Therapists in Raleigh, NC

As a Licensed Psychological Associate and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, I have a keen interest in and extensive experience working with preschool- and school-aged children, including those with developmental delays, learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and other behavioral and emotional concerns. For several years, I worked as a school psychologist, providing psychological evaluations, intervention development, and consultative services. I am well-versed in the special education evaluation and eligibility process within the public school system.

Life is unpredictable with many challenges and changes that occur to us all. Some changes are simply difficult to transition and manage. I offer a warm, respectful, and non-judgmental environment, to give support and guidance to my clients based on their unique experiences. By building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients, I help them better understand their own thoughts, feelings and behaviors so that they find the empowerment and strength they need to cope with the challenges that face them and from a Christian perspective if requested.

If you’re feeling lost, scared or stuck in your day to day routine, your relationships with family, friends or co-workers it may be time to take another look. I believe that all of us are working towards an improved version of ourselves or a better understanding of what may be in our way. I work to help individuals repair, restructure and rebuild their relationships with themselves and those they love. So whether it be individual or family work you are seeking I believe therapy is meant to help you uncover the hidden messages your emotions are trying to tell you. Let me help you along your journey towards healing, repair and growth

Accepting New Clients. Are you someone who struggles with anxiety or depression? Are you someone who is struggling to handle new life changes? Or even a student-athlete who is struggling with your athletic identity? You can even be someone who just needs a listening ear. Everything that I did and did not mention here I can help with. Let me help you take the first step in improving your mental health!

Being a child or teen in today’s world is tough, and so is parenting! Although the world is changing fast, the needs of children and teens remain the same as previous generations. Children and teens need to feel love, security, and value. When children, teens, and young adults are having difficulty managing emotions, regulating behavior, and lacking a strong sense of self, it is often necessary to seek support. Parenting support and training is an integral part of my practice. I have been providing individual and family therapy to school-age children to young adults in Raleigh since 2001.

Often times we are carrying around too much weight. Lugging around more than we need to with not enough support. Our shoulders are heavy and our backs are sore. With life becoming overwhelming and taking unexpected turns, we can feel alone and weighed down. I want to help spot you and help you create support for that weight that life bring on.

With 30 years of experience delivering psychological services, I can help you reduce distressing symptoms and navigate stressful situations. Whether this is your first time seeking professional help or you have tried psychotherapy in the past, I can help you identify short term and long term goals and begin achieving those goals quickly. I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy but will use other modalities as needed for your specific needs. I have successfully worked in hospitals and in the community, with men, women and adolescents.

Better sex and a happy relationship are possible. If you are struggling with finding answers to problems with sex and intimacy, then you have found the right place. Sexual problems are among the top couple complaints and are a major concern for many singles in today's dating culture. The mixed and often inaccurate information about sex, intimacy and relationship can leave us feeling overwhelmed and more confused. There is a solution. I'm a sex therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping you find the sex and intimacy that you crave.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, stressed, or hopeless? You are not alone. We are living in challenging times. Reaching out for support is a brave and courageous response to the difficulties in life. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most valuable aspects of the counseling experience. I work with my clients to build a safe and trusting space for meaningful change. Let's work together to identify your strengths, build skills, find healing, and discover the life you desire.

Are you struggling with how to move forward after a major change in your life? Are you feeling alone, scared, or overwhelmed? Are you feeling stuck or disconnected in your relationships, unsure of how to feel connected again? One of my passions is supporting individuals and couples navigate the expected and unexpected changes and transitions that inevitably come up in life, including healing from betrayal or infidelity, navigating divorce and relationship transitions, and coping with a diagnosis of cancer. Adjusting to uncertainties and changes in life can feel isolating, but you do not have to do it alone.

If you, or someone you care about, is looking for an alternative to AA and '12-step' programs I encourage you to give me a call. Since the early 1990s I have been offering addictive behavioral counseling based on a sensible and practical cognitive-behavioral approach and SMART® Recovery. I view addictive habits and recovery as learned behaviors/habit patterns. 'Recovery,' stopping the addiction and living comfortably, is something one learns how to do. Stopping addictive habits is a means to an end --increasing satisfaction and enjoyment in one's life and reducing or eliminating self-inflicted discomfort and distress.

I work from a strengths-based perspective and am passionate about partnering with each client on their journey towards self-determination. I believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing a variety of techniques from ACT to CBT to help clients meet their goals.

I work to ameliorate the difficulties associated with a wide array of psychological disorders and suffering in adolescents and adults. I do my absolute best to be compassionate, accepting, collaborative, non-judgmental, and caring in the services I provide in hopes to allow clients to feel safe and genuine in order to receive the assistance they seek from services.

I love the Shannon L. Alder quote "Courage doesn't happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life." Taking the first step toward change is scary and difficult. I strive to make a safe space where these steps can be taken in a judgment-free environment. It's important to feel heard and have your experience valued.

Therapy is about become more and more comfortable with yourself and with facing challenges with as much confidence in yourself as possible. I want to work with you to help you achieve a higher sense of self. I provide a safe and welcoming space where we can collaborate to reach your goals.

Hello! If you are looking for a therapist to listen to you as the expert in your life and explore your thought processes which have led to life events and circumstances, then I may be therapist for you. We find ways to cope with depression, anxiety, stress, uncontrollable life events such as divorce, moving, and the expected events of adjusting to the maturation process throughout life that are not always the healthiest. Even with the best plans and the best support systems, we may need to re-evaluate so we can update our thinking processes to ensure we are present in life and attempting to make our best choices.

Have you experienced a loss, change, or transition that has left you thinking, “this isn’t how it was supposed to be” or “no one understands”? Because of this, you feel hopeless, or afraid you aren’t going to be able to go on. Maybe you are caring for someone with a chronic or terminal illness and you feel exhausted and angry, and then almost immediately guilty for feeling that way. When you try to talk to others, they tell you to "think of the good things", which then leads you to feel more anger and frustration. You are tired of feeling like this.

Do you identify as a “high achiever” or a “perfectionist”? Are you feeling disconnected from your loved ones, anxious about your future, or unsure about your worth as a human being? You are my ideal client, and I'm delighted you have found my page. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you to work through difficult experiences and practice new ways to manage emotions, create and maintain meaningful relationships, and feel comfortable being present in order to truly experience and enjoy your life. You are struggling right now, AND you are capable of feeling better.

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.