"Many people consider psychotherapy when life hurts too much, but hesitate to take the first step. You might wonder, will this help? Can it get any better? Am I just strange? Often it's easier to move on from trauma or loss with the help of a compassionate, empathetic person. Therapy can help you develop a new and broader sense of yourself, your life, and your future. Therapy is a way to bring back your spirit and reorient yourself to the person you are meant to be."

"I am a licensed psychotherapist located in Durham, offering therapy to adults. Making the decision to seek therapy is the first step. I am here to listen, support, and problem-solve together to reach your goal. I strive to find balance, reduce suffering, and work toward the change the individual desires."

"I am passionate about assisting my clients in unlocking their inner wisdom and striving for balance in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. I have experience assisting individuals in managing a variety of behavioral and emotional concerns including trauma, chronic pain, difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance use, stress management, self-esteem, grief, and LGBTQIA+ specific stressors. "

"Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and other symptoms can take away the ability to enjoy life, and make it difficult to remain socially connected and maintain good interpersonal relationships. Life circumstances, mental or physical illness, coping with transitions, and unexpected events increase stress, and contribute to feeling overwhelmed and helpless. I will work to help you find a way through these painful experiences, reduce unwanted symptoms, and improve quality of life. If you are struggling with painful symptoms or situation, call me today and we can begin working on the life you want to be living."

"I believe that everyone has the ability to find power within themselves to create a life that works best for them. I specialize in working with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, bipolar disorder, dissociative episodes and life transitions. "

"*My practice is currently full, however I am keeping a small wait list. If you are still interested in connecting, please email rather than calling me to set up a 15 minute phone consult-celestephillipslcsw@gmail.com*I help folks struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma by providing safe and non judgmental space to process difficult emotions. We will work together to learn skills to help you handle distress and strengthen resilience. Engaging in therapy can be a great opportunity to learn more about thoughts, behaviors, relationships and yourself."

"Health concerns can be life changing, sometimes permanently. One day you are living your life, making plans for the future, and then it happens. It might be a traumatic accident, a serious diagnosis or a medical procedure that changes the quality of your life. You find yourself with a new reality and set of challenges, including perhaps a long recovery or chronic condition, and reduced abilities. It can be frightening to think you may not regain a quality of life that you recognize and find value in."

"****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Do you ever worry that you have lost your way? Do you feel pressed down by the past or think that you have lost sight of your future? I understand how stress, anxiety, and fear can be crippling and disruptive to your sense of self and well-being. I've witnessed how trauma can make individuals question their self-worth. It is my intention, therefore, to help facilitate a safe space where you can heal and re-claim your power. Anxiety, grief, fear, and trauma do not have to control you. Together, let's discover what you want and need, and create a path forward so that you can thrive! "

"Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's stressors? Do you feel like stress is impeding your ability to enjoy your relationships, your work, your kids, your leisurely time or most importantly, your own self? Have you tried talk therapy before without much result? I am a clinical social worker with a different psychobiological approach. I specialize in treating childhood/attachment/shock and trauma, PTSD, domestic, sexual and emotional abuse. Additionally I help people manage anxiety and depression, women's issues, parenting support, marital issues and relationship conflict, spirituality, self-esteem, career and life transitions."

"***Updated: I am now in-network with BCBS and am accepting new clients starting on September 2, 2019. Send me an email or give me a call to schedule your intake appointment. I look forward to hearing from you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Transforming Touch® Therapist/Co-Regulating Touch Practitioner."

"Hi there, I am a licensed clinical social worker who practices a direct-nonjudgmental approach and looks to create safe environments with all my clients. I believe in empowering clients through teaching them coping skills rooted in mindfulness, encouraging mastery and openness, and helping them identify personal strengths to take successful steps towards their goals. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, body image issues, life transitions, trauma and PTSD. I value honesty and transparency, client autonomy, and the promotion of Health at Every Size and body positivity for all bodies."

"Good sleep is essential for your mental and physical health. Struggling with sleep is a frustrating, and sometimes even debilitating, experience that keeps you from living fully. The good news is that sleep problems like insomnia are very treatable. For example, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line treatment for insomnia per American College of Physicians guidelines. It is effective whether you've had insomnia for a few months or 20 years, whether you are taking sleep medications or not, and whether you only have insomnia or also have other medical or mental health conditions. "

"If you are navigating painful disconnection in your relationships, and long to rebuild safety, trust, respect, and loving feelings in your life, I can help. Helping people create healthy relationships with others and themselves is my passion and the primary mission of my practice. With my training and 15+ years of experience, I provide effective therapy for couples, families, and individuals using proven approaches tailored to the situations and needs of my clients. Dissatisfaction, divorce, frustration and despair doesn't have to be the outcome. Secure, confident relationships with others and yourself are possible with help."

"I believe that each of us is innately equipped for healing, growth, and connection with self and others. As a therapist, I’ll collaborate with you to access or rediscover those capacities within yourself. I primarily work with people who want to deepen connections with self and other, build resilience, and create meaning. I focus on long-term work with people experiencing anxiety, life transitions, trauma recovery, and relationship issues. I help clients develop a greater capacity to thrive in their bodies and in their relationships, to choose how they respond to their experiences, and to build the lives they want. "

"Are you worried about your child or teen's behavior, mood, or functioning in school? Are you struggling to conceive and experiencing fear, anger, resentment or sadness? Are you trying to find your footing again after becoming a parent? I can help. My passion is families and parents; I work with hopeful, expectant and current parents, and children from toddlerhood through the teenage years. I've helped hundreds of families find their way through difficult times using skill building, therapeutic listening, problem-solving and parent coaching. I have training in trauma, attachment and various evidence-based therapies."

"My approach supports re-connection to one's inherent capacity for healing, hope, and recovery. A deep sense of sadness, unmet longings, panic, low self esteem, and perfectionism can be too much to grapple with alone. You deserve understanding, and I strive to learn what's most important to you in our work together. I have a warm, nonjudgmental style and see individuals and couples looking to build their self awareness, break dysfunctional relationship patterns, and repair wounds and past hurts which have resulted in disconnection and relationship difficulties."

"We all need support to walk through our lives with purpose, power, and joy. It takes bravery to seek support, so welcome to the threshold of change. I work with children, adults, and families using play-based and trauma-informed therapy to support reflection, growth, and recovery. Together we can address behavioral issues, stressful transitions like divorce, grief, adoption, and birth, and the conflicts of identity. Using evidence-based strategies, I partner with adults, teens, and children across a spectrum of diagnoses and life experiences to remove barriers and build strengths."

"**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Sometimes we struggle and need help finding our way back to the life we want to live. We may experience feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and guilt. As a therapist, I aim to create a safe space for my clients to explore their feelings and experiences, and ultimately move towards the things they value. My practice is rooted in compassion, acceptance, and non-judgement. As a LGBTQI affirming therapist, I also recognize the role that oppression plays in creating and maintaining psychological pain. As such, the queer community is a priority in my work."

"Struggling with depression or anxiety? Breaking patterns is hard, but you know you want change and meaningful redirection. Past traumas, unfulfilling relationships, or work stress get in the way of being present-- of feeling fulfilled? People often work with me to get things moving when they feel blocked or stuck, to develop calm where uncertainty has them off balance. Without judgment, I guide insight to realize a better self, to address trauma, improve outlook, and restore calm. I work with teens and adults to address problems with depression, bipolar, anxiety, and personality disorders."

"I whole-heartedly believe that you are the expert on you! I hold the framework in our work together that you contain the inner wisdom around what you need for healing and growth. My role is to help you identify, strengthen, and listen to that inner guidance. At times this inner-knowing can become muted or distorted. "