Therapists in West, Raleigh, NC

Are you not sure what to do? Well Im here to help! My name is Claire. I love the great outdoors, including going on hikes, yoga, arts & crafts, natural teas. I specialize in working with clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse.

Welcome! I'm passionate about helping women navigate the complexities of life. As a seasoned therapist specializing in women's mental health, I provide a safe and nurturing space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Whether you're facing career transitions, relationship challenges, or grappling with existential questions, I'm here to support you every step of the way. With a deep understanding of the unique struggles that women encounter during this pivotal stage of life, I offer personalized therapy tailored to your specific needs and goals.

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.

I would like to commend you for taking the step of seeking therapy! Right now, you may be viewing therapy as daunting, exciting, or something new. Regardless of where you are, it is my commitment to meet you there, free of judgments and ready to listen. Life’s transitions, journeys, and unexpected changes comes with many successes and challenges. It is my passion to stand alongside children, adolescents, and adults with a supportive, compassionate and goal-oriented approach. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.

I strive to offer a therapeutic space for discovery, building hope, and transformation. The challenges that I commonly support people through include Depression, Anxiety or OCD/Phobias, Maternal Mental Health/Perinatal Trauma or Challenges, Life Transitions, Childhood Trauma or Trauma Processing, and ADHD/ASD. The goals with these presenting problems often include creating a sense of stability, finding effective coping strategies, building support systems, and developing a strengths-based or resilient narrative of their story.

My primary specialty is attachment theory. Attachment based modalities include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy for Families (EFFT). Other areas of speciality include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is effective in treating trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). I am also growing in my ability to apply Internal Family Systems (IFS) in my practice with clients.

Are you struggling with anxiety, anger, depression or lack of self esteem? Do you long for closer relationships with less stress? I have helped numerous individuals develop their strengths and create the version of themselves and their lives they envisioned. Whether you are struggling with a personality disorder, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, or significant traumas, together we can find a path toward. My specialty areas are mood management, mindfulness and relationship skills development.

First and foremost, I support and affirm all LGBTQ+ identities and I am respectful of all racial, ethnic, and cultural identities and experiences. I spent 21 years in the U.S. military and have been peer mentoring in the addiction recovery community for over 10 years. My time with these two populations, and my own personal experiences, have given me a passion for understanding and treating trauma and the many conditions that arise along with it. I use a trauma-focused approach that processes foundational issues while learning coping skills that can quickly lessen symptoms.

With 13 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

Are you looking for something to be different in your life? Do you want to change your life situation, solve a problem, make a major decision, or gain a better understanding of what is happening in your life or relationships? Through counseling, I will provide a person-centered and cognitive behavioral perspective. This means I view counseling as a process by which I help to facilitate my client's exploration and identification of their needs to assist them in making changes in their cognition and behaviors, which will result in the attainment of improved life satisfaction and self-acceptance.

Are you feeling constantly stressed and overwhelmed? Unfulfilled? Lonely or disconnected from others? Is anxiety, perfectionism, or people pleasing causing you to doubt yourself? It may feel like an enormous weight to balance all of life's expectations. You’re managing...sort of...but your coping skills and self-care strategies just aren’t cutting it these days. You want something to change but you're stuck and not sure where to start. I GET It. There has never been a more challenging time to be a teen girl or young adult woman. Your desire for better relationships, improved self-worth, and more life balance is WHY I am here!

I believe that each of us has goals that we may need help to achieve and I would be honored if you would consider letting me help you with your goals. I know that asking for help from others can be a difficult process, but I believe that working together we can make this a stress free process and we can both benefit from working with each other. Whether it be problems you may be having, problems with your job, with your children, or significant other, let's work together using the skills and strengths that you already have.

Welcome. While change is constant in life, it can cause emotional distress and leave us feeling stuck. I provide a warm and empathic, non-judgmental environment to explore life's challenges. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, a difficult life transition or are having difficulty with relationships, stress and worry, problematic behavior, dealing with a loss, or feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward, I would like to assist you. I am an experienced psychotherapist working collaboratively with clients to find solutions to problems allowing them to move forward and lead a more fulfilling life.

Our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating. We all experience moments that leave us feeling hopeless, sad, frustrated, angry, or frightened. However, life is not meant to be lived in that place of darkness. While we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Using complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will help unearth old behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're ready to take steps forward, we are ready to help.

Accepting New Patients Immediately! Our counselors utilize an integrative approach to therapy and strive to create a trusting and open counseling environment. We are experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and many other concerns. Your comfort with self-expression is a top priority, so you will find our counselors are inviting and non-judgmental with those whom they serve. We enjoy providing new insight and guidance and prove to be individualized in meeting each client's needs.

Currently accepting new clients for ADHD assessments only

Currently on a waitlist. Welcome to my practice, where healing begins through a holistic and personalized approach. I am a dedicated therapist committed to supporting teens and adults on their journey to mental well-being. My therapeutic philosophy revolves around the integration of self-compassion, art therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and nature-based interventions. In our virtual and in-office sessions, I provide a warm and nurturing environment for individuals seeking relief from the burdens of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Take a second and think, "What brought me here?" Are life's demands causing you added stress? Are you feeling a lack of control over the direction your life is heading? Do you feel like you are walking through life without actually living it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, counseling can help address your concerns and provide you with the skills and resources needed to feel better and thrive.

In today's society, there's a lot of conflicting information out there, which might leave you feeling confused or even frustrated. Do I have trauma? Am I doomed to diet forever? Why am I so anxious? Is healing even possible? Does anyone even care about me? What the hell does it all mean?! Well, that's where therapy comes in. As your therapist, I provide space to sort through all of your questions and concerns, beyond just a diagnosis. We might look at your past and the present, in order to provide clarity for the future.