Out of Network Therapists in Durham, NC

I specialize in the treatment of OCD, OC-Spectrum, and Anxiety Disorders. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings, including inpatient psychiatry, residential, and community mental health. Prior to starting my practice, Bull City Anxiety, I worked at McLean Hospital's OCD Institute in Boston, MA.

I enjoy working with people who love a challenge and want to learn and grow together. Change, similar to life, can feel like it is not for the faint of heart and sometimes we learn maladaptive ways of coping that are no longer serving us. Together we navigate substance use, relationship issues, life transitions, identity development, codependency, and anything else you want to work through. I am here to gently push you while being supportive to your needs in a genuine authentic space. I will encourage you to be a person who is here to take up all the space you deserve.

The cultural messages we receive about sex and our bodies can make us feel ugly, broken, unworthy, and undeserving of pleasure. These cultural messages are not the truth, but they can leave deep wounds. Compounded by trauma, oppression, and family history, we can feel shame, confusion, and frustration about sex and our bodies. I believe that we heal these wounds in relationship: with others, our environment, and within ourselves. Accessing your pleasure can be transformative and liberatory. And you don’t have to do this healing work alone. At Carolina Sexual Wellness Center, we are here to help.

Seeking therapy is an important decision and it is important that you feel comfortable so that you can do the work necessary to help improve your life. Everyone goes through challenges and there is nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. My goal is to help you attain a better understanding of yourself, to help you develop new skills, improve your coping, and to find resolution for the issues you are facing. My approach is collaborative and I work hard to create a safe space where people feel valued, heard and empowered. I offer a free 15-minute consultation appointment if you would like to meet.

Finding balance in an evolving world full of social and emotional obstacles can be exhausting. Through traditional talk therapy or art therapy interventions, we’ll work together to regain your emotional equilibrium and practice strategies to ease discomfort in social settings. My approach to therapy with children, adolescents and adults is warm, creative, and direct. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified Art Therapist, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image and self worth, grief and loss, and navigating life transitions.

Welcome! Oftentimes when life gets too hard or too overwhelming, it's difficult to know what to do or who to turn to for help. In fact, letting others know you need help is often the most difficult. But you're here. You've taken the first step to healing and I'm so glad you did. I practice from a person-centered perspective, meaning I walk alongside you in your journey at your pace. I also incorporate skills from other modalities as needed. You are the expert of your life and it's my job to honor that, to help provide clarity, and to offer tools to navigate life's most difficult challenges.

Are you struggling to understand or cultivate your identity? Are past instances of trauma and painful experiences fueling current self-doubt and negative self-talk? Do you find yourself turning to outside means to fill an inner void? Whether it’s substances, romantic connections, fleeting physical encounters, or a combination of things – I can help. Together we can work to identify where that inner void came from and how you are currently attempting to fill it. Next we get to find new, constructive ways to solidify your sense of self and empower you to become a version of yourself that you may have never even known was possible.

We all have times we need to talk about ourselves, relationships, or situation to best figure things out. I provide a safe and active environment where you can focus completely on yourself without fear of judgment, and we work together to find ways to improve things. I help people solve a variety of life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and general life stress, to name a few.

*I AM NOT CURENTLY TAKING NEW CLIENTS* I have a relational approach to therapy and my work is informed by psychodynamic theories. I believe that long-term growth and change become a reality when we are able to make informed choices and discover greater authenticity in our daily lives. I believe that you can find immediate relief from some of your distress by using mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral techniques. I have experience working with groups and individuals with mood and anxiety difficulties, personality disorders, histories of violence or trauma, and anger management difficulties.

I have a desire to provide all clients with essential tools to be successful in and outside of the counseling setting. I strive to create a warm, safe, empathetic, and calming environment where my clients and I are working collaboratively to help them to reach their goals. It is my hope to be able to provide compassionate, equitable, and supportive counseling services to all my clients. I want to ensure that each and every client feels heard and validated. No matter what brings my clients to counseling, they should know that there is never any judgement, and I am willing to meet them where they are to help guide them!

Reaching out for help can be difficult, but seeking the support of a counselor can lead to measurable positive change, meaning, and balance in your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and affirming. I leave space for you to safely explore issues of concern as well as aspirations. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are seeking support with hard to change behaviors, a life transition, or emotional connection, deciding to enlist professional help can be a brave first step towards healing.

I value and enjoy working with clients of all ages. Primary areas of focus are: coping with life transitions, helping clients to have more satisfying relationships, working with parents to support attachment goals for healthy development of their child, and sitting with the grief that our inevitable losses bring. I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, trauma and PTSD, and anxiety disorders. My approach is integrative, drawing from effective treatments (DBT, CBT, attachment-based) to meet your particular needs. I provide short-term and long-term services to individuals and families.

My interactions with clients are grounded in compassion, respect, empathy, and an understanding of cultural impacts. I consider the role of a therapist as helping to educate and empower clients so that they develop the insight and skills necessary to overcome their own personal and situational challenges.

Whether you are being challenged by long-standing struggles, a recent life change, questions about your values and goals or a traumatic experience, I am available to assist you in facing the difficulties that life presents. I aim to provide a safe and supportive place to adolescents and individual adults to explore and discover. Specific areas of interest include relationship issues, life transitions, adjustment disorders, trauma, childhood abuse, grief and loss, stress management, depression, and anxiety.

My name is Denise Rothman and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both SC and NJ. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental approach in working with my clients to help them achieve personal fulfillment and individual growth. I am experienced in treating adults, couples, children, and adolescents with various difficulties including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADHD, attachment disorders, parenting issues, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. I am licensed in NC, SC, and NJ and I am available to provide Teletherapy to those who live in these states