Marriage Counseling Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC

I am passionate about working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. I love supporting my client’s growth through the development of mindfulness-based coping skills to help navigate life’s stressors as well as providing the space to look inwards and understand themselves better. During our work together, we will focus on reframing thought patterns, exploring internal motivations and dreams, and learning new practical skills to implement with yourself and in relationships with others. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d be honored to work with you!

My name is Thorne (they/them) and I am a white, queer, non-binary licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) offering both individuals and couples/relationship therapy in Durham, NC. My work is grounded in fierce compassion and a belief that everyone is capable of healing and feeling like they belong. It is my experience that one of the key elements of transformative therapy is our relationship; that we are a good “fit” and that you feel safe to share your joy, anger, grief, and tears. My style is gentle, attentive, playful, and person-centered–drawing from relational, narrative, and attachment-based therapy approaches.

Have you given so much of yourself in caregiving that you’ve lost your sense of self? Do you notice a dimming of your joy and passion because of the continual need to manage and juggle all the things right now? If you are struggling with the demands of life as a parent or caregiver, working with a therapist can help reduce stress, regain balance, and ground you in the values which give your life meaning. Together, we'll imagine your preferred future and give you tools and support to move into that more congruent way of being. Prioritizing your own well-being is both difficult and courageous. Keep reading to find out more.

I offer individual, couples and family therapy, and have extensive experience working within the LGBTQIA+ community. I believe being seen, heard and affirmed are integral in the healing process and center clients accordingly. I work with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and changes, un-partnered parenting and coparenting, family crisis and early childhood issues. I draw from Trauma-Informed practices and Evidence-Based techniques including Emotionally Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Therapy and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Taking the first step towards therapy is hard, and taking that first step when your concerns are sex-related can feel even harder. Most of us are taught from a young age that sex is a shameful topic that is not to be discussed openly— that any concerns, difficulties, or dissatisfaction you may experience related to sex, sexuality, or gender are to be ashamed of. I’m here to tell you that that is not true! Issues and concerns with sex and sexuality are very common, and it is healthy to talk to a therapist about them.

You are at your threshold and something has to give. Maybe you have been struggling for years, or maybe you have new stress that feels unmanageable. You've tried changing your diet, journaling, talking it out, and nothing seems to change. It may seem as though things will never be different in your life or your relationship. But, after years of experience working with others just like you, here is the truth: lasting change is possible. My clients come to me because they want a shift and are seeking support as they turn onto a new path. Together, we will explore your thoughts and feelings, using a relational and intentional approach.

Do you have thoughts or feelings that make it difficult for you to experience joy? Have you had an experience or struggle that you can’t seem to move past? Maybe you find yourself relying on drugs or alcohol just to “feel normal” or make it through the day? Are you in a relationship that is holding you back from accomplishing your goals or being your authentic self? These are just a few examples of situations that I can help you navigate.

Shine Your Light Counseling offers support and encouragement for those going through difficult and stressful times. At any given moment, life can feel as if it is spiraling out of control. My role is to help with these situations that may be causing you stress, anxiety, uncertainty, or doubt. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and make changes needed to better our physical and mental health.

For ten years prior to being a therapist, I have been a Parent Educator, a postpartum doula, a Lactation Consultant and a Childbirth Educator. I am uniquely qualified to work with persons who are desiring to be pregnant, trying to conceive, mourning the loss of a pregnancy, or those who have recently had a baby or babies! I also enjoy working with teens, those on the cusp of adulthood and anyone who is struggling with a transition in their partnership or their career. We can work together to discover and discuss your values and what may be holding you back from achieving your goals and dreams. I look forward to hearing from you!

*Waitlist Only* Are you coping with stress, relationship difficulties, or loss? Feeling overwhelmed or consumed by intense emotions and thoughts? Distressed by memories of the past or worries about the future? We all need help navigating these understandable human struggles. Maybe you're aware of what isn't working and want help figuring out how to take steps toward change. Maybe you're confused about why you feel so stuck or unhappy. Maybe you have already invested time, money, and energy, with mixed results or limited success. It's common to feel uncertain about how to move forward or whether therapy is the right next step.

My passion centers on the ways in which early relationships, life experiences and cultural contexts shape our worldviews and impact our choices, coping and performance. I also focus on the interplay between the mind and the physical body, and the ways we can use this connection to increase well-being and overall functioning. Over the past 15 years I have worked in various academic medical institutions and hospitals (UCLA, CHLA), using research-based interventions to guide individuals (children, youth and adults), couples and families in working towards agency, personal growth, positive change, insight, and adaptation to life events.

Hey you! Welcome to Braveheart Therapy, Life Coaching, and Counseling. Thank you so much for stopping by my profile. I hope you are proud of yourself for getting this far. As a veteran, mom, and therapist, I understand how the stressors of every day life can become overwhelming. Hard days can leave us feeling lost, stressed, consumed, and alone. The great news is that there is a way to conquer life's challenges, overcome anxiety, manage depression, sadness, fear and anger, and find fulfillment. The journey through therapy can bring meaning back to life, enabling you to thrive with peace and happiness.

Hi, my name is Kate, and I'm glad you're here. I work with folks of all ages who are experiencing eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family of origin issues. I am particularly passionate about working with queer and trans individuals, women, and older adults. I am deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, feminist, and neurodiversity-affirming lens, and incorporating a systems perspective to explore your experience in context of oppressive systems.

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.

As an anti-racist, intersectional feminist, I believe in the constant and ever evolving pursuit of social, racial, gender, sexual, economic, and environmental justice. My goal in working with my clients is to address their concerns as a co-collaborator and ally. I work from a Relational/Cultural theoretical orientation, meaning that I believe the therapeutic relationship is a key to healing within treatment. I take an eclectic approach to counseling utilizing interventions from various theories in order to best serve the needs of the individual, couple, and family.

Therapy for trauma, anxiety, phobias, depression, grief, eating disorders, and difficulty in relationships. A therapist can be someone separate from friends and family who offers a listening ear while remaining empathetic, curious, nonjudgmental, and objective.

As a psychologist, I am privileged to help people find themselves and rediscover a full, connected, meaningful life. I get to listen, empathize, challenge, and empower my clients to overcome their difficulties. Most of my clients are adults experiencing some combination of depression, shame, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions, bipolar disorder, and/or trauma. I also have specialized expertise in working with clients whose faith and spirituality are an important part of their lives.

At times we may feel that there’s no one that can understand us or fear not looking like the “strong” friend. We struggle to talk about our emotions and often wear masks out of the belief that nothing will change. Do you struggle to take up space in conversations or in a room due to lack of confidence? Or constant feelings of inadequacy due to struggles in managing high expectations placed upon you? Are you a person that struggles to show your body love and compassion? Have you had a history of disordered eating and want to work towards unsubscribing from diet culture and embrace the skin you’re in?

Welcome, if you are seeking to be seen and heard in a compassionate and thoughtful way, you will find that we will work well together. I will meet you where you are and encourage you down the paths to find your own answers. If you are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorder, relationships difficulties, feeling stuck, we will coregulate and find where you are holding this and tools for more freedom and an increase in your tolerance for self and others.