Therapists in Raleigh, NC
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Sallie Ratcliffe
Counselor, LCMHCA, CRC
Verified
Verified
I am proud of you for taking this step to search for a therapist. Often times the hardest part is getting started and finding a professional who meets your needs and someone who you feel you can be comfortable with. For me, the therapeutic relationship is the number one predictor of counseling outcomes. My biggest goal is to create a comfortable space, offer you techniques and skills to build on, and work together to challenge beliefs, patterns, and thoughts.

Meredith Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified
Verified
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.

Carol Battle-Ferguson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Calling All Women, especially Single Women. You know, sometimes life will throw you a curve, making it difficult to get back on track. I have been counseling for over (20) years. My primary focus has been with concerns on anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem. Clients' counseling issues include personal, emotional, professional, and relationship problems. When appropriate, I will use Christian Counseling. I will use play therapy, and expressive art therapy techniques with clients. I want you to be healed, mind, body and soul.

Ariel Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
At times we may feel that there’s no one that can understand us or fear not looking like the “strong” friend. We struggle to talk about our emotions and often wear masks out of the belief that nothing will change. Do you struggle to take up space in conversations or in a room due to lack of confidence? Or constant feelings of inadequacy due to struggles in managing high expectations placed upon you? Are you a person that struggles to show your body love and compassion? Have you had a history of disordered eating and want to work towards unsubscribing from diet culture and embrace the skin you’re in?

Cecelia Banks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Life transitions for people can be difficult to maneuver. As a therapist, I believe that we all have our unique journeys and story to tell. I strive to provide a safe place during this time of self-discovery and growth. I am here as a guide so that you do not have to struggle alone. My goal is to encourage and empower you to further develop your purpose in life. I find joy in helping my clients set goals and acquire skills to help them deal with their unique challenges. I also provide a unique perspective as a first generation American. So navigating cultural differences is something that I know can be difficult during your journey.

Scott Luetgenau
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MSW, LCAS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Has substance use presented consistent barriers to realizing your values and the committed actions leading toward a full and vital life? Would you like a collaborative partner to support your path toward wellness, taking time to ensure your treatment plan is matched to your unique strengths, challenges and ideal goals? Addiction touches all populations and Gatespring Therapy serves individuals and families from all communities.

Legacy Family Services PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
CONGRATULATIONS on making the decision to seek help! It is one of the most difficult but yet liberating decisions a person can make. It takes wisdom and courage and you definitely have it. It would be an honor to assist you! EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY SOMETIMES! Our Licensed Clinicians have over 20 years of experience working in mental health and Christian counseling.
Not accepting new clients

Jessica Sharpe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
21 Endorsed
Verified
21 Endorsed
At this time, I'm currently not accepting new clients. As a therapist, I strive to provide a secure and nonjudgmental space that invites others to share in the voyage of self-discovery. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. Emotional wellness is necessary to reach your goals and for empowerment. I want to be the partner that helps you find meaning to challenges you have faced and the strength in self exploration on the other side of those challenges.
Waitlist for new clients

Amy D Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe all parts of you hold wisdom. I am here to help you discover the resources you have within and around you, so that you may better move toward the life you want. This may look like acknowledging, grieving, and moving past trauma responses that once served you but are now keeping you stuck. Or it may look like finding the wisdom and underlying needs that are communicated by your anxiety, depression, and/or dissociation. Maybe your mind and body are in conflict, or you seek spiritual growth.

Dr. Timothy Rainey
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCQS, LCASA
Verified
Verified
The process of working with a new client is to gather pertinent information about the client's psychosocial, environment, and past family history to help accurately diagnose the client. Once a diagnosis is made then a treatment plan would be developed conjointly between the client and me utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals that would help the client be successful in treatment. If you are looking for a counselor who is genuine, compassionate, authentic, and who will listen and care about your concerns. Then I am here to help you restore your self-worth.

Ashley Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hi there! I’m Ashley Davis, a licensed marriage and family therapist (or LMFT) in the state of North Carolina. I’m originally from the Triangle, and I love being able to make a positive impact in the community I grew up in through my work with the clients I serve. Being an LMFT, I have a unique approach to therapy, in that I approach therapy first and foremost from a systemic perspective. This essentially means that I place a large amount of emphasis on how people’s relationships, environments, and backgrounds affect their overall mental wellness and explore these areas in depth with my clients.
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Maximilian Serge Shafir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
If things at home are tense, chaotic, or not working, therapy can guide you to repairing, restructuring and rebuilding these relationships. Often, people get sucked into repeated conflicts that go in circles, reach stalemate, or always end the same. Having a therapist to guide these conversations can help these conflicts become conversations... conversations where each person feels heard, understood, and supported. Conversations like these can heal old wounds, create a foundation for lasting change, and help people reconnect. Therapy is meant to help you uncover the hidden messages your emotions are trying to tell you every day.

Brittney Brinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
One aphorism that guides Ms. Brinson in her work is, “Remember that growing may feel like breaking at first.” Empathetic and compassionate as a therapist, her goal is to aid patients in regaining courage, self-confidence, and personal power. She has found that the most rewarding part of her role is getting to witness a person progress through their therapeutic journey, restoring strength and increasing fulfillment. When the atmosphere permits, she incorporates humor into her therapy sessions, finding that this often helps people relax while creating a genuine sense of connection.

Judith Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients. As a marriage and family therapist, I hold skills in working with various types of relationships and viewing individuals as part of a whole. I believe that our life is made up of many relationships and they can impact our wellbeing. I strive to help my clients understand and improve their relationship with themselves and others. As a bicultural and bilingual therapist, I value our differences and many experiences. I hold a special interest in working with individuals who are multicultural and also those on the journey of discovering who they are and who they want to be.
Not accepting new clients

Amanda Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have a strong passion for supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families to healing. I have experience with a variety of populations, and I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs and goals of clients who work with me in their therapeutic work. I specialize in mindfulness, anxiety, mood, attention, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, life changes and relationship issues. Within a family context, I utilize the framework of the family system to support changing behaviors and identifying growth.

Anne Sylla
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Feeling lonely, uncertain, anxious, and that life is not turning out how you thought it would at work or at home? Do you have something on your mind that is causing you to lose sleep and impacts your daily functioning? Are you interested in exploring what might bring more satisfaction and contentment? Talking with a counselor in a confidential, safe environment can bring clarity and calmness to complex, swirling thoughts, and provide tools to support you in building a more meaningful life that is aligned with your values.
Not accepting new clients

Leah Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Maybe you have experienced betrayal on behalf of your partner, maybe you are coping with infertility, or maybe you are longing for the emotional connection you once felt with your partner. Relationships can be difficult, and investing in your relationship through couples’ therapy is a vulnerable and commendable step in the right direction. I am passionate about working with women and couples dealing with infertility/difficulty with family building, helping couples recover from a rupture in the relationship, or rediscovering the connection that once was.

Riverstone Wellness Collaborative
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified
Verified
Due to our integrative and holistic approach at Riverstone Wellness Collaborative, we include multiple services. It is our belief that, while traditional counseling and other practices are beneficial, when applied together they can have a greater impact on clients' well being.

Zack Q Ufland
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where we work together toward your individual or relational goals. We will also work to understand you and your partner’s needs and investigate the impact of your relational experiences, family of origin relationships, and personal values on the issues that are creating disconnection.

Marecius Samuel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS, TF-CBT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Email is the best way to contact me) Marecius Samuel is the owner and sole therapist of Breaking Barriers Wellness and Counseling. Marecius (pronounced Ma-re-kus) has many years of counseling experience and has worked with diverse populations. Marecius has worked with children, adolescents, and adults with various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse related diagnoses. Marecius has provided therapy within inpatient psychiatric hospital settings and has previous work experience on Community Support Teams, Intensive In-Home, Family-Centered Treatment and Outpatient Therapy.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.