Therapists in Durham, NC

I work with children, teenagers, and families who desire to reduce the distressing issues that are a barrier from being a better connected family. Whether you, your partner, or your child are facing anxiety, depression, adoption/foster care related issues, grief, behavior issues, issues from trauma/abuse, or relational distress from transitions there is hope for healing as we work together to create a safe space for you to share difficulties and build nurturing bonds.

Are you living a life you can be proud of? I have been helping People of all ages for over 20 years achieve their goals by working together through anxiety, fear, trauma, and anger. I believe in creating an atmosphere of trust in which clients can explore their fears and take necessary chances to better their lives. My approach to therapy combines CBT and ACT models with client centered, insight oriented approaches. My passion is helping each and every client meet their goals and find their way to FEELING better.

I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. People's reasons for seeking therapy are as varied as the individuals themselves. For some, therapy is part of a broader approach to life in which insight and inner work are seen as core elements to living well and expansively. For others, the step to seek therapy is taken out of pain and suffering and after much deliberation. At times our internal experiences are so painful, they prevent us from fully engaging in our lives and relationships. Therapy can help you learn to hold with care and confidence all your thoughts, feelings and memories while moving through life in a meaningful way.

I specialize in treating children (starting at age 5), teens, and college students. I spent 15 years working in North Carolina public schools, first as an elementary teacher and later as a school counselor. After a few years, I decided to work in the mental health field and obtained credentials to be a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Over the past twelve years, I've done Intensive In-Home and Outpatient therapy.

My practice welcomes clients of all ages and backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, and I also specialize in early childhood work, conducting parent therapy often combined with play therapy with children. My therapeutic approach is largely influenced by insight-oriented psychodynamic and systemic approaches. With this approach I strive to help you find underlying causes for problematic symptoms or patterns of behavior and why they may persist in your life. I believe that through this exploration and discovery you are freed to make different life choices and can lead a more balanced life.

Are you looking for a safe place to discuss what matters most to you? Family, work, relationships, health, transitions, grief, loss, children, trauma, life purpose, letting go of past hurts. I love assisting individuals and couples with relationship skills, communication issues, changing self defeating patterns, healing pain (physical and emotional), and learning to be one's best self across settings. I work with children and families in our ever changing world to improve relationships, performance, self awareness, mood, behavior. I bring my many years of experience working with young and old alike to this passionate pursuit of balanced living.