Stephens W. Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703
Let's Connect (919) 213-6632
As a neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist, I strive to create a safe and genuinely accepting space where you don’t have to mask or explain who you are. I believe therapy works best when it’s a collaborative partnership built on trust. My approach is warm, validating, and flexible, with an emphasis on meeting you where you are. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent clients such as AuDHD individuals and those navigating anxiety, OCD, depression, and other co-occurring mental health challenges. I also have experience supporting individuals with a wide range of developmental and physical disabilities.
I use a person-centered approach and integrate tools from CBT, ERP, ACT, and DBT in ways that are adapted to how your brain works—rather than expecting you to fit into a rigid therapeutic model. Together, we focus on building practical skills, increasing self-understanding, and creating strategies that feel sustainable and authentic to you.
I am committed to providing a therapeutic environment that supports openness, self-empowerment, and acceptance. Therapy is not about fixing you; it’s about helping you better understand yourself and build a life that aligns with your needs and values. I look forward to working alongside you as you move toward meaningful and lasting growth.
Call or Email Stephens W. Cherry now for a free 15 minute consultation - (919) 213-6632
Let's Connect (919) 213-6632
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Stephens W. Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 213-6632
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 16612 Stephens Whitehurst
- Attended UNC Chapel Hill: M.S. in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science
- Certificate from Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification 500548
- Degree/Diploma from Meredith College Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Stephens W. Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (919) 213-6632
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
- ADHD
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
Stephens W. Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (919) 213-6632
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
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Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
Stephens W. Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (919) 213-6632
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Stephens W. Cherry
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (919) 213-6632