Therapists in Raleigh, NC

As a therapist, I focus on identifying each person’s individual strengths and on helping find ways to use these strengths to work toward a solution. I believe it is important that we work as a team to determine what is important to you. Counseling creates a safe space to explore how your thoughts and behaviors impact your mood. As we focus on what matters most to you, we will collaborate on determining therapy goals.

The human experience is one filled with highs and lows. I am here to sit with you through times when you feel overwhelmed, stressed, need support, and celebrate the big moments too. I am passionate about supporting individuals experiencing challenges related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, and women’s health issues. We will work together to meet your goals so you can show up as your most authentic self!

Therapy is not only intended to treat mental illness or to help alleviate only the most severe traumas. Therapy can help with nearly every aspect of life, from the seemingly everyday to the most devastating situations. We all have solutions we want to achieve and go through changes we need help to navigate. I welcome anyone who is in need of extra tools to help them along on their life journey. I have been helping children, teens, adults, and whole families find healing in difficult situations for over a decade.

Everyone faces struggles (both small and large) throughout their life. Most times, we do just fine working through these challenging times on our own. However, there are times when sadness, depression, anxiety, or other emotional factors weigh on us and make our struggles seem unbearable. Therapy allows for you to face these types of struggles in a safe place and learn skills to overcome adversity.

Ms. Barine knows that each person has unique gifts and abilities. As a therapist, her goal is to empower individuals and families to use these qualities to create accessible, impactful change and achieve their aspirations in a safe, non-judgmental, space, where each person feels heard and respected. Inspired by Isaiah 41:13 “Do not fear; I will help you,” Mary helps her patients explore self-defeating thoughts, negative perceptions and gain new insights. She feels honored to be able to provide therapy for individuals and families working through life’s challenges or those who want to grow personally, relationally, or spiritually.

Are you feeling like you are successful, functional, and efficient but still struggling with feeling completely satisfied and fulfilled? You may be confused because you have so many things to be grateful for and to be happy about. Maybe you're on the fence about even needing therapy or professional help because you know people who have been to therapy and you're different than them. Allow me to tell you something you probably already know in the back of your head (because you're here): EVERYONE can benefit from therapy and some non-judgmental support.

I believe that one of the most successful outcomes to treatment depends on the therapeutic relationship. This involves the client feeling safe and trusting of the therapist while he/she explores emotional vulnerabilities and painful thought processes. My hope is that you will experience me as someone who actively listens to you and works with you to develop effective problem-solving strategies.

Accepting New Clients - I believe life should be a lot easier then it is. We all get pushed past our limits that challenge who we think we are. The pressure changes us into different people. How do we get past reacting to life and get on to living life intentionally? The answer is not easy, because there are many factors that fracture our attention, steal our resources, and prevent progress. My job is to help change these factors to set you up for success and aid in defining what success means for you.

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.

*Now accepting new clients* Struggling to find meaningful connection in your life? Experiencing sleepless nights? Sometimes the harder we work to come up for air, the more we feel like we are drowning. We have specialized training in assessment and treatment of insomnia, anxiety, disordered eating, chronic illness, trauma and depression. At Clarity, we aim to help clients better understand their struggles and strengths in the context of a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. We'll take the time to truly understand your history, triggers, and all contributing factors in order to build a individualized plan for treatment.

Do you struggle with low libido, sexual dysfunction, depression/anxiety, or the stress of everyday life? Are you struggling to connect physically/emotionally/sexually with your partner? Is communication strained? If so, I am here to help you develop the skills you need to get through life's most challenging moments. Daily, people are searching for relief from internal struggles, personal hardships, and sexual challenges. I want to be the one to help you with any of these issues. Additionally, as a black therapist, I am aware of the struggles people and women of color face on a daily basis. I take pride in helping all heal.

Psychotherapy helps in managing your feelings, making better choices, and removing the obstacles to your goals. As a licensed psychotherapist I work with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds dealing with emotional difficulties, relationship problems and various psychological conditions. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. My goal is to help my clients define what they truly want, and then help them manage the obstacles that get in their way.

Tired of feeling stuck, misunderstood, & disconnected? You find yourself struggling with communication. The arguments, misunderstanding, and hurt are overwhelming. It feels like your relationship is moving in the wrong direction, and the conflict in your relationship is really getting old. You feel alone. You may even be considering separation or divorce. Take the first step to sort through all of it: the misunderstanding, the arguments, the hurt, the disconnection, the downward spiral, and loneliness. I can help you gain clarity to move toward healing in your relationship. Let me help you experience your relationship in a new way.

I believe with a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy, self actualization is achievable for all. In my experience of working along-side families and individuals, I have learned everyone is on their own journey and they are the experts of their lives. As humans we desire community, relationship, and autonomy. I provide a non-judgmental and inclusive environment by holding space for clients to explore their experiences, strengths, and areas for growth. I pull from a multitude of evidence based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Behavioral Therapy, a

My ideal client is anyone coming who is interested in finding answers to the hard questions in life. My primary experience is Substance use, Depression, and anxiety, however I have interest and experience working with any person driven and motivated to find change.