Family Therapy in Apex, NC
Jodi D Aina
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC-S, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Navigating life can be tough; things can change, and we have all felt stuck from time to time. Whether it's day-to-day stress, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, school related issues, family/couple issues, women’s issues, lack of fulfilling career or general mental health concerns; therapy can help you. Let me be your ally on your journey to recovery. I strive to create an environment that allows you to feel comfortable, safe and facilitates growth. My style is fluid, collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. My philosophy is the client is the expert on their own life, so I maintain a person-centered approach.
Navigating life can be tough; things can change, and we have all felt stuck from time to time. Whether it's day-to-day stress, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, school related issues, family/couple issues, women’s issues, lack of fulfilling career or general mental health concerns; therapy can help you. Let me be your ally on your journey to recovery. I strive to create an environment that allows you to feel comfortable, safe and facilitates growth. My style is fluid, collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. My philosophy is the client is the expert on their own life, so I maintain a person-centered approach.
I work from a person centered, family systems and solution focused approach.
Are you overwhelmed with your emotions? Do you find yourself with anxiety and not knowing how to cope or improve your anxiety? This is something I can help you with. Whether you’re an adult who has struggled for years or a teenager who is just starting to struggle. My hope is to help you understand what you are feeling, express that emotion and then learn the skills to help you cope. By learning the skills to help cope with negative emotions you will hopefully decrease your anxiety and start feeling better.
I work from a person centered, family systems and solution focused approach.
Are you overwhelmed with your emotions? Do you find yourself with anxiety and not knowing how to cope or improve your anxiety? This is something I can help you with. Whether you’re an adult who has struggled for years or a teenager who is just starting to struggle. My hope is to help you understand what you are feeling, express that emotion and then learn the skills to help you cope. By learning the skills to help cope with negative emotions you will hopefully decrease your anxiety and start feeling better.
We can do this through individual therapy or family therapy (for teenagers with eating disorders).
Are you or your teenager chronically overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry about eating the "right" things? Do you put high expectations on yourself to achieve, then beat yourself up if you don't meet those expectations? Whether it's big stress, big feelings, or big competitions, I can help. Most clients come to see me for anxiety, sport psychology, and eating disorders.
We can do this through individual therapy or family therapy (for teenagers with eating disorders).
Are you or your teenager chronically overwhelmed? Do you constantly worry about eating the "right" things? Do you put high expectations on yourself to achieve, then beat yourself up if you don't meet those expectations? Whether it's big stress, big feelings, or big competitions, I can help. Most clients come to see me for anxiety, sport psychology, and eating disorders.
I offer a safe space for you/your child regardless of age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, race, color, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, place of residence, veteran status, physical disability, health status, country of origin, socio-economic background.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
I offer a safe space for you/your child regardless of age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital or family status, race, color, religious beliefs, ethnic origin, place of residence, veteran status, physical disability, health status, country of origin, socio-economic background.
I am Vivian Magarino-Gomez and have a M.A. in Art Therapy/Transpersonal Counseling Psychology-which offers clients the best of both eastern and western psychology. With 12 years of mental health experience and 16 years as a public school educator, I offer individual, group, and family therapy for clients age 2-60+ with needs ranging from abuse, trauma, ADHD, gang involvement, PTSD, depression, anxiety, addiction, emerging sexuality issues, and neurodivergence. My past working in emergency services, school-based therapy, day treatment, group homes, and inpatient, fuels my holistic client-centered approach in outpatient art therapy.
Do you feel trapped or defeated because of a situation that is causing you and/or your family distress? Are you ready to choose a new direction for your life? Then, I'm glad we found each other.
Clients who seek my services embrace spiritually-integrated counseling and therapy, which combines empirically-based interventions with spiritual resources in their journey of transformation. Despite the different reasons that bring clients to therapy, all of them need a safe space to unravel the problematic narratives of their lives, embrace the possibility of new futures, and learn new practices that help strengthen personal and communal bonds.
Do you feel trapped or defeated because of a situation that is causing you and/or your family distress? Are you ready to choose a new direction for your life? Then, I'm glad we found each other.
Clients who seek my services embrace spiritually-integrated counseling and therapy, which combines empirically-based interventions with spiritual resources in their journey of transformation. Despite the different reasons that bring clients to therapy, all of them need a safe space to unravel the problematic narratives of their lives, embrace the possibility of new futures, and learn new practices that help strengthen personal and communal bonds.
As a mother of three young men, each with exceptional needs, I know how difficult family life management can be.
Would it help to be on a recovery journey? Do you want to manage an addiction with a bit of creative help? Is it possible to reduce harm or prevent harm from substance use?
As a mother of three young men, each with exceptional needs, I know how difficult family life management can be.
Would it help to be on a recovery journey? Do you want to manage an addiction with a bit of creative help? Is it possible to reduce harm or prevent harm from substance use?
Though not a native, I have lived, worked, and raised my family in the Triangle for many years.
Do you feel overwhelmed and alone? Are you facing change in your life? I work mostly with individuals--teens,college age, 20 and 30 somethings, and those in mid-life and beyond.I especially like working with women in transition (getting into or out of marriage; starting a family or adjusting to an empty nest; starting school or a new job or ending a career; facing the loss of a spouse or aging parent). I like to help women and men who want to know themselves better and value themselves more as they go through life's challenges.
Though not a native, I have lived, worked, and raised my family in the Triangle for many years.
Do you feel overwhelmed and alone? Are you facing change in your life? I work mostly with individuals--teens,college age, 20 and 30 somethings, and those in mid-life and beyond.I especially like working with women in transition (getting into or out of marriage; starting a family or adjusting to an empty nest; starting school or a new job or ending a career; facing the loss of a spouse or aging parent). I like to help women and men who want to know themselves better and value themselves more as they go through life's challenges.
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Family Systems Therapy.
When we are in the midst of some tough situations, we can be blind to what the options are for improving our lives. Sometimes just dealing with the emotional impact is hard enough. We can be so engaged by the emotional upset itself that it is often hard to see beyond it to solutions. In therapy, we have a partner whose sole function is promoting our well-being. Someone who has the experience and training to help us handle the emotional impact while providing insight as to how we can become better at managing challenging situations, improving our relationships, shifting our perspectives and ultimately living a more peaceful, happier
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, EMDR, and Family Systems Therapy.
When we are in the midst of some tough situations, we can be blind to what the options are for improving our lives. Sometimes just dealing with the emotional impact is hard enough. We can be so engaged by the emotional upset itself that it is often hard to see beyond it to solutions. In therapy, we have a partner whose sole function is promoting our well-being. Someone who has the experience and training to help us handle the emotional impact while providing insight as to how we can become better at managing challenging situations, improving our relationships, shifting our perspectives and ultimately living a more peaceful, happier
With over 15 years experience, allow her to come alongside whatever your family is facing and provide you and your child with skills and hope.
CHILD-TEEN - Are you concerned about your child? Are they anxious? angry? irritable? Or maybe you would just like to give your child some additional skills as they progress through their current developmental stage. Allow us to come alongside you. Give your child the gift of learning coping skills that will not only help them now but that they can take into their adult life. Children and teens are part of a larger family system so you are an integral part of treatment. Our goal is to strengthen the relationship between you and your child.
With over 15 years experience, allow her to come alongside whatever your family is facing and provide you and your child with skills and hope.
CHILD-TEEN - Are you concerned about your child? Are they anxious? angry? irritable? Or maybe you would just like to give your child some additional skills as they progress through their current developmental stage. Allow us to come alongside you. Give your child the gift of learning coping skills that will not only help them now but that they can take into their adult life. Children and teens are part of a larger family system so you are an integral part of treatment. Our goal is to strengthen the relationship between you and your child.
Kia Weaver Byrd
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
Your treatment will incorporate interventions that are person / family centered, and customized to your needs and preferences.
I am so glad you are here. Getting the right professional support can be an important step towards the positive change you want in your life. Are you feeling overwhelmed or having problems managing emotions? Are you struggling to build and maintain supportive relationships or set boundaries? Have difficulty communicating with a partner or child? Experienced past trauma that is impacting your current relationships or your ability to function? Are strong feelings of sadness or worry keeping you stuck or living in fear? Do you have a challenging relationship with food and body image? I’m here to help.
Your treatment will incorporate interventions that are person / family centered, and customized to your needs and preferences.
I am so glad you are here. Getting the right professional support can be an important step towards the positive change you want in your life. Are you feeling overwhelmed or having problems managing emotions? Are you struggling to build and maintain supportive relationships or set boundaries? Have difficulty communicating with a partner or child? Experienced past trauma that is impacting your current relationships or your ability to function? Are strong feelings of sadness or worry keeping you stuck or living in fear? Do you have a challenging relationship with food and body image? I’m here to help.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Neurodiversity Empowerment Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27523 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I also work with family members to provide partner, parent/caregiver and sibling supports, and individual psychotherapy, My expertise and training are in the field of Autism, ADHD, and IDD.
Mary Lynn Marus (Molly), works primarily with neurodivergent adults, with confirmed or suspected diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and/or other mental health conditions. Do you find that behaviors are hard to manage, social communication is challenging, or that mood or worries are constantly weighing on you? Do you have a hard time finding someone who understands your concerns related to your lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or another Intellectual or Developmental diagnosis? Are you a parent or caregiver of an Autisitc, ADHD, or IDD Child, who needs your own therapist who understands what you are going through? I am here to help!
I also work with family members to provide partner, parent/caregiver and sibling supports, and individual psychotherapy, My expertise and training are in the field of Autism, ADHD, and IDD.
Mary Lynn Marus (Molly), works primarily with neurodivergent adults, with confirmed or suspected diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and/or other mental health conditions. Do you find that behaviors are hard to manage, social communication is challenging, or that mood or worries are constantly weighing on you? Do you have a hard time finding someone who understands your concerns related to your lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or another Intellectual or Developmental diagnosis? Are you a parent or caregiver of an Autisitc, ADHD, or IDD Child, who needs your own therapist who understands what you are going through? I am here to help!
Liana Nelson Peterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician with 20 years of experience in mental health. I started my career with the intention of inspiring more people of color to feel free and empowered to seek therapy without fearing rejection within their community. Initially, I began as a Family Support Case Manager with the Missouri Division of Social Services. I continue to work with individuals—both young and seasoned—families, and couples to help build connections by teaching and educating the dynamics of grief, complicated grief, levels of intimacy, and attachment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician with 20 years of experience in mental health. I started my career with the intention of inspiring more people of color to feel free and empowered to seek therapy without fearing rejection within their community. Initially, I began as a Family Support Case Manager with the Missouri Division of Social Services. I continue to work with individuals—both young and seasoned—families, and couples to help build connections by teaching and educating the dynamics of grief, complicated grief, levels of intimacy, and attachment.
I enjoy working with individuals from kids to adults, helping them navigate challenging life experiences. My passion lies in helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD & trauma, ADHD, grief, family challenges, and couples counseling. Each session gets tailored to you, the client, to meet your unique needs. I am currently In school pursuing my masters in mental health counseling, and am offering $40 flat session fee as part of my school
I enjoy working with individuals from kids to adults, helping them navigate challenging life experiences. My passion lies in helping those who struggle with depression, anxiety, PTSD & trauma, ADHD, grief, family challenges, and couples counseling. Each session gets tailored to you, the client, to meet your unique needs. I am currently In school pursuing my masters in mental health counseling, and am offering $40 flat session fee as part of my school
You know what it feels like to sit at your kitchen table or on your front or back porch with a close friend or family member & talk the hours away? Some conversations bring laughter. Some bring tears. Some bring clarity. Therapy can take those conversations to the next level. You can expect therapy with me to be very relaxed. Put your feet up! Bring in your lunch! Check your phone! Tell me about your dog! Show me pictures! You tell me what is working and not working for you in therapy & I'll adjust. We'll move at your pace towards goals you set.
You know what it feels like to sit at your kitchen table or on your front or back porch with a close friend or family member & talk the hours away? Some conversations bring laughter. Some bring tears. Some bring clarity. Therapy can take those conversations to the next level. You can expect therapy with me to be very relaxed. Put your feet up! Bring in your lunch! Check your phone! Tell me about your dog! Show me pictures! You tell me what is working and not working for you in therapy & I'll adjust. We'll move at your pace towards goals you set.
Sara Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach to individualize therapy, utilizing practices in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Embodied Recovery, DBT, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and Ecotherapy.
Your reasons for seeking therapy are valid. I will approach our work together with a compassionate heart and a non-judgmental mind. I want to help my clients create safety and peace in their bodies and feel connected to their world. I believe in empowering my clients through coping skills rooted in mindfulness and somatic practices, encouraging gentle vulnerability, and helping them identify paths towards Self confidence and embodiment. I use the natural world as a therapy setting and tool; I find it helps those who have felt stuck in the past with classic talk therapy.
I use an integrative approach to individualize therapy, utilizing practices in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Embodied Recovery, DBT, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and Ecotherapy.
Your reasons for seeking therapy are valid. I will approach our work together with a compassionate heart and a non-judgmental mind. I want to help my clients create safety and peace in their bodies and feel connected to their world. I believe in empowering my clients through coping skills rooted in mindfulness and somatic practices, encouraging gentle vulnerability, and helping them identify paths towards Self confidence and embodiment. I use the natural world as a therapy setting and tool; I find it helps those who have felt stuck in the past with classic talk therapy.
Is your family constantly on edge because of the daily arguing? Are you the parent of a teen that does not understand you? Do you feel that to get in touch with your teen you need to text or Facebook chat? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse over money, discipline and jeolousy? As a middle school counselor I have immersed myself into the lives of adolescents and know how to speak their language. As a parent of two teens I understand the challenges of being a parent and spouse. Are you ready for a positive change?
Is your family constantly on edge because of the daily arguing? Are you the parent of a teen that does not understand you? Do you feel that to get in touch with your teen you need to text or Facebook chat? Are you constantly fighting with your spouse over money, discipline and jeolousy? As a middle school counselor I have immersed myself into the lives of adolescents and know how to speak their language. As a parent of two teens I understand the challenges of being a parent and spouse. Are you ready for a positive change?
Specializing in individual wellness, relationship counseling, and family dynamics, I assist clients in navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, academic hurdles, motivation issues, and trauma.
Serving ages 8+ for individual, couples, family therapy & EMDR. I am dedicated to guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward transformative growth and resilient relationships through collaborative therapy. By integrating research-based strategies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, I assist clients in achieving their counseling objectives. My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes mindfulness, yoga, movement, and play to foster lasting connections and well-being.
Specializing in individual wellness, relationship counseling, and family dynamics, I assist clients in navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, academic hurdles, motivation issues, and trauma.
Serving ages 8+ for individual, couples, family therapy & EMDR. I am dedicated to guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward transformative growth and resilient relationships through collaborative therapy. By integrating research-based strategies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, I assist clients in achieving their counseling objectives. My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes mindfulness, yoga, movement, and play to foster lasting connections and well-being.
Humans are social beings. And when we're struggling to feel connected to others, it can often leave us feeling lonely, anxious, and sad. I provide therapy for couples, teens, and adults who are wanting to improve their relationships with those around them, whether it be with friends, family, or partners. This can include working on healthy boundaries, improving the way you express yourself and communicate with others, or processing past experiences to move forward in your current relationships.
Humans are social beings. And when we're struggling to feel connected to others, it can often leave us feeling lonely, anxious, and sad. I provide therapy for couples, teens, and adults who are wanting to improve their relationships with those around them, whether it be with friends, family, or partners. This can include working on healthy boundaries, improving the way you express yourself and communicate with others, or processing past experiences to move forward in your current relationships.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.