Interpersonal Therapists in Apex, NC
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is an evidence-based treatment.
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.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is an evidence-based treatment.
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.
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Christi Baggett Stanforth
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
I offer strengths-based counseling for people 18+ years old who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship problems, difficult transitions, and general life questions. My approach is collaborative and tailored to a client's needs: I use ideas and tools from ACT, interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness-based CBT, and systems and other therapies. I have particular experience with the challenges of blended families, long-distance relationships, and midlife career shifts. See cbstanforth.com or headway.co/providers.
I offer strengths-based counseling for people 18+ years old who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, relationship problems, difficult transitions, and general life questions. My approach is collaborative and tailored to a client's needs: I use ideas and tools from ACT, interpersonal therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness-based CBT, and systems and other therapies. I have particular experience with the challenges of blended families, long-distance relationships, and midlife career shifts. See cbstanforth.com or headway.co/providers.
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My approach to therapy is "integrative," meaning that I draw from several different types of therapy (psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, family systems) to find what will best meet your needs.
If you are thinking about counseling or therapy, chances are you are in distress, feeling not like yourself, or are looking for help in dealing with a difficult situation. You also probably want to find a therapist who is going to understand you and who has experience dealing with the problems and concerns that you are facing. I am available for in-person or telehealth sessions in North Carolina. I also offer telehealth appointments for patients located in New York or Florida.
My approach to therapy is "integrative," meaning that I draw from several different types of therapy (psychodynamic, interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, family systems) to find what will best meet your needs.
If you are thinking about counseling or therapy, chances are you are in distress, feeling not like yourself, or are looking for help in dealing with a difficult situation. You also probably want to find a therapist who is going to understand you and who has experience dealing with the problems and concerns that you are facing. I am available for in-person or telehealth sessions in North Carolina. I also offer telehealth appointments for patients located in New York or Florida.
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You have many options for therapists and how to approach enhanced wellness... And rarely is there a one-size-fits-all option. My clients tend to say that what they get from working with me is direct and immediate relief, with hope and strategies to improve their moods, productivity and relationships. I think of myself as a coach to help clients reach their goals and feel understood. My specialty areas of mindfulness, interpersonal skills development and mood and stress management maximize client potential.
You have many options for therapists and how to approach enhanced wellness... And rarely is there a one-size-fits-all option. My clients tend to say that what they get from working with me is direct and immediate relief, with hope and strategies to improve their moods, productivity and relationships. I think of myself as a coach to help clients reach their goals and feel understood. My specialty areas of mindfulness, interpersonal skills development and mood and stress management maximize client potential.
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I use ACT, CBT, interpersonal therapy, and positive psychology techniques.
Are you a mother (of kids or adults) who is feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Maybe you are a parent of a child with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or other challenges. You might have similar challenges yourself or other stressors contributing to things feeling so hard. You might be doing your best with a prickly teenager or an adult child, but you are feeling overworked and underappreciated. You may be feeling lost because you have an empty nest or misunderstood as a grandmother or mother-in-law. Maybe you are exhausted from conflicts within the family, taking care of everyone else, even a parent, or grieving the loss of a parent.
I use ACT, CBT, interpersonal therapy, and positive psychology techniques.
Are you a mother (of kids or adults) who is feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Maybe you are a parent of a child with ADHD, anxiety, autism, or other challenges. You might have similar challenges yourself or other stressors contributing to things feeling so hard. You might be doing your best with a prickly teenager or an adult child, but you are feeling overworked and underappreciated. You may be feeling lost because you have an empty nest or misunderstood as a grandmother or mother-in-law. Maybe you are exhausted from conflicts within the family, taking care of everyone else, even a parent, or grieving the loss of a parent.
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Stress, depression, anxiety and trauma, are a part of everyday life, yet most of us avoid our feelings and negate the vast emotions that surface. We deny our emotions and lean into everyday routines and then wonder why we feel sad, angry, overwhelmed and exhausted. These reactions can negatively affect our interpersonal relationships on every level – intimate sexual relationships, friendships, parent child dynamics and work relationships. Life does not have to exist this way.
Stress, depression, anxiety and trauma, are a part of everyday life, yet most of us avoid our feelings and negate the vast emotions that surface. We deny our emotions and lean into everyday routines and then wonder why we feel sad, angry, overwhelmed and exhausted. These reactions can negatively affect our interpersonal relationships on every level – intimate sexual relationships, friendships, parent child dynamics and work relationships. Life does not have to exist this way.
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Johanna Sozio
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
I help clients identify the role that anxiety and depression have on self-view, self-worth, and interpersonal relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out? Even the strongest of people need help to get through the struggles that life throws our way. On the outside, everything seems fine but you're left feeling overwhelmed as if it's never "enough." Others around you seem happier, more put together, and more satisfied. If this speaks to you and you are experiencing burnout in your career, home and family life, and overall satisfaction, know you are not alone!
I help clients identify the role that anxiety and depression have on self-view, self-worth, and interpersonal relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and burnt out? Even the strongest of people need help to get through the struggles that life throws our way. On the outside, everything seems fine but you're left feeling overwhelmed as if it's never "enough." Others around you seem happier, more put together, and more satisfied. If this speaks to you and you are experiencing burnout in your career, home and family life, and overall satisfaction, know you are not alone!
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Cesiah E Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
When you are facing a challenge, it can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. What if there is a way to navigate through the storm to find a safe haven? I will be your guide. Dr Cesiah Hernandez is a leading expert in resilience. She has transformed countless lives. Her main focus is building healthy interpersonal relationships among families and individuals, beginning with the therapeutic bond. Her primary priority is to provide comfort and insight in each session, enabling clients to reflect on potential changes that can foster a sense of wellness. When working with Dr. Hernandez, your emotional safety is the top priority.
When you are facing a challenge, it can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. What if there is a way to navigate through the storm to find a safe haven? I will be your guide. Dr Cesiah Hernandez is a leading expert in resilience. She has transformed countless lives. Her main focus is building healthy interpersonal relationships among families and individuals, beginning with the therapeutic bond. Her primary priority is to provide comfort and insight in each session, enabling clients to reflect on potential changes that can foster a sense of wellness. When working with Dr. Hernandez, your emotional safety is the top priority.
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I also incorporate mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, and family systems theories in working with adults, children, and families through a strength-based lens.
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves and heal using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I'm able to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. In addition, I provide supervision for licensed counselors seeking the Registered Play Therapist credential. Call or email today for current availability!
I also incorporate mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, and family systems theories in working with adults, children, and families through a strength-based lens.
As a play therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents to express themselves and heal using their primary language: Play. Although appropriate for adults, traditional talk therapy can prove difficult for children and adolescents. By utilizing play therapy, I'm able to build a strong and safe therapeutic relationship, a cornerstone to change and healing. In addition, I provide supervision for licensed counselors seeking the Registered Play Therapist credential. Call or email today for current availability!
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Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a behavior interfering with your life goals, I will work with you to try to figure this out.
Tired of facing this alone? Need someone to trust to listen without placing judgment? So often, we try to handle things alone for too long. By the time we ask for help, the problem feels out of control. I want to help you to figure this out and get out from under whatever burden or decision is on you. Whether it is the past, work stress, grief over a loss, regret, anxiety, depression, or a behavior interfering with your life goals, I will work with you to try to figure this out.
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Jasmin K Ahluwalia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, L2 IFST, L1 CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27539 (Online Only)
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
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Sarah E Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502 (Online Only)
I am glad that you are here and trying to find a way forward, instead of staying stuck. Whether from a life time of trying to be "good enough" or a recent life change that has left you feeling unsure of yourself, I would like to hear and see you. You don't have to struggle alone. I would be glad to walk along side of you and figure this out together.
I am glad that you are here and trying to find a way forward, instead of staying stuck. Whether from a life time of trying to be "good enough" or a recent life change that has left you feeling unsure of yourself, I would like to hear and see you. You don't have to struggle alone. I would be glad to walk along side of you and figure this out together.
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I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals with issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, addiction, chronic and life-threatening illness, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship/family problems, stress management, and job stress. I combine a variety of modalities, perspectives, and techniques including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, somatic, and trauma-informed care. My mission is to help you manage stress and find more balance in your life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with individuals with issues like anxiety, depression, impulse control, addiction, chronic and life-threatening illness, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship/family problems, stress management, and job stress. I combine a variety of modalities, perspectives, and techniques including client-centered, cognitive behavioral, existential, humanistic, mindfulness, solution-focused, somatic, and trauma-informed care. My mission is to help you manage stress and find more balance in your life.
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Sara Riggs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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Shea Rouse
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27502
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! My name is Shea, and I want to support and empower you to become your most authentic self. I provide a safe and collaborative space that encourages curiosity, healing, and growth. We will find the tools you need to cope with and overcome the challenges you are facing. You are the expert of your own experiences and I am interested in learning more about you. Let’s work together to create the life you want to live.
Hi! My name is Shea, and I want to support and empower you to become your most authentic self. I provide a safe and collaborative space that encourages curiosity, healing, and growth. We will find the tools you need to cope with and overcome the challenges you are facing. You are the expert of your own experiences and I am interested in learning more about you. Let’s work together to create the life you want to live.
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In today's fast-paced and demanding world, finding inner strength is essential for women to navigate the challenges they face daily. Koru Counseling Services is a holistic practice that empowers women to discover their inner strength and overcome obstacles in their lives. In therapy, women gain invaluable insights into their emotions, behaviors, and thought patterns. This deep self-awareness enables them to cultivate resilience, develop better coping mechanisms, and build a strong foundation for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
In today's fast-paced and demanding world, finding inner strength is essential for women to navigate the challenges they face daily. Koru Counseling Services is a holistic practice that empowers women to discover their inner strength and overcome obstacles in their lives. In therapy, women gain invaluable insights into their emotions, behaviors, and thought patterns. This deep self-awareness enables them to cultivate resilience, develop better coping mechanisms, and build a strong foundation for a fulfilling and meaningful life.
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Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website www.sbcounseling.com/therapists
Asking for help is the first step towards feeling better and leading a happier, healthier life. Mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Most of us, at one time or another, are impacted by mental health concerns. We have therapists that treat adults, children, and teens. If you don't even know where to start call or e-mail the office and we will help guide you in choosing the right therapist and check your insurance benefits. To learn more about each of our therapists and their individual specialties, please visit our website www.sbcounseling.com/therapists
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Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
Are you feeling like your life needs a change but you are not sure where to start? It seems, as life becomes more complex, more and more people are suffering from the devastating effects of stress, depression and anxiety and can benefit from the support and insight that therapy provides. I am a NC Licensed Psychologist working clinically with a wide range of ages and issues. I've worked in the field for 20 years, in schools, day treatment, and the private practice setting with adults, families, couples and children; focusing on adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, childhood abuse and maladaptive coping.
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Matt Morano
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CHT
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27502
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.
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.
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Lee Bob Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27523
I am a systems-trained family therapist that has been in practice since 1992. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues. I welcome calls to assess if I can be of service to helping you achieve the outcomes you desire.
I am a systems-trained family therapist that has been in practice since 1992. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues. I welcome calls to assess if I can be of service to helping you achieve the outcomes you desire.
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.