Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Reaching out is a hard step - and should be commended! I specialize in working with individuals (children 6+, young adults, and adults) who are experiencing struggles related to trauma histories, with a specialty in sexual assault/violence and child abuse; anxiety, general life stressors, perinatal/postpartum/birth trauma, self-esteem/self-compassion, self-harm, coping, and boundary setting.

"There is no greater journey than the one you take to discover all the mysteries that lie inside you." - Michelle Sandlin The journey towards healing starts with one courageous step. As a counselor, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can take those steps towards hope and increased clarity. My approach to counseling includes the whole person. I use sensorimotor experiencing and mindfulness in learning how to regulate the body and emotions, while exploring how thought patterns can be helpful or hurtful.

Working with a therapist should feel safe, and that is one of my top priorities. Some of my clients have had therapists before, and others are brand new to therapy. My ideal client comes with a desire to free themselves from pain and move toward a better sense of self in the process. Many of my clients are working through previous trauma (childhood and adult), have experienced loss, and many belong to a marginalized community. Some of my clients benefit from long-term therapy, while others engage in brief therapy to help get back on track to a better quality of life.

I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, difficult life events, and/or relationship issues. I am passionate about understanding and healing the client's identified needs. As a therapist, I am both proactively engaged and practical while being sensitive and compassionate. I love helping people create a better, happier life for themselves. Additionally, I work with issues relevant to the LGBTQ+ community, their families, friends, and allies. My other areas of focus include individuals with trauma histories, loss and grief, stress management, and identity development.

Has finding an inclusive therapist been a challenge for you? Do you need a counselor who understands experiences around BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, ability differences, and any other wonderful traits that make you who you are? As therapists at Nour Counseling, we self-identify with historically marginalized backgrounds, and have a special passion for supporting our communities. You can come to each therapy session resting assured that your therapist recognizes how the intersection of your various identities impacts the way you experience the world and presenting concerns. We celebrate folx who identify as bicultural, Black, African American, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, ability diverse, and all who have been historically marginalized because… Everyone means everyone.

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and their families in a culturally responsive manner. This means that I use the knowledge I have gained as a psychologist and cultural researcher, as well as my experiences as an immigrant. While my approach to therapy incorporates a larger understanding of systems and social justice, I take the time to get to know my clients as individuals. I seek to empower my clients to harness their inner strengths and passions to live life according to their values. Please contact me via email if you would like to schedule an initial free 30-min consult.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist who has been in practice for over fifteen years. I have experience as a special education teacher and public-school administrator. I have a wealth of experience providing progressive therapeutic strategies and interventions to change personal and/or family situations, solve problems, and/or simply bring a healthier balance to individuals’ lives. Being a single parent and working mom, I understand, firsthand, the joys and struggles of living in this society and parenting children today.

My name is Billie Hinton and I'm a licensed psychotherapist practicing psychotherapy for 32 years. I specialize in sexual abuse, PTSD, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ issues, and have worked with a wide variety of clients and concerns. I bring an eclectic set of modalities to my work and am excited to be offering EMDR as one of those. I'm a compassionate, creative clinician and my goal for each client is to create a safe, respectful, and effective space for change. (18+, not currently offering couples therapy)

After ignoring your snooze button twenty times, you've finally mustered up enough strength to climb out of bed. Another day. It feels like an uphill battle. Every. Single. Day. You are exhausted all the time-no matter what. Every notification (phone call, text message, social media, etc.) symbolizes the weight of another expectation, and they are getting heavier and heavier. On paper, your life is great....so no one gets it. Do you just want to quiet the noise, go to sleep, or binge your favorite series? Every day? All the time?

Alexandra Braswell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from University of North Carolina at Wilmington with Master’s of Social Work and Bachelor’s of Social Work degrees. Alex is an EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDRIA-Approved Consultant-In-Training. She has clinical experience working with clients who experience challenges related to trauma, abuse, dissociation, depression, anxiety, attachment, and life changes. Alex specializes in trauma and believes that therapy works when there is understanding, support, trust, and a sense of safety within the therapeutic space.

As a therapist and fellow “in-progress” human I believe that we are all constantly growing and changing through many seasons. Some seasons can feel like they last a lifetime, but no matter how difficult the season or how long it sticks around, I believe no one is without hope. I strive to instill that hope and confidence in you and create a space where you feel comfortable navigating tough questions, big emotions, and difficult situations.

Life transitions for people can be difficult to maneuver. As a therapist, I believe that we all have our unique journeys and story to tell. I strive to provide a safe place during this time of self-discovery and growth. I am here as a guide so that you do not have to struggle alone. My goal is to encourage and empower you to further develop your purpose in life. I find joy in helping my clients set goals and acquire skills to help them deal with their unique challenges. I also provide a unique perspective as a first generation American. So navigating cultural differences is something that I know can be difficult during your journey.

The mission of Lifestyle Consultant Services is to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services by reducing stigma and by protecting the rights of the individual who suffers from mental illness and/or substance abuse. By identifying the pain and suffering experienced by citizens in our community and addressing them with care, we aim to strengthen and promote health and well being. Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine (partial opioid agonist) and naloxone (opioid antagonist - Narcan). The combination is either 2 mg/0.5 mg or 8 mg/2 mg. Suboxone is a sublingual film (it dissolves under the tongue).

“Trauma” happens when a situation or an event overwhelms a person’s ability to cope, when the mind, the body, or the spirit shuts down or goes offline in order to get through the moment. Amazingly, while we may not have clear and whole memories of the event, the mind, the body, and the spirit have a memory of their own. Because of this, we can develop ways of seeing, relating, and experiencing the world that make life difficult. These difficulties can range from anxiety and depression to flashbacks or dissociation. They can make it harder to trust people, God or oneself. And it can leave you feeling lost or without purpose in life.

A little bit about me as you work to find the right fit for you—I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent the last decade working with substance use treatment, adult mental health, and child mental health, both in outpatient and community-based settings. My speciality is working with trauma and attachment treatment with individuals of all ages.

Do you feel anxious, disconnected from life or loved ones, or find yourself constantly reacting to those around you? Do you find that you don’t feel like yourself but can’t seem to figure out why? You may have unhealed trauma. Trauma is just a fancy word meaning ‘wound.’ Similar to physical trauma, emotional wounds exist in our mind and body. So no, you are not ‘crazy.’ Unhealed trauma can lead us to hold negative stories about ourselves, others, and even God. Maybe you feel frozen or stuck in one aspect of your story and wonder why you can’t ‘just move on’ from something that happened to you, or from something going on inside you.

Life can be difficult. We all face challenges, whether it's dealing with a difficult situation at work, going through a tough break-up, or coping with the death of a loved one. It can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we're facing these challenges. But there is help available. I’m dedicated to assisting you with your life goals and helping you find a healthy way to process your past traumas to live out your best future. By utilizing an eclectic approach to therapy, I aim to provide a safe and supportive space where I can collaborate to help you reach your desired goals.

As your therapist, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic setting for you to share about your current situation; explore early life experiences; gain a helpful understanding of your emotional world; and why you think and act in particular, problematic patterns. Many, if not all, of our emotional burdens (anxiety, people-pleasing, lying, codependency, lack of coping skills, mistrust of authority, hypersensitivity, defensiveness, an underdeveloped sense of self, parenting struggles, relationship issues) are the result of earlier wounds that infuse within us lasting well into adulthood.

Many of us experience periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed in our behaviors, thoughts, emotions or relationships. At the same time, many people have found that in a safe, supportive space, they can move beyond these old patterns and create balance and fulfillment in their lives. If you're looking to reduce anxiety, improve self worth, enter life transitions with increased confidence, gain assertiveness skills and enhance boundary setting in relationships, I'm totally on board. I utilize a variety of trauma informed modalities, including mindfulness and EMDR, to treat the body and mind together.