Therapists in Raleigh, NC

The decision to seek psychotherapy can be one of the most courageous and life-changing things you can do. If you are in emotional pain, struggle with troubling relationship patterns, or are experiencing a difficult life transition, I would like to help. I strive to provide a nurturing, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where we work together to understand the underlying roots of painful patterns and problematic behaviors that may be keeping you feeling stuck and frustrated. It is through this process of self-examination and increased understanding that growth, healing, and change can occur, which can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

I have focused primarily on young people in my professional career and work particularly well with middle and high school-aged adolescents. I believe in a multi-systemic and collaborative approach in working with youths. Addressing family and social system as a whole is a necessity, as all members of a child’s community impact who they are, what they internalize and externalize. I work to help clients accept where they are and who they are while challenging them to work towards and reach their goals - to become the people that they want to be, holistically healthy individuals and families. Clinical Supervision is also available.

Don’s passion to come along side others in the capacity of a professional counselor is an outgrowth of his life transformations occurring from his own counseling through his ilife experiences. Don is a “life veteran” who recovered from a divorce, raising two sons on his own as well as other personal life struggles requiring him to acknowledge first hand how the counseling process brings about effectual positive movement away from difficult circumstances. Don received his counseling degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he had the opportunity to incorporate Christian spirituality into his mental health practices.

Yelverton's Enrichment Services, Inc. provides Bilingual Outpatient Behavioral Health Treatment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Telepsychiatry, Intensive In-Home Services, Child & Adolescent Day Treatment, Child & Adolescent Level III-Residential Treatment Facilities, Community Support Team Services for Adults, CAP I/DD Services and Private Duty Nursing.

The pain, the trauma, the struggle is real. I desire to walk with you to heal the hurt, redeem the loss, & begin to allow yourself to live in the moment. Start a new beginning today, you do not have to keep living in the past. I honor a client's personal and spiritual values and strive to integrate faith and psychology's best practices. My special interests and experience include working with adults, adolescents, with anxiety, depression & trauma. My theoretical approach uses evidenced based practices, integrating Person Centered, Trauma informed Care, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral therapy and Solution Focused techniques.

Therapy can be many things. It can be a space for you to be seen, heard, & understood. It can also be a place where you can release, reflect, & recharge. But first, I want to applaud you for taking care of yourself by starting the process and searching here. I hope that by us crossing paths, this will be the beginning of your growth journey & I’m looking forward to accompanying you on it. I integrate various therapeutic approaches in an interactive & flexible style. Through facilitating a safe & empowering environment, I will lead you to discover your strength that already exists within you, to help with feelings of change.

I work with children and their caregivers around issues related to anxiety, depression, life adjustments/transitions, relational problems, behavioral concerns, school difficulties, grief/loss, self esteem, parenting challenges, and family conflict. I enjoy helping children gain insight into their experiences through psychodynamic play therapy and supporting parents' understanding of their child's emotional needs and behaviors. We all internalize our early experiences, and it has an impact on how we parent and relate to our children. When we are triggered from our own past, it can disrupt our ability to connect with our children.

Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our painful experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating mistrust, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does change us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, self-kindness, healthy connections, pleasure, or the chance to move from coping to thriving. You are ready for something more, I can help.

It is my belief that people, at their core, are strong and capable of remarkable resilience. My hope is to create a safe space in which clients, whether new to therapy or returning, can explore challenging thoughts and emotions, process major life changes, work through relationship/family challenges, and learn skills to make taking on life's curveballs seem a bit easier. Much of my clinical experience has been with adolescents, young adults and families, addressing a variety of presenting issues, including family conflict, communication challenges, substance use, depression and anxiety, boundaries, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Suffering from anxiety can be like falling into quicksand—the more you fight it, the deeper you sink. Do you feel lost in your struggle with anxiety or find it difficult articulate how you are feeling? Perhaps you tend to take care of others but can’t figure out how to take care of yourself? I believe you have the power within to change your life story and psychotherapy is the tool to help you lift yourself up. Imagine being the author and the main character in your life story, with the ability to create change and move towards a more meaningful life.

Parts of life can be incredibly hard and painful. We aren’t meant to go at it alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional suffering, self-worth, relationship difficulties, or generally feeling stuck in life. Or, you may be feeling disconnected from yourself and searching for self and purpose. I believe counseling is an opportunity to help people cope with life challenges, lessen pain, change in meaningful ways, AND experience joy and vitality.

I work with clients who feel disconnected - from themselves or others. Clients often tell me of not knowing who they are, what they want in life, who they like, or who they want to be. They share with me feeling disconnected in their relationships - feelings of isolation, loss of intimacy and eroticism, and breakdown in communication. Clients share with me the desire to grow within themselves and their relationships. When we work together I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for us to process your concerns and work on achieving your goals.

Nancy Van Hook, MA, LCMHC- Relationships are my passion. I believe that relational connections are the cornerstone of humanity. But, we all know how difficult they can be. It's my goal to provide a supportive place to explore and solve problems. Additionally, I provide therapy to women of all ages.

I believe the best aspect about therapy is the ability to create a meaningful therapeutic relationship with another built on trust and open honesty. Further, clients are able to be their authentic selves during that time without fear of judgment or stigma. A therapist can notice values or beliefs that have not been seen, and challenge one to grow beyond measure. In therapy and the time together, it is the moment when you can work to feel more control of your lives, thoughts, and feelings. It’s the moment where you can give yourself permission to do what is best for you. In therapy it is your time breakout and break through.

My fourteen years experience has lead me to work with many clients who are dealing with many different stressors in their life. These stressors have led to anxieties, depression, relationship issues, etc. My main areas of speciality include anxiety, depression, ADHD (therapy and coaching), and relationship issues. Together, we share the responsibility for progress and improved ways of coping. Ultimately, you will be able to build a sense of personal satisfaction in knowing that when future challenges arise they will be less overwhelming.

The mission of Lifestyle Consultant Services is to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by reducing stigma and by protecting the rights of the individual who suffers from mental illness and/or substance abuse. By identifying the pain and suffering experienced by citizens in our community and addressing them with care, we aim to strengthen and promote health and well being. Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine (partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (opioid antagonist - Narcan). The combination is either 2 mg/0.5 mg or 8 mg/2 mg. Suboxone is a sublingual film (it dissolves under the tongue).

Accepting New Clients -I believe we are in this together. Life challenges can cause us to feel overwhelmed and like we are all alone, but that is not true. While you are the expert in your own life, I would love the privilege to help you navigate life's trials. I understand it can be scary to take the step towards therapy and I want to commend you for making the decision to look for a therapist.

Therapy works, simply put. I am encouraged to watch individuals overcome many of life's difficulties. As a therapist, I am often described as authentic, warm, and direct. My intention is to offer a safe space for you to discuss any concerns that you might have. I use a comprehensive person-centered approach. I integrate a variety of theories and develop an individualized treatment plan that will help you best meet your needs emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally. With a comfortable therapeutic relationship that is build on trust, I hope to help you realize your personal goals.

Providing safety for you to talk about what's on your mind is important to me. Whether this is the first time you've sought help or you've been in therapy before, I can help you cope with your life in meaningful ways. I work collaboratively with you toward your goals. Your courage and desire for change coupled with my compassion and experience helps you to make improvements in your life. Together we will develop goals which can become a long term plan of action. I will help you create a plan for a better future.

Hello! My name is Erin Beverly Foerster and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I specialize in treating adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma. Some of the people with whom I have worked are looking to make a specific change and are looking for support, others are struggling with challenging symptoms and are looking for relief, others are having difficulties managing emotions or maintaining relationships. I find the variety interesting and enjoy the challenge of helping people consider making a change, explore a new path, combat debilitating symptoms.