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Photo of Christina Cooper Leadership Coach | Speaker | Consultant, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Atkinson, NC
Christina Cooper Leadership Coach | Speaker | Consultant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Using psychodynamic and family systems approaches, I ask the critical questions that help you remove the barriers that prevent you from having the personal life and transformational relationships you want.
Are you in a season of your professional journey where you want more? Have you been living to please others and as a result are living your life on "empty". Are you sick of coming against the same challenges over and over again in your relationships, friendships, and work? Are you struggling to establish and maintain healthy relationships, but can't pinpoint why you're dissatisfied in the areas of your life that matter to you?
Using psychodynamic and family systems approaches, I ask the critical questions that help you remove the barriers that prevent you from having the personal life and transformational relationships you want.
Are you in a season of your professional journey where you want more? Have you been living to please others and as a result are living your life on "empty". Are you sick of coming against the same challenges over and over again in your relationships, friendships, and work? Are you struggling to establish and maintain healthy relationships, but can't pinpoint why you're dissatisfied in the areas of your life that matter to you?
(919) 626-3379 View (919) 626-3379
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Sheetal Jani
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27605
Waitlist for new clients
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-worth, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, grief, relationship challenges, and the unpredictability of life. I believe in a mind/body/spirit approach to my work and draw upon humanistic, psychodynamic, and relational approaches to therapy. I am also certified in EMDR from an EMDRIA-approved program. I believe in a mind/body/spirit approach to my work and collaborate with the client to work at a pace most comfortable for you.
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to reach out for support. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-worth, PTSD, physical and sexual abuse, grief, relationship challenges, and the unpredictability of life. I believe in a mind/body/spirit approach to my work and draw upon humanistic, psychodynamic, and relational approaches to therapy. I am also certified in EMDR from an EMDRIA-approved program. I believe in a mind/body/spirit approach to my work and collaborate with the client to work at a pace most comfortable for you.
(984) 265-8488 View (984) 265-8488
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Erika Geisler
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
I use cognitive, behavioral & psychodynamic methods in order to help you & your partner reach your full potentials.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I have successfully worked with couples for over 20 years. I specialize in marriages/relationships and marriage/relationship dynamics. I believe that over time our marriages and relationships begin to change. We experience traumas, changes, distance, betrayals and neglect. I will help you to rebuild yourself and your relationship. I will help you to heal from your traumas. I will help you to learn how to communicate with you partner so that you can rekindle the love, intimacy, passion and friendship you once had. I will work for your relationship and marriage.
I use cognitive, behavioral & psychodynamic methods in order to help you & your partner reach your full potentials.
I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I have successfully worked with couples for over 20 years. I specialize in marriages/relationships and marriage/relationship dynamics. I believe that over time our marriages and relationships begin to change. We experience traumas, changes, distance, betrayals and neglect. I will help you to rebuild yourself and your relationship. I will help you to heal from your traumas. I will help you to learn how to communicate with you partner so that you can rekindle the love, intimacy, passion and friendship you once had. I will work for your relationship and marriage.
(910) 370-8792 View (910) 370-8792
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Rachel Ford
Psychological Associate, MS, EdS, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607
Now accepting new clients in-person or online. Everyone experiences challenges in their life that can feel overwhelming. Seeking the help of a therapist during these times is a sign of strength, as it shows a willingness to address problems rather than avoid them. I offer solution-focused tools that you can begin to use right away. Using a cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach, I will help you identify goals and acquire the understanding and skills needed to experience positive change in your life and relationships.
Now accepting new clients in-person or online. Everyone experiences challenges in their life that can feel overwhelming. Seeking the help of a therapist during these times is a sign of strength, as it shows a willingness to address problems rather than avoid them. I offer solution-focused tools that you can begin to use right away. Using a cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic approach, I will help you identify goals and acquire the understanding and skills needed to experience positive change in your life and relationships.
(919) 858-2998 View (919) 858-2998
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Julia Krebs-Martin
Counselor, LCMHC, LMHC, CTRP-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Julia is trained in psychodynamic therapy which focuses on developing insight and awareness into the mind, personality, and individual psyche.
Julia Krebs is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who received a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University. Julia is licensed in NC and NY. Julia has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as structural family systems. Her clinical training and experience working on inpatient psychiatric units has provided her with the skillset to treat a variety of mental health diagnoses with compassion, support, and empathy. She has also been clinically trained in the curriculum development and practice of group therapy.
Julia is trained in psychodynamic therapy which focuses on developing insight and awareness into the mind, personality, and individual psyche.
Julia Krebs is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who received a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology at Adelphi University. Julia is licensed in NC and NY. Julia has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, as well as structural family systems. Her clinical training and experience working on inpatient psychiatric units has provided her with the skillset to treat a variety of mental health diagnoses with compassion, support, and empathy. She has also been clinically trained in the curriculum development and practice of group therapy.
(919) 635-9372 View (919) 635-9372
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Dana Acheson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
I am a clinical social worker with a decade of experience in medical social work and crisis communication, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Based, Ecological and Psychodynamic approaches with individuals and families as they navigate life transitions, crises, loss, issues of identity and medical diagnoses.
We meet the world with what we have carried since birth, with what we have gained and lost along the way. Deciphering what serves you best, now, and what is holding you back, can be challenging work: but it is work well worth your efforts, and work you will not have to do alone. My approach is client centered, strengths based, and above all else, collaborative. Therapy is a process of guided discovery, and one that I would feel humbled and honored to embark on with you, should you be new to therapy, or have had many years of self-study.
I am a clinical social worker with a decade of experience in medical social work and crisis communication, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Based, Ecological and Psychodynamic approaches with individuals and families as they navigate life transitions, crises, loss, issues of identity and medical diagnoses.
We meet the world with what we have carried since birth, with what we have gained and lost along the way. Deciphering what serves you best, now, and what is holding you back, can be challenging work: but it is work well worth your efforts, and work you will not have to do alone. My approach is client centered, strengths based, and above all else, collaborative. Therapy is a process of guided discovery, and one that I would feel humbled and honored to embark on with you, should you be new to therapy, or have had many years of self-study.
(919) 636-5240 View (919) 636-5240
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Meredith Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27603  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My work centers around harnessing individual strengths and is psychodynamic in nature.
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.
My work centers around harnessing individual strengths and is psychodynamic in nature.
It’s easy to overthink or become overwhelmed reading descriptions of therapists. Trust your gut and schedule a free consultation to guide you. I'm Meredith Jones and I have over a decade of clinical experience helping others with anxiety, relationship issues, substance use, trauma and grief. Unexpected changes or uncertainty around career, home life, or health can be isolating and create feelings of instability. If you need help connecting to your motivation for change, want to look at patterns no longer serving you well, desire to strengthen your coping skills or need help stilling your mind to live in the moment I've got you.
(919) 887-9352 View (919) 887-9352
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Karim Nassar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27606  (Online Only)
Instead, I draw from a variety of modalities including psychodynamic therapy, ACT, and TF-CBT, and I'll collaborate with you to develop an individualized approach for your needs.
You deserve to live your best, most authentic life. My practice focuses on helping members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I celebrate all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations, and believe that all relationship models between consenting adults are valid and beautiful. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool in helping us find our path through the obstacles and challenges that life throws at us.
Instead, I draw from a variety of modalities including psychodynamic therapy, ACT, and TF-CBT, and I'll collaborate with you to develop an individualized approach for your needs.
You deserve to live your best, most authentic life. My practice focuses on helping members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I celebrate all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations, and believe that all relationship models between consenting adults are valid and beautiful. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool in helping us find our path through the obstacles and challenges that life throws at us.
(919) 443-6249 View (919) 443-6249
Photo of Arielle Karoub, Counselor in Atkinson, NC
Arielle Karoub
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607  (Online Only)
I employ a psychodynamic approach to review repressed memories to find ways of healing.
Do you attach your worth to your performance and achievements? I work with clients who have a tendency to become highly anxious, angry, or upset about making mistakes. I empower my clients to find their inner strength, boost confidence, and challenge perfectionism. I work with clients to create effective coping skills to manage everyday stress. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I affirm LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Multicultural.
I employ a psychodynamic approach to review repressed memories to find ways of healing.
Do you attach your worth to your performance and achievements? I work with clients who have a tendency to become highly anxious, angry, or upset about making mistakes. I empower my clients to find their inner strength, boost confidence, and challenge perfectionism. I work with clients to create effective coping skills to manage everyday stress. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. I affirm LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Multicultural.
(919) 646-6710 View (919) 646-6710
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Dr. Anne Marie Rakip
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, EdD, LMFT, LCAS
Verified Verified
Calabash, NC 28467
I approach counseling from a holistic perspective utilizing cognitive, psychodynamic and compassion-based therapy.
Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.
I approach counseling from a holistic perspective utilizing cognitive, psychodynamic and compassion-based therapy.
Growth, change and healing are difficult. To heal, we must know ourselves and how we make meaning of events and situations. Ancestral psychotherapy may provide a gateway to find one's fit in the world. Through courage and bravery we may begin to understand our own life story. The journey through life has many mountains and valleys but I will walk with you as you try to make sense of your place in the world. Compassion and conversation will reveal some goals to work towards to help you or your family feel whole. I work with both individuals and families to grow, change and heal.
(910) 537-5113 View (910) 537-5113
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Anna Vargas
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27603
I use a variety of therapy modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and mindfulness practices.
I provide guidance for clients with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, traumatic events, challenging childhoods, and feeling overwhelmed, stressed and “not good enough,” but most importantly, I enjoy helping folks navigate the challenges of being human in a world that is constantly telling us how we’re “supposed” to be. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental and down-to-earth environment for clients to begin sharing their life experiences, expanding self-awareness, shifting perspectives, and letting go of unworkable patterns in order to move in a more meaningful and intentional direction.
I use a variety of therapy modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and mindfulness practices.
I provide guidance for clients with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, depression, traumatic events, challenging childhoods, and feeling overwhelmed, stressed and “not good enough,” but most importantly, I enjoy helping folks navigate the challenges of being human in a world that is constantly telling us how we’re “supposed” to be. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental and down-to-earth environment for clients to begin sharing their life experiences, expanding self-awareness, shifting perspectives, and letting go of unworkable patterns in order to move in a more meaningful and intentional direction.
(919) 298-8529 View (919) 298-8529
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Christina Raymond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Some of the therapeutic models I utilize include: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I have had the privilege of helping adults, adolescents, and families build the lives they envision. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their lives and relationships by reducing internal and external challenges and by tapping into their inner strength. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders to help find healing.
Some of the therapeutic models I utilize include: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I have had the privilege of helping adults, adolescents, and families build the lives they envision. I am passionate about helping individuals improve their lives and relationships by reducing internal and external challenges and by tapping into their inner strength. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I have worked with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders to help find healing.
(984) 266-2949 View (984) 266-2949
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Julie McIntyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27615
I have worked with all ages, using an eclectic approach incorporating elements of psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and supportive and problem-solving therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals, provides clinical supervision to provisionally licensed social workers seeking full licensure, and supports people experiencing domestic violence as part of an on-call service. My 40-year mental health career includes 25+ years experience as Clinical Director of Crisis Emergency Services for the UNC Department of Psychiatry.
I have worked with all ages, using an eclectic approach incorporating elements of psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and supportive and problem-solving therapy.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals, provides clinical supervision to provisionally licensed social workers seeking full licensure, and supports people experiencing domestic violence as part of an on-call service. My 40-year mental health career includes 25+ years experience as Clinical Director of Crisis Emergency Services for the UNC Department of Psychiatry.
(919) 646-2698 View (919) 646-2698
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Kara Jensen
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS/MHC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Pinehurst, NC 28374
More and more people in today's world and changing culture are feeling lost, isolated, hopeless and overwhelmed with emotions that seem to come from nowhere. My work focuses on helping people understand themselves, get unstuck, find hope and move forward with new found skills and perspectives. I combine the practicality of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with the depth of psychodynamic therapy to provide individuals and couples a safe, supportive space in which to understand the unhealthy patterns in their lives and explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.
More and more people in today's world and changing culture are feeling lost, isolated, hopeless and overwhelmed with emotions that seem to come from nowhere. My work focuses on helping people understand themselves, get unstuck, find hope and move forward with new found skills and perspectives. I combine the practicality of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with the depth of psychodynamic therapy to provide individuals and couples a safe, supportive space in which to understand the unhealthy patterns in their lives and explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.
(910) 586-1833 View (910) 586-1833
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Integrated Therapy Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilmington, NC 28403
We offer a variety of state of the art treatment modalities including; Insight Oriented and Psychodynamic therapies, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Solution Oriented Therapy.
At Integrated Therapy Associates, we believe in comprehensive care that addresses the whole person. With a focus on holistic well-being, we offer a wide range of of specialized services to cater to diverse needs, ensuring that every client receives the care that they deserve.
We offer a variety of state of the art treatment modalities including; Insight Oriented and Psychodynamic therapies, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, and Solution Oriented Therapy.
At Integrated Therapy Associates, we believe in comprehensive care that addresses the whole person. With a focus on holistic well-being, we offer a wide range of of specialized services to cater to diverse needs, ensuring that every client receives the care that they deserve.
(910) 415-7688 View (910) 415-7688
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Your Best Life Awaits Counseling & Coaching, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCAS, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Regardless of age, race, gender, economic status, religious affiliation, etc., life presents challenges and we can find ourselves in low places we never anticipated. In those seasons, it is imperative to have a safe space where you can be heard, validated and supported. In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches; however, I recognize and respect that all clients are different and may require a different approach, so I adjust as necessary. I look forward to helping you work through the situations in which you might find yourself and assist you in becoming your ideal self!
Regardless of age, race, gender, economic status, religious affiliation, etc., life presents challenges and we can find ourselves in low places we never anticipated. In those seasons, it is imperative to have a safe space where you can be heard, validated and supported. In therapy, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches; however, I recognize and respect that all clients are different and may require a different approach, so I adjust as necessary. I look forward to helping you work through the situations in which you might find yourself and assist you in becoming your ideal self!
(252) 629-5962 View (252) 629-5962
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Dr. Brad Rappaport
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27615
I work with adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness meditation approaches and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Are you feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stuck? Have you been feeling depressed? Irritable? Unsure of how to feel better or move forward? Are you turning to coping skills that may work in the short-run but offer no long-term potential to help you develop confidence and resilience? If you are struggling with these issues, our work together can help you cultivate a more meaningful life when it comes to love, work, and play. Our work together will focus on developing the tools and the practical "know-how" so that you can meet the challenges of life with calmness and confidence and sustain this growth.
I work with adolescents and adults and use an integrative approach that incorporates psychodynamic psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness meditation approaches and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Are you feeling anxious? Overwhelmed? Stuck? Have you been feeling depressed? Irritable? Unsure of how to feel better or move forward? Are you turning to coping skills that may work in the short-run but offer no long-term potential to help you develop confidence and resilience? If you are struggling with these issues, our work together can help you cultivate a more meaningful life when it comes to love, work, and play. Our work together will focus on developing the tools and the practical "know-how" so that you can meet the challenges of life with calmness and confidence and sustain this growth.
(984) 207-5328 View (984) 207-5328
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Caryn Christiano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
In my practice, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness-based techniques and psychodynamic approaches.
Now accepting Aetna and Cigna. Hello and welcome! With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals facing various mental health challenges. My expertise lies in addressing depression, anxiety, women's issues, and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
In my practice, I integrate a range of therapeutic modalities, including mindfulness-based techniques and psychodynamic approaches.
Now accepting Aetna and Cigna. Hello and welcome! With over two decades of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective care to individuals facing various mental health challenges. My expertise lies in addressing depression, anxiety, women's issues, and interpersonal relationship dynamics.
(984) 985-2773 View (984) 985-2773
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Elizabeth Christy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSE, GC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609  (Online Only)
I specialize in treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Accepting New Patients as of 12/15/23 Hi there! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Educator, and Grief Counselor. I utilize a strengths-based approach to collaborate with Patients to reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I work with each Patient to develop individualized treatment plans that support in reducing the impact of emotional and mental challenges across environments. I deeply believe in the healing power of connection through therapy and welcome the chance to meet with you.
I specialize in treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Accepting New Patients as of 12/15/23 Hi there! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Sex Educator, and Grief Counselor. I utilize a strengths-based approach to collaborate with Patients to reach their goals and improve their overall well-being. I work with each Patient to develop individualized treatment plans that support in reducing the impact of emotional and mental challenges across environments. I deeply believe in the healing power of connection through therapy and welcome the chance to meet with you.
(919) 899-7791 View (919) 899-7791
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Joel Bethelmy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609  (Online Only)
My therapeutic style incorporates Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Establishing rapport is essential to the work that the client and the therapist will be doing together. I value your time, your experience, and your individuality. We will discuss your presenting concerns, needs, and goals. We will collaborate on best fit and process what is important and meaningful in your life. I am here to offer a judgment-free space for expression.
My therapeutic style incorporates Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Establishing rapport is essential to the work that the client and the therapist will be doing together. I value your time, your experience, and your individuality. We will discuss your presenting concerns, needs, and goals. We will collaborate on best fit and process what is important and meaningful in your life. I am here to offer a judgment-free space for expression.
(919) 925-4597 View (919) 925-4597

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Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.