Anxiety Therapists in Raleigh, NC

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.

Anxiety takes over your life. My clients often find themselves feeling stressed, overwhelmed, frustrated and worried about their performance. Sometimes they give up because the nervousness and anxiety is unmanageable. Sometimes they are unsuccessful at setting goals because of their fear of failure or rejection. Sometimes they feel angry or shameful over the way they look or appear to others. These behaviors can be pushed aside or avoided by the use of unhealthy coping skills. My clients may appear victorious through a mask of perfectionism, but when crucial performances or events arrive, the fear of failure implodes their success.

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.

You are human and you are worthy just as you are. Allow yourself to sit with those words for a few moments and take them in. What comes up for you? As a therapist I strive to emphasize the meaning and truth that those words hold as you and I work together to explore the barriers that may get in the way of you fully believing them.

I utilize a systemic approach to address mental health concerns. What does that mean? We all have experiences that shape our worldview (how we see things, how we navigate life, our beliefs, our values, etc). I love helping clients to make connections that help them to lead richer, fuller lives. As a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, I provide premarital and couples counseling, working with couples to navigate challenges and difficulties. I have a passion for working with young adults, women and families impacted by divorce/separation, and individuals navigating the challenges of single parenting, dating and relationships.

Margaret Garehan is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with six years of experience in the mental health field. She received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in rehabilitation and mental health counseling from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine.

I see the breakdown of communication as a primary problem in couples, stepfamilies and friends. Being able to really listen and understand and talk is critical to building good relationships. Knowing your own feelings, being able to express anger and hurt constructively- these are skills we often don't learn growing up but need to have for our own growth and for relationships. I have marital training from Terry Real Institute (Level I) and Gottman Institute (Level II)