Compassion Focused Psychiatrists in Durham, NC
I work with patients who are often seeking a holistic approach to their mental and physical well-being. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or exploring aspects of your mental health that are yet to be named, I'm here to support and guide you. Whether it's through medication management or exploring different therapeutic techniques, my goal is to help you see meaningful improvement in your day-to-day life. I understand that health encompasses the mind, body, and spirit, and recognize the intricate relationship between these elements. My priority is to create a safe environment where patients feel heard and valued.
I work with patients who are often seeking a holistic approach to their mental and physical well-being. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or exploring aspects of your mental health that are yet to be named, I'm here to support and guide you. Whether it's through medication management or exploring different therapeutic techniques, my goal is to help you see meaningful improvement in your day-to-day life. I understand that health encompasses the mind, body, and spirit, and recognize the intricate relationship between these elements. My priority is to create a safe environment where patients feel heard and valued.
Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
I feel incredibly fortunate to contribute to the mental health field, where prioritizing mental well-being is neither shameful nor taboo. Our bodies inherently safeguard our most crucial organ: the brain. It serves as the powerhouse for the entire body, and its well-being is as vital as that of our heart, pancreas, or lungs. My journey in the mental health field began as a social worker and psychotherapist. Over time, I evolved into a physician assistant, equipped to prescribe medications and offer comprehensive medical care. To enhance my capabilities, I pursued and attained additional certification in psychiatry
I feel incredibly fortunate to contribute to the mental health field, where prioritizing mental well-being is neither shameful nor taboo. Our bodies inherently safeguard our most crucial organ: the brain. It serves as the powerhouse for the entire body, and its well-being is as vital as that of our heart, pancreas, or lungs. My journey in the mental health field began as a social worker and psychotherapist. Over time, I evolved into a physician assistant, equipped to prescribe medications and offer comprehensive medical care. To enhance my capabilities, I pursued and attained additional certification in psychiatry
As a specialist in general adult outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Arafat is committed to providing compassionate, down-to-earth care tailored to each individual. His ideal clients are those who are proactive and patient in their mental health journey. He prioritizes treating every patient as a unique human being, focusing on creating effective medication regimens in collaboration with each of them. Whether the patient is managing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or other psychiatric conditions, his goal is to support them with personalized treatment strategies that empower his patients to lead a fulfilling life.
As a specialist in general adult outpatient psychiatry, Dr. Arafat is committed to providing compassionate, down-to-earth care tailored to each individual. His ideal clients are those who are proactive and patient in their mental health journey. He prioritizes treating every patient as a unique human being, focusing on creating effective medication regimens in collaboration with each of them. Whether the patient is managing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or other psychiatric conditions, his goal is to support them with personalized treatment strategies that empower his patients to lead a fulfilling life.
Welcome to Triangle Mental Health! We are dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care for a wide array of mental health concerns. Dr. Hussam Alsarraf completed his residency training at Duke University and specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and stress-related physical complaints. Along with offering conventional approaches to mental health maladies, Dr. Alsarraf provides insight-oriented therapy during every visit to foster understanding of yourself and give you the power to make positive changes in your life.
Welcome to Triangle Mental Health! We are dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care for a wide array of mental health concerns. Dr. Hussam Alsarraf completed his residency training at Duke University and specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia, and stress-related physical complaints. Along with offering conventional approaches to mental health maladies, Dr. Alsarraf provides insight-oriented therapy during every visit to foster understanding of yourself and give you the power to make positive changes in your life.
I am a physician assistant with both the passion and experience treating patients who feel unseen or unsupported. I received my master’s degree in physician assistant studies from South University in Savannah, GA. I am the child of immigrant parents that worked hard to provide for my sibling and I, therefore it’s important to me to advocate for our underserved, minority, and more vulnerable populations. With experience in addiction medicine, treating adolescents/adults with depression, anxiety, mood and neurodevelopmental disorders, I am dedicated to continuing to learn/educate patients on how to best treat their Mental Health!
I am a physician assistant with both the passion and experience treating patients who feel unseen or unsupported. I received my master’s degree in physician assistant studies from South University in Savannah, GA. I am the child of immigrant parents that worked hard to provide for my sibling and I, therefore it’s important to me to advocate for our underserved, minority, and more vulnerable populations. With experience in addiction medicine, treating adolescents/adults with depression, anxiety, mood and neurodevelopmental disorders, I am dedicated to continuing to learn/educate patients on how to best treat their Mental Health!
Animo Sano Psychiatry
Psychiatrist, MD, PA-C, LCSW, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
Animo Sano Psychiatry treats a wide range of behavioral health conditions, including Depression and Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and sleep disorders, among others. In addition to the treatment of these noted conditions, Animo Sano Psychiatry also operates an ADHD Specialty Clinic.
Mary Denina is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats a variety of mental health concerns including, women's issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, grief, and loss. She is a fierce advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health issues in the adult and geriatric populations. Her role as a PMHNP includes education, medication management, advocacy, and counseling. Mary completed her Master's degree at East Carolina University and her studies included psychopharmacology, therapy modalities, and working with populations across the lifespan.
Mary Denina is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats a variety of mental health concerns including, women's issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, grief, and loss. She is a fierce advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health issues in the adult and geriatric populations. Her role as a PMHNP includes education, medication management, advocacy, and counseling. Mary completed her Master's degree at East Carolina University and her studies included psychopharmacology, therapy modalities, and working with populations across the lifespan.
I work with patients facing mental health challenges such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral issues. They seek support in finding balance, improving well-being, and reaching mental health goals. As a firm believer in the mind-body connection, I emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, strong social bonds, and spirituality in promoting mental well-being. My clients want to understand their emotions better, gain coping skills, and enhance their quality of life. Their goals include achieving greater self-awareness, increasing resilience, and finding sustainable mental wellness.
I work with patients facing mental health challenges such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other behavioral issues. They seek support in finding balance, improving well-being, and reaching mental health goals. As a firm believer in the mind-body connection, I emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, strong social bonds, and spirituality in promoting mental well-being. My clients want to understand their emotions better, gain coping skills, and enhance their quality of life. Their goals include achieving greater self-awareness, increasing resilience, and finding sustainable mental wellness.
Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, PMHCNS, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Our mission is to promote the mental health of mothers and women through counseling, treatment, and education. We are committed to empowering mothers to prioritize their emotional health because when a mom feels her best, everyone benefits.
Our mission is to promote the mental health of mothers and women through counseling, treatment, and education. We are committed to empowering mothers to prioritize their emotional health because when a mom feels her best, everyone benefits.
Patients I work with often look for a deeper understanding of their mental health and its impact on their overall well-being. If you're navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or ADHD, and are curious about medication management alongside supportive therapy, I'm here to walk this path with you. Whether it's managing stress, developing coping strategies, improving sleep, or building self-esteem, I'm dedicated to helping you find balance and resilience. My goal is to help you understand your emotions, habits and behaviors. Together, we can explore these areas, uncovering how they shape your mental health and personal journey.
Patients I work with often look for a deeper understanding of their mental health and its impact on their overall well-being. If you're navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or ADHD, and are curious about medication management alongside supportive therapy, I'm here to walk this path with you. Whether it's managing stress, developing coping strategies, improving sleep, or building self-esteem, I'm dedicated to helping you find balance and resilience. My goal is to help you understand your emotions, habits and behaviors. Together, we can explore these areas, uncovering how they shape your mental health and personal journey.
Valerie Benedicta Idada-Parker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, LCAS, FNP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
I provide service and care that is unique and tailored to each patient's specific need; created with a vision to provide care to the whole person and change lives for the better. I maintain an integrated service that effectively deals with prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases cutting across general medicine; psychiatry, addiction, weight management, DWI treatment, and many other services in a welcoming and confidential environment. I want all my clients to call Reliable Health Services Inc. their medical home.
I provide service and care that is unique and tailored to each patient's specific need; created with a vision to provide care to the whole person and change lives for the better. I maintain an integrated service that effectively deals with prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases cutting across general medicine; psychiatry, addiction, weight management, DWI treatment, and many other services in a welcoming and confidential environment. I want all my clients to call Reliable Health Services Inc. their medical home.
Jordan is a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She believes in patient-centered care, not only trusting her own knowledge but using the patient’s opinions and goals to mediate care in hopes to overall improve the individual’s daily life. She feels that involving the individual who seeks care with every decision will bring the individual closer to their goals, improve how they feel overall, and improve the outcome of care. She promotes healthy eating, exercise, and calming techniques such as meditation and yoga.
Jordan is a board certified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She believes in patient-centered care, not only trusting her own knowledge but using the patient’s opinions and goals to mediate care in hopes to overall improve the individual’s daily life. She feels that involving the individual who seeks care with every decision will bring the individual closer to their goals, improve how they feel overall, and improve the outcome of care. She promotes healthy eating, exercise, and calming techniques such as meditation and yoga.
I work with patients who are struggling with mental health issues. My patients often have a goal of treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. Sometimes my patients want to just learn more about themselves, and why they feel the way that they feel. I love working with patients who would like to explore holistic options in addition to medications to optimize their mental health. Holistic treatments can be anything from exercise to learning habit stacking, to sleep hygiene.
I work with patients who are struggling with mental health issues. My patients often have a goal of treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more. Sometimes my patients want to just learn more about themselves, and why they feel the way that they feel. I love working with patients who would like to explore holistic options in addition to medications to optimize their mental health. Holistic treatments can be anything from exercise to learning habit stacking, to sleep hygiene.
My ideal client is one who is looking to make the necessary changes in order to improve their own life. Their goal is to thrive, and they want a partner that they can collaborate with so that they can become their best self.
My ideal client is one who is looking to make the necessary changes in order to improve their own life. Their goal is to thrive, and they want a partner that they can collaborate with so that they can become their best self.
Tiirini Hill
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Are you a mother who can't seem to understand why you are having some of the intrusive thoughts you are having? Are you a worrier and constantly checking if you locked the doors , turned off the stove , etc. ? Do you feel like everyone else around you has it together and you're barely making it and struggle to tend to your own basic needs? Well guess what ? You're not alone. 1 in 5 moms will experience some type of perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Black women are more likely to experience these disorders also known as PMADS and less likely to receive treatment.The best way to contact me is sending an email.
Are you a mother who can't seem to understand why you are having some of the intrusive thoughts you are having? Are you a worrier and constantly checking if you locked the doors , turned off the stove , etc. ? Do you feel like everyone else around you has it together and you're barely making it and struggle to tend to your own basic needs? Well guess what ? You're not alone. 1 in 5 moms will experience some type of perinatal mood and/or anxiety disorder. Black women are more likely to experience these disorders also known as PMADS and less likely to receive treatment.The best way to contact me is sending an email.
Natasha Cooper
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701 (Online Only)
Natasha Cooper is a Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 15 years of experience. She aims to restore her patients' to a place of health and healing through collaboration on an individualized treatment plan of care.
Natasha Cooper is a Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 15 years of experience. She aims to restore her patients' to a place of health and healing through collaboration on an individualized treatment plan of care.
Brea Washington
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, AGPCNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703 (Online Only)
It's important for me to individualize care for every patient in order to treat patients as a whole person not just their mental health symptoms. I provide culturally competent and non-judgmental mental health care by developing a healthy therapeutic relationship with every patient. Contact me if you're looking forward to start your mental wellness journey!
It's important for me to individualize care for every patient in order to treat patients as a whole person not just their mental health symptoms. I provide culturally competent and non-judgmental mental health care by developing a healthy therapeutic relationship with every patient. Contact me if you're looking forward to start your mental wellness journey!
Is your current mental healthcare failing to meet your high standards? I am here to offer you an alternative! I understand how frustrating our current mental health system can be. It is hard to find excellent MDs with any close availability, let alone who are able to see you around your busy schedule. Long wait times, restricted schedule availability, delayed response times, and refill lapses all impact your quality of care. Are you ready to stop feeling helpless, frustrated, and demoralized about your mental healthcare? Treat yourself to the mental healthcare you deserve!
Is your current mental healthcare failing to meet your high standards? I am here to offer you an alternative! I understand how frustrating our current mental health system can be. It is hard to find excellent MDs with any close availability, let alone who are able to see you around your busy schedule. Long wait times, restricted schedule availability, delayed response times, and refill lapses all impact your quality of care. Are you ready to stop feeling helpless, frustrated, and demoralized about your mental healthcare? Treat yourself to the mental healthcare you deserve!
Olivia Sappelt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
Currently accepting new clients! As a psychiatric provider, I have a primary focus in medication management for a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and more. Whether you are new to taking psychiatric medications, rekindling issues that you have not prioritized for the last few years, need a new provider who better suits you, or have a current provider who is leaving their practice or retiring- I am here for you and your mental health needs. Psychotherapy has amazing benefits, but sometimes more help is needed. My goal is to truly understand you, your concerns, and your struggles.
Currently accepting new clients! As a psychiatric provider, I have a primary focus in medication management for a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and more. Whether you are new to taking psychiatric medications, rekindling issues that you have not prioritized for the last few years, need a new provider who better suits you, or have a current provider who is leaving their practice or retiring- I am here for you and your mental health needs. Psychotherapy has amazing benefits, but sometimes more help is needed. My goal is to truly understand you, your concerns, and your struggles.
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How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.