Female Therapists in Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC
Kate Sutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEdS, LCMHC, SEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27605
I help women ditch negative body image and eating disorders to feel more freedom, confidence and joy.
I have twelve years experience as a therapist specializing in trauma, grief, anxiety and eating disorders. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Level II EMDR trained, Certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I teach tools to cope with the distress of disordered eating so you can have food and body freedom.
I help women ditch negative body image and eating disorders to feel more freedom, confidence and joy.
I have twelve years experience as a therapist specializing in trauma, grief, anxiety and eating disorders. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Level II EMDR trained, Certified Safe and Sound Protocol provider, and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. I teach tools to cope with the distress of disordered eating so you can have food and body freedom.
Stephanie M. Turner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Online Only
With 20+ years of experience, I am especially adept at working with: 1) college & grad students, recent graduates, and young-to-middle age professionals experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, life transitions, perfectionism, and relationship challenges; 2) adults with medical diagnoses; 3) healthcare providers and educators; 4) women with midlife challenges.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed and unable to live life fully due to anxiety, fear, worry, and depression. My specialty is the treatment of anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, and interpersonal/relational issues in quarter-life adults (ages 18 - early 40s). Specifically, I treat generalized anxiety, social anxiety, complex/relational trauma, and anxiety caused by circumstances such as acute or chronic illness, life transition, loss, relationship difficulties, and social isolation. I help clients understand the ways that anxiety limits their lives. Since chronic anxiety often leads to depressive symptoms, I treat that as well.
With 20+ years of experience, I am especially adept at working with: 1) college & grad students, recent graduates, and young-to-middle age professionals experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, life transitions, perfectionism, and relationship challenges; 2) adults with medical diagnoses; 3) healthcare providers and educators; 4) women with midlife challenges.
I help adults who feel overwhelmed and unable to live life fully due to anxiety, fear, worry, and depression. My specialty is the treatment of anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, and interpersonal/relational issues in quarter-life adults (ages 18 - early 40s). Specifically, I treat generalized anxiety, social anxiety, complex/relational trauma, and anxiety caused by circumstances such as acute or chronic illness, life transition, loss, relationship difficulties, and social isolation. I help clients understand the ways that anxiety limits their lives. Since chronic anxiety often leads to depressive symptoms, I treat that as well.
I have openings for new clients ! Are you a young adult navigating life changes and feeling uncertain about how to handle them? Or perhaps you're a woman struggling with self-esteem or body image concerns? I specialize in helping individuals who face these challenges and want to feel more confident and empowered.
As a clinical mental health counselor-intern, I help young adults, and women with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and body image issues. I focus on managing life changes, understanding racial identity, and building coping skills. My supportive approach aims to help you find practical solutions and feel more confident and balanced.
I have openings for new clients ! Are you a young adult navigating life changes and feeling uncertain about how to handle them? Or perhaps you're a woman struggling with self-esteem or body image concerns? I specialize in helping individuals who face these challenges and want to feel more confident and empowered.
As a clinical mental health counselor-intern, I help young adults, and women with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and body image issues. I focus on managing life changes, understanding racial identity, and building coping skills. My supportive approach aims to help you find practical solutions and feel more confident and balanced.
Latoya Nelson Mason
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You are ready to find you again! I help women who are stressed and overwhelmed find their inner peace and calm.
Peace is not a myth, let's make it a reality! Using EMDR, Latoya can help you move past the trauma of the past to help you become the architect of your future!
You are ready to find you again! I help women who are stressed and overwhelmed find their inner peace and calm.
Peace is not a myth, let's make it a reality! Using EMDR, Latoya can help you move past the trauma of the past to help you become the architect of your future!
As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives.
I have past experience working with clients facing life adjustments (moving, end of a relationship, career change, etc.), grief and loss, day-to-day stressors, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns - romantic, platonic, familial, and professional.
As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives.
I have past experience working with clients facing life adjustments (moving, end of a relationship, career change, etc.), grief and loss, day-to-day stressors, depression, anxiety, and relationship concerns - romantic, platonic, familial, and professional.
In my practice, I rely on my elite training and lived experiences as a Black woman to support those seeking purpose, relief, understanding, encouragement, and validation in their lives.
I work with all persons but have a special interest in working with minority communities, perinatal populations, and complex trauma. I integrate mindfulness, acceptance based themes, sensory-based approaches and skillfulness in helping you learn how to navigate the most painful areas of life in services of your goals, values and personal aspirations.
In my practice, I rely on my elite training and lived experiences as a Black woman to support those seeking purpose, relief, understanding, encouragement, and validation in their lives.
I work with all persons but have a special interest in working with minority communities, perinatal populations, and complex trauma. I integrate mindfulness, acceptance based themes, sensory-based approaches and skillfulness in helping you learn how to navigate the most painful areas of life in services of your goals, values and personal aspirations.
Christine Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting New Clients (Mondays & Tuesdays) - I specialize in working with women and emerging adults.
I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Interventions I may use include expanding mindfulness practices, exploring thought patterns that create distress, identifying how to live your values in daily life and practices for you to take outside of the counseling session.
Accepting New Clients (Mondays & Tuesdays) - I specialize in working with women and emerging adults.
I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Interventions I may use include expanding mindfulness practices, exploring thought patterns that create distress, identifying how to live your values in daily life and practices for you to take outside of the counseling session.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
Have major parts of you been overshadowed by the stress of just trying to survive and get by? Have the expectations and demands from others to be a certain way left no room for self-discovery, acceptance and expansion? Painful past experiences, childhood trauma, and oppressive environments have taught many of us to silence our needs, prioritize others, not trust ourselves, and bury our true feelings. You are on the path to the next phase in your journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I know that even in light of the inner drive to reclaim authenticity, experiences from our past can linger and get in the way.
I am currently accepting new Telehealth clients! - Any number of barriers could impede peak performance. Anxiety, burnout, injury, external pressures, and trauma are but a few of the challenges my clients regularly face. Any one of these factors can lead to feelings of disappointment, dissatisfaction, and/or diminished self-esteem. Sometimes, my clients are unaware of the underlying mechanisms contributing to performance breakdown, distress, or loss of enjoyment in sport/performance or life in general. This can lead to maladaptive behaviors and beliefs that perpetuate a debilitative cycle.
I am currently accepting new Telehealth clients! - Any number of barriers could impede peak performance. Anxiety, burnout, injury, external pressures, and trauma are but a few of the challenges my clients regularly face. Any one of these factors can lead to feelings of disappointment, dissatisfaction, and/or diminished self-esteem. Sometimes, my clients are unaware of the underlying mechanisms contributing to performance breakdown, distress, or loss of enjoyment in sport/performance or life in general. This can lead to maladaptive behaviors and beliefs that perpetuate a debilitative cycle.
Julie Gillen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27605
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.
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.
As a clinical psychologist, I help clients gain clarity and to find resolution to seemingly insurmountable issues and problems. I specialize in treating adults throughout the life cycle who have anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and/or relationship issues. By providing a compassionate and validating environment, clients are empowered to identify their needs and the means to get those needs met. I believe that each individual has their own voice and that therapy can facilitate its strengthening and emergence as a guiding force.
As a clinical psychologist, I help clients gain clarity and to find resolution to seemingly insurmountable issues and problems. I specialize in treating adults throughout the life cycle who have anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and/or relationship issues. By providing a compassionate and validating environment, clients are empowered to identify their needs and the means to get those needs met. I believe that each individual has their own voice and that therapy can facilitate its strengthening and emergence as a guiding force.
Meet Our Female Therapists
Lynette Cisneros
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I recognize that finding a therapist can be quite time consuming & feel daunting. I have been a practicing counselor for over 20 years. I provide services in North Carolina & Florida. Areas addressed may include: self worth & esteem, self sabotaging tendencies & negative self talk/thought spirals, resolving shame, establishing healthy boundaries, disentangling from unhealthy relationships, decreasing people pleasing, grief/loss, identity. I strive to aid my clients in identifying which choices, thoughts & behaviors have served them well & which may need to be reframed, redirected or just released.
I recognize that finding a therapist can be quite time consuming & feel daunting. I have been a practicing counselor for over 20 years. I provide services in North Carolina & Florida. Areas addressed may include: self worth & esteem, self sabotaging tendencies & negative self talk/thought spirals, resolving shame, establishing healthy boundaries, disentangling from unhealthy relationships, decreasing people pleasing, grief/loss, identity. I strive to aid my clients in identifying which choices, thoughts & behaviors have served them well & which may need to be reframed, redirected or just released.
Krista Barringer
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
If postpartum feels hard, if pregnancy is harder than you thought, if you're trying to conceive, or if you feel distant from your partner now that you're parents- you are not alone. Relationships, the perinatal season, and parenting are hard- I know from personal and professional experience. Because of this, I believe that these parts of our life should not be done alone. I offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. I support individuals and couples from preconception to postpartum to parenting; I intimately understand the complexities of the postpartum experience and I will be honored to hold your story closely!
If postpartum feels hard, if pregnancy is harder than you thought, if you're trying to conceive, or if you feel distant from your partner now that you're parents- you are not alone. Relationships, the perinatal season, and parenting are hard- I know from personal and professional experience. Because of this, I believe that these parts of our life should not be done alone. I offer couples therapy, family therapy, and individual therapy. I support individuals and couples from preconception to postpartum to parenting; I intimately understand the complexities of the postpartum experience and I will be honored to hold your story closely!
Alexandra Whicker
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Time and time again, I have witnessed the transformative power of authentic self-connection. It can lead to relief from anxiety and depression, regaining a sense of self, and more. As an Art Therapist, my wish is to empower you to tap into your creativity and use it as a tool for self-expression and healing while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and my goal is to empower you to tap into your inner resources. My therapeutic approach combines humor, curiosity, and compassion with a healthy dose of "telling it like it is".
Time and time again, I have witnessed the transformative power of authentic self-connection. It can lead to relief from anxiety and depression, regaining a sense of self, and more. As an Art Therapist, my wish is to empower you to tap into your creativity and use it as a tool for self-expression and healing while gaining a deeper understanding of yourself. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and my goal is to empower you to tap into your inner resources. My therapeutic approach combines humor, curiosity, and compassion with a healthy dose of "telling it like it is".
Are you struggling with anxiety and worry, stress, feeling down, or not quite feeling like yourself? Are you having relationship difficulties or dealing with a challenging transition in your life? I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, relationship challenges, and overall stress management. My passion is helping clients to build meaningful, joy-filled lives with increased connection and balance. I believe in the importance of highlighting existing strengths and resilience with each of my clients in a warm and compassionate setting.
Are you struggling with anxiety and worry, stress, feeling down, or not quite feeling like yourself? Are you having relationship difficulties or dealing with a challenging transition in your life? I specialize in helping people with anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, relationship challenges, and overall stress management. My passion is helping clients to build meaningful, joy-filled lives with increased connection and balance. I believe in the importance of highlighting existing strengths and resilience with each of my clients in a warm and compassionate setting.
I believe therapy is a valuable investment in oneself and one’s relationships. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable therapy space where you can share your challenges and personal growth goals. I work collaboratively with you to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your goals in a manner that is most comfortable and effective for you. My practice is grounded in a commitment to understanding and addressing the specific needs of each individual and relationship, and fostering a supportive and inclusive therapeutic environment for all.
I believe therapy is a valuable investment in oneself and one’s relationships. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable therapy space where you can share your challenges and personal growth goals. I work collaboratively with you to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your goals in a manner that is most comfortable and effective for you. My practice is grounded in a commitment to understanding and addressing the specific needs of each individual and relationship, and fostering a supportive and inclusive therapeutic environment for all.
Marley Toben
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Life has a way of molding us into the person we had to be instead of the person we actually are. If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you likely learned to shrink yourself or become the “reasonable one” while the adults acted like toddlers. Now, you're stuck in old patterns—choosing relationships that feel eerily familiar, doubting your needs, saddling yourself with responsibility for everyone else's joy while feeling chronically inadequate. It’s frustrating as hell, especially when you know what’s happening but can’t seem to shift it. Therapy with me is about dismantling the old M.O. and consciously choosing YOU.
Life has a way of molding us into the person we had to be instead of the person we actually are. If you grew up with emotionally immature parents, you likely learned to shrink yourself or become the “reasonable one” while the adults acted like toddlers. Now, you're stuck in old patterns—choosing relationships that feel eerily familiar, doubting your needs, saddling yourself with responsibility for everyone else's joy while feeling chronically inadequate. It’s frustrating as hell, especially when you know what’s happening but can’t seem to shift it. Therapy with me is about dismantling the old M.O. and consciously choosing YOU.
Dr. Lucille Keenan
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27605
If you are feeling troubled, together we can sort out why you are having difficulty, develop clarity on the obstacles that stand in your way, and assist you in making the changes you want for yourself. Maybe you're ready to make big changes in your life, looking for support through a stressful time, and/or simply wanting a place to understand your feelings so you can know what decisions to make. I find joy in assisting clients to be more of who they are, to enjoy life fully, and to realize their true potential, as well as in helping couples reconnect and find a place of healing that allows a secure and loving connection.
If you are feeling troubled, together we can sort out why you are having difficulty, develop clarity on the obstacles that stand in your way, and assist you in making the changes you want for yourself. Maybe you're ready to make big changes in your life, looking for support through a stressful time, and/or simply wanting a place to understand your feelings so you can know what decisions to make. I find joy in assisting clients to be more of who they are, to enjoy life fully, and to realize their true potential, as well as in helping couples reconnect and find a place of healing that allows a secure and loving connection.
Brianna Hicks
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
For over a decade, I’ve helped clients build meaningful, fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship structure later in life. As a late bloomer myself, I understand how identity shifts can reshape your sense of self, relationships, & the life you envisioned. I provide a supportive, affirming space to navigate these changes with clarity & confidence. I also work with anxiety, OCD, trauma, & body image concerns. My approach is collaborative - you are the expert on your life, & I’m here to guide you toward deeper understanding, healing, & alignment with your values.
For over a decade, I’ve helped clients build meaningful, fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ adults exploring their gender, sexuality, or relationship structure later in life. As a late bloomer myself, I understand how identity shifts can reshape your sense of self, relationships, & the life you envisioned. I provide a supportive, affirming space to navigate these changes with clarity & confidence. I also work with anxiety, OCD, trauma, & body image concerns. My approach is collaborative - you are the expert on your life, & I’m here to guide you toward deeper understanding, healing, & alignment with your values.
Brittani Procknow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hillsborough, Raleigh, NC 27603
Do you want to feel at understood in your relationships, but you struggle with communicating emotions? In your relationship, you want to deeply understand one another, break out of unhelpful patterns, and feel the energy you once had. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you want to relate better. You’re ready to enjoy meaningful relationships without feeling the need to over-achieve. You’re ready to take the courageous step towards vulnerability. Most of all, you’re ready to go from complacent to passionate. Relationship therapy helps you relate deeper to yourself and others.
Do you want to feel at understood in your relationships, but you struggle with communicating emotions? In your relationship, you want to deeply understand one another, break out of unhelpful patterns, and feel the energy you once had. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. One thing is for sure: you want to relate better. You’re ready to enjoy meaningful relationships without feeling the need to over-achieve. You’re ready to take the courageous step towards vulnerability. Most of all, you’re ready to go from complacent to passionate. Relationship therapy helps you relate deeper to yourself and others.
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Nearby Searches for Hillsborough, Raleigh
- Central
- Glenwood
- Glenwood South
- Glenwood Village
- Glenwood-Brooklyn
- Hayes Barton
- Moore Square
- North Carolina State University
- University Park
- Wade
Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.