Attachment-based Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Stressful life experiences, family conflict, difficulties adjusting, and mental health issues can be overwhelming and at times debilitating. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive outlet to navigate these issues and help individuals and families restore themselves and experience positive and lasting change. Restoration Family Counseling feels strongly that the foundation of therapy is a warm and collaborative relationship where evidence-based therapy techniques are chosen based on each individual's presenting issues, personality, and cultural and familial background. Restoration Family Counseling has a team of 5 clinicians and works with young children, teens, individual adults, families, and couples.

As a deeply committed and empathetic therapist, I am driven by my dedication to guiding individuals on their path to finding hope. My extensive experience working with diverse populations—including individuals, couples, and families—has taught me the significance of tapping into an individual's inherent strengths, even as we address areas of vulnerability. My therapeutic approach revolves around helping people transform perceived weaknesses into newfound strengths, revealing the hope that always lies within. That glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel? It's real, and together, we'll find it.

I specialize in couples therapy and love what I do. Life circumstances facilitated my desire to become a couples therapist in early adolescence. I graduated from The University of Iowa with Honors in Psychology and completed my graduate degree from Northern Illinois University. My desire has always been working with couples and that passion remains today. I have been in practice for over 20 years, specializing in helping couples who are burdened by wanting to make their relationship work, but are uncertain of the tools and where to start.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I graduated from Wake Forest University with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy working with clients (18+) that are experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship issues, and perinatal mental health issues. I utilize a collaborative and strengths-based approach while providing a warm environment for my clients. I aim to empower clients to create positive change by incorporating a variety of techniques drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

I specialize in working with women and emerging adults. I have experience with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, life transitions, relational conflicts, self esteem and co-occurring substance use and mental health issues. Whether it is daily life stressors or traumatic circumstances that seem to keep holding you down, I am all about building resiliency so that no matter what comes your way, you know that you have the strength and support to deal with it. I want to help you to create long lasting change in your life.

Hello and welcome! I provide telehealth and walk-and-talk counseling for adults and teens seeking support, healing, and empowerment from concerns like depression, anxiety, negative body image, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, identity development, and trauma. We might be a good fit if you like a more collaborative and relaxed approach (no “expert” ego here), want someone who highlights your strengths yet also holds you accountable to making helpful changes, and appreciate a little humor to balance out the heavier work.

Animal Assisted Therapy of the Triangle is a mental health and wellness clinic with offices located in located in Clayton, Raleigh, and Powell's Point. Serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Johnston, Wake, Dare and surrounding counties in NC. We have a team of therapists with the knowledge and experience to help clients with a wide range of mental health and wellness issues. We believe in the power of the human-animal bond and most of our therapists work with animals as co-therapists to accelerate the insight, healing, and growth process.

Couples who are struggling in their relationship with trust/betrayal, communication, and intimacy may often feel as if they are on a completely different page from their partner. My goal is to help you reconnect in your relationship, communicate better, and get back to a place of comfort and support. I also work with adult individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions/adjustment, poor interpersonal relationships, and stress. I strive to help you better understand your past experiences and the influence this is having on your life now. I balance process oriented work with skills needed to make changes now.

I enjoy helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I have experience seeing individuals, families, and couples as well as children, adolescents, and adults. I utilize several modalities in therapy, including Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

As a second-generation immigrant with a bicultural identity, I am keenly aware that conversations about mental health concerns can feel confusing. Navigating the intersections of our identities, values, relationships and experiences can feel like we are constantly pulled in many different directions and struggle to feel at peace. This can negatively impact our self-esteem, self-confidence and how well we are able to be present in the different areas of our lives. My passion is to inspire curiosity about oneself and revive the path of intentional and heartful living.

Your symptoms serve you, but they come at a price. Psychotherapy can help render them obsolete. In treatment, your problems will be addressed through a process of speaking and reflection. Together, we will explore your ideas, work through your emotions, and examine your relationships with others. As you put words to your thoughts, the energy you spend on your worries will become yours to do with as you please. My goal is to help you gain deeper enjoyment out of your day-to-day living. If you are not getting what you want out of life, therapy can help you begin to change.

Life is full of challenges, changes, and seasons, and we understand that. We offer genuine care and clinical expertise in a compassionate environment. We work with individuals, couples, and families to come alongside you and help you face and overcome whatever you may be dealing with. Depression, anxiety, transitions, relational strife, family stressors, sadness, loneliness, fear ... we care, and we can help! One of the greatest investments you can make is getting professional care. We believe you shouldn’t have to face struggles or hiccups alone. Often times it just takes a little guidance and direction to get you back on track.

My counseling experience includes work with couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, conflict, and communication issues. My areas of counseling specialization include marital / relational issues, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, infidelity, trauma, past hurts, and life transitions. In addition to my masters degree in social work, and my counseling license, I also have a master of divinity degree and 25+ years as a pastor.

I have 8 years in the Mental Health field and experience with individual’s dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, trauma, grief, and more. I am passionate about working alongside clients to help them better understand themselves to improve their quality of life and life satisfaction. I have a person-centered approach to ensure my client's receive the individualized care they need, as no two problems are the same! I use theories/strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, psycho-dynamic therapy, attachment theory, and solution-focused therapy, to meet the needs of my clients.

Getting stuck on life's journey happens to all of us at one time or another. When you become more aware of your own story, thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and beliefs, you have an increased ability to face challenges and overcome adversity with success. My goal is to help you discover alternatives to address the challenges that you face.

You are a nice guy or girl who feels unappreciated, disconnected, discouraged. You use substances to numb out or feel a sense of excitement in your otherwise unfulfilling life. You worry about what others think or how you will be perceived. You are not convinced anyone truly understands how you feel and has your back. It feels like you have to "carry it all" yourself and you are tired. The pursuit of sex and/or the perfect relationship or job plagues you. You are paralyzed with self-doubt and scared to take risks or make commitments.

Parts of life can be incredibly hard and painful. We aren’t meant to go at it alone. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, emotional suffering, self-worth, relationship difficulties, or generally feeling stuck in life. Or, you may be feeling disconnected from yourself and searching for self and purpose. I believe counseling is an opportunity to help people cope with life challenges, lessen pain, change in meaningful ways, AND experience joy and vitality.

We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. Please know you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life and we are here to help you every step of the way.

Take a breath. You can slow down. Engage with your body, your mind, your emotions. I will reflect your insight and help you observe your body's signals to generate trust in your own intuition. Our collaborative relationship creates a space for inquiry, nuance, and compassion. We will build an arsenal of skills but, more importantly, we will work on noticing when to utilize, how attune to your body's signals, and how to make space for your personhood. You are the expert on you; I am an expert on therapeutic strategy, and together we can create a path out of the stuck places.