Therapists in North Carolina

Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Whether you've tried therapy before or you're brand new to the process, taking these first steps can be nerve-wracking. Because of this, I believe that the safe, trusting environment and relationship built between therapist and client is at the core of this work. What’s most important to me is that you feel comfortable being yourself in therapy, and my goal is that you always feel heard, supported, and accepted. Therapy is different for everybody, and I want this process to be unique and personal to you and your needs.

Are your thoughts wearing you down? Your stress feels like it's not normal. In fact, you hate the word, "normal." You’ve talked about your worries with your mom and while she is your go-to person, she can’t fix this for you. You are very successful with school, work, and you name it, you are at the top. You wonder how you do it all, especially with the anxiety you feel inside. OCD is the uninvited guest living rent free in your head. It shows up by worrying about accidentally hurting someone, touching something contaminated, not wanting to throw up, and whatever you do, it has to be "just right."

Everyone has a story, and I want to listen to yours. Encouraging hope, helping a person see their worth, and teaching them how to advocate for themselves drives my practice as a therapist. I will meet you where you are and help you reach your goals on your journey to finding hope, healing, and meaning in your life. I provide advocacy, care, and support for those seeking self-improvement, enduring crises and life's challenges, and those suffering from family and relationship conflict, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, grief and loss, OCD, PTSD, complex trauma, panic, interpersonal violence, and work or school-related stressors.

Is there something holding you back, but you can't place your finger on it? Do you have goals you want to accomplish, but don't know where to start? Working with me, I can help you uncover the steps necessary for forward progress, and a deeper sense of clarity and meaning along the way. Gaining more confidence, improved self-image and esteem, better communication, and relationships with self and others is possible in therapy with me. Someone to listen without "fixing" and also capable of bringing the big picture into focus is your experience with me as a clinician. I offer genuineness, humor, and homework to put goals into action.

I enjoy working with clients struggling with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety, and perfectionism. I recognize the challenging cycle of intrusive thoughts, anxiety, obsessive doubt, avoidance, and compulsions, and can help provide some guidance around becoming “unstuck” from difficult patterns that are no longer serving you. If you struggle with using substances or other behavioral addictions to cope, and are wanting to set some goals surrounding your use, I am dually licensed to treat co-occuring substance use as well.

Hi, my name is Alysann and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of clinical experience. My therapeutic approach is strengths-based, which means I will empower you by building on your strengths. I specialize in OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Addiction, Eating Disorders, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress, Self-esteem, Coping Skills, and Chronic Pain. I am trained in many different modalities such as, ERP, DBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and ACT, but I will tailor my therapy modality to the individual and find which approach will aid you the most to help accomplish any goals you might have.

My goal as a therapist is to help adults, adolescents, children and families to improve their quality of life and relationships with one another. I work with individuals to find healing and peace in times of crisis, confusion, and stress. Additional services that I offer are parental coaching and school advocating/consulting. My strength is creating a safe, positive, space for adults, teens, kids, and families to open up authentically and make the changes necessary for happiness.

I work with women across the lifespan with a primary focus in those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, adjusting to motherhood, as well as women navigating being in the "sandwich" generation. Additionally, I focus on supporting individuals with OCD. My experience of over 14 years has afforded me the opportunity to work with individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship issues. I have advanced training in addressing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders as well as training in Exposure Response Prevention for OCD.

For those with anxiety, OCD, and trauma, there are unique challenges that come with these experiences. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or obsessive-compulsive behaviors, it’s hard to go at it alone! You may feel like it's you against the world and that nobody truly understands the experience you’ve had. Together, we'll work towards creating a future that is filled with hope, resilience, and strength.

Do you experience unwanted intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses? Have you ever worried you’re “losing it,” or “going crazy” because you have these thoughts? Do you find yourself replaying conversations and interactions over and over again to make sure you didn’t offend someone or embarrass yourself? Do you find yourself avoiding people and/or places and/or performing actions to neutralize or alleviate the unwanted thoughts? Have you been anxious for most if not all of your life and are ready for a change? Have you attempted to reduce and manage your anxiety before to no avail?

Kristyn Martinez is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 6 years of professional experience. She specializes in working with all adults looking to focus on identifying, healing, and learning to cope with anxiety, depression, OCD, stressors in life, work-life balancing, body image, or single motherhood. Kristyn also specializes in helping clients learn to be successful with bipolar, psychosis, dissociative, and mood disorders. In addition, she is a military spouse with first-hand knowledge of life's many stressors.

As a therapist, I am committed to creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and supportive atmosphere to assist you in making the changes that will lead to a fulfilling life. While I have the knowledge and resources to help guide you, I believe that you are the expert on your own life. This makes us a team, and through the therapeutic process, we will work together to reach your goals. I do not adhere to a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I am aware that each person is unique in their needs and I feel strongly about working with each other to find the approach and skills that work best for you

Everyone has a calling. I believe mine is supporting children, young adults and families. For younger children, I work collaboratively with parents to understand the sources contributing to the child’s difficulties, to help rebuild a feeling of closeness, warmth and effective parenting. For older adolescents and young adults, our work is often centered on preparing to launch as an independent adult. That means strengthening relationships with family and friends, sorting out the balance of work and life choices, making values-based career decisions, and figuring out how to live in a way that really aligns with personal values.

Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you recognize perceptions and behavior patterns that may have served you at some point but that currently hold you back. It can help you harness your strengths, heal from trauma, become more fully present, develop more authentic connections, and relate to your emotions as allies instead of enemies. I offer a flexible approach to therapy, drawing from evidence-based treatments while taking into account your unique needs and preferences. I highly value the working relationship and will check in with you regularly about how therapy is going and whether you are on track with your goals.

Everyone is responsible for protecting and nurturing their mental health. Navigating through difficult life experiences can manifest stress, unhappiness, anxiety, anger, etc. Sometimes, we develop harmful ways to cope with these life experiences such as isolating ourselves, lashing out at others, abusing substances, among other things. It can be difficult to take the first step and reach out for therapy/counseling. However, taking that first step means that you're prepared to figure out how you can improve your circumstance and move forward. It's my mission to offer you support through your process of achieving mental wellness!

Your mind has been pushing you around with negative thoughts. You have tried to "be more positive" but that hasn't worked. You are having problems in your relationships and some days feel like a ride on an emotional rollercoaster. You know something needs to change but you aren't sure what. You are feeling stuck.

Welcome to my page! Life and transitions can be overwhelming and stressful resulting in worry, nervousness and feeling stuck. I am so glad you are here and taking this first step. Expect a judgement free zone when you walk into the therapy room with me, where we identify your individual goals to help guide your treatment. I specialize in working with anxiety, life transitions, OCD, relationship difficulties and perfectionism. I am looking forward to getting to know you!

Life is unpredictable and often takes unexpected twists and turns. I strive to create a safe and warm environment in order to help you through life challenges, such as life-transitions, anxiety, emetophobia, depression, anger, low self-image, spiritual concerns, grief and loss, OCD, ADD/ADHD, and trauma. I utilize compassion, experience, and straightforwardness, working in collaboration with your willingness and motivation to change in a dynamic combination. I enjoy integrating theology and spirituality into counseling as desired by clients. Clients working with me are ready for healing, growth, and change that is long-term.

Does being “Neurospicey” (Neurodivergent) get in the way of feeling connected with others, causing you to feel lonely and hopeless? Are you the caregiver for a child who is Neurodivergent and you feel lost because all the “normal” parenting rules no longer apply? Do you have a loved one who is part of the Neurodivergent community and you want to connect with them but can’t find the right words to say? Regardless of where in the dynamic you are - I’m here to help! I celebrate neurodiversity and am passionate about helping members of the ND community live and thrive in their lives.