Therapists in Durham, NC
Jonah Woodsong Leslie
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, MS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
You’re feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life and can’t find the energy to change things up. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings that push you around or keep you from doing what you want to be doing. I'd like to help out. Clients often come to see me for help with different forms of anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, navigating a major transition or wanting to explore their identity. I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.
You’re feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you. Maybe you’re feeling stuck in life and can’t find the energy to change things up. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by thoughts or feelings that push you around or keep you from doing what you want to be doing. I'd like to help out. Clients often come to see me for help with different forms of anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, navigating a major transition or wanting to explore their identity. I also support individuals and relationship partners in traditional and non-traditional relationships, and specialize in helping people navigating polyamory.
Davis Hodge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
As a sex therapist, I work with clients across identities and orientations, as well as individuals, couples, and partners. My services include supporting those with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, traumas, sexual orientation, gender identity, and polyamory and non-monogamy. My ideal sex therapy client is willing to commit to therapeutic work together in a trusting, empathetic, and honest environment. I have specialized knowledge about those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and am an out queer, trans therapist serving my community.
As a sex therapist, I work with clients across identities and orientations, as well as individuals, couples, and partners. My services include supporting those with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, traumas, sexual orientation, gender identity, and polyamory and non-monogamy. My ideal sex therapy client is willing to commit to therapeutic work together in a trusting, empathetic, and honest environment. I have specialized knowledge about those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and am an out queer, trans therapist serving my community.
Chelsea Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27702
Waitlist for new clients
Choosing a therapist who makes therapy a safe space is important. I'm a lesbian-identified provider who has over 12 years experience working with the LGBTQIA + population. My ideal client is age ages 11+, with presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, challenges related to gender identity and sexuality, mixed neurotypes in partnerships, and ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. I am actively anti-racist and continue to seek out trainings to recognize my own biases and blind spots.
Choosing a therapist who makes therapy a safe space is important. I'm a lesbian-identified provider who has over 12 years experience working with the LGBTQIA + population. My ideal client is age ages 11+, with presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, challenges related to gender identity and sexuality, mixed neurotypes in partnerships, and ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. I am actively anti-racist and continue to seek out trainings to recognize my own biases and blind spots.
Casey Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Accepting new clients as of 04/23/2024. As a psychotherapist, I work with adults who want to live a better, more meaningful life that isn’t dominated by suffering and shame. In my work, my role is to help individuals tap into their inner wisdom and vitality during sessions to live better lives outside of sessions. I work with individuals to address issues including mood and anxiety, relationship struggles, substance use, life transitions, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, and identity exploration. I believe that we all struggle to deal with various types of pain, but with help, it is possible to live a liberated life.
Accepting new clients as of 04/23/2024. As a psychotherapist, I work with adults who want to live a better, more meaningful life that isn’t dominated by suffering and shame. In my work, my role is to help individuals tap into their inner wisdom and vitality during sessions to live better lives outside of sessions. I work with individuals to address issues including mood and anxiety, relationship struggles, substance use, life transitions, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, and identity exploration. I believe that we all struggle to deal with various types of pain, but with help, it is possible to live a liberated life.
Amal McKenzie
Counselor, MA, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Hello! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I offer evening sessions with my last appointment opening at 7pm in the hopes to accommodate for client's work schedule!
Hello! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks. I offer evening sessions with my last appointment opening at 7pm in the hopes to accommodate for client's work schedule!
Dharma Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) I provide individual psychotherapy, viewing each individual within the context of their environment & their inner sources. I have worked at all levels of care. I appreciate collaborating with other treatment providers to provide the best care possible. In the midst of a struggle, we can often lose sight of our strengths, and I work alongside clients to re-connect to their inherent resilience/resources. I meet clients where they are and strive to create a therapeutic environment that is affirming, accepting and inclusive
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) I provide individual psychotherapy, viewing each individual within the context of their environment & their inner sources. I have worked at all levels of care. I appreciate collaborating with other treatment providers to provide the best care possible. In the midst of a struggle, we can often lose sight of our strengths, and I work alongside clients to re-connect to their inherent resilience/resources. I meet clients where they are and strive to create a therapeutic environment that is affirming, accepting and inclusive
Ariel Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.
I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.
Stephanie Kesner
LCMHC Associate, MS, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705 (Online Only)
Welcome! Oftentimes when life gets too hard or too overwhelming, it's difficult to know what to do or who to turn to for help. In fact, letting others know you need help is often the most difficult. But you're here. You've taken the first step to healing and I'm so glad you did. I practice from a person-centered perspective, meaning I walk alongside you in your journey at your pace. I also incorporate skills from other modalities as needed. You are the expert of your life and it's my job to honor that, to help provide clarity, and to offer tools to navigate life's most difficult challenges.
Welcome! Oftentimes when life gets too hard or too overwhelming, it's difficult to know what to do or who to turn to for help. In fact, letting others know you need help is often the most difficult. But you're here. You've taken the first step to healing and I'm so glad you did. I practice from a person-centered perspective, meaning I walk alongside you in your journey at your pace. I also incorporate skills from other modalities as needed. You are the expert of your life and it's my job to honor that, to help provide clarity, and to offer tools to navigate life's most difficult challenges.
Becca Leifer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
To me, therapy isn’t a workbook or a road map that’s the same for everyone. Therapy is about meeting you where you are. I want to learn about your unique strengths, values, goals, and struggles. I strive to support you in navigating your struggles, and in making choices in alignment with your values as you work toward your goals. I am curious about what brings you fulfillment and exploring avenues to infuse joy into your days, with a strength-based, benefit-enhancement approach. I view therapy as a collaborative process, know that you are the expert on your own experience, and meet each client as the individual you are.
To me, therapy isn’t a workbook or a road map that’s the same for everyone. Therapy is about meeting you where you are. I want to learn about your unique strengths, values, goals, and struggles. I strive to support you in navigating your struggles, and in making choices in alignment with your values as you work toward your goals. I am curious about what brings you fulfillment and exploring avenues to infuse joy into your days, with a strength-based, benefit-enhancement approach. I view therapy as a collaborative process, know that you are the expert on your own experience, and meet each client as the individual you are.
Piper Brady King
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
I am currently interested in working with clients ages 16+ on the following topics: substance use, relationships, interpersonal communication, boundaries, life transitions, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma and general exploration/discovery of identity. I work with folks from all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds and is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
I am currently interested in working with clients ages 16+ on the following topics: substance use, relationships, interpersonal communication, boundaries, life transitions, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, dissociation, trauma and general exploration/discovery of identity. I work with folks from all cultural, racial and religious backgrounds and is LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Adriana Ognibene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSML
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with adults who are: trying to manage ADHD or navigate a new ADHD diagnosis, wanting to improve their self-esteem and body image difficulties, experiencing relationship stress, feeling "stuck" or unmotivated, dealing with stressful life transitions.
I love working with adults who are: trying to manage ADHD or navigate a new ADHD diagnosis, wanting to improve their self-esteem and body image difficulties, experiencing relationship stress, feeling "stuck" or unmotivated, dealing with stressful life transitions.
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Being autistic means existing in a sometimes perplexing and frustrating world that largely caters much more to the neurotypical brain. Over time this can manifest in a host of issues, ranging from depression and anxiety to social isolation and loneliness. The good news is that your brain possesses hidden strengths and abilities that can more than make up for these supposed deficits. To this end, I use creative approaches to draw these skills out and teach my clients how to apply their strengths in the areas where they are struggling.
Being autistic means existing in a sometimes perplexing and frustrating world that largely caters much more to the neurotypical brain. Over time this can manifest in a host of issues, ranging from depression and anxiety to social isolation and loneliness. The good news is that your brain possesses hidden strengths and abilities that can more than make up for these supposed deficits. To this end, I use creative approaches to draw these skills out and teach my clients how to apply their strengths in the areas where they are struggling.
Hannah Strom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
In our society, it’s easy to feel like you’re never “enough.” We’re constantly receiving messages about how to work smarter, live better, and improve our skincare routine. Therapy can help you let go of perfection and find joy. I help individuals and couples with "general" life issues such as anxiety, depression, and communication-but I also specialize in sex therapy. If you're wondering what sex therapy is, you're not alone! It's talk therapy, and it can address issues such as mismatched libidos, pelvic pain, and erectile disfunction.
In our society, it’s easy to feel like you’re never “enough.” We’re constantly receiving messages about how to work smarter, live better, and improve our skincare routine. Therapy can help you let go of perfection and find joy. I help individuals and couples with "general" life issues such as anxiety, depression, and communication-but I also specialize in sex therapy. If you're wondering what sex therapy is, you're not alone! It's talk therapy, and it can address issues such as mismatched libidos, pelvic pain, and erectile disfunction.
Lauren Setubal
Counselor, MS, EdS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
I'm here to help! I would consider it a privilege and a joy to be another person in your corner, collaborating with you on your journey to emotional wellness. My goal is to build an authentic and healing relationship with my clients of all ages. I especially love working with clients to tackle anxiety, fear and burnout.
I'm here to help! I would consider it a privilege and a joy to be another person in your corner, collaborating with you on your journey to emotional wellness. My goal is to build an authentic and healing relationship with my clients of all ages. I especially love working with clients to tackle anxiety, fear and burnout.
Logan Greenleaf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
My style is heavily collaborative with my clients, and I work hard to ensure clients feel comfortable and heard regardless of identity or background. I make continual efforts to stay educated, and my passion lies with underserved populations in need of safe places to seek counseling. Sessions are goal-oriented, strengths-based, and my role more like a Virgil to a client's Dante; I intend to serve as a gentle and informed companion on a client's personal journey.
My style is heavily collaborative with my clients, and I work hard to ensure clients feel comfortable and heard regardless of identity or background. I make continual efforts to stay educated, and my passion lies with underserved populations in need of safe places to seek counseling. Sessions are goal-oriented, strengths-based, and my role more like a Virgil to a client's Dante; I intend to serve as a gentle and informed companion on a client's personal journey.
Donna Boni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, C-PD, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Your life may not be what you want it to be. You may be struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, past or present trauma. You need someone to talk to, who will listen, not judge, who wants to help you find a way to a better life. I subscribe to the wise words of Viktor Frankl: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Let me help you meet that challenge. I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, which is the foundation that allows a successful outcome. I have extensive training in trauma and the symptoms that often result from these experiences.
Your life may not be what you want it to be. You may be struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, past or present trauma. You need someone to talk to, who will listen, not judge, who wants to help you find a way to a better life. I subscribe to the wise words of Viktor Frankl: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Let me help you meet that challenge. I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, which is the foundation that allows a successful outcome. I have extensive training in trauma and the symptoms that often result from these experiences.
Julie Seel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
Specializing in helping people grow through difficult times (with laughter). For various issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationships, workplace burnout, etc.)—I use treatments that work, delivered in ways you can understand, with words I can nearly guarantee you’ll remember. If you are interested, I can also help you move beyond your distress, develop greater resiliency, and Live Life Better.
Specializing in helping people grow through difficult times (with laughter). For various issues (anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationships, workplace burnout, etc.)—I use treatments that work, delivered in ways you can understand, with words I can nearly guarantee you’ll remember. If you are interested, I can also help you move beyond your distress, develop greater resiliency, and Live Life Better.
Sophia Dorton Caudle
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC-S, CSAT-S, CST, CTCT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
In my clinical practice, I work with adults regarding a wide range of life's emotional and behavioral challenges, and provide services in the areas of trauma, attachment, sex addiction, love addiction, internet and pornography addiction, sex therapy, couples therapy, problematic compulsive behaviors, grief/loss, and more. I offer a highly personalized approach and utilize research based and effective techniques tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to support their personal growth and overall peace and well-being.
In my clinical practice, I work with adults regarding a wide range of life's emotional and behavioral challenges, and provide services in the areas of trauma, attachment, sex addiction, love addiction, internet and pornography addiction, sex therapy, couples therapy, problematic compulsive behaviors, grief/loss, and more. I offer a highly personalized approach and utilize research based and effective techniques tailored to each of my clients' individual needs to support their personal growth and overall peace and well-being.
Sanja Broer
LCSW Associate, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Reaching out for support is not easy, and I admire your bravery in doing so. My name is Sanja (sounds like Tanya with an S), and I am here to help you take a deeper dive into your emotional experiences so that you can better understand yourself, your patterns, and your relationships. I view our work together as a collaborative and evolving process that moves at your pace and caters to your needs. We will work together to identify patterns that may be interfering with your progress, develop effective coping skills, and help you foster a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Reaching out for support is not easy, and I admire your bravery in doing so. My name is Sanja (sounds like Tanya with an S), and I am here to help you take a deeper dive into your emotional experiences so that you can better understand yourself, your patterns, and your relationships. I view our work together as a collaborative and evolving process that moves at your pace and caters to your needs. We will work together to identify patterns that may be interfering with your progress, develop effective coping skills, and help you foster a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
Zack Knowles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
You're a person who is taking time out of your day to look at therapist's profiles with hopes of finding someone you can connect with, feel safe with, process emotions with, and work through life challenges with. The right fit is important to you. If you are considering issues with alcohol, substances, and/or other addictions, dealing with anxiety, wondering about spirituality, and/or looking for support in your relationships, these are areas I have professional and personal experience with.
You're a person who is taking time out of your day to look at therapist's profiles with hopes of finding someone you can connect with, feel safe with, process emotions with, and work through life challenges with. The right fit is important to you. If you are considering issues with alcohol, substances, and/or other addictions, dealing with anxiety, wondering about spirituality, and/or looking for support in your relationships, these are areas I have professional and personal experience with.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Therapists
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specializing in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialize in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counseling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counseling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.