Therapists in Orange County, NC
Does your relationship feel real, or does it leave you feeling disconnected from the partner you once knew?
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If you’re tired of feeling lonely in your own mind or in your relationship...
Does your relationship feel real, or does it leave you feeling disconnected from the partner you once knew?
Are worries or a lingering sadness weighing you down, making it hard to feel genuinely fulfilled?
Does loneliness creep in even when you’re surrounded by people?
If you’re tired of feeling lonely in your own mind or in your relationship...
As a licensed psychologist, I provide therapy with children, families, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including ADHD, self-esteem, interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety and mood disorders, major life transitions, behavioral/conduct issues, and developmental disorders/ASD. My approach to therapy emphasizes a humanist, strengths-based, and trauma-informed style. I strive to support growth, self-understanding, and adaptive skill-building in an open and nonjudgmental space.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide therapy with children, families, teens, and adults experiencing a variety of challenges, including ADHD, self-esteem, interpersonal and relational difficulties, anxiety and mood disorders, major life transitions, behavioral/conduct issues, and developmental disorders/ASD. My approach to therapy emphasizes a humanist, strengths-based, and trauma-informed style. I strive to support growth, self-understanding, and adaptive skill-building in an open and nonjudgmental space.
Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping people to develop greater strength and more fulfilling relationships.
Suffering draws us to consider therapy, much as it sends us to any doctor. The suffering therapy focuses on is emotional and existential (a LIFE that is out of whack). If you are considering therapy it means that you take your suffering seriously and wish to seek a more fulfilling life. You know instinctively that more is possible. I have many years of experience in helping people to develop greater strength and more fulfilling relationships.
My ideal client is someone age 16 and older — a teen, adult, couple, or family — who is seeking a safe, collaborative space to work through challenges in life and relationships. They may be carrying trauma, specifically childhood trauma, unresolved pain, or unacknowledged parts of themselves that have been hidden, shamed, or invalidated. Often, they are looking for relief from the weight of past experiences, the stress of current struggles, or the fear of repeating unhealthy patterns.
My ideal client is someone age 16 and older — a teen, adult, couple, or family — who is seeking a safe, collaborative space to work through challenges in life and relationships. They may be carrying trauma, specifically childhood trauma, unresolved pain, or unacknowledged parts of themselves that have been hidden, shamed, or invalidated. Often, they are looking for relief from the weight of past experiences, the stress of current struggles, or the fear of repeating unhealthy patterns.
Anne Olivar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in practical and person-centered therapy, meaning you are in charge of the process while I guide and support you. I specialize in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help manage big emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical work challenges us to understand seemingly opposing thoughts and feelings. In DBT, we focus on building skills in 4 areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance to help achieve our goals.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I believe in practical and person-centered therapy, meaning you are in charge of the process while I guide and support you. I specialize in using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help manage big emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical work challenges us to understand seemingly opposing thoughts and feelings. In DBT, we focus on building skills in 4 areas: Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, and Distress Tolerance to help achieve our goals.
I meet with adults for both individual therapy and marital/couple therapy. I see therapy as a way to become more aware of yourself and your interactions with the world; to update anachronistic self-concepts and to develop perspective on the trajectory of your life. When feeling accepted, we can shine a light on some of the darker corners of our lives, express novel thoughts and feelings, and become more fully and more comfortably human. For those familiar with the language, my approach can perhaps be characterized as psychodynamically informed humanistic therapy. Please go to www.daviddonlon.com for more information.
I meet with adults for both individual therapy and marital/couple therapy. I see therapy as a way to become more aware of yourself and your interactions with the world; to update anachronistic self-concepts and to develop perspective on the trajectory of your life. When feeling accepted, we can shine a light on some of the darker corners of our lives, express novel thoughts and feelings, and become more fully and more comfortably human. For those familiar with the language, my approach can perhaps be characterized as psychodynamically informed humanistic therapy. Please go to www.daviddonlon.com for more information.
Anna Marie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RYT500, LCSW
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
My approach to counseling is that we are our one minds, body, soul, and spirit - all within us is connected - we are one. Becoming reconnected is the process of returning to your whole self, back home to who we are designed to be. Although we cannot erase the harm done to us, we can reclaim and reconnect back to our original sense of self. Counseling is a process of coming back home to you. I am a fan of allowing you to guide our processes of coming home to you. My approach to therapy is an embodied, interpersonal and narrative (story) focused.
My approach to counseling is that we are our one minds, body, soul, and spirit - all within us is connected - we are one. Becoming reconnected is the process of returning to your whole self, back home to who we are designed to be. Although we cannot erase the harm done to us, we can reclaim and reconnect back to our original sense of self. Counseling is a process of coming back home to you. I am a fan of allowing you to guide our processes of coming home to you. My approach to therapy is an embodied, interpersonal and narrative (story) focused.
I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard. I believe that the issues we face in life have psychological, biological, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. I work with children, adolescents, families, and adults in developing social and emotional skills, processing life transitions, improving challenging behaviors, and building self-esteem.
I believe in providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals can connect and be heard. I believe that the issues we face in life have psychological, biological, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. I work with children, adolescents, families, and adults in developing social and emotional skills, processing life transitions, improving challenging behaviors, and building self-esteem.
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.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel both hopeful and uncertain. You may be wondering whether therapy is the right choice, whether a therapist will truly understand you, or what the process might look like. In my practice, I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe place to explore your unique needs and assist you in your personal growth. Treatment specializations include anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief/loss, medical crisis, trauma, and "secondary trauma"/"compassion fatigue" in the helping professions.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel both hopeful and uncertain. You may be wondering whether therapy is the right choice, whether a therapist will truly understand you, or what the process might look like. In my practice, I strive to create a non-judgmental and safe place to explore your unique needs and assist you in your personal growth. Treatment specializations include anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, ADHD, grief/loss, medical crisis, trauma, and "secondary trauma"/"compassion fatigue" in the helping professions.
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.
There is a myriad of ways we humans suffer - anxiety, depression, loss and grief, hurtful relationships, trauma and its aftermath, intolerable feelings of shame, guilt, loneliness and sadness, parental challenges, addictions, panic attacks, confusion, disappointments, and on and on. And..., it takes courage to seek help. It would be my privilege to offer you a warm and safe space to freely speak and to be.
There is a myriad of ways we humans suffer - anxiety, depression, loss and grief, hurtful relationships, trauma and its aftermath, intolerable feelings of shame, guilt, loneliness and sadness, parental challenges, addictions, panic attacks, confusion, disappointments, and on and on. And..., it takes courage to seek help. It would be my privilege to offer you a warm and safe space to freely speak and to be.
I believe that human connection is the most powerful force in our lives, and that it can be the source of much of our strength as well as much of our pain. The quality of the psychotherapeutic relationship forms the foundation for all growth and healing done within this context. The simple addition of a new, invested relationship to one's life can help provide room to move forward. Once this foundation is in place, amazing progress can be made, whether this is conceptualized as a return to a more fulfilling moment in life, or as more fully achieving one's potential.
I believe that human connection is the most powerful force in our lives, and that it can be the source of much of our strength as well as much of our pain. The quality of the psychotherapeutic relationship forms the foundation for all growth and healing done within this context. The simple addition of a new, invested relationship to one's life can help provide room to move forward. Once this foundation is in place, amazing progress can be made, whether this is conceptualized as a return to a more fulfilling moment in life, or as more fully achieving one's potential.
I have a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve their fullest potential in life. My upbeat, empathetic, and compassionate personality helps me to connect with individuals and build strong therapeutic relationships. My clients are everyday people that need help with life’s challenges.
I have a passion for helping children, adolescents, and adults achieve their fullest potential in life. My upbeat, empathetic, and compassionate personality helps me to connect with individuals and build strong therapeutic relationships. My clients are everyday people that need help with life’s challenges.
Jennifer Perry Newman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you a member of the Autistic, ADHD, and/or LGBTQ+ communities seeking a therapist with shared lived experience? Are you tired of navigating spaces that don't affirm your identities or align with the way you experience the world and thrive as a human? Do you need support navigating school, work, relationship dynamics, trauma - and solutions that actually work for you?
Are you a member of the Autistic, ADHD, and/or LGBTQ+ communities seeking a therapist with shared lived experience? Are you tired of navigating spaces that don't affirm your identities or align with the way you experience the world and thrive as a human? Do you need support navigating school, work, relationship dynamics, trauma - and solutions that actually work for you?
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate (LCMHCA) with 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and family concerns. I also enjoy working with women, parents, and individuals seeking support with major life transitions. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and grounded space where you feel understood and supported.
I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate (LCMHCA) with 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and family concerns. I also enjoy working with women, parents, and individuals seeking support with major life transitions. My goal is to provide a compassionate, collaborative, and grounded space where you feel understood and supported.
I'm out of the box in gender and sexual identity and specialize in LGBTQ affirmative therapy. I help queer people explore their identities, with a focus on trans/gender needs.
People begin this work at different stages. Some are at the early questioning phase, while others are ready to transition socially or medically. Many also have concerns related to mood, financial stability, neurodivergence, relationships, and trauma.
With a compassionate lens, we gently work with stuck places, making goals such as coming out, expressing yourself more freely, and connecting with queer community more possible.
I'm out of the box in gender and sexual identity and specialize in LGBTQ affirmative therapy. I help queer people explore their identities, with a focus on trans/gender needs.
People begin this work at different stages. Some are at the early questioning phase, while others are ready to transition socially or medically. Many also have concerns related to mood, financial stability, neurodivergence, relationships, and trauma.
With a compassionate lens, we gently work with stuck places, making goals such as coming out, expressing yourself more freely, and connecting with queer community more possible.
Beatrice’s favorite way to describe herself is as a Joy Architect because she believes we should all have daily moments of JOY. She went from bringing people together for the purpose of celebrating joyous occasions to holding space as a psychotherapist for people as they journey through life’s challenges. A two time graduate from UNC Chapel Hill and a LCSWA, Beatrice brings depth and an innovative perspective to the therapeutic space. Her diverse background includes being bicultural and fluent in Spanish, which allows her the ability to serve that population. Ademas, atiendo personas que hablan Español, estoy a sus órdenes.
Beatrice’s favorite way to describe herself is as a Joy Architect because she believes we should all have daily moments of JOY. She went from bringing people together for the purpose of celebrating joyous occasions to holding space as a psychotherapist for people as they journey through life’s challenges. A two time graduate from UNC Chapel Hill and a LCSWA, Beatrice brings depth and an innovative perspective to the therapeutic space. Her diverse background includes being bicultural and fluent in Spanish, which allows her the ability to serve that population. Ademas, atiendo personas que hablan Español, estoy a sus órdenes.
Accepting new clients (6/18/2025). I am an energetic and motivated therapist ready to help you collaboratively create a clear plan toward fulfillment in all areas of life. My style is warm and supportive, direct and collaborative. It’s my purpose to guide a client through the eye-opening journey of self-discovery. 15+ years of experience has led to a practice that is strengths-based and solution-focused. I believe in meeting everyone where they are at, right now in life: to build existing strengths and develop connections between thoughts and behaviors.
Accepting new clients (6/18/2025). I am an energetic and motivated therapist ready to help you collaboratively create a clear plan toward fulfillment in all areas of life. My style is warm and supportive, direct and collaborative. It’s my purpose to guide a client through the eye-opening journey of self-discovery. 15+ years of experience has led to a practice that is strengths-based and solution-focused. I believe in meeting everyone where they are at, right now in life: to build existing strengths and develop connections between thoughts and behaviors.
Shannon Lomasney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Not accepting new clients
I have immediate openings for EMDR Intensives! Intensives are extended, 3-4 hour therapy sessions designed to help you focus deeply on a specific issue, pattern, or belief that continues to show up in your life. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, intensives offer dedicated time to slow down, go deeper, and work with what feels most important—without losing momentum between sessions. This format is especially helpful for individuals who feel stuck in traditional therapy, who have insight into their struggles but haven’t experienced lasting change, or who are looking for a more focused and personalized healing experience
I have immediate openings for EMDR Intensives! Intensives are extended, 3-4 hour therapy sessions designed to help you focus deeply on a specific issue, pattern, or belief that continues to show up in your life. Unlike traditional weekly therapy, intensives offer dedicated time to slow down, go deeper, and work with what feels most important—without losing momentum between sessions. This format is especially helpful for individuals who feel stuck in traditional therapy, who have insight into their struggles but haven’t experienced lasting change, or who are looking for a more focused and personalized healing experience
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Number of Therapists in Orange County, NC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$156
Therapists in Orange County, NC who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 77% | Relationship Issues |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 91% | Aetna |
| 90% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Orange County, NC see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |