Sexual Abuse Therapists in Cary, NC
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Are you feeling stuck or that your life is going in the wrong direction? Issues like infidelity, addiction, anger, and depression can make us question where life is heading. Your struggles and pain are normal, and you don’t have to face them alone. The strength, change, and reconnection you are looking for is achievable. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) combined with Trauma-Informed Therapy, we can work together to address the heart of what’s holding you back from the growth you need. My approach helps uncover and heal deep-seated issues, allowing for better management of your life and relationships.
Are you feeling stuck or that your life is going in the wrong direction? Issues like infidelity, addiction, anger, and depression can make us question where life is heading. Your struggles and pain are normal, and you don’t have to face them alone. The strength, change, and reconnection you are looking for is achievable. Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) combined with Trauma-Informed Therapy, we can work together to address the heart of what’s holding you back from the growth you need. My approach helps uncover and heal deep-seated issues, allowing for better management of your life and relationships.
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Shanda Hearts
Counselor, LCMHCA, MA, BSN, RN, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Starting therapy comes with so many questions: Who should I see? Will this really be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the trust and comfort you feel with your therapist or coach. Whether you are looking to gain understanding into longstanding problems, develop specific skills, or explore relationship patterns, the heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, felt, understood, and transformed.
Starting therapy comes with so many questions: Who should I see? Will this really be helpful? Will I feel understood? So much depends on the trust and comfort you feel with your therapist or coach. Whether you are looking to gain understanding into longstanding problems, develop specific skills, or explore relationship patterns, the heart of my work lies in creating a space that allows you to feel seen, felt, understood, and transformed.
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I value the privilege of coming alongside you in the exploration, processing, and resolution of issues that may be hindering the full expression of your unique identity. Everyone's life journey is different. I desire to offer a safe place for individuals to process their own journey. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, relational issues, are working through past trauma, or just need support and a listening ear, we can work together to bring healing and resolution. I am a person centered therapist utilizing techniques of various therapies and will a trauma-informed lens.
I value the privilege of coming alongside you in the exploration, processing, and resolution of issues that may be hindering the full expression of your unique identity. Everyone's life journey is different. I desire to offer a safe place for individuals to process their own journey. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, relational issues, are working through past trauma, or just need support and a listening ear, we can work together to bring healing and resolution. I am a person centered therapist utilizing techniques of various therapies and will a trauma-informed lens.
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Accepting new clients - Something isn’t working, maybe your mind has been racing and you don’t know how to quiet it down, maybe painful feelings keep you up at night or you don't know what you really want your life to be. If you're thinking you'd like some help figuring out what is going on and how you can create change in your life, I'm happy to use my experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide the support and information you could find useful. My clients have told me they left therapy understanding themselves better, feeling more confident they can manage their emotions and improved at work or school.
Accepting new clients - Something isn’t working, maybe your mind has been racing and you don’t know how to quiet it down, maybe painful feelings keep you up at night or you don't know what you really want your life to be. If you're thinking you'd like some help figuring out what is going on and how you can create change in your life, I'm happy to use my experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor to provide the support and information you could find useful. My clients have told me they left therapy understanding themselves better, feeling more confident they can manage their emotions and improved at work or school.
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The unpredictability of our world requires the ability to pivot. A pivot can be defined as a fundamental change in your direction. It requires attention, persistence, and the ability to re-evaluate a new approach when factors change and shift. Although life’s pivotal moments can be painful, they also create an opportunity to do just that. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, it is possible to pivot to a path that leads to happier times. This concept is what I believe plants the seeds for post traumatic growth. Imagine you could effectively manage your stress, anxiety, and depression.
The unpredictability of our world requires the ability to pivot. A pivot can be defined as a fundamental change in your direction. It requires attention, persistence, and the ability to re-evaluate a new approach when factors change and shift. Although life’s pivotal moments can be painful, they also create an opportunity to do just that. Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, trauma, or other concerns, it is possible to pivot to a path that leads to happier times. This concept is what I believe plants the seeds for post traumatic growth. Imagine you could effectively manage your stress, anxiety, and depression.
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Michelle Beckmann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling down and hopeless, or not feeling good about yourself? Are you having difficulty with a major life transition or with problems in your relationship? If you are feeling “stuck” in life right now I can help you overcome these feelings, life challenges or relationship difficulties. Feeling unfulfilled or unhappy in life can leave you feeling drained, angry, resentful, or even betrayed. I understand how difficult life can be and have empathy and compassion for people yearning to feel better. My passion is helping people work through hardships, heartache and to become happy in life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, feeling down and hopeless, or not feeling good about yourself? Are you having difficulty with a major life transition or with problems in your relationship? If you are feeling “stuck” in life right now I can help you overcome these feelings, life challenges or relationship difficulties. Feeling unfulfilled or unhappy in life can leave you feeling drained, angry, resentful, or even betrayed. I understand how difficult life can be and have empathy and compassion for people yearning to feel better. My passion is helping people work through hardships, heartache and to become happy in life.
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Renee Best
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, QS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
My ideal client is someone who may have been hesitant about starting therapy, but has decided to take a chance. I want to remove the negative stigma attached to therapy and support my clients on their journey to growth and healing. I am passionate about helping clients find ways to process their emotions and learns ways to handle everyday stress. I tend to gravitate towards clients dealing with past trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I want people to feel empowered and realize their current struggles don't define them. I want to bring out the best in my clients and encourage them to not be afraid of their feelings.
My ideal client is someone who may have been hesitant about starting therapy, but has decided to take a chance. I want to remove the negative stigma attached to therapy and support my clients on their journey to growth and healing. I am passionate about helping clients find ways to process their emotions and learns ways to handle everyday stress. I tend to gravitate towards clients dealing with past trauma, depression, anxiety and grief. I want people to feel empowered and realize their current struggles don't define them. I want to bring out the best in my clients and encourage them to not be afraid of their feelings.
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You're already looking for a therapist, which means you know that you and/or your loved one deserve to live a mentally healthier life. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative and trauma-informed, with the aim of all treatment being both long term healing and practical, client-based solutions. I believe that, while I bring psychological insight and therapy skills to the session, you are the expert on yourself and your family. Together, we can walk to a healthier life, whatever that looks like, because you (both) deserve it.
You're already looking for a therapist, which means you know that you and/or your loved one deserve to live a mentally healthier life. My therapeutic style tends to be collaborative and trauma-informed, with the aim of all treatment being both long term healing and practical, client-based solutions. I believe that, while I bring psychological insight and therapy skills to the session, you are the expert on yourself and your family. Together, we can walk to a healthier life, whatever that looks like, because you (both) deserve it.
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The process of working with a new client is to gather pertinent information about the client's psychosocial, environment, and past family history to help accurately diagnose the client. Once a diagnosis is made then a treatment plan would be developed conjointly between the client and me utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals that would help the client be successful in treatment. If you are looking for a counselor who is genuine, compassionate, authentic, and who will listen and care about your concerns. Then I am here to help you restore your self-worth.
The process of working with a new client is to gather pertinent information about the client's psychosocial, environment, and past family history to help accurately diagnose the client. Once a diagnosis is made then a treatment plan would be developed conjointly between the client and me utilizing S.M.A.R.T. goals. S.M.A.R.T. goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-based goals that would help the client be successful in treatment. If you are looking for a counselor who is genuine, compassionate, authentic, and who will listen and care about your concerns. Then I am here to help you restore your self-worth.
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Katie Johnson, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Katie (she/her), and I am a psychotherapist, wife, mother, and enjoy outdoor activities. I believe we are all good inside, but sometimes our current or past experiences can make us feel shame, anger, shock, or overwhelmed. My passion is working with people who struggle with worry, perfectionism, low self-esteem, shame, or any past or current trauma. I take pride in understanding your story by exploring your past, current struggles, culture, values, and beliefs. I specialize in anxiety and trauma. I work with individuals from ages 18 and up.
Welcome! My name is Katie (she/her), and I am a psychotherapist, wife, mother, and enjoy outdoor activities. I believe we are all good inside, but sometimes our current or past experiences can make us feel shame, anger, shock, or overwhelmed. My passion is working with people who struggle with worry, perfectionism, low self-esteem, shame, or any past or current trauma. I take pride in understanding your story by exploring your past, current struggles, culture, values, and beliefs. I specialize in anxiety and trauma. I work with individuals from ages 18 and up.
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Struggling to find harmony in your relationships? Whether it's family conflicts, peer pressures, or relationship challenges, I'm here to help you rebuild connections and find peace. Let's work together to create healthy relationships you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in North Carolina, specializing in working with marginalized communities. I hold a certification in Systemic Multicultural Counseling, complemented by specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral, Structural, and Narrative Family Therapy.
Struggling to find harmony in your relationships? Whether it's family conflicts, peer pressures, or relationship challenges, I'm here to help you rebuild connections and find peace. Let's work together to create healthy relationships you desire. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in North Carolina, specializing in working with marginalized communities. I hold a certification in Systemic Multicultural Counseling, complemented by specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral, Structural, and Narrative Family Therapy.
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Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
I am licensed in Maryland and North Carolina: offering virtual sessions for those in Maryland and in-person and virtual in North Carolina. I see families, couples, and individuals from teens to adults, from all backgrounds and beliefs, who are dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues, and identity struggles. www.soundmindlkn.com
I am licensed in Maryland and North Carolina: offering virtual sessions for those in Maryland and in-person and virtual in North Carolina. I see families, couples, and individuals from teens to adults, from all backgrounds and beliefs, who are dealing with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, family and relationship issues, and identity struggles. www.soundmindlkn.com
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I am currently accepting new clients. I'm so glad you are here! I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental space to talk about life’s challenges. I love working with children, teens, college students and families to help provide support and direction. I am passionate about helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living a life that is fulfilling. Often childhood trauma or dysfunctional family systems can cause so much pain, that we struggle to even love ourselves, but there is hope and these wounds can be healed.
I am currently accepting new clients. I'm so glad you are here! I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental space to talk about life’s challenges. I love working with children, teens, college students and families to help provide support and direction. I am passionate about helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living a life that is fulfilling. Often childhood trauma or dysfunctional family systems can cause so much pain, that we struggle to even love ourselves, but there is hope and these wounds can be healed.
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Melissa Aguilar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27518 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.
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Savannah Lorraine Swartout
Counselor, LCMHC-A, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Waitlist for new clients
By integrating a strengths-based approach to counseling, I focus on clients ingrained power and how they can use personal attributes to live a life that this authentic to their own self-imposed values. By using humor & creating a warm non-judgmental environment I embrace each client’s unique needs with enthusiasm and determination. My passion is to help women & those in the LGBTQIA+ community reclaim their identities, find their voices, and learn how to harness their inner power in an uplifting and therapeutic manner. All are welcome here!
By integrating a strengths-based approach to counseling, I focus on clients ingrained power and how they can use personal attributes to live a life that this authentic to their own self-imposed values. By using humor & creating a warm non-judgmental environment I embrace each client’s unique needs with enthusiasm and determination. My passion is to help women & those in the LGBTQIA+ community reclaim their identities, find their voices, and learn how to harness their inner power in an uplifting and therapeutic manner. All are welcome here!
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Janelle Fleck
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MAEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with relationship challenges, or just feeling held back by past emotional wounds or self-limiting beliefs? If outdated patterns are keeping you stuck, if you're looking for clarity and are ready for change and growth, you're in the right place! I specialize in relational trauma, anxiety disorders, family of origin dynamics, and intimate relationships. I offer person-centered, compassionate guidance that is empowering and strength-focused. Additionally, I have extensive training in evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, including Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems approaches.
Are you struggling with relationship challenges, or just feeling held back by past emotional wounds or self-limiting beliefs? If outdated patterns are keeping you stuck, if you're looking for clarity and are ready for change and growth, you're in the right place! I specialize in relational trauma, anxiety disorders, family of origin dynamics, and intimate relationships. I offer person-centered, compassionate guidance that is empowering and strength-focused. Additionally, I have extensive training in evidence-based and trauma-informed practices, including Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems approaches.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCMHCS, CFMHE, CSTS
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
Should I stay or should I go? A huge question that's weighed on you. It keeps you up at night, stressing you out. Life would be so much easier if your relationship wasn't so hard. You wish you could communicate better; feel understood. But, damn, your shit and their shit get in the way. Not to mention the pressures of career, aging parents, or demanding children. It all gets thrown in the mix, leaving you exhausted, distracted, and disenchanted by the status quo. You want things to change (better sex, intimacy, connection); you're finally ready to take charge of your life in a new and meaningful way. You've come to the right place!
Should I stay or should I go? A huge question that's weighed on you. It keeps you up at night, stressing you out. Life would be so much easier if your relationship wasn't so hard. You wish you could communicate better; feel understood. But, damn, your shit and their shit get in the way. Not to mention the pressures of career, aging parents, or demanding children. It all gets thrown in the mix, leaving you exhausted, distracted, and disenchanted by the status quo. You want things to change (better sex, intimacy, connection); you're finally ready to take charge of your life in a new and meaningful way. You've come to the right place!
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Yolanda N McLemore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511 (Online Only)
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to grow while at the same time improving their mental health and their relationships with the people around them.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and improve themselves and their circumstances given the right opportunity and the right support. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for my clients to grow while at the same time improving their mental health and their relationships with the people around them.
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Hollie Bowers
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA, LCASA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I'm here to assist you in navigating through challenges and moving towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. I create a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to explore, learn, and grow on their journey toward self-discovery and healing. My counseling approach is eclectic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, drawing from various evidence-based modalities depending on each client’s unique needs. These include but are not limited to, Rogerian person-centered therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, DBT, MI, and NARM. I'm a trained EMDR therapist.
I'm here to assist you in navigating through challenges and moving towards a more authentic and fulfilling life. I create a non-judgmental and safe space for clients to explore, learn, and grow on their journey toward self-discovery and healing. My counseling approach is eclectic, person-centered, and trauma-informed, drawing from various evidence-based modalities depending on each client’s unique needs. These include but are not limited to, Rogerian person-centered therapy, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, CBT, DBT, MI, and NARM. I'm a trained EMDR therapist.
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Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. I received my master's degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and have been practicing in the field for over 12 years.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina. I received my master's degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and have been practicing in the field for over 12 years.
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