Interpersonal Therapists in Cary, NC

People often seek psychotherapy when they face difficulties with their relationships, work, or mood. I strive to create a respectful and safe setting in which you may seek my guidance. My therapy style is interactive; I will give you feedback in addition to listening. I am happy to talk with you on the phone about how I may help. My approach is geared towards increasing your coping skills and insight regarding your problem. I use cognitive/behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic approaches. I believe my empathy and respect for you as a person is as important as my intellecutual competence.

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 today for current availability!

I specialize in clinical and forensic psychological testing and evaluation with adults and offer evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. My interpersonal style is direct, pragmatic, and spiritual, and I subscribe to the idea that our thoughts drive our reality. My therapy style is compassionate, yet reality-based and focused on helping you identify the themes that are weighing you down and to offer learning strategies toward a change of mind and a change in your reality.

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!

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.

Welcome! I provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to people of all gender identities and sexual orientations ages 15 and up. Areas of expertise include eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, interpersonal conflict, personality disorders, and others. Some areas of specific clinical interest of mine include disordered eating, gender/sexuality concerns, relationship issues, and substance use. Additionally, I supervise and consult with other clinical social workers and clinicians working on eating disorder specialist credentialing.

Are you struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, or relationship concerns? You don't have to do it alone. I can help. My primary specialty areas include survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault, other trauma survivors, and members of the LGBTQIA community. I also greatly enjoy working with those who struggle with family-related concerns and life transitions including grief and loss, pregnancy & postpartum, marriage & divorce, adjusting to college or a new career, etc.

I specialize in couples and relationship counseling and offer therapy services through a confidential telehealth platform. I believe that everyone is capable and deserving of love and connection, despite our imperfections, and I strive to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to work on your relationship. I take an interpersonal process approach to couples/relationship counseling which focuses on here and now experiencing. While discussing past events is often necessary, I work to bring the focus back to the present moment and explore what’s happening right now.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with six years of experience. I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, trauma, and PTSD. I utilize a range of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused brief therapy. My purpose is to provide a place to show up exactly as you are, feeling welcome to share and process your experiences.

Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.

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.

Every person is an individual and deserves to be respected as they are. I work to make sure that we build treatment around your needs, ensuring that you are part of guiding your own path. Using knowledge, heart, humor, and care we will heal wounds and develop personal resources to alleviate the concerns that brought you here. Talk, music, expressive therapies, and experiential interventions will be used support the process of the individual, couple, or family. Together we will heal, cope, and connect. We all have a story to tell and together we can begin to write yours.

As a licensed Clinical Psychologist my goal is provide a safe and caring place where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings. My focus is on helping you build on your own strengths to better cope with the challenges you may be facing. I can help you discover the necessary skills to become more effective in getting what you really. I am especially interested in helping people create meaningful relationships in which they feel respected and deeply valued. I am the author of How To Stop Feeling So Damn Depressed: A No B.S. Guide For Men. (New Harbinger, 2018)

I specialize in helping adults negotiate turning points and transitions. These turning points are the critical experiences making our lives' narratives uniquely ours. Transitions may come in the form of divorce, grief, job loss, health concerns, or parenting status changes. Alternatively, transitions may be signals it is time for a change. My work focuses on making meaning of these transitions and the stressors that often accompany them. Some of my specific areas of practice include work and career issues, relationship concerns, and stress and stress management.

I am a Licensed Psychological Associate with more than 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. I have been working with adults, children and adolescents. I understand that the journey of life is not always easy and predictable, and that at some point in our lives, everyone faces difficulties that make us feel very vulnerable, frustrated and unsuccessful. As a therapist, I want to help you acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses, identify new ideas and options to overcome life challenging situations and promote your overall wellbeing, including personal and professional growth.

Are you feeling stuck in your patterns? Feeling like a constant loop of negative thoughts? I help my clients find ways to challenge and reframe intrusive thought patterns. I help my clients manage fear of rejection/abandonment through self compassion and radical acceptance. I help those who are exploring their self identity and need to build up their self confidence. Those who maybe neurodivergent, have immigrated here, or who find themselves not fitting in. I affirm LGBTQIA+, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Multicultural.

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.

Not your traditional therapy... With nearly 20 years of counseling experience, I use state-of-the-art, evidence-based mental health treatments, such as EMDR and CBT, to help clients make changes to become happier and healthier. Evidenced based therapies, combined with genuine compassion and care, allow clients to get better quicker and with fewer therapy sessions. I have training in multiple evidenced based therapies that I use to treat adults who are experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, with a focus on treating trauma, depression, and anxiety. Please visit provenprogesscounseling.com for more information.