Depression Therapists in Carrboro, NC
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Lisa James Silverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Waitlist for new clients
Areas in which I have a particular interest are: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Divorce, Grief, Parenting Concerns, and Conflict Resolution and Communication For Couples.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families. I accept each individual without judgement while providing an environment of warmth, positive regard, acceptance, and compassion. I find that most individuals who are seeking help are stuck in some way, and hence, are experiencing anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. My goal is to assist the client by problem solving together in order to get back on the right track in attaining peace and understanding.
Areas in which I have a particular interest are: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Divorce, Grief, Parenting Concerns, and Conflict Resolution and Communication For Couples.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families. I accept each individual without judgement while providing an environment of warmth, positive regard, acceptance, and compassion. I find that most individuals who are seeking help are stuck in some way, and hence, are experiencing anxiety and/or depressive symptoms. My goal is to assist the client by problem solving together in order to get back on the right track in attaining peace and understanding.
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Many of us are struggling with anxiety and depression in these challenging times. As a holistic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients find the priority that will allow them to discover a route to a more satisfying life. Too often we remain constricted with pain and fear from the past or broken dreams and worries about the future. If we are able to connect with the healer within, we can find peace and stability in our present circumstances, no matter how chaotic our external world. We can find a way to remove the blockages that keep us from seeing the Truth and Beauty all around us.
Many of us are struggling with anxiety and depression in these challenging times. As a holistic practitioner, my goal is to help my clients find the priority that will allow them to discover a route to a more satisfying life. Too often we remain constricted with pain and fear from the past or broken dreams and worries about the future. If we are able to connect with the healer within, we can find peace and stability in our present circumstances, no matter how chaotic our external world. We can find a way to remove the blockages that keep us from seeing the Truth and Beauty all around us.
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Finding the right therapist is an important first step in working toward your personal goals. To help determine if I am the right fit for a client, I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation. In my practice, I create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. Every person is different and I offer an individualized treatment approach that best addresses each person's unique needs and overall goals. I work with young adults, adults and older adults, and I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with stress, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, anger, anxiety, depression and chronic health issues.
Finding the right therapist is an important first step in working toward your personal goals. To help determine if I am the right fit for a client, I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation. In my practice, I create an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. Every person is different and I offer an individualized treatment approach that best addresses each person's unique needs and overall goals. I work with young adults, adults and older adults, and I specialize in helping individuals who are dealing with stress, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, anger, anxiety, depression and chronic health issues.
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I also have experience teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teenagers with behaviors such as self harm, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker with approximately ten years experience providing mental health services to children and families. I have worked with a wide range of families with a wide range of strengths and challenges. Much of my experience has been focused on assisting children, teenagers and families recover from traumatic experiences. I also feel that I can be helpful to those dealing with depression and anxiety.
I also have experience teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teenagers with behaviors such as self harm, suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker with approximately ten years experience providing mental health services to children and families. I have worked with a wide range of families with a wide range of strengths and challenges. Much of my experience has been focused on assisting children, teenagers and families recover from traumatic experiences. I also feel that I can be helpful to those dealing with depression and anxiety.
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Incorporating warmth and humor to create a safe, comfortable therapeutic space, I will partner with you to address your mental health symptoms until you feel back in control of your mood, your thoughts, and your life. I work across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues through a predominantly Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach. As a queer cis female, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Incorporating warmth and humor to create a safe, comfortable therapeutic space, I will partner with you to address your mental health symptoms until you feel back in control of your mood, your thoughts, and your life. I work across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. My expertise includes trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, behavior management, family conflict, life transitions, and relationship issues through a predominantly Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) approach. As a queer cis female, I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
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I specialize in depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
If you are struggling with relationships and life changing events, if you feel trapped in a never ending feeling of helplessness or anger, I can help you find your path back to a stable and safe place. For almost 20 years, I have guided patients to reflection and introspection, where I have empowered them to use the appropriate tools to manage, control and overcome their depression, their overwhelming feelings of loss or self destruction. Sadly enough, these are all to common life struggles arisen from work stress and/or abuse, life changes such as divorce and separation, or remains of a lost childhood.
I specialize in depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
If you are struggling with relationships and life changing events, if you feel trapped in a never ending feeling of helplessness or anger, I can help you find your path back to a stable and safe place. For almost 20 years, I have guided patients to reflection and introspection, where I have empowered them to use the appropriate tools to manage, control and overcome their depression, their overwhelming feelings of loss or self destruction. Sadly enough, these are all to common life struggles arisen from work stress and/or abuse, life changes such as divorce and separation, or remains of a lost childhood.
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Rachael Lark Revelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My specialties include issues of abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and spiritual issues involving women, adolescents, families, and individuals. I also have a heart for integrating faith in the counseling process, working with clients in crisis, and seeing clients understand their true identities and thrive in their current life situations. My goal, through counseling is to provide a safe environment for individuals, allowing them to identify with themselves and reach maximum potential through changing their thoughts and behaviors. My work experience includes time at Carolina Outreach, providing assessments and counseling.
Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My specialties include issues of abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and spiritual issues involving women, adolescents, families, and individuals. I also have a heart for integrating faith in the counseling process, working with clients in crisis, and seeing clients understand their true identities and thrive in their current life situations. My goal, through counseling is to provide a safe environment for individuals, allowing them to identify with themselves and reach maximum potential through changing their thoughts and behaviors. My work experience includes time at Carolina Outreach, providing assessments and counseling.
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I was trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing, specifically for the treatment of individuals with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma/PTSD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor serving clients in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. My practice is focused on work with adult women throughout the lifespan. I offer psychotherapy services and comprehensive clinical consultations and assessments. My approach to psychotherapy combines practical, solution focused work with warmth, compassion, and humor. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together. I offer you my observations and thoughts and encourage you to be an active participant in clarifying concerns, setting goals, and evaluating progress.
I was trained to provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing, specifically for the treatment of individuals with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma/PTSD.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor serving clients in the Triangle Area of North Carolina. My practice is focused on work with adult women throughout the lifespan. I offer psychotherapy services and comprehensive clinical consultations and assessments. My approach to psychotherapy combines practical, solution focused work with warmth, compassion, and humor. I provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together. I offer you my observations and thoughts and encourage you to be an active participant in clarifying concerns, setting goals, and evaluating progress.
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I'm comfortable working with issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, values clarification, domestic violence, trauma history, parenting issues, and other family or relationship dynamics.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort between client and therapist. While I may share some evidenced-based ideas during our sessions, only you are the expert on what works for you. My sessions will generally follow a cognitive behavioral approach, meaning that we will examine, and possibly shift, your thoughts and perspectives on life situations that are causing you enough distress to want to pursue change. Together we will form a plan of action that is the right fit for you at this point in time.
I'm comfortable working with issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, values clarification, domestic violence, trauma history, parenting issues, and other family or relationship dynamics.
I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort between client and therapist. While I may share some evidenced-based ideas during our sessions, only you are the expert on what works for you. My sessions will generally follow a cognitive behavioral approach, meaning that we will examine, and possibly shift, your thoughts and perspectives on life situations that are causing you enough distress to want to pursue change. Together we will form a plan of action that is the right fit for you at this point in time.
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Lorie Lowans-Wells
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience with children, adolescents and adults in dealing anxiety, depression, grief, personal growth, trauma and stress.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or self-worth? Are you still grieving something you thought you were over? Do you need to reduce stress? Therapy is a wonderful place to reduce difficult feelings and improve self-care. Therapy is a safe place-no judgement- but honest, caring support and guidance.
I have experience with children, adolescents and adults in dealing anxiety, depression, grief, personal growth, trauma and stress.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety or self-worth? Are you still grieving something you thought you were over? Do you need to reduce stress? Therapy is a wonderful place to reduce difficult feelings and improve self-care. Therapy is a safe place-no judgement- but honest, caring support and guidance.
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Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Perfectionism, Relationships, Assertiveness, Eating/Food issues, Co-Dependency, Infertility, Prenatal & Post- Partum concerns, Divorce Recovery, and Life Transitions.
Would you like to feel less stressed and anxious? Do you want increased confidence and self-esteem? Are you seeking happier relationships? These changes are possible for you. Let's work together to empower you to feel better about yourself and your life.
Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Perfectionism, Relationships, Assertiveness, Eating/Food issues, Co-Dependency, Infertility, Prenatal & Post- Partum concerns, Divorce Recovery, and Life Transitions.
Would you like to feel less stressed and anxious? Do you want increased confidence and self-esteem? Are you seeking happier relationships? These changes are possible for you. Let's work together to empower you to feel better about yourself and your life.
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Ali-Marie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with many years of experience. She primarily sees older adolescents and adults for individual therapy but will also address relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, depression, women's issues, and much more.
Ali-Marie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with many years of experience. She primarily sees older adolescents and adults for individual therapy but will also address relationship and family issues, stress, anxiety, depression, women's issues, and much more.
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My name is Zemzem Amme, I'm a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate. I have been working in the mental health field for ten years, with both adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. My area of expertise are individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, developmental transitions, trauma, OCD, and substance abuse.
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My name is Zemzem Amme, I'm a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate. I have been working in the mental health field for ten years, with both adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. My area of expertise are individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, developmental transitions, trauma, OCD, and substance abuse.
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Allison Schad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Let’s be real, life can be stressful. Whether it’s coping with present day experiences, unpacking past hurts, or finding different ways to be in the future, therapy can help. As a somatic psychotherapist, I believe in your ability to heal, to be present, & to change. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, adjusting to personal & professional life challenges, & sustaining recovery from substance use. I enjoy working with students, professionals, & those in the healthcare field.
Let’s be real, life can be stressful. Whether it’s coping with present day experiences, unpacking past hurts, or finding different ways to be in the future, therapy can help. As a somatic psychotherapist, I believe in your ability to heal, to be present, & to change. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, adjusting to personal & professional life challenges, & sustaining recovery from substance use. I enjoy working with students, professionals, & those in the healthcare field.
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Karissa Raschke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I am currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I enjoy supporting clients who are looking to discover their own true voice and identity. I have experience working with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, and adjustments related to entering and succeeding in college. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and have received extensive training in providing gender expansive care.
I am currently accepting new clients! I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I enjoy supporting clients who are looking to discover their own true voice and identity. I have experience working with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, phase of life transitions, and adjustments related to entering and succeeding in college. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and have received extensive training in providing gender expansive care.
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I believe that everyone has the ability to find power within themselves to create a life that works best for them. I specialize in working with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, bipolar disorder, dissociative episodes and life transitions.
I believe that everyone has the ability to find power within themselves to create a life that works best for them. I specialize in working with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, bipolar disorder, dissociative episodes and life transitions.
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Hayden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 7 years’ experience working as a therapist in inpatient, residential, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs giving her a wealth of experience to draw on in working together. Hayden is a HAES aligned provider that wants to help humans increase self-acceptance while building the life they want but never thought they could have. She has a passion for serving individuals of all ages working through eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and trauma related symptoms.
Hayden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 7 years’ experience working as a therapist in inpatient, residential, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs giving her a wealth of experience to draw on in working together. Hayden is a HAES aligned provider that wants to help humans increase self-acceptance while building the life they want but never thought they could have. She has a passion for serving individuals of all ages working through eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and trauma related symptoms.
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Currently accepting new clients with online availability between 9am and 3pm during the week. I specialize in helping people experiencing anxiety, attention difficulty, impulsive/risk-taking behaviors, depression, and interpersonal conflict. My first priority is in collaborating with my clients to create spaces where change feels possible. I am especially attentive to the ideas of reducing stigma surrounding mental health care, trust associated with strict confidentiality, and increasing motivation using strengths- and evidence-based techniques.
Currently accepting new clients with online availability between 9am and 3pm during the week. I specialize in helping people experiencing anxiety, attention difficulty, impulsive/risk-taking behaviors, depression, and interpersonal conflict. My first priority is in collaborating with my clients to create spaces where change feels possible. I am especially attentive to the ideas of reducing stigma surrounding mental health care, trust associated with strict confidentiality, and increasing motivation using strengths- and evidence-based techniques.
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Lately, a lot of my work has centered around social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, and substance use that has increased as a result of the pandemic.
My whole career I have worked with teens and young adults. I love working with young folks because they are at a time in their lives where they are constantly growing and changing in so many ways. Sometimes growth can be a real challenge and it can create pain and conflict, but it is my goal to help teens, young adults, and their families to move through these moments and to become the people that they want to be. I work alongside young folks and their families to identify what the major hurdles they face are and then help to figure out how can we all work together to overcome them.
Lately, a lot of my work has centered around social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, and substance use that has increased as a result of the pandemic.
My whole career I have worked with teens and young adults. I love working with young folks because they are at a time in their lives where they are constantly growing and changing in so many ways. Sometimes growth can be a real challenge and it can create pain and conflict, but it is my goal to help teens, young adults, and their families to move through these moments and to become the people that they want to be. I work alongside young folks and their families to identify what the major hurdles they face are and then help to figure out how can we all work together to overcome them.
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Meredith Williams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
Taking the first step for therapy should not be minimized. We will work together from start to finish, to uncover the best version of yourself. The foundation of my work is client-centered and trauma-focused, which concentrates on establishing trust and respect in order for change to occur. I have experience working with individuals who have endured trauma and as a result struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. I also have a passion for working with individuals from the LGBTQ community and struggle with the unfortunate anxieties of marginalization.
Taking the first step for therapy should not be minimized. We will work together from start to finish, to uncover the best version of yourself. The foundation of my work is client-centered and trauma-focused, which concentrates on establishing trust and respect in order for change to occur. I have experience working with individuals who have endured trauma and as a result struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. I also have a passion for working with individuals from the LGBTQ community and struggle with the unfortunate anxieties of marginalization.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.