Emotionally Focused Therapists in Orange County, NC
Have you ever wondered if other people’s lives were as chaotic as yours? Were other people’s families as stressful as yours? Or, do you ever wonder if you are “just losing your mind?” I understand that life is messy and we, as humans, are messy too. Figuring out how to navigate life is serious business, and social media portrayals of “having the perfect life” do not help us tone down the negative self-talk that tends to jumble our thoughts. Would you like to pause all the static in your mind? Would you like to learn strategies to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and create “a life worth living?”
Have you ever wondered if other people’s lives were as chaotic as yours? Were other people’s families as stressful as yours? Or, do you ever wonder if you are “just losing your mind?” I understand that life is messy and we, as humans, are messy too. Figuring out how to navigate life is serious business, and social media portrayals of “having the perfect life” do not help us tone down the negative self-talk that tends to jumble our thoughts. Would you like to pause all the static in your mind? Would you like to learn strategies to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and create “a life worth living?”
Currently accepting new, virtual clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. Welcome! I'm so glad you are making steps to get the support you deserve. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, substance use, self esteem, eating disorders, or stuck in a cycle that's no longer serving you, I can offer a space to explore and create a path toward your goals.
Currently accepting new, virtual clients in North Carolina, South Carolina, and California. Welcome! I'm so glad you are making steps to get the support you deserve. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, body image, substance use, self esteem, eating disorders, or stuck in a cycle that's no longer serving you, I can offer a space to explore and create a path toward your goals.
Reaching out for help for yourself or your children takes courage and openness. It can be scary but gaining insight and appropriate coping skills to better your life is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family. I specialize in working with children under twelve but also have extensive years of experience working with all ages. I have grown a passion for working with young adults experiencing so many of life’s new challenges and changes, as they transition in college and their new lives after graduation. I believe in building a trusting relationship in a safe non-judgmental environment.
Reaching out for help for yourself or your children takes courage and openness. It can be scary but gaining insight and appropriate coping skills to better your life is the most important thing you can do for yourself and your family. I specialize in working with children under twelve but also have extensive years of experience working with all ages. I have grown a passion for working with young adults experiencing so many of life’s new challenges and changes, as they transition in college and their new lives after graduation. I believe in building a trusting relationship in a safe non-judgmental environment.
I moved to North Carolina from the Northwest in 2018 and am considered a true generalist. This means I have over 10,000 hours of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with the myriad concerns that bring them to therapy (see the specialty list below): however, my areas of expertise are in trauma, anxiety, improving interpersonal relationship dynamics, and performance improvement. I enjoy working with health care professionals, first responders, athletes, teachers, and university professionals and students. I am not currently accepting new patients.
I moved to North Carolina from the Northwest in 2018 and am considered a true generalist. This means I have over 10,000 hours of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with the myriad concerns that bring them to therapy (see the specialty list below): however, my areas of expertise are in trauma, anxiety, improving interpersonal relationship dynamics, and performance improvement. I enjoy working with health care professionals, first responders, athletes, teachers, and university professionals and students. I am not currently accepting new patients.
A healing connection, at its core, is a place of safety and possibility. I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and accepted, which is why I strive to hold a non-judgmental space where every part of you is welcome.
In our work together, I meet clients where they are and walk beside them as they navigate challenges, discover resilience, and connect with their own inner resources. My role is to listen deeply, hold space for your story, and gently empower you to imagine and create new possibilities for yourself and your relationships.
A healing connection, at its core, is a place of safety and possibility. I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen and accepted, which is why I strive to hold a non-judgmental space where every part of you is welcome.
In our work together, I meet clients where they are and walk beside them as they navigate challenges, discover resilience, and connect with their own inner resources. My role is to listen deeply, hold space for your story, and gently empower you to imagine and create new possibilities for yourself and your relationships.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, it is an honor and privilege to walk alongside others. Through my counseling, I purpose to empower individuals to chose the path that leads to healing, wholeness, hope and renewal.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, it is an honor and privilege to walk alongside others. Through my counseling, I purpose to empower individuals to chose the path that leads to healing, wholeness, hope and renewal.
Reaching out for help can be a daunting experience, and an important step towards growth and healing. It is an honor to be invited into your journey. I have experience working with adults in individual and relationship therapy. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and collaborative and rooted in the possibility of transformation. Together we can be curious about how your past experiences and relationships shape the present, and help you move into greater aliveness and deeper connection to self and others.
Reaching out for help can be a daunting experience, and an important step towards growth and healing. It is an honor to be invited into your journey. I have experience working with adults in individual and relationship therapy. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, and collaborative and rooted in the possibility of transformation. Together we can be curious about how your past experiences and relationships shape the present, and help you move into greater aliveness and deeper connection to self and others.
Whether you're navigating a significant transition, adjusting to a new medical diagnosis, managing anxiety or depression, or facing the complexities of parenthood, I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth can take place.
In addition to serving individuals and families, I have a special interest in supporting medical providers and professionals who are at risk for burnout, compassion fatigue, and mental health strain. I understand the unique pressures faced by those in high stress roles, and I offer support tailored to the needs of high-functioning professionals striving to maintain balance and meaning.
Whether you're navigating a significant transition, adjusting to a new medical diagnosis, managing anxiety or depression, or facing the complexities of parenthood, I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing and growth can take place.
In addition to serving individuals and families, I have a special interest in supporting medical providers and professionals who are at risk for burnout, compassion fatigue, and mental health strain. I understand the unique pressures faced by those in high stress roles, and I offer support tailored to the needs of high-functioning professionals striving to maintain balance and meaning.
So, you thinking about therapy ? I get that . Well I’m Shawnesi (she/her) and I enjoy working with children (6+), adolescents, adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community navigating life transitions, perinatal challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem concerns. My ideal client is someone who is ready to unload the weight they’ve been carrying and reconnect with their authentic self or someone who is unsure about the things going on in their life and wants support that is unbiased. Together, we’ll create a space that feels safe, empowering, and real—focused on helping you build confidence, peace, and self-trust.
So, you thinking about therapy ? I get that . Well I’m Shawnesi (she/her) and I enjoy working with children (6+), adolescents, adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community navigating life transitions, perinatal challenges, depression, anxiety, trauma, or self-esteem concerns. My ideal client is someone who is ready to unload the weight they’ve been carrying and reconnect with their authentic self or someone who is unsure about the things going on in their life and wants support that is unbiased. Together, we’ll create a space that feels safe, empowering, and real—focused on helping you build confidence, peace, and self-trust.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), my focus is on helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment concerns, and relationship challenges. I support clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps, offering care that is grounded, practical, and compassionate. My experience spans school settings, community mental health, Medicaid-funded services, and private practice, allowing me to adapt care to a wide range of needs and life circumstances.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), my focus is on helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment concerns, and relationship challenges. I support clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about next steps, offering care that is grounded, practical, and compassionate. My experience spans school settings, community mental health, Medicaid-funded services, and private practice, allowing me to adapt care to a wide range of needs and life circumstances.
My ideal client is one who wants relief from stress, anxiety, guilt and/or shame, trauma, or chronic pain, but has not been able to achieve this. Typically, I can help people realize lasting desired change efficiently and effectively. Also, I have had great success helping people with phobias and fears and those who want improved relationships. My first goal is to do no harm. My second goal is to help clients realize desired goals while respecting and preserving what is already working in their lives.
My ideal client is one who wants relief from stress, anxiety, guilt and/or shame, trauma, or chronic pain, but has not been able to achieve this. Typically, I can help people realize lasting desired change efficiently and effectively. Also, I have had great success helping people with phobias and fears and those who want improved relationships. My first goal is to do no harm. My second goal is to help clients realize desired goals while respecting and preserving what is already working in their lives.
Victoria Fahnestock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
I aim to help you “grow through what you go through.” Driven by unwavering compassion and empathy, I strive to build a strong therapeutic alliance together in order to tackle your identified unique challenges and build upon your personal goals. Through building a strengths-based and individual-centered foundation in holistic therapy, I believe in promoting a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment that encourages you to find and become the best version of yourself. I strive to select therapeutic approaches that best fit your specific needs and goals.
I aim to help you “grow through what you go through.” Driven by unwavering compassion and empathy, I strive to build a strong therapeutic alliance together in order to tackle your identified unique challenges and build upon your personal goals. Through building a strengths-based and individual-centered foundation in holistic therapy, I believe in promoting a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment that encourages you to find and become the best version of yourself. I strive to select therapeutic approaches that best fit your specific needs and goals.
Hannah N Daulton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, MA
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to make a change in your life, but feel pulled back into the same dysfunctional cycles every time? I support individuals who want to break free from unhealthy habits and relationships and live a confident, self-directed, and value-aligned life. I work specifically with PTSD, anxiety, relationships, and adults with ADHD. I provide support that allows you to build your awareness and practice concrete coping skills in order to gain resilience, confidence and power that extends your healing past the counseling session.
Are you ready to make a change in your life, but feel pulled back into the same dysfunctional cycles every time? I support individuals who want to break free from unhealthy habits and relationships and live a confident, self-directed, and value-aligned life. I work specifically with PTSD, anxiety, relationships, and adults with ADHD. I provide support that allows you to build your awareness and practice concrete coping skills in order to gain resilience, confidence and power that extends your healing past the counseling session.
Cortlin Polo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. Cortlin offers a safe therapeutic environment, open, and judgment-free, and will bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. She applies a person-centered approach to her style of therapy.
Cortlin Polo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. Cortlin offers a safe therapeutic environment, open, and judgment-free, and will bring a compassionate, results-oriented approach to help you experience a higher quality of life. She applies a person-centered approach to her style of therapy.
Feeling anxious or depressed? Burned out? Facing difficult life transitions or overwhelmed by cultural adjustment? Struggling in important relationships? You're not alone. In therapy, I can be a sojourner (a traveling companion) to walk through this phase of life with you. Together, we'll work on helping you reconnect with your most authentic self, build confidence, and develop new ways of coping and relating to others. And if you aren't sure what's wrong or what you need, I offer psychological assessment, working as a detective to clarify a diagnosis, find the best treatments, and help you move forward.
Feeling anxious or depressed? Burned out? Facing difficult life transitions or overwhelmed by cultural adjustment? Struggling in important relationships? You're not alone. In therapy, I can be a sojourner (a traveling companion) to walk through this phase of life with you. Together, we'll work on helping you reconnect with your most authentic self, build confidence, and develop new ways of coping and relating to others. And if you aren't sure what's wrong or what you need, I offer psychological assessment, working as a detective to clarify a diagnosis, find the best treatments, and help you move forward.
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
I am currently accepting new clients, and I always respond within 24 hours. I partner with adults of all ages who are seeking psychotherapy within a setting that’s able to hold the fullness of who they are and the larger arc of their path. Located on Pickards Mountain at the edge of Chapel Hill, I describe my approach as somatic, depth-oriented, and mindfulness-based. Another term I use is soulcentric. Why? Because the word soul points to the deeper dimensions of one’s life. It evokes the rich, sometimes veiled currents running through our lives and orients us toward our ever-unfolding authenticity and path.
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.
Sometimes we experience difficulties that we can't seem to solve on our own. It may be a life transition that creates unexpected challenges, such as graduating, changing jobs, becoming a parent, or losing a loved one. It may be a relationship problem or a difficult situation at work. Or it may be more of an internal struggle, in which we find ourselves feeling anxious, lonely, or stuck. Sometimes we just have a vague sense that something isn't right, that we're not as happy or as fulfilled as we could be.
Sometimes we experience difficulties that we can't seem to solve on our own. It may be a life transition that creates unexpected challenges, such as graduating, changing jobs, becoming a parent, or losing a loved one. It may be a relationship problem or a difficult situation at work. Or it may be more of an internal struggle, in which we find ourselves feeling anxious, lonely, or stuck. Sometimes we just have a vague sense that something isn't right, that we're not as happy or as fulfilled as we could be.
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.
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.
