Family Therapy in Durham, NC
Rebecca Martinez Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I have experience supporting new parents through the postpartum period, survivors of abuse and violence, and family members through estrangement.
Loneliness is the worst. Isolation shows up in many forms, including shame, stress, mistrust, and unproductive conflict. People grow and heal in the context of secure relationships, and I aim to help clients create and sustain them. It's my pleasure to work with couples, partnerships and individuals who are experiencing distress, coping with trauma, or struggling with identity development.
I have experience supporting new parents through the postpartum period, survivors of abuse and violence, and family members through estrangement.
Loneliness is the worst. Isolation shows up in many forms, including shame, stress, mistrust, and unproductive conflict. People grow and heal in the context of secure relationships, and I aim to help clients create and sustain them. It's my pleasure to work with couples, partnerships and individuals who are experiencing distress, coping with trauma, or struggling with identity development.
Sozo Life And Wellness Center, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Each of us at some point in our lives face painful life situations and challenges, some of which we can navigate alone, but others requiring help. Sometimes family and friends can provide that support but many times having a non-biased perspective is more appropriate and effective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use appropriate psychological methods used within the field of mental health professionals and add the insights of Biblical Truth to help those who are hurting and facing such situations effectively overcome them and move forward to experience a more purposeful and satisfying and life.
Each of us at some point in our lives face painful life situations and challenges, some of which we can navigate alone, but others requiring help. Sometimes family and friends can provide that support but many times having a non-biased perspective is more appropriate and effective. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I use appropriate psychological methods used within the field of mental health professionals and add the insights of Biblical Truth to help those who are hurting and facing such situations effectively overcome them and move forward to experience a more purposeful and satisfying and life.
Christine Pavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Using tools and perspectives from object relations theory, internal family systems therapy, ACT, and DBT we can help you to grow.
As a psychodynamic and attachment oriented therapist, I believe that the foundation of therapeutic treatment is a safe and supportive relationship between therapist and client. The process of treatment often uses the therapeutic relationship itself to uncover relational patterns from earlier in life that may be causing pain or dysfunction in the present day. By identifying the historical antecedent to a seemingly confusing or inappropriate emotional response, client and therapist are able to disrupt maladaptive patterns and choose new, more values congruent responses.
Using tools and perspectives from object relations theory, internal family systems therapy, ACT, and DBT we can help you to grow.
As a psychodynamic and attachment oriented therapist, I believe that the foundation of therapeutic treatment is a safe and supportive relationship between therapist and client. The process of treatment often uses the therapeutic relationship itself to uncover relational patterns from earlier in life that may be causing pain or dysfunction in the present day. By identifying the historical antecedent to a seemingly confusing or inappropriate emotional response, client and therapist are able to disrupt maladaptive patterns and choose new, more values congruent responses.
Whether you're seeking someone knowledgeable about gender identity, family building, mixed race identities, narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma recovery, anxiety, incorporating your cultural practices into therapy, I'm here for it! Energy work, nature, and walk therapy too.
Gen Xers, ya'll doing okay? People raising kids, what about you? Parents of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive young or older people, how are you holding up? Those of you trying to recover from narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse or IPV, those of you trying to recover from any form of trauma, those of you who feel anxious as hell, I want to help ease the stress, fear, and pain. I've got over 15 years of clinical experience and a whole lotta life experience at this point that informs my work. While what we face is nothing new, it's also true that this is a really hard time for so many reasons. Let's start by validating that.
Whether you're seeking someone knowledgeable about gender identity, family building, mixed race identities, narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma recovery, anxiety, incorporating your cultural practices into therapy, I'm here for it! Energy work, nature, and walk therapy too.
Gen Xers, ya'll doing okay? People raising kids, what about you? Parents of trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive young or older people, how are you holding up? Those of you trying to recover from narcissistic abuse, domestic abuse or IPV, those of you trying to recover from any form of trauma, those of you who feel anxious as hell, I want to help ease the stress, fear, and pain. I've got over 15 years of clinical experience and a whole lotta life experience at this point that informs my work. While what we face is nothing new, it's also true that this is a really hard time for so many reasons. Let's start by validating that.
Gage Howe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting New Clients - I work with people navigating issues of Anxiety, OCD, Life Transitions, Depression, Trauma, Identity, Self-esteem, and Relationships. I will work with you to emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and using values to move toward a healthier well-being. I have experience working in outpatient community mental health, hospital, college, and the private practice settings. My self interests include backpacking, playing music, burritos, naps, documentaries, procrastination, attending concerts, gardening, and time with family and friends.
Accepting New Clients - I work with people navigating issues of Anxiety, OCD, Life Transitions, Depression, Trauma, Identity, Self-esteem, and Relationships. I will work with you to emphasize acceptance, mindfulness, self-compassion, and using values to move toward a healthier well-being. I have experience working in outpatient community mental health, hospital, college, and the private practice settings. My self interests include backpacking, playing music, burritos, naps, documentaries, procrastination, attending concerts, gardening, and time with family and friends.
Dr. Sherri Newpol
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP-P
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27710 (Online Only)
People return to my practice years after completing therapy for different issues, and refer friends/ family to me.
Hello! I'm a seasoned psychologist who welcomes people with complex issues. If you have multiple diagnoses, facing a life transition such as divorce or new career, or planning for surgery or retirement...I want to work with you. I enjoy working with medical practices helping people navigate bariatric or other surgeries. I have a passion helping people overcome trauma using Prolonged Exposure. I have specialized training in addictions and eating disorders. People return to my practice when facing new life challenges. Couples make fast positive changes under my care. Let's start your journey today. I respond to all inquiries.
People return to my practice years after completing therapy for different issues, and refer friends/ family to me.
Hello! I'm a seasoned psychologist who welcomes people with complex issues. If you have multiple diagnoses, facing a life transition such as divorce or new career, or planning for surgery or retirement...I want to work with you. I enjoy working with medical practices helping people navigate bariatric or other surgeries. I have a passion helping people overcome trauma using Prolonged Exposure. I have specialized training in addictions and eating disorders. People return to my practice when facing new life challenges. Couples make fast positive changes under my care. Let's start your journey today. I respond to all inquiries.
Jose Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker with over ten years of experience and licensed in multiple states. I am a U.S. Army veteran with much experience working with service members, veterans, and military family members. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma, abuse, sleeping disorders, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I am a clinical social worker with over ten years of experience and licensed in multiple states. I am a U.S. Army veteran with much experience working with service members, veterans, and military family members. I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma, abuse, sleeping disorders, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I work with individuals and couples, as well as children, in both DC and Chapel Hill. I do best with adults who are educated or reflective: many are scientists, artists, health and business professionals, or psychotherapists, and some are not pursuing conventional achievement.Some see me for family or work problems, some for help dealing with a chronic health issue or a loss, some to change longstanding emotional and interpersonal patterns involving anxiety, anger, or intimacy. We may try quick and simple approaches first, because sometimes they work, but if not we can go more deeply into the individual's unique personal narrative.
I work with individuals and couples, as well as children, in both DC and Chapel Hill. I do best with adults who are educated or reflective: many are scientists, artists, health and business professionals, or psychotherapists, and some are not pursuing conventional achievement.Some see me for family or work problems, some for help dealing with a chronic health issue or a loss, some to change longstanding emotional and interpersonal patterns involving anxiety, anger, or intimacy. We may try quick and simple approaches first, because sometimes they work, but if not we can go more deeply into the individual's unique personal narrative.
I am certified as a Transactional Analyst, a Redecision Therapist, a Marital and Family Therapist, a Group Psychotherapist, and an Advanced Integrative Therapist which combines a psychodynamic approach with Energy Psychology.
My experience is that the psychological symptoms we experience in the present are the ways we have tried to protect ourselves from the experience of the early trauma that we went through in childhood, and that by clearing the early trauma, we can release the symptoms in the present. My approach is to help clients identify and resolve the early trauma so they can have a joyous life in the present.
I am certified as a Transactional Analyst, a Redecision Therapist, a Marital and Family Therapist, a Group Psychotherapist, and an Advanced Integrative Therapist which combines a psychodynamic approach with Energy Psychology.
My experience is that the psychological symptoms we experience in the present are the ways we have tried to protect ourselves from the experience of the early trauma that we went through in childhood, and that by clearing the early trauma, we can release the symptoms in the present. My approach is to help clients identify and resolve the early trauma so they can have a joyous life in the present.
Sandra Beatriz Brosseau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
If you’re feeling pressure bridging cultural gaps with the responsibility of family expectations that are leaving you overwhelmed, I encourage you to reach out.
“For quicker response please email”. I’m a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers, I help people on their healing and personal growth journeys.
If you’re feeling pressure bridging cultural gaps with the responsibility of family expectations that are leaving you overwhelmed, I encourage you to reach out.
“For quicker response please email”. I’m a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. With over 20 years of experience and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers, I help people on their healing and personal growth journeys.
Kyle Anne Gouchoe-Hanas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
I strive to support my clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, learning differences, eating disorders, family trauma, identity exploration and many other challenges and transitions. Applying an intersectional lens to all the experiences and identities that shape our lives is also essential to my practice.
I strive to support my clients as they navigate anxiety, depression, learning differences, eating disorders, family trauma, identity exploration and many other challenges and transitions. Applying an intersectional lens to all the experiences and identities that shape our lives is also essential to my practice.
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Her therapeutic approach is warm and evidence-based, recognizing that each client and family requires a unique treatment plan.
Dr. Katie McLean is a licensed psychologist and health service provider in North Carolina. She offers psychological assessments and psychotherapy to children, adults, and families across the state. Dr. McLean has extensive experience helping clients with mood challenges, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief.
Her therapeutic approach is warm and evidence-based, recognizing that each client and family requires a unique treatment plan.
Dr. Katie McLean is a licensed psychologist and health service provider in North Carolina. She offers psychological assessments and psychotherapy to children, adults, and families across the state. Dr. McLean has extensive experience helping clients with mood challenges, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief.
Rick Rothman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27712 (Online Only)
I strongly believe in treating the person as a unique person given their individual needs. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing an eclectic style and often use anecdotes, paradoxes, and especially humor in order to enhance, educate, and assist in reaching each person's goals. I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety. While I specialize in treating those suffering OCD, Panic, and Anxiety, I am equally proud of the successes I've had in helping those with Adjustment Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and Family Concerns.
I strongly believe in treating the person as a unique person given their individual needs. I primarily practice cognitive-behavior therapy utilizing an eclectic style and often use anecdotes, paradoxes, and especially humor in order to enhance, educate, and assist in reaching each person's goals. I have a specialty in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorders, and Anxiety. While I specialize in treating those suffering OCD, Panic, and Anxiety, I am equally proud of the successes I've had in helping those with Adjustment Disorders, Stress Management, Depression, Relationship Difficulties, and Family Concerns.
I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University and use various techniques such as narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness practices.
I am Kierra Staton, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and grief-informed professional with 6 years of experience in mental health. I am passionate about helping those who have experienced complex trauma, abandonment, or loss in their family or community. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families build on their strengths and bring resilience and comfort back into their lives. I create a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment where my clients can be their authentic selves. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
I hold a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University and use various techniques such as narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness practices.
I am Kierra Staton, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and grief-informed professional with 6 years of experience in mental health. I am passionate about helping those who have experienced complex trauma, abandonment, or loss in their family or community. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families build on their strengths and bring resilience and comfort back into their lives. I create a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment where my clients can be their authentic selves. I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Each child and family is unique — Alison Silver will work with parents and children to determine the best way to address their concerns.
Alison Silver is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including residential treatment, outpatient clinics, schools, and community-based treatment. She is a professional member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the North Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work. She provides individual therapy, play therapy, and parent guidance for children birth-18 years old and specializes in working with preschool-age children.
Each child and family is unique — Alison Silver will work with parents and children to determine the best way to address their concerns.
Alison Silver is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including residential treatment, outpatient clinics, schools, and community-based treatment. She is a professional member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and the North Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work. She provides individual therapy, play therapy, and parent guidance for children birth-18 years old and specializes in working with preschool-age children.
I have formal training in individual and family therapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, and school consultation.
Children and adolescents are wonderfully unique and, as such, require an individualized treatment approach designed to celebrate their strengths and target areas for continued growth. My approach to assessment and treatment emphasizes the role and contributions of important individuals and caregivers in each child's life, and these individuals are invited to participate in treatment. It is as a team that we will reach our goals for your child's well-being and success.
I have formal training in individual and family therapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, and school consultation.
Children and adolescents are wonderfully unique and, as such, require an individualized treatment approach designed to celebrate their strengths and target areas for continued growth. My approach to assessment and treatment emphasizes the role and contributions of important individuals and caregivers in each child's life, and these individuals are invited to participate in treatment. It is as a team that we will reach our goals for your child's well-being and success.
I enjoy working with clients that present with a full range of behavioral, emotional, family, and life skills difficulties they seek to change in their lives. Areas I work with include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, social isolation, social skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and emotional regulation skills. I help clients to navigate through different stages of life and how they affect their presenting concerns. I work with individuals who have dual/differential diagnosis using empirically validated techniques. This approach allows me to take a focused, action-oriented approach to help clients elicit change.
I enjoy working with clients that present with a full range of behavioral, emotional, family, and life skills difficulties they seek to change in their lives. Areas I work with include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, social isolation, social skills, interpersonal relationship skills, and emotional regulation skills. I help clients to navigate through different stages of life and how they affect their presenting concerns. I work with individuals who have dual/differential diagnosis using empirically validated techniques. This approach allows me to take a focused, action-oriented approach to help clients elicit change.
I work from a short-term, supportive approach and from family systems, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy perspectives.
My highest priority is to respect the integrity, faith and values of each person. I work with a variety of people and have an extensive psychodynamic and psychoanalytic background, advanced degrees in Psychology and Theology, and decades of clinical experience with persons and families in crisis. I welcome clients from any (or no) faith tradition. I have decades of experience working with people struggling with loss, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Visit me at www.drdavidfranzen.com. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you journey toward greater wholeness, and health.
I work from a short-term, supportive approach and from family systems, psychodynamic and psychoanalytic psychotherapy perspectives.
My highest priority is to respect the integrity, faith and values of each person. I work with a variety of people and have an extensive psychodynamic and psychoanalytic background, advanced degrees in Psychology and Theology, and decades of clinical experience with persons and families in crisis. I welcome clients from any (or no) faith tradition. I have decades of experience working with people struggling with loss, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Visit me at www.drdavidfranzen.com. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you journey toward greater wholeness, and health.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. I work to support folks of all ages to address eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and family of origin concerns. I'm passionate about working with queer and trans folks and individuals who identify as neurodivergent. I'm deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, and harm-reduction centered practice, considering clients and their challenges in the context of oppressive systems.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. I work to support folks of all ages to address eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and family of origin concerns. I'm passionate about working with queer and trans folks and individuals who identify as neurodivergent. I'm deeply committed to maintaining an anti-racist, neurodiversity-affirming, and harm-reduction centered practice, considering clients and their challenges in the context of oppressive systems.
Achovia Jones
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
I have experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as individual, group, couples, and family counseling. These key areas of treatment are surrounded by personal, behavioral, emotional, relational, and family difficulties, as well as working with clients with histories of addiction, crisis intervention, life stressors and trauma.
I have experience working with adolescents and adults in various settings such as individual, group, couples, and family counseling. These key areas of treatment are surrounded by personal, behavioral, emotional, relational, and family difficulties, as well as working with clients with histories of addiction, crisis intervention, life stressors and trauma.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.