licensed and practicing in Florida and North Carolina. Presently, I am treating patients exclusively through the HIPAA-compliant tele-therapy platform thera-Link. I received my undergraduate degree from Boston College and doctorate from Fordham University. I completed my postdoctoral residency at the Renfrew Center and have specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders. I have also worked for Miami-Dade County Public Schools and treat a number of emotional and behavioral disorders, in addition to conducting psychoeducational and psychological assessments.

DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) with over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations, ages as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Trauma, Anger Management, Stress Management, and Mood Disorders.

The goal of Psychotherapy is to feel and function better in the world. That's what I help my clients do. I have been in practice for 40+ years, and have trained broadly and deeply in experiential, interpersonal and couples therapy. Before I was a psychologist, I was a nurse, and offer that background in helping as well. I bring the wisdom and insight of years of practice and life experience.

Did you know that separation and divorce are two of the most stressful life events you can experience? Are you struggling with the effects of parenting as it relates to your divorce? Working on redefining yourself as a parent, a single parent, or co-parent? Depending on your stage in your separation, you may even still be struggling with perinatal depression or anxiety in addition to your divorce, or, your child's separation anxiety. You know self-care is vitally important to good parenting and co-parenting. You know you need to address your whole self in order to promote healthy well-being. But, where do you start?

I believe that each individual/family/couple has the skills within themselves to work through problems in their lives. Through therapy these skills are brought forth and increased so that everyone can live the life they desire. I also believe in supporting the strengths of each individual/family/couple and welcome the incorporation of faith into one's therapy as one sees fit. I primarily work with adolescents, adults, and couples . I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, marital issues and other disorders and issues.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years experience providing therapy to adolescents, adults, couples , and families. I work with clients to address the problems that interfere with living one's best life. Those problems may stem from difficult experiences in one's past or from one's current circumstances. I offer help to clients struggling with depression, anxiety, workplace stress, grief/bereavement, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. I also have training in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and have worked extensively with college students and emerging adults.

Life is like an ocean of possibilities. There are times in life that you are floating along just fine, times were you are riding high on the waves, and then there are times you feel like you are caught in a strong under current, struggling to keep from drowning. Whether you are dealing with depression, emotional challenges, trauma, relationship issues, or difficult life transitions and circumstances, you do not have to navigate them alone. My role as your therapist is to support and challenge you to reach your personal goals, with compassion and understanding, in an empathetic, judgment free partnership.

In working with clients, my goal is to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment, which is conducive to allow you to grow as an individual and live the best life you can. We will form a mutual desirable relationship and focus our sessions by establishing and setting goals, which we will continue to assess throughout the counseling process. I will listen and remain attentive to your thoughts and concerns.

I specialize in helping patients with issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, trauma, and anxiety. For Children and Adolescents I use Trauma Focus Therapy. With adults I use Cognitive Processing Therapy. Also, I specialize in couples counseling , and blended family issues.

In our society, it’s easy to feel like you’re never “enough.” We’re constantly receiving messages about how to work smarter, live better, and improve our skincare routine. Therapy can help you let go of perfection and find joy.

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 have been a couples and family therapist since 1992, when I completed my doctorate and then did my clinical training at the Univ. of New Hampshire Marriage and Family Therapy Center. I do brief, solution-focused therapy and work primarily with couples and families. I also work with parenting issues, with teens, and with adults with depression. I usually help couples in 3-6 sessions. As a rabbi since 1976 I also bring the wisdom of the ages to my work with couples . For a fuller profile, see my website at www.4cft.com.

*NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS* The decision to pursue counseling can be a tough but courageous step. People choose to seek out therapy for a variety of reasons, whether it is to explore and better understand parts of self or to address specific areas of concerns. WaterYourFire Wellness Collective works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and presenting concerns. WYFWC currently operates via Telehealth Therapy (online). WYFWC also provides services in any PsyPact state- see participating states here: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap)