Parenting Therapists in Durham, NC

Have you or your child been struggling with paying attention, meeting life/school goals, and/or making progress despite being in therapy or taking medication to manage symptoms? Are you looking for answers and recommendations that can help to improve your or your child's success in your relationships, work, home, and/or school? Are you an adult struggling with a transition in life or a parent who is seeking support managing the stressors of being a new parent or raising a child(ren)? We can help! At Waite PTS we are dedicated to helping you identify and achieve goals so that you can live your best life.

Children, adolescents, and parents experience unique joys and challenges. When children are feeling big emotions, it can sometimes look like anxiety, depression, physical aggression, and defiance. Adolescents are navigating their identities and social relationships. Parents are trying to balance their own needs with those of their families. Therapy is a place to access emotional support and skill building. I provide play therapy to support children, and utilize a more directive style to support adolescents, adults and parents. I provide a safe space that empowers clients to utilize their unique strengths, and I am LGBTQ+ affirming.

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).

Life often presents challenges and difficulties in areas of parenting, grief/loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger or in relationships. You may be experiencing uncontrollable thoughts or memories. Life may seem unmanageable. You may feel uninterested in things you used to enjoy and disconnected from people. You may be experiencing increased anxiety. Relationships may feel strained and not what they used to be. You may just feel like you would benefit from talking about your concerns with a professional. You may need help regaining a sense of hope for your life and coming to know the immense worth and value you have as a person.

Being a parent is TOUGH. I will listen to your concerns/hopes while providing a nonjudgmental environment to explore the issues your child and family may be facing. I am passionate about childhood mental health, and only work with children and teens (ages 2-16). Some children I see experience issues with adjustment, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral issues, self-esteem, trauma, and interpersonal conflict. Some children ask to come to therapy; some don't. I focus on building trust and rapport with every client I work with.

I love working with tweens, teens, and young adults encountering obstacles in their search for happiness and success. I am also passionate about helping families communicate more effectively and supporting parents better understand their children. My goal is to provide each client or client-family with the most effective, short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy to maximize results without maximizing your time. I am also listed on the NC Social Work and Licensure Board's list of certified Clinical Supervisors and have trained/supervised numerous MSW students and clinicians who are working towards their full LCSW license.

I have experience providing individual and group counseling, as well as completing psycho-educational evaluations. I use a person-centered approach, utilizing cognitive behavior strategies, solution based techniques, yoga, and mindfulness. I am certified in providing parenting support and Yoga for ages 4 through 19. My areas of focus are ADHD coaching for various ages and working with children and adolescents to improve self-esteem, behaviors, and life skills. I believe that a person can improve their overall quality of life by adjusting their perception, as well as how to communicate their emotions in a healthy way.

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'm searching for clients that desire to grow in Christianity but struggle with mental health related issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, childhood trauma, parenting, and relationship issues. If you are seeking godly counseling and a spiritual transformation that manifests change in your mental health, you are in the right place. The Kairos Experience, PLLC offers divine spiritual interventions that will change your life forever. I also specialize in treating children and adolescents struggling with depression, ADHD, anxiety, and other behavioral problems. I see children as young as three years old with parental participation.

I believe psychotherapy is a journey a client and therapist embark on together. My role is to help you move toward improved mental health and emotional functioning. We will use interactive self exploration to help you understand the obstacles that may presently be preventing you from achieving your goals. I will help you learn the skills needed to overcome these obstacles. I have effectively helped people cope with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, and life transition concerns. I am a Christian and incorporate spiritual interventions when appropriate. I am ready to help you too.

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.

Therapy at its best is a unique collaboration between therapist and client. I offer my education, training and experience along with an open mind and attuned communication to assist my clients' in exploring the issues they bring to therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with adults, couples, adolescents and families working on interpersonal and intra-personal issues. I am committed to nurturing my client's personal growth and development towards achieving a deeper sense of self knowing and the ability to live an integrated, emotionally regulated and balanced life.

I believe that human connection is the most powerful force in our lives, and that it can be the source of much of our strength as well as much of our pain. The quality of the psychotherapeutic relationship forms the foundation for all growth and healing done within this context. The simple addition of a new, invested relationship to one's life can help provide room to move forward. Once this foundation is in place, amazing progress can be made, whether this is conceptualized as a return to a more fulfilling moment in life, or as more fully achieving one's potential.

As a licensed clinical mental health counselor, I offer telehealth sessions for adolescents, families, and adults. For children under 13, I offer parenting support, consultation, and parent-child sessions. I assist clients with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (Giftedness/LD/ADHD/2e), relationship problems, and identity development. My extensive training includes a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as psychodynamic, attachment-based, Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused. I also provide ADHD and executive functioning skills coaching.

I provide individual, couples and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I began working in Group Homes in 1986, received my Masters of Social Work in 1990, and became Licensed to Practice in 1992. I employ multiple strategies and interventions to assist clients to reduce disruptive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and move towards productive life goals. ​I specialize in work with children (tantrums, anxiety, hyperactivity), adolescents (oppositional, self-harm, seeking independence from parents but making choices causing dependence), and adults (depression, anxiety, worry, stress, addictions).

As a group practice we are honored to provide Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery Services with a Christ centered worldview, because it takes Faith and Courage to believe your life can be transformed! The basis of our counseling perspective is a spiritual one and is first mentioned in Leviticus 19:18 of the Bible; it tells us to "love thy neighbor as thy self". This principle is the basis for our counseling perspective. With this frame-work, it is our desire to improve one's Biological, Psychological, Social and Spiritual functioning through partnership, as individuals navigate life's challenges.

Has your child or teen been showing signs of excessive worry, panic attacks, having difficulty expressing how they feel, a loss of interest in things they once enjoyed or just need a safe space to navigate through their emotions? Struggling with strong emotions can be scary, frustrating and confusing. As a parent it can be discouraging not knowing how to help your child. Don’t worry, you are not alone.

I am passionate about supporting people who range in age from early childhood through adulthood. My background in child psychology informs my work with adults as well, as I am always considering how a person's developmental path and early relationships have shaped them. In therapy, I strive to bring empathy, warmth, and humor to the process. You can expect me to be curious about and accepting of your experiences as I support you in actively working towards change. I am sensitive to issues related to disability, immigration, and non-traditional forms of family building, and welcome all to my practice.

Taking New Patients for ADHD and Learning Testing - I may have a waitlist for therapy. Email is currently the best way to reach me. Currently offering services in North Carolina only. - Do you wonder sometimes why "this is so hard" with regard to school, getting through routines and work, and getting along with others? Is planning, getting started with, and/or completing tasks a real struggle? Are meltdowns and frustration or avoidance part of your daily life? Would you like to develop better coping strategies so you/your child can be more relaxed, organized, and balanced? I would love the opportunity to help!