Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Accepting New Clients! At times, life can be extremely overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. Unexpected change can happen and completely turn your life around, decreasing your overall level of happiness, motivation, and distress tolerance. Or maybe you've experienced trauma and find it difficult to navigate relationships, or trust people. Maybe you don't trust yourself. Either way, I want to help you. Sometimes you need a professional to work alongside you. Together, let's begin unraveling the complexities that hold you back and unlock the potential for a brighter, more fulfilling life.

My desire is to help you reach your goals, manage sexual issues, and improve your relationships using talk therapy, a nonjudgmental stance, and humor. Sex therapy is TALK therapy centered on the intimate thoughts, behaviors, patterns, and history of your sex life. Sex therapy has no exams, no nudity, and no sexual contact. Everyone is a sexual being and everyone has sexual problems at some point in their life. You are not alone and I can help. I can help untangle sexual problems at their core~ from childhood misunderstandings to sexual technique to adult romantic connection problems. www.goodsexthersapy.com

New clients accepted for teletherapy via a secure link. Please know you will receive ethical, non-judgmental, confidential and compassionate counseling. When any type of stress or trauma, PTSD or chronic pain becomes overwhelming, I will assist you assist you in finding ways to meet your overall physical and emotional needs in balance. I have an interest in addressing the impact of nutrition on mental and physical health. As a counselor and a nurse, I want to provide hope, resources and practical coping skills to live with life's challenges and experience peace, healing and joy.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, compulsive behavior, wish to overcome the consequences of traumatic experiences, or feel stuck in your life journey, I invite you to contact me. As a therapist, I strive to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment for individuals to gain greater self-awareness and self-regulation. In our work together, we will hold space for difficult emotions, identify patterns that have helped you in the past and may not be serving you now, and develop new skills so that you are able to gently move toward living a more fulfilling life aligned with your values.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for help. Are you hurting, feeling anxious or depressed? Seeking EMDR therapy? Do you have a secret that is crushing you? I am here to help. With over 25 years experience helping people work through a variety of issues, I believe I can help you find hope and experience courage to overcome your challenges. Whatever you are experiencing and feeling, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a wonderful place of safety and acceptance where you can process your thoughts and feelings, whatever they may be. Life is a struggle, but I will help you struggle in the right direction.

What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.

Seeking help takes courage. Often, people know something is not working in their lives but aren't sure how to create meaningful change. You are not alone. For over 28 years, I have helped countless individuals and families develop healthy ways to cope with life's challenges through sound clinical assessment, scientifically driven treatment strategies and creative problem solving. Whether you desire ongoing support and treatment for a psychiatric condition or you seek the tools to manage a difficult transition, I have the experience and training to meet you where you are and help you grow in a positive direction.

My goal is to understand your pain, stress, depression or challenges. I want to provide a warm and empathic atmosphere/environment so you can have a place of peace in your therapy sessions. I am here to give you a safe place to talk and be yourself. What you are dealing with is a part of life and you can heal from it. As you heal, I would like to help you enlarge your ability to manage your stress and become your best version of yourself.

Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, unhappy or maybe just lost? Has your marriage gotten too hard? You are not alone. We all encounter difficult times throughout life and sometimes we need help. It is my belief that everyone can achieve the happiness that they desire but sometimes obstacles stand in our way. With a variety of techniques and support you will discover how to live your life to its greatest potential. My office will be a safe and secure place for you to focus on yourself and the goals that you want to achieve.

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 any and all clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse.

I am Latisha Riley, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (NC) and Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselors Supervisor (GA) . I have over 15 years of experience working with diverse populations in schools and the community. My clinical experience includes agency and private sector counseling, working with children, adolescents and adults. I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities to focus on the client and their needs. Treating the whole individual is my main focus and will work with the client and/or family to ensure that you reach your full potential.

Making the choice to enter a therapeutic relationship is not one to take lightly. I provide a relaxed, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere. I take into account that everyone is different and have different goals they want to achieve. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, mood/personality disorders, depression, life transitions, or relationship issues, we will work together to gain insight on underlying beliefs and experiences that may be contributing to your distress. You will leave our sessions feeling empowered, supported, encouraged, and equipped to create the change you want.

This I know to be true: Your future, how you perceive the world, how you feel about yourself and your behavior toward your family and friends is very much up to YOU. With courage, honesty, some hard work and a bit of help you can: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Feelings, Change Your Life.

Are you or your child grappling with anxiety or the aftermath of trauma? Maybe you or your child is feeling stuck because of the past or paralyzed by fear, worry, and anxiety. You want the past to stop affecting you or your child's present or you want relief from the fear and anxiety. Perhaps you're seeking help in the comfort of your faith yet finding it difficult to reconcile with the pain and confusion. You want to experience joy, wholeness, and healing; you want to know God's love and grace. You're not alone in this journey.

NOT able to accept new outpatient therapy clients at this time. I specialize in treating adolescents & adults with trauma histories, chronic illness, PTSD, relationship stressors, abuse, boundaries & other issues. My goal is to support clients in reaching the healthy therapeutic & life goals they identify for themselves, in order to lead a more whole, fulfilling life. For those looking for coaching services including my chronic illness community group, please visit itsericakendra.com. Coaching services are a non-clinical, non-therapy self-pay only service.

I feel clients tend to have to climb a mountain range of different stressors: low self-esteem, stigma, spiraling anxiety, deep depression, substance cravings, and more. I believe psychotherapy must focus on self-empowering clients to find ways to achieve their goals. I want to build a therapeutic alliance with each client to help them overcome life's stressors. I mainly work with adults and adolescents to focus on their strengths to achieve the full potential of their lives. I have a background in working with those struggling with substance use and mood disorders.

When you make the decision to take charge of your mental health and venture into therapy, you want to find a therapist who makes you feel comfortable and encouraged. Someone who will listen, understand, and most importantly - care about your therapeutic growth. People seek therapy for numerous reasons, like depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, etc. No matter what brings you to therapy, I would love to assist you throughout the process, to reach your goals. We don't have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.” -Dr. Brené Brown

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 believe that everyone has unlocked potential inside of them. Substance addiction, anxiety, trauma, anger, codependency and fear keep us from achieving our goals and being the best version of ourselves. I strive to help clients see all the amazing qualities they hold within themselves and overcome those obstacles that prevent them from reaching their full potential in all areas of their lives. I am EMDR certified, utilize CBT, ACT, DBT, and Reality therapy.