Attachment-based Therapists in Orange County, NC
I am a caring, non-judgmental therapist who offers a space where you can access your inner wisdom and curiosity. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, explore long-standing patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change. Many clients come to me feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in difficult relationship patterns, including those navigating caregiving roles or later-life transitions. These experiences often have roots that reach back much earlier in life, sometimes to childhood or early relational experiences.
I am a caring, non-judgmental therapist who offers a space where you can access your inner wisdom and curiosity. I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, explore long-standing patterns, heal old wounds, and create meaningful, lasting change. Many clients come to me feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in difficult relationship patterns, including those navigating caregiving roles or later-life transitions. These experiences often have roots that reach back much earlier in life, sometimes to childhood or early relational experiences.
Investing in your mental well-being is an act of self-love and empowerment. I am committed to supporting individuals in fostering personal growth and navigating life's challenges, with care and awareness. Each person's unique experiences shape their journey and everyone has the potential to lead a healthy, balanced life. I am committed to empowering individuals of diverse identities to enhance self-awareness, navigate and transcend the obstacles they face, understand the impact of trauma, cultivate healthy relationships, and break free from generational patterns that may be barriers to the life they desire.
Investing in your mental well-being is an act of self-love and empowerment. I am committed to supporting individuals in fostering personal growth and navigating life's challenges, with care and awareness. Each person's unique experiences shape their journey and everyone has the potential to lead a healthy, balanced life. I am committed to empowering individuals of diverse identities to enhance self-awareness, navigate and transcend the obstacles they face, understand the impact of trauma, cultivate healthy relationships, and break free from generational patterns that may be barriers to the life they desire.
Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Has an affair or sexual behavior put your relationship at risk? Many clients contact me after promising themselves or their partner they would stop, yet finding the behavior keeps returning. If secrecy, porn use, or sexual behavior has created shame, conflict, or a crisis in your relationship, you’re not alone. I help clients understand the deeper patterns driving these behaviors and develop practical strategies for lasting change. Recovery from sex addiction is possible with the right structure, accountability, and support. Contact me to schedule an appointment.
Porn addiction? Sex addiction? Has an affair or sexual behavior put your relationship at risk? Many clients contact me after promising themselves or their partner they would stop, yet finding the behavior keeps returning. If secrecy, porn use, or sexual behavior has created shame, conflict, or a crisis in your relationship, you’re not alone. I help clients understand the deeper patterns driving these behaviors and develop practical strategies for lasting change. Recovery from sex addiction is possible with the right structure, accountability, and support. Contact me to schedule an appointment.
I feel privileged to help clients become more connected with themselves and others, experience symptom reduction, and develop more satisfying relationships. A caring, understanding, and empathetic therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my work with clients, and I am proud that past clients have expressed feeling safe, cared for, and accepted when working with me. I have extensive experience working with clients who have or are currently experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, loneliness, trauma, academic or career distress, identity development, and/or difficult life transitions.
I feel privileged to help clients become more connected with themselves and others, experience symptom reduction, and develop more satisfying relationships. A caring, understanding, and empathetic therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my work with clients, and I am proud that past clients have expressed feeling safe, cared for, and accepted when working with me. I have extensive experience working with clients who have or are currently experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, loneliness, trauma, academic or career distress, identity development, and/or difficult life transitions.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. You may be navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship stress, or a life transition. Therapy offers a space to feel seen and met without judgment. It can support you in processing difficult experiences and memories, deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, and connect with what feels present and meaningful. I work with adults (18+) across a range of experiences and strive to foster an environment where you can explore what matters most to you with curiosity, care, and compassion.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating. You may be navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship stress, or a life transition. Therapy offers a space to feel seen and met without judgment. It can support you in processing difficult experiences and memories, deepen your understanding of yourself and your relationships, and connect with what feels present and meaningful. I work with adults (18+) across a range of experiences and strive to foster an environment where you can explore what matters most to you with curiosity, care, and compassion.
Melissa Gray Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
**I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. IF YOU ARE A FORMER CLIENT, PLEASE REACH OUT VIA EMAIL**. I believe that we are designed dynamic and multi-faceted, thus we must honor and take notice of each important piece of ourselves. By using a Bio-Psych-Social-Spiritual model of therapy we can move toward a more comprehensive understanding of your needs and a more full experience of recovery, wellness and joy. While my treatment approach is guided by my own training and experience, my goal is always to tailor therapy to your specific needs and concerns not just a symptom or diagnosis.
**I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. IF YOU ARE A FORMER CLIENT, PLEASE REACH OUT VIA EMAIL**. I believe that we are designed dynamic and multi-faceted, thus we must honor and take notice of each important piece of ourselves. By using a Bio-Psych-Social-Spiritual model of therapy we can move toward a more comprehensive understanding of your needs and a more full experience of recovery, wellness and joy. While my treatment approach is guided by my own training and experience, my goal is always to tailor therapy to your specific needs and concerns not just a symptom or diagnosis.
I have room for a few new clients this summer. Please reach out through my website- - - - I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas. I have 20 years experience working with adolescents, adults and families. My work includes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. We will explore your relationships, environment, recent life events and stressors to gain perspective of how you are affected emotionally, physically and spiritually.
I have room for a few new clients this summer. Please reach out through my website- - - - I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas. I have 20 years experience working with adolescents, adults and families. My work includes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. We will explore your relationships, environment, recent life events and stressors to gain perspective of how you are affected emotionally, physically and spiritually.
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples with complex issues and diagnoses to include: ADHD, Bipolar D/O, PTSD/CPTSD, depression, anxiety, complex relationship dynamics, family of origin issues, grief/loss issues, abuse, trauma, attachment injury, identity development, self-esteem issues, intense emotions and addictions and the effects on family members. I work collaboratively to not only decrease uncomfortable symptoms, but to also work toward resolving longstanding issues that prevent you from achieving your desires and goals for a fulfilling life.
I have over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and couples with complex issues and diagnoses to include: ADHD, Bipolar D/O, PTSD/CPTSD, depression, anxiety, complex relationship dynamics, family of origin issues, grief/loss issues, abuse, trauma, attachment injury, identity development, self-esteem issues, intense emotions and addictions and the effects on family members. I work collaboratively to not only decrease uncomfortable symptoms, but to also work toward resolving longstanding issues that prevent you from achieving your desires and goals for a fulfilling life.
I work with all ages and have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, relational and attachment-based approaches.
I help people of all ages uncover and address the root cause of their struggles in order to feel better and make wanted change in their lives. Together, we explore symptoms within the broader context of their lives, making sense of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By understanding how and why symptoms developed, clients identify barriers to change and open up new possibilities for growth.
I work with all ages and have additional training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, play therapy, relational and attachment-based approaches.
I help people of all ages uncover and address the root cause of their struggles in order to feel better and make wanted change in their lives. Together, we explore symptoms within the broader context of their lives, making sense of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By understanding how and why symptoms developed, clients identify barriers to change and open up new possibilities for growth.
Now offering 90 minute couple sessions. I am an experienced, licensed marriage and family therapist working with couples, individuals and children. I can help put your history in its rightful place and create a healthy narrative that will allow you to flourish. Let's partner to gain insight on potential blockers and craft practical solutions to move you past them, creating harmony in your relationships. Call today to schedule a free 30 minute meet & greet.
Now offering 90 minute couple sessions. I am an experienced, licensed marriage and family therapist working with couples, individuals and children. I can help put your history in its rightful place and create a healthy narrative that will allow you to flourish. Let's partner to gain insight on potential blockers and craft practical solutions to move you past them, creating harmony in your relationships. Call today to schedule a free 30 minute meet & greet.
Starting your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming, and I'd be honored to accompany you on your path toward well-being. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, gaining a better understanding of self, or processing trauma, I'm passionate about fostering space for folks to heal. I enjoy working with individuals from an array of backgrounds and specialize in neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, and perinatal mental health. My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, strengths-based, and rooted in unconditional positive regard. Our sessions will be an hour dedicated to you and your needs.
Starting your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming, and I'd be honored to accompany you on your path toward well-being. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, gaining a better understanding of self, or processing trauma, I'm passionate about fostering space for folks to heal. I enjoy working with individuals from an array of backgrounds and specialize in neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, and perinatal mental health. My therapeutic approach is non-judgmental, strengths-based, and rooted in unconditional positive regard. Our sessions will be an hour dedicated to you and your needs.
You may be tired—of hiding, of performing, of trying to be who you were told you had to be. Maybe you’re carrying stories that were never fully yours—scripts shaped by silence, shame, or survival. I work with people navigating sex addiction, religious trauma, gender identity, sexual self-concept, kink, and non-monogamy. My clients long to feel whole, connected, and free to be fully themselves. What they want most is to feel safe in their skin and honest in their lives.
You may be tired—of hiding, of performing, of trying to be who you were told you had to be. Maybe you’re carrying stories that were never fully yours—scripts shaped by silence, shame, or survival. I work with people navigating sex addiction, religious trauma, gender identity, sexual self-concept, kink, and non-monogamy. My clients long to feel whole, connected, and free to be fully themselves. What they want most is to feel safe in their skin and honest in their lives.
When we lose sight of who we are and what we want in life, we start living on autopilot, becoming blind to how our current patterns contribute to us feeling stuck, unsatisfied, insecure, or overwhelmed. Daily life is full of so many responsibilities and distractions competing for our attention, leaving us with little energy to self-reflect and connect with ourselves. Sometimes time away from all of the noise is needed to refocus on you, rediscover your individuality, and forge a path toward a more authentic, fulfilling, and self-determined life. Everyone deserves a space dedicated just to them, and therapy can be that space for you.
When we lose sight of who we are and what we want in life, we start living on autopilot, becoming blind to how our current patterns contribute to us feeling stuck, unsatisfied, insecure, or overwhelmed. Daily life is full of so many responsibilities and distractions competing for our attention, leaving us with little energy to self-reflect and connect with ourselves. Sometimes time away from all of the noise is needed to refocus on you, rediscover your individuality, and forge a path toward a more authentic, fulfilling, and self-determined life. Everyone deserves a space dedicated just to them, and therapy can be that space for you.
Jonathan Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel that there is a disconnect between who you are and who you present to the world? Perhaps your relationships with others, with substances, with your religion, beliefs, or culture are not what you want them to be. Maybe you're in the midst of a life transition and asking yourself hard questions about the world around you. Whatever the reason may be, my clients bravely come to therapy, seeking ways to live a more authentic life, and I join them as we find ways to do so. I believe that we all deserve to live a life that is true to who we are, and that therapy can help us to achieve that.
Do you feel that there is a disconnect between who you are and who you present to the world? Perhaps your relationships with others, with substances, with your religion, beliefs, or culture are not what you want them to be. Maybe you're in the midst of a life transition and asking yourself hard questions about the world around you. Whatever the reason may be, my clients bravely come to therapy, seeking ways to live a more authentic life, and I join them as we find ways to do so. I believe that we all deserve to live a life that is true to who we are, and that therapy can help us to achieve that.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward therapy! Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself; messy, tender, growing, and everything in between. I have experience working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who have endured major life stressors or traumatic experiences and as a result struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. My practice is affirming of LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences, and grounded in deep respect, curiosity, and care.
Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward therapy! Therapy is a space where you get to be fully yourself; messy, tender, growing, and everything in between. I have experience working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who have endured major life stressors or traumatic experiences and as a result struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. My practice is affirming of LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent experiences, and grounded in deep respect, curiosity, and care.
I am deeply passionate about cultivating an inclusive and non-judgmental space for all clients to receive support and engage with vulnerability. I utilize trauma-informed, social justice, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and multicultural counseling frameworks in my therapeutic approach. I draw from a variety of modalities such as strength-based therapy, ACT, CBT, family systems therapy, somatic-based practices, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. My clinical interests encompass anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, complex PTSD, identity exploration, interpersonal relationships, and navigating life transitions.
I am deeply passionate about cultivating an inclusive and non-judgmental space for all clients to receive support and engage with vulnerability. I utilize trauma-informed, social justice, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and multicultural counseling frameworks in my therapeutic approach. I draw from a variety of modalities such as strength-based therapy, ACT, CBT, family systems therapy, somatic-based practices, DBT, and solution-focused therapy. My clinical interests encompass anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, complex PTSD, identity exploration, interpersonal relationships, and navigating life transitions.
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.
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.
Whether you feel like you have some things together or whether it feels like all the wheels of your bus have fallen off, I am interested in meeting you there. I walk with people of all ages who are in the process of discovering or recovering the gift of being themselves.
With all my clients, I have a deep trust in the transformative power of being known, of sharing one’s story in a relationally safe and genuinely empathetic environment. With an eye to developmental needs and whole life context, I seek to collaborate with my clients as they process their lives so that they and their loved ones can thrive.
Whether you feel like you have some things together or whether it feels like all the wheels of your bus have fallen off, I am interested in meeting you there. I walk with people of all ages who are in the process of discovering or recovering the gift of being themselves.
With all my clients, I have a deep trust in the transformative power of being known, of sharing one’s story in a relationally safe and genuinely empathetic environment. With an eye to developmental needs and whole life context, I seek to collaborate with my clients as they process their lives so that they and their loved ones can thrive.
I am a clinical social worker specializing in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I'm also passionate about helping adult children and their parents recover from relational trauma, establish healthy boundaries, and develop effective communication skills. I enjoy supporting current parents as well as folks at all stages of the family planning process.
I am a clinical social worker specializing in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I'm also passionate about helping adult children and their parents recover from relational trauma, establish healthy boundaries, and develop effective communication skills. I enjoy supporting current parents as well as folks at all stages of the family planning process.
Are you looking for support to master life's challenges, break free of ineffective patterns of behavior & improve your mental health & well-being? With over two decades of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals enhance their performance & better manage anxiety, life transitions, trauma, depression, pain, sleep, and more. My approach to therapy is grounded in mind-body, non-pharmacological techniques for dealing with the complexities & stress of busy home, school, work, sports & family lives. Additionally, I am credentialed to practice teletherapy in 36 states listed on the PsyPact Map at psypact.org under Quick Links.
Are you looking for support to master life's challenges, break free of ineffective patterns of behavior & improve your mental health & well-being? With over two decades of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals enhance their performance & better manage anxiety, life transitions, trauma, depression, pain, sleep, and more. My approach to therapy is grounded in mind-body, non-pharmacological techniques for dealing with the complexities & stress of busy home, school, work, sports & family lives. Additionally, I am credentialed to practice teletherapy in 36 states listed on the PsyPact Map at psypact.org under Quick Links.
