"Are recurrent thoughts, beliefs and feelings about past, present or future events preventing you from being at ease with yourself and from connecting with others? I can support you in uncovering what is blocking you and in discovering what works for you to be more present, feel more joyful and connected My clients share that through our work together they feel less anxious and depressed. Call me to set up a free time to meet at my office near South Square Mall in Durham or in Franklin Square in Chapel Hill. 919-724-1002."

"I rely on a strength-based, collaborative approach, meeting clients with warmth and compassion. I believe that we are all looking to be our best selves and have the resources within us to get there. A native of the North Carolina, I have worked in a number of settings as a counselor and therapist, with particular experience helping clients navigate work/life balance, addiction and recovery, family dynamics and life transitions. I am trained in EMDR and Harvard Mind Body Relaxation techniques and am a qualified MBTI administrator."

"Each of us at some point in our lives face painful life situations and challenges, some of which we can navigate alone, but others requiring help. Sometimes family and friends can provide that support but many times having a non-biased perspective is more appropriate and effective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use appropriate psychological methods used within the field of mental health professionals and add the insights of Biblical Truth to help those who are hurting and facing such situations effectively overcome them and move forward to experience a more purposeful and satisfying and life."

"Would you like to feel less stressed and anxious? Do you want increased confidence and self-esteem? Are you seeking happier relationships? These changes are possible for you. Let's work together to empower you to feel better about yourself and your life."

"Seeking help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is the right thing to do, even if it is difficult. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, and I want to help. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are and you trust to help find the right path forward. I am a counselor because I love to listen and to help. If you are struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I can help you reach your goals, develop new skills, find meaning, and feel worthy."

"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! "

"If you're struggling as a couple; or struggling individually with alcohol or other drug use, with chronic pain, or trauma; if someone you love is struggling with these - I can help. With unconditional acceptance, I listen - and together we assess what's going on, and determine how best to address it. Because I ALSO understand that "one size does not fit all", I individualize treatment. And last, because prevention and commitment maintains wellness, I'm in for as long as necessary - a safe and dependable "touch stone" for sorting things out before "life becomes unmanageable"."

"Anna Cordova is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), expressive arts therapist, and a registered yoga teacher. Anna has trained extensively in Embodied Recovery (A somato-psycho-social model for eating disorder treatment), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Trauma focused CBT, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), gender and sexual diversity, creative expression, and mindfulness. Anna is particularly passionate about working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and works from an intuitive eating and HAES approach."

"Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a physical dimension to traditional “talk” therapies. Dance therapy allows clients to embody their thoughts and feelings, as well as to practice “walking-through” potential solutions."

"Are you currently experiencing separation, divorce or the ending of a relationship? I specialize in helping people facing challenging life transitions work through difficult emotions and issues and to start taking steps towards building a new life. I work with individuals/families on communication and relationship issues, including parenting older teens. My goal is to develop a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship to help you navigate challenges you are facing. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, self esteem and family of origin issues. Working together through the therapeutic process, we will transform current challenges into opportunities for growth and learning."

"I value the innate wisdom of each individual as the guiding force of our work together. With extensive training in serving diverse populations, I work through a Health at Every Size lens and welcome clients from all racial and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and eating disorders and the intersection of attachment and sensory processing issues. I also work with life transitions, anxiety, depression, learning differences, issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community, parenting and resolving shock trauma."

"Your anxiety makes it hard to focus and complete tasks and you struggle to control your emotions. It's difficult to trust yourself when making important decisions. The anxiety puts up barriers in your relationships. It feels like you're stuck in a vicious cycle of frustration and loneliness, then you beat yourself up for being stuck. The strain causes avoidance or forces you to power through in a semi-numb state. You're coping for now but the effects keep compounding. You feel disconnected from yourself and the people you love."

"I enjoy working with individuals who are seeking lasting healing or therapeutic change. You may be experiencing depression or anxiety that is signaling the need for a different way of living and approaching your life. You may have past trauma and need a safe space to work through and integrate this. I believe patterns and old wounds live in our body and show up in many ways including in our relationships, feelings, thoughts, and physical sensations. I pay attention to these areas, including the larger systems we live in, and use a relational, psychodynamic, & emotion-focused approach to therapy combined with alternative approaches. "

"Hi! I'm Dr. Betsy Pedersen. I have been providing mental health services to adults for 39+ years with a caring, nonjudgmental style. I enjoy working with adults and seniors . My areas of specialty include treatment of anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's issues, crisis intervention, & co-management of medical conditions with health care providers. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other methods. Please call or email with any questions or concerns you may have. We will make a plan to work together for your benefit. "

"**Jan 2020: I have a short waitlist** My practice is based on anti-oppressive principles & embodied awareness. I work with people of all sexualities & genders to address depression, anxiety, life transitions, chronic pain, family conflict, relationship issues, self-esteem, & trauma using a holistic approach to healing. I have expertise in addressing sexual violence & the traumatic effects of systems (racism, sexism, homophobia etc). I encourage clients to nurture their inner voice, to gently observe what happens in the present moment, & to engage actively in the therapeutic process. My practice is poly, kink & sex worker affirming."

"I work with adolescents and adults of all ages who are experiencing grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, stress, and/or difficult life changes and transitions. I provide a safe, supportive, and intentional space to assist clients in exploring their experiences, challenges and concerns; clarify goals; uncover insights and patterns; identify and enhance strengths; and develop skills to improve coping and move in the direction of their values. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and welcome all types of diversity."

"Everyone can benefit from therapy. How often in your day to day do you have an hour where you’re fully seen, heard, and encouraged? That’s what therapy should provide. Too often therapy is misrepresented and clients stigmatized as weak or ill when, in fact, the strongest thing you can do is seek help. Let me help you through your darkest of times or your day to day concerns. There is no issue too big or too small to conquer."

"Is worry or anxiety starting to interrupt your daily life? Does it feel like no matter what you try, nothing works? Are you struggling to change habits that only seem to make things worse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. Maybe you've resorted to drinking, prescriptions or marijuana to feel some relief. Maybe it's time you got some help. And I know this is hard. You've likely been debating seeking help for months, maybe even longer. But I'm so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here."

"Discover What's Possible! Bull City Counseling stands out in our community by providing caring, competent, and compassionate support to our clients in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Let us help you find a way to connect with peace and hope, explore your concerns; gain independence and live your life on your terms."