Intervention Therapists in Orange County, NC
Despite best efforts, the clients I work with find themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, or disheartened when trying to achieve goals, grieving a loss or navigating life’s unique challenges. They want to heal; disrupt patterns within themselves; or in relationships. Typically, they are open to the idea of “awakening” & want to feel more grounded within themselves & explore how they interact with the world. Through the lens of authentic compassion, they’re awakening or questioning our cultural conditioning that reinforces the idea that we are not enough. I create a genuine space for you to come as you are.
Despite best efforts, the clients I work with find themselves frustrated, overwhelmed, or disheartened when trying to achieve goals, grieving a loss or navigating life’s unique challenges. They want to heal; disrupt patterns within themselves; or in relationships. Typically, they are open to the idea of “awakening” & want to feel more grounded within themselves & explore how they interact with the world. Through the lens of authentic compassion, they’re awakening or questioning our cultural conditioning that reinforces the idea that we are not enough. I create a genuine space for you to come as you are.
NC & CT I have had the honor of working with individuals & families from pre-adolescents to adults for 39 yrs as a therapist. It is a big step to find a therapist that is a good fit, and my intention is to have a comfortable compassionate space and a relationship for clients to meet their goals of dealing with life's transitions, feelings that constrain one's life, managing emotions, or improving relationships with fundamental building blocks all the way up to mastery of the tools and skills you will explore and practice from our work together as we cultivate psychological flexibility to find ease through the ebbs and flows of life.
NC & CT I have had the honor of working with individuals & families from pre-adolescents to adults for 39 yrs as a therapist. It is a big step to find a therapist that is a good fit, and my intention is to have a comfortable compassionate space and a relationship for clients to meet their goals of dealing with life's transitions, feelings that constrain one's life, managing emotions, or improving relationships with fundamental building blocks all the way up to mastery of the tools and skills you will explore and practice from our work together as we cultivate psychological flexibility to find ease through the ebbs and flows of life.
The House of Gray PLLC was created for the person who is often the strong one—the friend, family member, or supporter who shows up for others, even when feeling alone or unsure how to be vulnerable themselves. We understand how heavy that can feel, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
Our heart is in walking alongside individuals and communities as they heal from experiences that may have been passed down for generations. We strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment—where you can show up just as you are.
The House of Gray PLLC was created for the person who is often the strong one—the friend, family member, or supporter who shows up for others, even when feeling alone or unsure how to be vulnerable themselves. We understand how heavy that can feel, and you don’t have to carry it alone.
Our heart is in walking alongside individuals and communities as they heal from experiences that may have been passed down for generations. We strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and free of judgment—where you can show up just as you are.
An Awakened Heart, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACHT, PSEP
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
An Awakened Heart is the result of love and dedication in wanting to therapeutically serve others in their desire toward psychological well-being. Utilizing cognitive & transpersonal approaches specific to individual needs, the work lends toward a more whole and integrated sense of self. Through purposeful focus on self-recovery, the vision is to bring forth the best of whom we are, despite challenges, traumas & the emotional pain we are so often identifying. By reconnecting to ourselves we can begin to understand the themes roles & behavioral patterns that interfere and sabotage the changes we are trying to engage.
An Awakened Heart is the result of love and dedication in wanting to therapeutically serve others in their desire toward psychological well-being. Utilizing cognitive & transpersonal approaches specific to individual needs, the work lends toward a more whole and integrated sense of self. Through purposeful focus on self-recovery, the vision is to bring forth the best of whom we are, despite challenges, traumas & the emotional pain we are so often identifying. By reconnecting to ourselves we can begin to understand the themes roles & behavioral patterns that interfere and sabotage the changes we are trying to engage.
Shea McGinnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you consumed by worry and overwhelm? So much so that it is easier to just stay home. Feeling totally isolated and alone in your stress and unmotivated to do anything today? Wondering what happened to the person you used to know and want to rediscover yourself? Or, you may be experiencing immense shame and guilt nearly every day. Are you finding your relationships challenging to navigate? Not knowing how to say what you need and want to say? Or, you may be struggling to break addictive patterns and feeling desperate for change.
Are you consumed by worry and overwhelm? So much so that it is easier to just stay home. Feeling totally isolated and alone in your stress and unmotivated to do anything today? Wondering what happened to the person you used to know and want to rediscover yourself? Or, you may be experiencing immense shame and guilt nearly every day. Are you finding your relationships challenging to navigate? Not knowing how to say what you need and want to say? Or, you may be struggling to break addictive patterns and feeling desperate for change.
I am highly experienced with those who find themselves stuck in unproductive or damaging patterns of thinking or actions and have been unable to move forward, even with other professional help. The feedback I receive from fellow providers and clients is that I have a high success rate of treatment and recovery. I believe that outpatient psychotherapy is a process of collaboration that provides a stable, supportive environment for achieving psychological wellness. Each of us are unique and the best expert on the stressors in our daily life.
I am highly experienced with those who find themselves stuck in unproductive or damaging patterns of thinking or actions and have been unable to move forward, even with other professional help. The feedback I receive from fellow providers and clients is that I have a high success rate of treatment and recovery. I believe that outpatient psychotherapy is a process of collaboration that provides a stable, supportive environment for achieving psychological wellness. Each of us are unique and the best expert on the stressors in our daily life.
We have open appointments available! Telehealth and in-person.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety, stress, or trouble focusing making it hard to get through your day? Has life taken a toll on your self-esteem? Maybe you’ve been relying on coping strategies that no longer work and you’re ready to try something new.
Now imagine your life with increased focus, less anxiety or depression, improved self-confidence and emotion regulation. We got you! Whatever your goals may be.
We have open appointments available! Telehealth and in-person.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Is anxiety, stress, or trouble focusing making it hard to get through your day? Has life taken a toll on your self-esteem? Maybe you’ve been relying on coping strategies that no longer work and you’re ready to try something new.
Now imagine your life with increased focus, less anxiety or depression, improved self-confidence and emotion regulation. We got you! Whatever your goals may be.
Dr. Coleman provides clinical supervision for LPAs and provisionally licensed psychologists. She offers a collaborative, respectful space that supports each supervisee’s growth, whether they are early in their careers or further along. With experience across schools, hospitals, and private practice, she brings warmth and clarity to the work.
Dr. Coleman provides clinical supervision for LPAs and provisionally licensed psychologists. She offers a collaborative, respectful space that supports each supervisee’s growth, whether they are early in their careers or further along. With experience across schools, hospitals, and private practice, she brings warmth and clarity to the work.
January 2025: I have limited openings for new patients. You are welcome to contact me and I will respond about scheduling a consultation as I am able and will discuss your care needs and therapy goals. I am a warm and charismatic psychotherapist and am excited to become a resource and support for you. If you have become overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, are worried that you have developed an addiction, or are concerned that your trauma is impacting you lust for life, you may be at the precipice of profound growth. Together we can create a safe enough space to navigate your change efforts in an effective and affirming way.
January 2025: I have limited openings for new patients. You are welcome to contact me and I will respond about scheduling a consultation as I am able and will discuss your care needs and therapy goals. I am a warm and charismatic psychotherapist and am excited to become a resource and support for you. If you have become overwhelmed by anxiety or depression, are worried that you have developed an addiction, or are concerned that your trauma is impacting you lust for life, you may be at the precipice of profound growth. Together we can create a safe enough space to navigate your change efforts in an effective and affirming way.
Leigh Zick Dongre
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
My areas of expertise include Depression, Grief, Social Anxiety, Couples Intervention, Sports Performance Anxiety Coaching, Relationship & Family Counseling, Parent Education, Child/Adult Therapy, Trauma-informed care, Parental education support groups, and youth mentorship.
I am passionate about helping my clients discover their best true selves while overcoming barriers. I offer a wide range of 1:1 in-person and remote therapy sessions and parent support group services.
My areas of expertise include Depression, Grief, Social Anxiety, Couples Intervention, Sports Performance Anxiety Coaching, Relationship & Family Counseling, Parent Education, Child/Adult Therapy, Trauma-informed care, Parental education support groups, and youth mentorship.
I am passionate about helping my clients discover their best true selves while overcoming barriers. I offer a wide range of 1:1 in-person and remote therapy sessions and parent support group services.
I am here to help you! I offer virtual therapy sessions that accommodate your busy schedule. When you find the time to better yourself, we can use the easily accessible virtual sessions to tackle the barriers in your life currently through use of Cognitive Behavioral , Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt therapy modalities to name a few.
I am here to help you! I offer virtual therapy sessions that accommodate your busy schedule. When you find the time to better yourself, we can use the easily accessible virtual sessions to tackle the barriers in your life currently through use of Cognitive Behavioral , Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt therapy modalities to name a few.
Journey Through Life, PLLC sees all kinds of families that maybe hurting from divorce, grief, blended families and broken relationships. In addition, the practice specializes in significant and marital relationships. The ideal is for a family that may not have the skills to see past the forest, but will be open to the infinite possibilities. Individual, Group Clinical Supervision, and Parenting Workshops are offered at the practice as well.
Journey Through Life, PLLC sees all kinds of families that maybe hurting from divorce, grief, blended families and broken relationships. In addition, the practice specializes in significant and marital relationships. The ideal is for a family that may not have the skills to see past the forest, but will be open to the infinite possibilities. Individual, Group Clinical Supervision, and Parenting Workshops are offered at the practice as well.
Are you struggling with life’s stressors, unmet expectations, or the weight of past trauma? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can explore your experiences and create a path toward healing. My goal is to help you regain control, improve your emotional well-being, and create meaningful change in your life. Let’s work together to build a future where you feel more balanced, empowered, and at peace.
Are you struggling with life’s stressors, unmet expectations, or the weight of past trauma? You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can explore your experiences and create a path toward healing. My goal is to help you regain control, improve your emotional well-being, and create meaningful change in your life. Let’s work together to build a future where you feel more balanced, empowered, and at peace.
On the outside you seem fine, but inside your emotions feel loud, heavy, and misunderstood. Maybe you hold back out of fear of judgment, conflict, or feeling “too much.” You deserve a space where your feelings make sense, where you can unpack without shame and learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships that matter most—especially the one you have with yourself. I draw from Gottman Method Therapy with couples and EMDR to help process trauma, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
On the outside you seem fine, but inside your emotions feel loud, heavy, and misunderstood. Maybe you hold back out of fear of judgment, conflict, or feeling “too much.” You deserve a space where your feelings make sense, where you can unpack without shame and learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Together, we’ll strengthen the relationships that matter most—especially the one you have with yourself. I draw from Gottman Method Therapy with couples and EMDR to help process trauma, deepen insight, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
CAS Counseling Psychotherapy Associates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, CEDS, LCAS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You've hit a wall. You want to feel better. You deserve to feel better! You found CAS. Our Experts can help! We are a therapy practice of Eating Disorder Specialists who can help you heal your relationship with food, weight, body image obsession, depression, anxiety, perinatal and postpartum challenges, relationship difficulties, and trauma. As the longest standing specialty practice in the state, we offer you a team of highly trained clinicians to guide you on your journey. You are not alone anymore! www.cascounseling.com/contact/
You've hit a wall. You want to feel better. You deserve to feel better! You found CAS. Our Experts can help! We are a therapy practice of Eating Disorder Specialists who can help you heal your relationship with food, weight, body image obsession, depression, anxiety, perinatal and postpartum challenges, relationship difficulties, and trauma. As the longest standing specialty practice in the state, we offer you a team of highly trained clinicians to guide you on your journey. You are not alone anymore! www.cascounseling.com/contact/
Are you not feeling like yourself since having your baby? Are you irritable, sad, anxious or feeling overwhelmed and guilty? Are you a mom of older kids and struggling with your moods and finding satisfaction in your relationship, family life, or career? Being a mom is exhausting, demanding, and sometimes emotionally confusing! Not sure why you are feeling a certain way? I can help you sort it all out. I specialize in treating mothers suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility and loss, as well as moms struggling with guilt, shame, and anger.
Are you not feeling like yourself since having your baby? Are you irritable, sad, anxious or feeling overwhelmed and guilty? Are you a mom of older kids and struggling with your moods and finding satisfaction in your relationship, family life, or career? Being a mom is exhausting, demanding, and sometimes emotionally confusing! Not sure why you are feeling a certain way? I can help you sort it all out. I specialize in treating mothers suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, infertility and loss, as well as moms struggling with guilt, shame, and anger.
I believe in meeting my clients where they are and assisting them in moving towards their goals. I take a holistic treatment approach that considers the mind, body, and environment as well as emotional well being to achieve healthy functioning. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are at the foundation of my interactions with clients. I have effectively worked with adults, adolescents, and children in overcoming emotional and behavioral obstacles through the use of CBT, solution-focused strategies, play therapy, mindfulness and skills training.
I believe in meeting my clients where they are and assisting them in moving towards their goals. I take a holistic treatment approach that considers the mind, body, and environment as well as emotional well being to achieve healthy functioning. Empathy, respect, and authenticity are at the foundation of my interactions with clients. I have effectively worked with adults, adolescents, and children in overcoming emotional and behavioral obstacles through the use of CBT, solution-focused strategies, play therapy, mindfulness and skills training.
In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.
In our practice we work with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of issues. We have experience conducting a variety of comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, cognitive, and substance use evaluations. We have experience conducting psychological testing of patients of all ages, including but are not limited to: Personality, Diagnostic Clarification, Intelligence, Achievement, Learning Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (e.g., Autism), and ADHD testing.
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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.