Positive Psychology Therapists in Raleigh, NC
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Alex Zima
Counselor, MS Ed, MA, LCMHCA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My work incorporates elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
Positive Psychology
, Somatic Experiencing, Existential Psychology, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Trauma-Informed Mindfulness.
In times of greatest vulnerability, mind-body awareness, self-compassion and insight guide the way to deeper healing and renewed purpose. We all carry this capacity within. I specialize in helping clients navigate grief and loss, anxiety, depression, sleep dysregulation, post-traumatic symptoms, major life transitions-including midlife and career issues, professional and family caregiver stress, chronic stress, end-of-life and psycho-spiritual integration - combining proven holistic, mind-body clinical mental health counseling and mindfulness-based methodologies.
Not accepting new clients
Whitney E. Werner (Formerly Jenkins)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have an eclectic focus that includes cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic,
positive psychology
and client centered interventions.
Would you like to feel happier, more hopeful and at peace with yourself? I believe that when you are struggling with something, often it means there is an opportunity waiting to be realized. I provide psychotherapy services to adolescents, adults, and families. My goal is to provide you with a supportive and trusting environment that will allow you the ability to explore your emotional and/or behavioral concerns. I will work with you to assist you in closing the gap between where you are right now and where you want to be in the future.
Katherine K Mackintosh
BS, MEd, NBC-HWC, PPP
I offer unique skills as a coach: board certified competence in coaching and motivation, applied
positive psychology
training, & Duke Integrative Medicine based Integrative approach to optimal health and life planning.
As a Board Certified Health & Wellness coach, I help clients focus on any aspect of their life in which they desire to make changes. Clients come to me to make changes regarding medical issues like weight loss, exercise planning, and heart disease. Others come to deal with life transitions such as retirement, divorce, and job changes. The integrative approach addresses all aspects of our lives. Applying
positive psychology
interventions adds more layers of success. Health coaching is a forward momentum process, and I partner with clients to help them plan their best lives. What positive changes can I help you bring about?
Living Post Divorce
BS, MS
Maureen has a BS in Engineering, a MS in Psychology from NC State University, completed a year long certification in
Positive Psychology
and is a Certified Conscious Uncoupling (TM) Coach.
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.
Brittany Fierro
Counselor, MA, LPC, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients via telehealth. With over 6 years in the counseling field, I specialize in working with clients who want to experience change in their lives. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships. My approach often includes skills from Cognitive Behavioral approaches, Internal Family Systems theory, and
Positive psychology
models. I enjoy helping clients with healthy relationship skills, communication skills, conflict management, anxiety, body image, self-esteem, and career counseling. I am also certified as an ADHD clinical provider.
Nadara Albanese
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA Ed, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic approach incorporates
Positive Psychology
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There are many challenges and unexpected changes in life, especially in our world today. If we don’t seek help and take time to address them, it can lead to emotional fatigue, anxiety, stress, lack of motivation, decrease work productivity, lower our self-esteem, problems with relationships, and even affect our health. With more than 26 years of counseling experience, I am passionate about motivating my clients to make positive changes that can help them cope with overwhelming life adjustments.
Crocus Counseling and Life Coaching, PLLC
MA, LCMHCS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Trained in CBT,
Positive Psychology
, and Reality Theory.
I enjoy working with LGBTQIA+, people in non traditional relationships, families, individuals with depression, anxiety, stress management, work conflicts, life transitions, ADHD and grief/loss. I use a combination of several theoretical approaches along with humor to assist people/families with working through many of life's difficult transitions. I have a very honest and direct approach which includes at times therapeutic self-disclosure that some people find refreshing. I am here to help you on your journey to a new positive you. I would love to welcome you into a environment that helps you feel accepted and not judged.
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Kayleen Schepper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified
Verified
Mindfulness strategies, DBT,
positive psychology
, and narrative techniques are also integrated into my practice.
Taking the step to find a therapist can be overwhelming. I am glad you are here. My goal is to provide a safe space for self-exploration, change, and healing. I work with children, teenagers, adults, and families dealing with a variety of challenges, including painful feelings, emotional numbness, undesired behaviors, unhelpful thinking, mood challenges, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, interpersonal conflict, life changes, and ongoing stress. My approach is trauma-informed, strength-based, compassionate, collaborative, and empowering. I see you, I am here for you, and I believe in you.
Margot A Holloman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use
positive psychology
, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, and other creative therapeutic approaches (meditation, narrative and self-expressive techniques) to help my clients find the path they have been looking for.
Do you need help creating the life you want? Would you like better relationships or more contentment? Most of us want to build hope and resilience in our lives. We want to know our strengths and how best to use them. We want to bloom in response to challenges in our life. Life transitions can provide opportunities to grow and flourish. Whether you are beginning or ending a relationship, raising children, helping a child to leave home, becoming an in-law, or becoming a caretaker, these events create opportunities. I love helping people through these changes and seeing them land on their feet and in a better place!
Talya Mazor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CCTP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
systems-orientation, play therapy, behavior modification, and
positive psychology
.
www.ComfyChairCounseling.com Availability 10am to 4pm. Through an approachable, engaging style which brings humor, compassion and an unrelenting belief that things can get better, I strive to help clients develop effective patterns of thought and skills in order to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their lives and relationships. With the shift to telehealth, rather than coming to my office, I’m now invited into your homes as well as your lives. I strive to create a welcoming supportive therapeutic space in our virtual sessions. I show up as fully human: authentic, imperfect and always comfortable in jeans and sneakers.
Candace Melvin
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use an eclectic approach which includes brainspotting (focused mindfulness),
positive psychology
, forward facing trauma therapy, play therapy, and art therapy.
Discovering our truth can be difficult and a challenge. At times, we just need some additional support to help us get through daily challenges. Take a moment and think about what you can do to take more control of your situation. By reading this and thinking about what you can do; you have already taken the first step in discovering your truth. My experience as a counselor includes providing services to a diverse population, from children to adults with a range of diagnoses. I have a background in working with individuals who have challenges with depression, anxiety, anger, and grief.
Parr Therapeutic Solutions
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS
Verified
Verified
My ideal client will desire a therapeutic space to discuss their feelings, goals, and/or any challenges that arise in their daily lives. They will seek an environment that offers strength based interventions and positive regard to support them in moving forward with their goals to becoming and living their best lives. This client will be open to the therapy process and seek a therapist and space for open and honest conversations with empathy, positive regard, and compassion.
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Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a former foster child who entered foster care at the age of 12 and aged out, I have a passion for serving children and adolescents who have similar experiences. However, this does not limit my empathy for serving individuals and groups who are committed to improving their mental health. I am an older sister of 10 siblings (8 of them being all boys). Therefore, I have the skills, abilities, and patience to build therapeutic relationships with children and adolescents seeking to build resilience and fortitude in improving their mental health and well-being.
Not accepting new clients
Carleigh Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
They say quarter-life crises don't exist, but you don't know what else to call it. You are over-thinking every decision, attempting to please everyone in your life, and barely taking care of yourself. You feel numb and lost, and you're not sure where to go from here. Everyone around you seems to move on with their lives while you stumble through. You're ready to take control and start living your life on your terms.
Kia Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed by the State of North Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 10 years' experience working the mental health field with at-risk youth and adults. I hold a Master's degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, graduated December 29, 2014. My formal education has prepared me to counsel individual, groups, adults, children, and couples.
Jason Lake
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Choosing the right therapist can be a difficult decision; especially when they're working so closely with you or your child. You want someone who listens, understands and hears your concerns but is also supportive and nurturing. Let me begin by stating that I provide a safe environment where I incorporate empathy, encouragement, and laughter as part of the therapy process. But most importantly I believe in building a relationship with every person is the key to the healing process.
Richard Sladich
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, ASDCS
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am accepting new clients. Are you looking for help with Social Anxiety, generalized anxiety, Autism spectrum, ADHD, or Depression? I specialize in those issues, but I also focus on the issues of panic attacks, phobias, agoraphobia, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also help with relationship issues, learning to advocate for yourself, and setting boundaries. I am available for in person and virtual sessions. I am a Certified TEAM-CBT Therapist with the Feeling Good Institute, and a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS).
Judith Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMFTA
Verified
Verified
Currently accepting new clients. As a marriage and family therapist, I hold skills in working with various types of relationships and viewing individuals as part of a whole. I believe that our life is made up of many relationships and they can impact our wellbeing. I strive to help my clients understand and improve their relationship with themselves and others. As a bicultural and bilingual therapist, I value our differences and many experiences. I hold a special interest in working with individuals who are multicultural and also those on the journey of discovering who they are and who they want to be.
Barbara Lowe
Psychologist, PhD, LP, BCC, SEP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you hurting, frustrated, or feel stuck? I honor your courage to seek wholeness and growth. I know you want relief. Enduring change through therapy happens all the time, and it can happen for you. Trauma, relationship challenges, family struggles & internal pain can be shifted! I welcome you into a space of honor, hope, safety, & power to change. I partner w/ you to achieve your goals for skillful living, belonging, & wholeness. I artfully employ therapeutic and scientific techniques that bring wellness to the heart and mind (SE, DBT, ART, CBT, IFS, EMDR, Gottman, etc). Ages 5-75. I also offer faith integration upon request.
Emily Benefield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My name is Emily Benefield (she/her) and working with others is my passion. Humans are resilient creatures - but sometimes when we encounter enduring mental health concerns, life transitions, grief, low self-esteem, relationship conflicts, or any of the many challenges that come with existing in the world today, we find it difficult to access that resilience. I work with individuals and couples through the lens of empowerment, authenticity, trust, and kindness. I cultivate individualized treatment plans using a variety of evidence-based yet eclectic frameworks, dependent on the unique needs each person brings to the therapy space.
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Positive Psychology Therapists
How does positive psychology therapy work?
Positive psychology therapy derives from the work of Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania. He and others developed the field of positive psychology building on humanistic theory. Positive psychology therapy is similar to acceptance and commitment therapy, and it essentially quiets emotional distress through positivity, contentment, and well-being. This therapy does not reduce the individual to symptoms and conditions.
When do I know if I need treatment using positive psychology?
If an individual is overwhelmed by emotional distress and general negativity, they may feel trapped. A positive psychology therapist can help them view their emotions and behaviors differently, and approach life with a better understanding of their positive strengths. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from positive psychology therapy?
The patient may be asked to explore their signature strengths. The therapist will also ask the individual to talk about their goals, which should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. Discussing negative experiences and symptoms is important, but so is the exploration of positive experiences. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more positive and fulfilling way. This therapy is proactive and may use forgiveness, gratitude, hope, and compassion to help reframe negativity.
Is positive psychology effective in therapy?
Positive psychology therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with eating disorders benefit from this type of intervention. This therapy encourages the person to reframe their distressed thoughts and move into healthier patterns of functioning. This therapy also aims to move an individual toward what works well in their life. Positive psychology therapy can elicit lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.