Therapists in Raleigh, NC

You may be experiencing high conflict, disengagement, resentment, confusion, hopelessness, or volatility in your marriage, family, and other relationships. You or your partner's infidelity may have just been exposed. You or your family may have unique unmet needs and you would like to explore resolutions. You may be experiencing feelings of purposelessness and despair in your life and relationships or lack thereof. You may be experiencing hindrances in your ability to perform your work tasks or be there for the significant people in your life. If you connect with any of these, I am here to help.

Are you struggling to get out of bed in the morning? Or having trouble sleeping at night because you can’t turn off your brain? Have you tried everything to improve your relationship, but nothing seems to work? Have you lost joy? If so, you’re not alone, and the good news is that help is within reach. For over 20 years, I’ve devoted myself to helping my clients with these issues and more.

Accepting clients located in Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Minnesota. I feel honored to work with clients and to hear the experiences that bring them into therapy. Those with whom I work will most often hear me say “You are the expert of you;” I say this out of my aim to work collaboratively and to help them remain empowered during their journey to healing. I love aiding clients in healing past relationships and traumas, owning their identities, and feeling empowered to live in a place of power, connection, and authenticity.

If you are a person who is looking for a compassionate provider that will meet you in the mental space you are in I am a good fit for you. I take the time to talk with you and not at you in order to learn more about what brought you to the point of seeing me. The clients that will find the most success with me is one that is open to feedback, ideas, homework and willing to work as hard or harder than I will to make progress for change.

I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.

Charlie B. Counselman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate located in the Morrisville, North Carolina area. Charlie specializes in meeting his clients virtually via tele-health to treat those looking for help with Depression, Anxiety, Men’s Issues, Alcohol and Substance Use Issues, Marriage and Relationships Issues, and Process Addictions. Charlie utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing Therapy, and 12-step Facilitation.

I hope that this message found you ready to let go of the patterns that ail you and prepared to embrace something new. You do not have to suffer not one day longer, we can navigate it together and I can be with you sitting in your closet or in sweat pants petting your dog healing. If you are feeling stuck, uncertain of how or if therapy can even help, like the last man standing, judged or alienated, this is your place to be celebrated and accepted for all of who you are. A good therapy session realigns your inner compass and enhances the things that make you EXTRAordinary. Let’ connect, big personality, and complex trauma welcomed.

Want to talk about relationship and sex-related issues, but feeling like you don't have a safe space to do so? I know how it feels when topics seem "off-limits" even in certain therapy settings! My therapeutic goal is to provide a comfortable, safe, and completely open environment where we can process whatever is going on! I approach all clients with a positive, curious attitude and uniquely alter my treatment plan modalities for each individual.

Now Taking Telehealth Referrals in MA and TX. So, in your relationship…Do you and your partner find yourselves circling back to the same issues when you fight? Do you not feel heard or seen? Are you unsure if this is the person for you long term? By Yourself…Does your anger, sadness, or anxiety prevent you from living your best life? If any of these situations describe you, I can help.

I work with couples and individuals who feel overwhelmed and unsure of their relationships. My clients often struggle with sexual and emotional intimacy. If you've endured relational trauma, it may be difficult to feel safe and trust in others. I understand how difficult this can be. I use a genuine, unbiased approach to ensure my clients feel comfortable fully expressing themselves. I can assist with sexual and complex trauma, exploring attachment styles, creating healthy boundaries, managing anxiety, and more. Together, we'll discover how harmonious relationships and personal healing are within reach.

Online Therapy for Couples and Adults with proven results for more than 10 years. Learn coping skills for anxiety to calm your racing thoughts, improve your relationships, and sleep better. You want to increase intimacy with your partner, don't you? Call me today! I have been professionally providing therapy since 2008 and use the most effective techniques to help relationships like yours improve and change. We will use a secure video conference so that you are in the comfort of your own home while we talk. This is a safe space where we will practice skills to enhance the quality and connectedness of your relationships.

Oceanside Counseling was created to give you hope and to help you feel listened to and supported in your pursuit of health and healing. At Oceanside you are not just another number. Your mental health matters to us and we value and treat you like we would want to be treated ourselves. Recent events have increased stress for people throughout the world and many people are struggling with overwhelming emotions and fears. If you are in need, please reach out to us. We are currently providing virtual services (video/telephone) to anyone living in North Carolina and we are accepting new patients.

Are you feeling under pressure, overwhelmed, and as though you are not enough? By utilizing the humanistic, existential, and solution-focused approaches, I can help you feel less pressured and overwhelmed by viewing you as a whole person, encouraging you to remain true to yourself (humanistic), helping you increase your self-awareness, accept responsibility, and know that you are enough so you can live a more authentic life (existential) while focusing on finding solutions for issues in the here and now (solution-focused). Whether you are an adult seeking assistance for yourself or family, or a child/adolescent, I am here to help.

I aspire to be a resource for individuals who are looking to propel themselves in using a shared space of mutual intellect, and honest discussions. I accept you as you are, and am thrilled to be a vessel for empathy and further understanding of yourself with support of your established goals. Empathy, non-bias perspectives, and reduction in stigma are ingredients in my recipe book for a client-centered approach in therapy. I would love to hear about you.

*Please email me for info.* Dr. Giordano's sister Maryann died in 1986 after a 3.5-year struggle with cancer. After Dr. Giordano's last cancer treatment, he began his undergraduate in psychology. Dr. Giordano is the grateful father of two adults. These and many other experiences help Dr. Giordano understand first hand the impact of living with and losing a terminally ill sibling, the effects of losing a child on parents, being diagnosed and treated for cancer, and the challenges related to marriage, divorce, remarriage, raising children, blended families, caring for aging parents, and LGBTQ issues including transgender transition.

Not currently accepting new clients! Do you feel anxious just thinking about seeing a therapist and reading these bios feels like another chore? Are you part of the LGBTQIA+ community and need someone who WANTS you to be authentically you? Or maybe you're afraid that your relationship is ending? If any of this feels true OR if you're just an awkward majestic misfit like myself, I'm happy to be your partner in figuring this all out, because I know how badly this shit sucks. Whether you need someone to help create a gentle space to process your experiences, or if you need more of a "tell it like it is" approach, we can make it happen.

Would you like to regain a sense of meaning and purpose? Have you had difficulty making decisions or experiencing an increase in racing thoughts? Mr. Klobuchar believes therapy is a place where people can remove their mask and reveal their true selves. Drew is passionate about challenging and assisting the client through any life stage they are currently going through. Whether you are experiencing significant anxiety or learning how to communicate with a partner, Mr. Klobuchar will assist you through the process.

Congratulations on embarking upon the next step in your journey! Each of these steps — every experience of bliss, fear, frustration, or sorrow — have all lead you to this very moment. The challenges and complexities of your day-to-day life may have lead you here. The traumas, losses, and heartaches of the past have, too. And while I would rather that each of us would be spared these experiences — it is my hope that I may have a chance to partner alongside you as you grow and, ideally, heal from each of them.

Some of my specialties include working with LGBTQ+ adults, couples, and polyamorous relationships; counseling related to sexual orientation, the "coming out" process, reconciling religious wounds, and other LGBTQIA+ issues. I also provide support with gender identity and mental health concerns for trans & gender non-conforming adults. I offer help in coping with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and other mood disorders; as well as substance abuse treatment for adults with drug or alcohol problems, and sexual or other compulsive behaviors.