Therapists in 27511

It can be exhausting to navigate life when isolated, facing one stressor after another, feeling depressed or anxious, or trying to recover from a traumatic experience. For many, these experiences interfere with day-to-day life such as our relationships, work, school, and more. For many, therapy can provide needed support. The most significant part of therapy is your relationship with your therapist, this is why I approach therapy by getting to know you as a whole person and use a collaborative approach to help empower your innate strengths.

Accepting New Clients for In-Person & Virtual sessions in Cary (off SE Maynard Road)! I am in-network with Aetna & BCBS. My commitment to you is that I will walk alongside you to help you determine how you can make change happen and provide you with a supportive and safe environment that allows you to explore your concerns. My approach to working with clients is multi-faceted as I pull from various theories, modalities, and tools that will best suit your circumstances. I work with individuals who are 18+ and I have a God-filled heart for working with couples who are seeking to repair their relationships.

I am a board-certified licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor with over 25 years of experience in clinical mental health. My career has been dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, parents, young adults, and educators, driven by a deep passion for transformative counseling. As an EMDR-certified therapist specializing in trauma-informed care, I am committed to helping others navigate and heal from their past experiences. I strive to live out my mission statement of “helping others transform their lives from the inside out,” and I am devoted to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those I work with.

Struggling, finding your passion for academics or athletics causing constant distress, feeling stuck, pressure with what you are told you should do or be, using drugs/alcohol to relieve anxiety, depression or trying to be someone you are not? Low self-esteem, lack confidence, having difficulty developing meaningful relationships, want to learn a new way to live, a life of happiness, contentment, freedom? My experience is with mental health, addiction, pressures of being an athlete (feels like 100 years ago) and those who have issues with both. Do you want to live a life that you deserve, increase your quality of life?

The journey to achieving wellness is unique to each individual. As your therapist, I am here to help you navigate life's complexities by harnessing your inner strengths and capabilities. I strive to create a sincere, nonjudgmental space where you can freely explore your needs, goals, and obstacles affecting your well-being. When you feel heard, accepted, and valued in the therapeutic space, transformative change and healing can truly occur. I assist individuals with diverse needs: substance use, chronic pain & disability, PTSD/trauma, depression/mood disorders, anxiety, interpersonal challenges, self-esteem, and LGBTQIA+ support.

If you are at a place where you are experiencing some difficulties in life, you do not have to stay in that place. I offer a wide variety of knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy into my time with others. I enjoy infusing my work with a lot of humor, and creativity, while embracing the holistic model of the mind/body connection.

My ideal client is someone who may have been hesitant about starting therapy, but has decided to take a chance. I want to remove the negative stigma attached to therapy and support my clients on their journey to growth and healing. I am passionate about helping clients find ways to process their emotions and learns ways to handle everyday stress. I tend to gravitate towards clients dealing with past trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I want people to feel empowered and realize their current struggles don't define them. I want to bring out the best in my clients and encourage them to not be afraid of their feelings.