Therapists in Hayes Barton, Raleigh, NC

None of us get through life unscathed. Disappointments, loss and trauma can leave us wondering how we'll achieve the goals we once held for ourselves, or maybe just how to get through the day. Pain, self-doubt, and fear are universal. But the irony is, turning away from these things makes them grow. Rather, by finding the courage and safe space to face them for what they are, feelings and thoughts, we can loosen their grip. I can offer you this support, and I invite you to rediscover the fulfilling life that is waiting for you. I

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 experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact 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, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.

Change can be difficult for many people but wanting to feel better is a start. I believe that challenges lead to growth and an opportunity to live a more fulfilling life. Common reasons for seeking therapy include difficulty adjusting to life changes and transitions, dissatisfaction in significant relationships, coping with traumatic life experiences, and difficulty managing feelings. I work with individuals and groups to lessen the impact of trauma; develop healthy boundaries and coping skills; improve relationships and communication skills; and increase self-esteem/self-acceptance.

I work with a generation of achievers. From a young age, you're taught to shoot for excellence in academia and extracurricular activities; you have to work twice as hard to get half as far, right? This high-pressure environment didn’t stop when you reached adulthood. You have worked hard to obtain the career, licenses, and status that you want; but it can feel empty at times. There is a race against the social clock that feels like it can’t be won, constant comparisons through social media, and anxiety to maintain the mask of happiness hiding burnout in your personal and professional life.

In the realm of family planning, the significant issues of infertility & pregnancy loss tend to be overlooked, just like those who are experiencing these profound traumas. Some embark on the path of fertility treatments, including complex methods like IVF and IUI, while others proceed on the journey without them. As you navigate these foreign spaces, you encounter misunderstandings & judgments from individuals who can't comprehend your unique experiences. Amidst these circumstances, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of hope for positive outcomes, especially when you are consumed by the pain of losing someone you deeply love.

Taking new clients. Start with a phone call TODAY! Feeling stressed or overwhelmed, depressed, unmotivated, or scattered? Are you struggling with direction or the next steps in what seems like a crazy world? Let me help. My clients are good people doing their best in the face of real-life challenges. I help individuals, couples, and families move forward in their lives. Whether you are seeking therapy for personal growth, relationship issues, divorce, parenting challenges, or life stage transitions my clients would tell you that the practical interventions they receive in our sessions significantly helped progress in their lives.

Sex & porn addiction, affair recovery & partner trauma, sexuality issues, substance addiction, and internet addiction are my specialties. I also work with trauma/PTSD (EMDR), depression and anxiety. Not just endless talk, talk, talk that goes nowhere. I use multiple evidence-based mental health treatments combined with genuine compassion and care so that my clients feel better sooner. If they're open to it, I often give my clients specific handouts or homework to do during the week. I don't believe in forcing the client to do something that isn't working. I begin where you are.

My approach as a therapist is to provide you a safe, supportive, and confidential environment. I enjoy working with individuals struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, and stress, as well as couples who are in need of a 'relationship tune-up'. We"ll explore your issues, build on your strengths, and then develop new skills and strategies to help you enjoy your life with less stress and worry. This can mean short-term solution focused therapy sessions for immediate and pressing problems, or longer sessions - depending on what you want to accomplish.

BREAK UPS ARE HARD - YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Are you finding it hard to handle the difficult emotions that are coming up after the loss of a relationship? Do you want to be able to harness those emotions and use them for growth? Do you want to be part of a community that will provide support for your healing and transformation and help you find your way back to center? Offering Divorce Support Workshops in the Raleigh, NC and individualized coaching anywhere.

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with a Cognitive Behavioral approach, I collaborate with the client to explore and understand the impact of one's emotional framework on his/her health and wellbeing. Raleigh, my Goldendoodle, is Alliance of Therapy Dogs Certified. We help you find the intersection where your health and wellbeing meet your mind, body and spirit! Interest areas include daily decision making, personal empowerment, body dysmorphia, harmful habits, addiction/recovery, relationships, family/parenting, separation/divorce, and depression/anxiety.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, relationships struggles, fertility/infertility issues, postpartum mood disorders, and general women's issues. My approach to therapy is collaborative and strongly relational, as I believe that a solid therapeutic relationship is essential in helping you gain insight and thrive in the face of your struggles. I work to bring warmth, acceptance, nurturing, and compassion to the therapeutic relationship.

If you are feeling troubled, I'll help you sort out why you are having difficulty, develop a clear sense of the obstacles that stand in your way, and assist you in finding solutions. Maybe you're ready to make big changes in your life, or looking for support through a stressful time and a place to understand your feelings so you can know what decisions to make. I find joy, both assisting someone to enjoy life fully and realize their true potential, and in helping couples-in-crisis reconnect and find the place of healing that allows a secure and loving connection.

If you are experiencing a difficult transition, relationship issues, work/life balance concerns, low self-esteem or, if you are in pain, feeling stuck, or simply want to move in a new direction with your life, I would like to help. I began working as a therapist in 1995 and currently work with individuals who struggle with all sorts of issues that hinder one's ability to feel balanced, connected or fulfilled. In this work, I especially enjoy the exploration and collaboration that occurs in a safe, nonjudgmental setting as we work toward resolution and healing.

Pregnancy, Postpartum, Reproductive, Adoption, Parenting, & Trauma Psychotherapy: I am a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience working with women, birth givers, and parents. I hold psychology degrees from Yale and Duke, as well as a certification in perinatal mental health. I am a perpetual student, always looking to learn new ways I can support my clients. Years working in adoptions has also equipped me to support birthparents, prospective & current adoptive parents, & adopted teens/adults. I primary use DBT and ACT.

I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, women's issues, recovery from trauma or abuse, relationship issues and life transitions. My approach to therapy is collaborative, as I believe a solid therapeutic relationship is essential in helping you gain insight and thrive in your life. I work to bring acceptance and compassion to the therapeutic relationship. Therapy is individualized, and determined by each person's needs and goals. My aim is to support each person through their personal journey. I take a relational approach, as I believe the therapeutic relationship is essential to facilitating and building change.

Becky provides holistic counseling services in a variety of treatment areas including: anxiety disorders, mood/depressive disorders, abuse, trauma, self-harm, eating disorders, post-abortion, behavioral issues, adjustment, career, spirituality, human trafficking, and grief. Becky's goal is to join her clients on their journey to freedom and wholeness through hearing their stories, identifying areas of change, and developing a plan of action using personal strengths and available resources to achieve desired goals. Clinically, Becky uses an eclectic approach to counseling including CBT, DBT, and Expressive Arts. Previous counseling experience includes residential/inpatient, intensive outpatient, crisis pregnancy, and private practice.

I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist. My work supports individuals, couples, families and small businesses seeking to unlock their ability to access the best they have to offer. We all need to experience a secure bond with another to provide a safe haven for comfort and support and a secure base to go out into the world. Together, we can find the secure bond, fun, love, and caring masked by conflicts, connect you with the resources we are all born with that build self esteem, strengthen relationships, bring into awareness and transform old and familiar patterns of communication that are defensive rather than connecting.

YOU are capable of finding joy and fulfillment! Being human is hard. Every person is capable of finding peace and happiness by facing our trauma (we all have it!) in the name of self-love and kindness to be better human beings.

I believe in the value of the therapeutic relationship and the courage it takes for a client to enter into counseling. I strive to create a space that fosters the client's ability to process, explore, question, and challenge their thought processes and behaviors. It is with this in mind that I believe change, growth, and acceptance can be achieved. Working together, we will identify treatment goals and a plan to meet your needs.