Teletherapy for North Carolina

Relationships can be painful and f-ing frustrating. Every time y'all try to talk about "the problem" you both end up triggered and shutting down. Tears are shed and maybe you say things you regret. You're so tired. And at this point you’ll do anything it takes to get on the same page. You just want things to feel fun again. Maybe you also want to open your relationship and you need a non-monogamy roadmap. Maybe you’re already poly or kinky but you need a couples therapist who won’t see non-monogamy or kink as your problem. Or there was moment when your trust was shattered. Shit happens. You don’t have this alone. I'm here to help.

Hello! My name is Basil (pronounced BAY-zil) and my pronouns are they/them and he/him. I’m a Pennsylvania and North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My practice is currently Telehealth/remote. I started a private practice in 2018 in Philadelphia and transitioned into Telehealth during the pandemic. I've been working in queer & trans mental health specifically since 2017. I am committed to providing identity affirming, trauma informed and social justice oriented therapy to LGBTQIA+ people and relationships.

Currently accepting new clients! I am a white, non-binary Jewish licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who provides therapy and consultation services in Durham, NC. I currently offer in-person and remote options. I specialize in working with queer and trans folks and people with complex relationships with food and body image. I also work with folks who are experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, career and relationship uncertainty. I am polyam, kink and sex worker positive. I am in network with Duke Student Health Insurance and soon to be in network with BCBS.

For so many of us, the past several years of pandemic and political unrest have taken a serious toll on our well-being, our mental health, our sense of belonging, and even our faith in humanity itself. In order for us to figure out how to navigate the tension between the world’s brokenness and its wholeness, I believe we first have to learn to navigate that tension within ourselves. As a therapist, I’m privileged to get to journey alongside people who are engaging in that work and to help my clients develop and access whatever tools and strategies will be most effective for them in their unique circumstances.

My work is grounded in compassion, affirmation and empathy. I believe that identifying and honoring one's strengths, especially in the context of struggle, is important to growth and healing. It's difficult to let go of old patterns that once helped you cope or survive but are now harmful. I can support you in finding your way through.

Pronouns: he/they. I am a Licensed Psychologist with about 10 years of experience providing therapy and testing. As an openly queer and trans person of color, my experiences of both privilege and oppression greatly inform my clinical practice. I infuse themes of multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, liberation, and feminism into therapy as needed. I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community for most of my clinical career, and have training & a particular passion for working with trans, non-binary , and gender diverse clients. Sex positive and kink, sex worker & poly friendly. Neurodiversity-, trauma-, and HAES-informed.

Currently scheduling assessments! Waitlist for individual counseling. I am a neurodiversity affirming, trauma informed, EMDR trained therapist. I work with clients to heal from past experiences, live authentically, and feel more connected to themselves. I meet each client exactly where they are, using resilience-based and social justice informed approaches. I offer personalized therapy to meet your individual needs and work toward your goals. I prioritize providing you with a safe and affirming space for healing and exploration. I offer online therapy to individuals residing anywhere in North Carolina.

Maybe you want a space to process changes that are happening or you are struggling to figure out the next right steps to create the life you want. You want to live your life confidently, as the fullest version of yourself, but you are feeling alone or ashamed or overwhelmed. Or maybe you want to feel more connected to your partner, but you keep leaving interactions with them feeling like they just aren’t getting where you’re coming from. It's so easy to feel like you're stuck in the same patterns.

My passion in life is supporting you to become your most authentic, joyous self. I believe you already have a wellspring of wisdom and clarity within, and I take great pleasure in helping you clear the way to your own inner guidance. As a proud, openly transgender woman, I find fulfillment in working with individuals and couples on transition and identity issues, communication, codependency, relational/cultural/ancestral trauma, gender, sexuality, poly/non-monogamy, depression, addiction, anxiety, psychedelic integration, and spirituality. Perhaps the path isn't quite clear, yet you're ready to take a step towards something better.

I believe that we are all trying our best to navigate this complex life. Are you the type of person who feels like life is too chaotic? Maybe you feel exhausted every day and fear for your safety? Maybe you are struggling with feelings of loneliness? Maybe you feel disconnected from your body and do not know where the day went? I have helped people learn how to navigate life by providing insight, DBT skills, and assistance in helping people feel more connected to themselves, others, and life.

Are you looking for more authenticity in your relationships? More connection to what you feel, want, or need? I love working with LGBTQIA+ folks, neurodivergent brains, and polyamory/other EDM relational constellations. Together in relationship we can dive into your attachment history, hopes and dreams, protective survival mechanisms, and the multilayered lenses through which you view the world. If you (or you & a loved one) are interested in improving communication, talking about sex/intimacy, or having more insight into your internal landscape - feel free to schedule a free consult call.

My work aims to be anti-racist and centers on the lived experiences of folks who are Queer, Transgender, Polyamourous, or Kinky. I am here for the weirdos, the aliens, and the glamour toads. The ones feeling disillusioned and angry by the state of our country. The ones who are inspired to resist and reclaim their lives, even when feeling hopeless and exhausted. Our time together can be a space for you to find rest, to honor where you are in the present, and to be accepted as you are.

Are you looking for an authentic, genuine online therapist who GETS it? Whether you want to focus on your LGBTQ+ identity, your relationship with your loved one, your neurodivergence, your suicide loss, or something else, I can support you.

We are Licensed Professionals Providing: Psychotherapy, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Processing, EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, and Consultation. We specialize in dissociative disorders, trauma, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression.