In Person Therapists in Apex, NC

The healing journey begins with the desire for personal growth and a willingness to embrace change. Together, we can achieve this. The first question is, " Are you willing to take care of you now?" For most, this is a difficult commitment to make. For those who are willing, the rewards are immeasurable. Learning how to face problems fearlessly, improve work performance, develop healthy realtionships, or reach a state of peace and joy are within your grasp.

Do you struggle with people-pleasing tendencies that affect your relationships with others? Do you tend to put others' feelings and needs before your own? Do you struggle with setting boundaries and often avoid conflict? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed by the need to “do it all”. Putting others' needs before your own and not taking care of yourself can lead to long-term negative effects on your physical and mental health. I believe that there is hope and encourage others to “fill their cup”!

Hi! My name is Heather, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate. I meet my clients where they are, and work hard to build rapport and the therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and families. I will build a strength based treatment plan for you to enable positive change. I use a combination of CBT, DBT, and Person Centered therapy modalities to help you reach your goals. I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Salisbury University in Maryland, and I earned my Masters Degree in Social Work from Delaware State University in Delaware.

I have over 15 years experience working in mental health. I have worked with children and youth for 20 years. I have worked with youth in crisis and their families, adults struggling with substance abuse and severe mental illness, youth in the foster system, parents of children in the foster system, individuals incarcerated, as well as post-release. I am familiar with the legal/court system as well as social services. I am well versed in how to locate and use community resources and am very comfortable collaborating with other providers about your overall health and wellness.

Melissa has over ten years of experience in completing comprehensive psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults. She developed a unique point of view on how schools, parents, and therapists can work most effectively together due to hands-on years of experience in both school systems and private practice. Each evaluation that Melissa completes is tailored to the unique referral questions to improve daily functioning and wellness. Melissa believes evaluations should be multifaceted to better understand one’s difficulties and strengths and identify evidence-based interventions and supports.

Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!

I am a licensed clinical social worker, addiction specialist associate, and certified integrative mental health provider who takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach to treating mental health and substance abuse disorders. Currently, I am going through training to become a certified ketamine-assisted psychotherapy provider. I have experience working with clients on a variety of issues, such as anxiety and panic disorders, depression, personal growth and self-esteem, general relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers), and Addiction and substance misuse.

Our lives are filled with joys, accomplishments, struggles, and sorrows. From many we derive happiness, but others leave us feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or stuck and in need of clarity or a different direction.I understand that seeking counseling can sometimes be difficult or scary and believe that asking for help is a great expression of strength. My goal is to create a comfortable environment in which you may share your story and my approach is collaborative; working with you to identify your needs, the issues you want to address, and the goals that you want to achieve while in therapy.

I want to help anyone who has emotional pain and/or trauma and is trying to alleviate that by self-medicating in any way, be it alcohol, illicit substances, food, or behaviors.

It takes immense courage and strength to seek counseling, and I sincerely commend you for taking this important first step. I am especially passionate about working with folks struggling to manage feelings of anxiety or hopelessness, seek to heal from harmful childhood experiences, and continually grapple with the feeling that they are never "good enough". In our work together, we will practice ways in which you can most effectively cope with life's stressors and improve your confidence. I am so excited to work alongside you.

​I have 13+ years of experience in providing individual, family, & group mental health therapy to adults, with specialties in geriatric mental health & post-traumatic stress. Other areas of interest include, anxiety, chronic mood symptoms, obsessive compulsive disorder, caregiver stress, dementia processes, co-occurring illnesses, grief & loss, & trauma.

Welcome, friend! I am so glad you found your way here. Recognizing that you need help along your journey toward healing and wellness is one of the hardest yet bravest steps, so I invite you in this moment to be proud of yourself. Perhaps you have landed on this site because you feel disconnected—disconnected from your emotions, your body, your relationships, the world itself. Maybe your existence feels smaller because you find yourself consumed by unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Maybe you notice a disconnection between the life you want and the life you are living. You are not alone.

Dr. Jamie Stashko is returning to Peak City Psychology after spending the last few years raising her young family. She has undergone specialty training in the treatment of Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders and advanced training in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). She is excited to support women experiencing challenges related to pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and mothering and partnering in the context of a new birth.

Sarah is thrilled to be a part of the Three Oaks team as an outpatient psychotherapist! Her passion lies in grief and bereavement support, as well as child therapy. She heavily applies self-empowerment and mindfulness approaches to her work, and cannot wait to join clients on their path to healing. Sarah has had the privilege of supporting caregivers of children and youth with medical complexities through grief, bereavement, life transitions, and adjustment to illness. She also has experience in the public education system working with children (ages 4-11) to create positive behavioral patterns and establish healthy attachments.

Are you and your partner struggling? Are you in that painful space where you try to communicate but keep misunderstanding and hurting each other? Is the love you have for each other harder to find as you navigate difficult times? When you feel stuck and lost, I will listen. I will collaborate with you to build relationships you value. I help individuals, couples, and families connect. We use skills, empathy, insight, activities, and values to work through conflict and differences. Ultimately, you can heal emotionally, reconnect, and live a life you value and enjoy.

It can get better. Just getting by in your life or relationships, or feeling like things are overwhelming, unsafe or out of control is worth getting help with. Feeling lost in a life transition is worth getting help with. Finding a way to thrive instead of just survive is worth getting help with. You can have help focusing your efforts on what will actually make a difference, so it can get better. Models I use to understand where you are & how to get where you want to go include Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Interpersonal Neurobiology & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

Women, despite being the foundation of our society (I am a little biased, of course), are often given too much stress to manage effectively. We have to be employees, mothers, wives, friends, daughters and sisters, just to name a few roles that we play. When there is friction or "conflict" in any one of these roles, life can get complicated. I am passionate about supporting women in our many phases of life. I also serve the Latino (Spanish-speaking) community in a culturally sensitive manner.

Now accepting new clients! Sometimes life doesn't go as expected. When you need help with some of those challenges, it can be helpful to talk to someone like me. Trained in a unique combination of traditional counseling therapy and hypnotherapy, I am happy to help you get through some of life's big (and small) challenges. If you are looking to address some old habits (like smoking or vaping) or even some new ones, my goal is to help you achieve your goals.

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.