Veterans Therapists in Raleigh, NC
Life feels like a never-ending to-do list, and honestly? You’re tired. Tired of the expectations, the guilt, the mental load, and pretending like you’re fine when you’d rather just scream into the void. Whether you’re burned out, stuck in a cycle of overthinking, or wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, I’m here to help. We’ll cut through the BS, unpack the anxiety, and figure out what you actually need—not what everyone else expects from you. You don’t need another self-care checklist; you need real support, real strategies, and a therapist who gets it.
Life feels like a never-ending to-do list, and honestly? You’re tired. Tired of the expectations, the guilt, the mental load, and pretending like you’re fine when you’d rather just scream into the void. Whether you’re burned out, stuck in a cycle of overthinking, or wondering if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, I’m here to help. We’ll cut through the BS, unpack the anxiety, and figure out what you actually need—not what everyone else expects from you. You don’t need another self-care checklist; you need real support, real strategies, and a therapist who gets it.
Leigh Ann Fernandez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27614
I help clients understand and conquer fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses with trauma-informed therapy focused on neutralizing triggers. My clients desire to rewire their nervous systems and gain skills to stay calm and centered. They want to rebuild their identities, relationships and careers on their own terms and exchange their trauma for growth.
I help clients understand and conquer fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses with trauma-informed therapy focused on neutralizing triggers. My clients desire to rewire their nervous systems and gain skills to stay calm and centered. They want to rebuild their identities, relationships and careers on their own terms and exchange their trauma for growth.
I worked for ten years as a chaplain in the military focusing on counseling for stress, anxiety, transitioning, adjustment issues, grief, relational problems, and workplace difficulties.
Accepting New Clients - Responds within 12 hours. Life has ups and downs. Depression, anxiety, and grief are among the most common reasons people seek a counselor. There is good reason for optimism - for many, these challenges are temporary. Significant life event can cause upsets and create hardships adjusting. You are certainly not alone. Small steps can lead to big differences in lives. Goals should be reasonable and not overwhelming, accomplished at the client's pace. I recognize the impact that a person's culture, values, and faith can have in the healing process. Currently training in EMDR.
I worked for ten years as a chaplain in the military focusing on counseling for stress, anxiety, transitioning, adjustment issues, grief, relational problems, and workplace difficulties.
Accepting New Clients - Responds within 12 hours. Life has ups and downs. Depression, anxiety, and grief are among the most common reasons people seek a counselor. There is good reason for optimism - for many, these challenges are temporary. Significant life event can cause upsets and create hardships adjusting. You are certainly not alone. Small steps can lead to big differences in lives. Goals should be reasonable and not overwhelming, accomplished at the client's pace. I recognize the impact that a person's culture, values, and faith can have in the healing process. Currently training in EMDR.
Welcome. You’re one step closer to feeling empowered and moving toward greater balance, healing, and well-being. As a solution focused therapist, I help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate depression, grief, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Together, we will identify patterns that may be holding you back and create a personalized plan for growth. Whether you’re facing a difficult season or ready for a new direction, I’m here to support you.
Contact me by phone or email to schedule an appointment.
Welcome. You’re one step closer to feeling empowered and moving toward greater balance, healing, and well-being. As a solution focused therapist, I help children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate depression, grief, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Together, we will identify patterns that may be holding you back and create a personalized plan for growth. Whether you’re facing a difficult season or ready for a new direction, I’m here to support you.
Contact me by phone or email to schedule an appointment.
Over my 22-year military career, I have witnessed how issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction can profoundly impact individuals' lives.
At the heart of my counseling philosophy lies the understanding that every individual and session is unique. This realization fuels my integrated approach, offering flexibility and the capacity to support a diverse range of individuals. My expertise lies in addressing mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction.
Over my 22-year military career, I have witnessed how issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction can profoundly impact individuals' lives.
At the heart of my counseling philosophy lies the understanding that every individual and session is unique. This realization fuels my integrated approach, offering flexibility and the capacity to support a diverse range of individuals. My expertise lies in addressing mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and addiction.
I am a board certified LCSW with over 15 years of practice experience with military personnel and their families.
I understand the unique stressors of service life and integrate cultural awareness into my clinical work using a trauma-informed care approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support healing. I'm generally conversational in session and don't mind using humor appropriately.
I am a board certified LCSW with over 15 years of practice experience with military personnel and their families.
I understand the unique stressors of service life and integrate cultural awareness into my clinical work using a trauma-informed care approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support healing. I'm generally conversational in session and don't mind using humor appropriately.
I specialize in men’s issues and have a strong passion for supporting first responders, current and former military members and their families, healthcare professionals, and blue-collar workers, tradesmen, and farmers—though my work is not limited to these groups as I love to help anyone in need.
I help clients navigate life's issues, divorce or relationship problems, PTSD, TBI, trauma, burnout, anger, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, grief, ADHD, and anxiety. I also offer guidance in stress management, building resilience, personal growth, career changes, social challenges, budgeting, and everyday life struggles in this world we live in.
I specialize in men’s issues and have a strong passion for supporting first responders, current and former military members and their families, healthcare professionals, and blue-collar workers, tradesmen, and farmers—though my work is not limited to these groups as I love to help anyone in need.
I help clients navigate life's issues, divorce or relationship problems, PTSD, TBI, trauma, burnout, anger, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, grief, ADHD, and anxiety. I also offer guidance in stress management, building resilience, personal growth, career changes, social challenges, budgeting, and everyday life struggles in this world we live in.
Physician Dean Ornish once said, "Awareness is the first step in healing." True healing is difficult when struggles remain hidden or unspoken. My passion lies in helping children, adolescents, and adults cultivate self-awareness and develop healthy strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
With a warm and interactive counseling style, I actively listen, offer new perspectives, and treat every individual with respect, compassion, and dignity. My practice provides a supportive space where clients can openly address their concerns. I admire the courage it takes to step forward, change course, and pursue a healthier life.
Physician Dean Ornish once said, "Awareness is the first step in healing." True healing is difficult when struggles remain hidden or unspoken. My passion lies in helping children, adolescents, and adults cultivate self-awareness and develop healthy strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
With a warm and interactive counseling style, I actively listen, offer new perspectives, and treat every individual with respect, compassion, and dignity. My practice provides a supportive space where clients can openly address their concerns. I admire the courage it takes to step forward, change course, and pursue a healthier life.
My work spans from supporting veterans with PTSD and adjustment difficulties, to providing care for women navigating reproductive mental health issues and trauma from sexual assault.
Navigating mental health challenges can feel heavy, particularly when facing complex issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, reproductive mental health, sexual assault, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. If you are seeking therapy, it's crucial to find a practitioner who understands the multifaceted nature of these concerns and provides a compassionate, tailored approach. My approach combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, CPT, and EMDR. With experience in addressing a broad spectrum of issues, I am equipped to offer specialized support that meets your unique needs with both sensitivity and insight.
My work spans from supporting veterans with PTSD and adjustment difficulties, to providing care for women navigating reproductive mental health issues and trauma from sexual assault.
Navigating mental health challenges can feel heavy, particularly when facing complex issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, reproductive mental health, sexual assault, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. If you are seeking therapy, it's crucial to find a practitioner who understands the multifaceted nature of these concerns and provides a compassionate, tailored approach. My approach combines evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, CPT, and EMDR. With experience in addressing a broad spectrum of issues, I am equipped to offer specialized support that meets your unique needs with both sensitivity and insight.
You are better than the worst thing you've ever done! The goal of Starlight Counseling is for your dignity to be restored. If you are involved with the court system and in need of a substance assessment or counseling I can set an appointment within 1 to 3 business days.
You are better than the worst thing you've ever done! The goal of Starlight Counseling is for your dignity to be restored. If you are involved with the court system and in need of a substance assessment or counseling I can set an appointment within 1 to 3 business days.
Rejuvenation House
Marriage & Family Therapist, IL-LMFT, NC-LMFT, CDBT, AAMFT S, MS
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27603
When to ask for help: Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, and trouble sleeping at nights? Are you anxious, irritable, and withdrawn from others and activities you once enjoyed? Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else? Have you recently experienced grief or loss? Are you having feelings of hopelessness, diminished self-worth and sadness most days? Are you finding it difficult to focus, trouble concentrating, and plagued with negative thoughts on a daily basis? Do you feel like your relationship is in trouble and you don't know how to save it?
When to ask for help: Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you experiencing nightmares, flashbacks, and trouble sleeping at nights? Are you anxious, irritable, and withdrawn from others and activities you once enjoyed? Are you having thoughts of harming yourself or someone else? Have you recently experienced grief or loss? Are you having feelings of hopelessness, diminished self-worth and sadness most days? Are you finding it difficult to focus, trouble concentrating, and plagued with negative thoughts on a daily basis? Do you feel like your relationship is in trouble and you don't know how to save it?
I bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy, drawing from my diverse experiences as a mother, wife, and military veteran.
Do you often feel weighed down, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to handle life’s ups and downs? Challenges can be unpredictable, and it’s common to feel like you’re carrying too much while neglecting your own needs. If you’re ready to break free from this cycle and move toward healing, I’m here to walk with you. Together, we’ll focus on restoring balance and building a path toward a more peaceful, fulfilling, and emotionally grounded life.
I bring a compassionate and empathetic approach to therapy, drawing from my diverse experiences as a mother, wife, and military veteran.
Do you often feel weighed down, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to handle life’s ups and downs? Challenges can be unpredictable, and it’s common to feel like you’re carrying too much while neglecting your own needs. If you’re ready to break free from this cycle and move toward healing, I’m here to walk with you. Together, we’ll focus on restoring balance and building a path toward a more peaceful, fulfilling, and emotionally grounded life.
You are not what you feel. You are not even what you think. You are what you do. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is about taking thoughts and feelings and using them for what they're supposed to be: data. They are merely to let us know how we're responding to our environment. It is up to our higher cognitions, our rational thoughts, to decide what to do with that information. My clients range from those with neurodevelopmental issues, mood disorders, and life adjustment events. The premise is the same in all cases: understand ourselves, what we feel and think, figure out WHY we think that way, and then decide what to do with it.
You are not what you feel. You are not even what you think. You are what you do. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is about taking thoughts and feelings and using them for what they're supposed to be: data. They are merely to let us know how we're responding to our environment. It is up to our higher cognitions, our rational thoughts, to decide what to do with that information. My clients range from those with neurodevelopmental issues, mood disorders, and life adjustment events. The premise is the same in all cases: understand ourselves, what we feel and think, figure out WHY we think that way, and then decide what to do with it.
Life has a way of throwing both big and small challenges our way. While there are countless self-help books out there, the reality is—there’s no manual for “adulting,” navigating life, or figuring things out as a young adult. That’s where talking to someone who specializes in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and communication can truly make a difference.
My mission is to empower, motivate, and guide you. I help you reset, grow, and rediscover who you are—supporting you in becoming the strongest, most
Life has a way of throwing both big and small challenges our way. While there are countless self-help books out there, the reality is—there’s no manual for “adulting,” navigating life, or figuring things out as a young adult. That’s where talking to someone who specializes in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and communication can truly make a difference.
My mission is to empower, motivate, and guide you. I help you reset, grow, and rediscover who you are—supporting you in becoming the strongest, most
Jessica N Carter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LMFT, LCMHC, MS, LMFT-SC
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27614
I often look at life as a roller coaster. It's filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. Some of the things that life throws our way we are not prepared for and have felt as though we have no one to turn to. In the past therapy was frowned upon and what happens in the family was suppose to stay in the family, but if healing has never taken place and we have not learned new ways of handling the twist and turns of life we tend to repeat generational patterns. We were not meant to live alone so why should we have to go through difficult situations alone? We shouldn't! Professional help is available so let's start healing.
I often look at life as a roller coaster. It's filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. Some of the things that life throws our way we are not prepared for and have felt as though we have no one to turn to. In the past therapy was frowned upon and what happens in the family was suppose to stay in the family, but if healing has never taken place and we have not learned new ways of handling the twist and turns of life we tend to repeat generational patterns. We were not meant to live alone so why should we have to go through difficult situations alone? We shouldn't! Professional help is available so let's start healing.
I used evidenced-based practices and specialize in grief/loss, military-separation, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome, I am happy you are here!
I see individuals (ages 13+) and couples for counseling, and provide a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy. Counseling goals are tailored to each client. Previous client's have reported that they better understand the reasoning behind their behaviors, use more healthy coping skills, and feel ready to live their most authentic lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023, and my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007.
I used evidenced-based practices and specialize in grief/loss, military-separation, anxiety, and depression.
Welcome, I am happy you are here!
I see individuals (ages 13+) and couples for counseling, and provide a non-judgmental and inclusive setting for therapy. Counseling goals are tailored to each client. Previous client's have reported that they better understand the reasoning behind their behaviors, use more healthy coping skills, and feel ready to live their most authentic lives.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I received my Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision in 2023, and my M.A. in School Counseling in 2007.
For over 11 years I have worked with adults who have experienced childhood trauma or diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or struggle with alcohol/substance use and are ready to create meaningful change! Are you seeking empowerment, improved confidence, and a deeper understanding of yourself? Having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, life adjustments? Motivated to put in the work, open to learning new skills, and moving toward a more grounded, fulfilling, and aligned version of yourself? I invite you to reach out today and get started!
For over 11 years I have worked with adults who have experienced childhood trauma or diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or struggle with alcohol/substance use and are ready to create meaningful change! Are you seeking empowerment, improved confidence, and a deeper understanding of yourself? Having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, life adjustments? Motivated to put in the work, open to learning new skills, and moving toward a more grounded, fulfilling, and aligned version of yourself? I invite you to reach out today and get started!
My speciality is working with performance-based populations: military, athletes, and performers.
As military members, athletes, and performers are expected to perform under intense pressure without showing signs of weakness, the internal struggle between maintaining professionalism and managing emotional well-being can be overwhelming, ultimately impacting both individual and team performance.
My speciality is working with performance-based populations: military, athletes, and performers.
As military members, athletes, and performers are expected to perform under intense pressure without showing signs of weakness, the internal struggle between maintaining professionalism and managing emotional well-being can be overwhelming, ultimately impacting both individual and team performance.
Are you feeling sad more days than not? Loosing interest in activities that used to be fun? Need to talk? LifeBridge is here to listen! With over thirteen years of experience working with individuals/families, I have helped children, adolescents and adults move from where they are to where they want to be. Working collaborative with my clients, I start where you are, use what you have and allow you to do what you can to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I utilize a person-centered, eclectic approach that includes cognitive behavior, solution focused, family systems therapies and motivational interviewing.
Are you feeling sad more days than not? Loosing interest in activities that used to be fun? Need to talk? LifeBridge is here to listen! With over thirteen years of experience working with individuals/families, I have helped children, adolescents and adults move from where they are to where they want to be. Working collaborative with my clients, I start where you are, use what you have and allow you to do what you can to develop a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I utilize a person-centered, eclectic approach that includes cognitive behavior, solution focused, family systems therapies and motivational interviewing.
Katharine Johnson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC , CAS
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life changes can come at us fast, and we don't always have the support we need in our families and friend groups to weather the transitions. Getting a first big job, coming out, starting or ending a relationship, or learning we have an illness can rock our sense of who we are and where we belong. We all need a safe space to express our hurt and joy; my job as a counselor is to help you find that space and help you cultivate the skills to get your needs met effectively.
Life changes can come at us fast, and we don't always have the support we need in our families and friend groups to weather the transitions. Getting a first big job, coming out, starting or ending a relationship, or learning we have an illness can rock our sense of who we are and where we belong. We all need a safe space to express our hurt and joy; my job as a counselor is to help you find that space and help you cultivate the skills to get your needs met effectively.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.