Emotionally Focused Therapists in Orange County, NC
Dr. Elizabeth Christensen
Psychologist, PhD
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
Do you ever struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Find yourself getting stuck in regrets about the past or worries about the future? Does worry and stress interfere with your ability to feel satisfied with your relationship with yourself and others? I believe that a warm, collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship can provide the foundation needed to create new ways of relating to your thoughts, develop more effective coping strategies and cultivate self-understanding.
Do you ever struggle with feelings of inadequacy? Find yourself getting stuck in regrets about the past or worries about the future? Does worry and stress interfere with your ability to feel satisfied with your relationship with yourself and others? I believe that a warm, collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship can provide the foundation needed to create new ways of relating to your thoughts, develop more effective coping strategies and cultivate self-understanding.
I’m a therapist who creates a space grounded in empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. My integrative approach is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and identity. I draw from tools like CBT, Nurture Play Structure, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and psychoeducation to help you explore your story, embrace your strengths, and work toward goals that feel authentic, empowering, and meaningful. Together, we build a collaborative path toward growth, insight, and lasting positive change.
I’m a therapist who creates a space grounded in empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard. My integrative approach is tailored to your unique needs, experiences, and identity. I draw from tools like CBT, Nurture Play Structure, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and psychoeducation to help you explore your story, embrace your strengths, and work toward goals that feel authentic, empowering, and meaningful. Together, we build a collaborative path toward growth, insight, and lasting positive change.
I help high functioning Christian adults navigate family struggles, anxiety, depression, and grief finding peace, clarity, and healing without guilt.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I specialize in helping adults ages 18 and up who are balancing careers, faith, and family responsibilities while managing emotional challenges.
I help high functioning Christian adults navigate family struggles, anxiety, depression, and grief finding peace, clarity, and healing without guilt.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I specialize in helping adults ages 18 and up who are balancing careers, faith, and family responsibilities while managing emotional challenges.
Are you struggling as a queer person in today’s world? Would you like support with coming out or transitioning? I'm an out therapist and specialize in LGBTQ affirmative therapy, with a focus on trans/gender identity issues. In our work together we focus on your authentic needs and what is important to you. Using a compassionate lens, we address obstacles that have previously kept you stuck. As self awareness grows, mood and confidence generally improve. This paves the way for goals, such as coming out, expressing yourself more freely, and connecting with queer community.
Are you struggling as a queer person in today’s world? Would you like support with coming out or transitioning? I'm an out therapist and specialize in LGBTQ affirmative therapy, with a focus on trans/gender identity issues. In our work together we focus on your authentic needs and what is important to you. Using a compassionate lens, we address obstacles that have previously kept you stuck. As self awareness grows, mood and confidence generally improve. This paves the way for goals, such as coming out, expressing yourself more freely, and connecting with queer community.
Clare R Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Waitlist for new clients
What is it that brings you vitality? What gets you stuck? The key to well being is our relationship with self, and with what is actually happening, not what we think should happen. As we learn to mindfully attune to ourselves and trust what is arising, and we learn to value and process emotions and experiences - whatever they are - we start to relate to our self and to life differently. Setting limits, making bold choices, experiencing passion and clarity become possible and natural. And so we find: our suffering, our symptoms turn out not to be a problem to be fixed, but a gateway to our freedom.
What is it that brings you vitality? What gets you stuck? The key to well being is our relationship with self, and with what is actually happening, not what we think should happen. As we learn to mindfully attune to ourselves and trust what is arising, and we learn to value and process emotions and experiences - whatever they are - we start to relate to our self and to life differently. Setting limits, making bold choices, experiencing passion and clarity become possible and natural. And so we find: our suffering, our symptoms turn out not to be a problem to be fixed, but a gateway to our freedom.
I provide a space for neurodivergent adults where "unlearning" is just as important as healing.
If you’re autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, you’ve probably been handed a lot of harmful scripts: "You just need to try harder." or, "Everyone feels that way." Therapy with me is different. Here, we challenge internalized stigma and unpack the lies you’ve been taught about your brain.
I provide a space for neurodivergent adults where "unlearning" is just as important as healing.
If you’re autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent, you’ve probably been handed a lot of harmful scripts: "You just need to try harder." or, "Everyone feels that way." Therapy with me is different. Here, we challenge internalized stigma and unpack the lies you’ve been taught about your brain.
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.
I have concentrated training in the Satir Model, Emotionally Focused Couples & Individual Therapy Model, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Integration.
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 concentrated training in the Satir Model, Emotionally Focused Couples & Individual Therapy Model, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Integration.
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.
With expertise in trauma healing, I integrate various modalities into the therapeutic process: EMDR for trauma reprocessing, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationship dynamics, and Polyvagal Theory for body and nervous system awareness.
I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking lasting healing or therapeutic change. You may be experiencing depression or anxiety that is signaling the need for a different way of approaching your life. You may have past trauma and need a safe space to work through and integrate this. Old patterns, wounding and trauma live in our bodies and show up in our relationships, feelings, thoughts, beliefs and body sensations. We will work together to heal and integrate these through an approach that is relational, somatic-focused & embodied, spirit-oriented, and attentive to the interplay between identity and our larger systems.
With expertise in trauma healing, I integrate various modalities into the therapeutic process: EMDR for trauma reprocessing, Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationship dynamics, and Polyvagal Theory for body and nervous system awareness.
I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking lasting healing or therapeutic change. You may be experiencing depression or anxiety that is signaling the need for a different way of approaching your life. You may have past trauma and need a safe space to work through and integrate this. Old patterns, wounding and trauma live in our bodies and show up in our relationships, feelings, thoughts, beliefs and body sensations. We will work together to heal and integrate these through an approach that is relational, somatic-focused & embodied, spirit-oriented, and attentive to the interplay between identity and our larger systems.
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.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—either within yourself or in your relationship—can be exhausting. I work with children, individuals, and couples who are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions, offering a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with intention.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at Potter Counseling, providing in-person services in Chapel Hill and telehealth therapy for clients across North Carolina.
My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—either within yourself or in your relationship—can be exhausting. I work with children, individuals, and couples who are navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and difficult life transitions, offering a supportive space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with intention.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at Potter Counseling, providing in-person services in Chapel Hill and telehealth therapy for clients across North Carolina.
I am interested in working with you to discover and address the root causes of the patterns in your life that are motivating you to seek help. Through our collaboration, I hope that you come to increased freedom from your automatic ways of thinking and reacting that are not serving you well, whether those patterns are rooted in trauma or simply what you've learned along the way. I hope the outcome will be an improved relationship with yourself, increased choices, forward momentum, and a stronger capacity to handle life's inevitable hardships, conflicts, pain and loss.
I am interested in working with you to discover and address the root causes of the patterns in your life that are motivating you to seek help. Through our collaboration, I hope that you come to increased freedom from your automatic ways of thinking and reacting that are not serving you well, whether those patterns are rooted in trauma or simply what you've learned along the way. I hope the outcome will be an improved relationship with yourself, increased choices, forward momentum, and a stronger capacity to handle life's inevitable hardships, conflicts, pain and loss.
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?”
I'm so happy you found me. My name is Daja and I am a licensed psychotherapist with nearly 10 years of experience proving care to folks in my community. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and general overwhelm. I also have experience with community members living with racial trauma and combatting shame and stigma associated with accessing mental health care. I excel in my work with couples and families and pull from my professional experiences of working with school systems, home based family therapy, and adult protective services. Burnt out and a part of the sandwich generation, I'm looking at you!
I'm so happy you found me. My name is Daja and I am a licensed psychotherapist with nearly 10 years of experience proving care to folks in my community. I work with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and general overwhelm. I also have experience with community members living with racial trauma and combatting shame and stigma associated with accessing mental health care. I excel in my work with couples and families and pull from my professional experiences of working with school systems, home based family therapy, and adult protective services. Burnt out and a part of the sandwich generation, I'm looking at you!
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.
I provide evaluation, assessment, and counseling addressing concerns with relationships and marriage, mood disorders (depression/mania), anxiety disorders, personality disorders, stress, trauma, communication, and personal growth. My experience has also prepared me to work with artist's issues as well as philosophical/ethical concerns. Where appropriate, I collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure the highest quality of care. I attempt to develop an understanding environment, characterized by equality and co-operation that may then facilitate the resolution of your concerns with my assistance.
I provide evaluation, assessment, and counseling addressing concerns with relationships and marriage, mood disorders (depression/mania), anxiety disorders, personality disorders, stress, trauma, communication, and personal growth. My experience has also prepared me to work with artist's issues as well as philosophical/ethical concerns. Where appropriate, I collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure the highest quality of care. I attempt to develop an understanding environment, characterized by equality and co-operation that may then facilitate the resolution of your concerns with my assistance.
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
I am committed to providing my clients with the necessary tools to lead rich & fulfilling lives and to deal with life's challenges in a productive & satisfying way. I serve adults, couples, families, and older teens from an overall perspective to increase awareness & utilize mindfulness to enrich and optimize life experiences.
Therapy is an opportunity to empower yourself with growth and make necessary shifts to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. We will work together from start to finish to uncover the best version of yourself while working on your individual goals.
Therapy is an opportunity to empower yourself with growth and make necessary shifts to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life. We will work together from start to finish to uncover the best version of yourself while working on your individual goals.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I work with children, adults and couple. I have had the honor of helping people to address anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship concerns, family issues, and trauma.
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I work with children, adults and couple. I have had the honor of helping people to address anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship concerns, family issues, and trauma.
I believe that we have all of the tools in us already to make the change we desire. Therapy can serve to identify and access those tools, offering a place to create a safe relationship to explore and strengthen sense of self and work through challenges.
In my relational approach to treatment, I strive to find a balance, reduce suffering, and work toward the change the individual desires. I work with general anxiety & health anxiety, grief & loss, and depression & stress — because it’s difficult to be human. I help people realize they can tolerate difficulty through empowering them to find a way through.
I believe that we have all of the tools in us already to make the change we desire. Therapy can serve to identify and access those tools, offering a place to create a safe relationship to explore and strengthen sense of self and work through challenges.
In my relational approach to treatment, I strive to find a balance, reduce suffering, and work toward the change the individual desires. I work with general anxiety & health anxiety, grief & loss, and depression & stress — because it’s difficult to be human. I help people realize they can tolerate difficulty through empowering them to find a way through.
