Parenting Therapists in Durham, NC
Shayla St James
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
We offer individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
We offer individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
As a parent, you are hurting too.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by life? Is your child disinterested or struggling in school? Do you feel misunderstood or struggle to to fit in? As a therapist with many years of experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher, I bring a unique perspective to problem solving. Personally navigating life with ADHD adds an additional layer of insight, compassion, and creativity! I can help you better understand your or your child’s challenges and needs, and find ways to address them. I would be honored to walk with you as you tackle the rough spots in your life and move more confidently towards your goals.
As a parent, you are hurting too.
Are you or your child feeling overwhelmed by life? Is your child disinterested or struggling in school? Do you feel misunderstood or struggle to to fit in? As a therapist with many years of experience as a school psychologist and special education teacher, I bring a unique perspective to problem solving. Personally navigating life with ADHD adds an additional layer of insight, compassion, and creativity! I can help you better understand your or your child’s challenges and needs, and find ways to address them. I would be honored to walk with you as you tackle the rough spots in your life and move more confidently towards your goals.
Beth Gaudette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am Beth Gaudette, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Raleigh, here to help support you during life's daily and complex challenges. I graduated from North Carolina State University with an MSW. My therapy experience focuses on many concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, and parenting, working with a wide range of clients but specializing in working with adolescents through adulthood. Unfortunately, shame and guilt are too prominent in our world, and as a provider offering a space without judgment is essential for clients to reach their goals.
Welcome! I am Beth Gaudette, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Raleigh, here to help support you during life's daily and complex challenges. I graduated from North Carolina State University with an MSW. My therapy experience focuses on many concerns, including anxiety, depression, family conflict, and parenting, working with a wide range of clients but specializing in working with adolescents through adulthood. Unfortunately, shame and guilt are too prominent in our world, and as a provider offering a space without judgment is essential for clients to reach their goals.
Leigh Zick Dongre
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHC-S, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27706
transition to college, new parent, empty nest, job change, divorce, remarriage, retirement) and academic struggles.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
transition to college, new parent, empty nest, job change, divorce, remarriage, retirement) and academic struggles.
The path to living more fully is an adventure, one I believe has transformed my own life. Each day I am honored to join people along a path of recovery, self-exploration, and healing. I have helped people break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in life. My role as your counselor is to be a knowledgeable, genuine, and empathetic guide along this journey and provide a safe and supportive environment to do so. I help people live their best lives, by reaching more authenticity, self-awareness, and making behavioral changes. I primarily offer telemental health counseling with options for counseling in Winston-Salem.
Family Ties Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713
Chances are that if you are visiting Psychology Today you are struggling in some aspect of your life. Seeking out support can be daunting, but finding a therapist that can provide a safe and supportive space for growth and healing can make life a bit easier. My counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, direct, and goal oriented. I value the working relationship with my client and really take the time to get to know you in order to provide the best care. I have extensive training in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adoption, and parenting issues. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Chances are that if you are visiting Psychology Today you are struggling in some aspect of your life. Seeking out support can be daunting, but finding a therapist that can provide a safe and supportive space for growth and healing can make life a bit easier. My counseling style is warm, nonjudgmental, direct, and goal oriented. I value the working relationship with my client and really take the time to get to know you in order to provide the best care. I have extensive training in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, adoption, and parenting issues. I work with children, adolescents, and adults.
Tameka L McFarland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, NCC, CPLC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 16 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal client would be a couple or family, however, when seeing individuals, I encourage that the client bring another support person that they trust to their sessions. I also provide life coaching services. Telehealth services are also offered.
My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 16 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal client would be a couple or family, however, when seeing individuals, I encourage that the client bring another support person that they trust to their sessions. I also provide life coaching services. Telehealth services are also offered.
Embracing your humanity isn't easy, but you don't have to face it alone. Many of my clients experience anxiety, perfectionism, burnout and professional challenges, navigating life transitions, parenting and caregiving stress, challenges with aging or medical conditions, and discrimination or difficulties related to their identity. I welcome the opportunity to learn with you and help you gain perspective, live with purpose, and see possibility in each moment. Let's journey together as I listen, support, and guide you towards a vital and connected life.
Embracing your humanity isn't easy, but you don't have to face it alone. Many of my clients experience anxiety, perfectionism, burnout and professional challenges, navigating life transitions, parenting and caregiving stress, challenges with aging or medical conditions, and discrimination or difficulties related to their identity. I welcome the opportunity to learn with you and help you gain perspective, live with purpose, and see possibility in each moment. Let's journey together as I listen, support, and guide you towards a vital and connected life.
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!
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!
Victoria Michelle Welch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPTT-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27712
I am walking the parenting road with biological and adopted children and I have provided hospice care for dear ones at the end of life.
Parenting a child with special needs or an adopted child who has experienced trauma requires extraordinary strength. Care-giving for aging parents presents similar demands that intensify our need for a listening ear and access to resources. If you are in the midst of the tension between managing a child or parent's medical and emotional needs while equipping him/her to independently provide as much self-care as possible, you could use some serious encouragement. The internal conflict that arises as you meet -- and fail to meet -- the parenting/care-giving challenge(s) is an experience not meant to be faced alone.
I am walking the parenting road with biological and adopted children and I have provided hospice care for dear ones at the end of life.
Parenting a child with special needs or an adopted child who has experienced trauma requires extraordinary strength. Care-giving for aging parents presents similar demands that intensify our need for a listening ear and access to resources. If you are in the midst of the tension between managing a child or parent's medical and emotional needs while equipping him/her to independently provide as much self-care as possible, you could use some serious encouragement. The internal conflict that arises as you meet -- and fail to meet -- the parenting/care-giving challenge(s) is an experience not meant to be faced alone.
Maybe it is a confusing relationship, past traumas, parenting struggles, phobias, or general fears and anxieties.
You have already taken the first step toward healing, growth and answers by beginning your search for help. Struggles in life do not define us, but open up doors of greater insight and strength if we are willing to pause, listen and learn. It’s so easy to get used to rushing through life, content to just survive - doing to the point that we forget how to enjoy being, reflecting and growing. Sometimes you may feel like you lost yourself along the way, like you don’t know who you really are anymore.
Maybe it is a confusing relationship, past traumas, parenting struggles, phobias, or general fears and anxieties.
You have already taken the first step toward healing, growth and answers by beginning your search for help. Struggles in life do not define us, but open up doors of greater insight and strength if we are willing to pause, listen and learn. It’s so easy to get used to rushing through life, content to just survive - doing to the point that we forget how to enjoy being, reflecting and growing. Sometimes you may feel like you lost yourself along the way, like you don’t know who you really are anymore.
Chelsea Westbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a certified Child- Parent Psychotherapist and have a passion for working with families.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a wide variety of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and grief. I specialize in working with individuals and families. I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life. I am an LGBTQQ2SIAP+ affirming therapist and have received multiple trainings in best practices to serve the gender expansive population.
I am a certified Child- Parent Psychotherapist and have a passion for working with families.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a wide variety of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and grief. I specialize in working with individuals and families. I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life. I am an LGBTQQ2SIAP+ affirming therapist and have received multiple trainings in best practices to serve the gender expansive population.
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For those who feel overwhelmed by burnout, trauma in helping professions, adulting with ADHD, or the rollercoaster of parenting, know that just starting to look for a therapist is a significant and brave step.
Many of my clients share a common thread: a sense of being caught in a whirlwind of expectations and responsibilities. Those in helping professions might know this feeling all too well - burnout and job-related trauma can sneak up, making the demands of the job feel endless and daunting. Modern parenting can be just as overwhelming as we juggle providing for our families, advancing our careers, and nurturing kind, resilient children. For those of us navigating adulting with ADHD, every day can feel like a series of curveballs, even when things are going smoothly. If any of this resonates, you're in the right place.
For those who feel overwhelmed by burnout, trauma in helping professions, adulting with ADHD, or the rollercoaster of parenting, know that just starting to look for a therapist is a significant and brave step.
Many of my clients share a common thread: a sense of being caught in a whirlwind of expectations and responsibilities. Those in helping professions might know this feeling all too well - burnout and job-related trauma can sneak up, making the demands of the job feel endless and daunting. Modern parenting can be just as overwhelming as we juggle providing for our families, advancing our careers, and nurturing kind, resilient children. For those of us navigating adulting with ADHD, every day can feel like a series of curveballs, even when things are going smoothly. If any of this resonates, you're in the right place.
Ellie De Leon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
If you have experienced trauma, or if you are enduring grief/ loss, anxiety, depression/mood disorders, adjustment/acculturation issues, parenting concerns, or other issues, I would be honored to connect with you.
Not accepting new clients. Telehealth available! I relish working with individuals of color, and LGBTQQIA+ and immigrant communities. I particularly love partnering with adolescents and young adults embarking on the task of identity formation. I work with Individuals ages 12+, as well as Parents (as a certified Triple P parenting provider), or Families. Working with me as a therapist you can expect someone who is warm, adaptable with evidence-based modalities, and focused on YOUR values. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and parenting provider. I speak Spanish fluently!
If you have experienced trauma, or if you are enduring grief/ loss, anxiety, depression/mood disorders, adjustment/acculturation issues, parenting concerns, or other issues, I would be honored to connect with you.
Not accepting new clients. Telehealth available! I relish working with individuals of color, and LGBTQQIA+ and immigrant communities. I particularly love partnering with adolescents and young adults embarking on the task of identity formation. I work with Individuals ages 12+, as well as Parents (as a certified Triple P parenting provider), or Families. Working with me as a therapist you can expect someone who is warm, adaptable with evidence-based modalities, and focused on YOUR values. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and parenting provider. I speak Spanish fluently!
Transparency is important to me, and I want you to know that I face struggles just like anyone else. Relationships, parenting, and my own emotions and trauma - they're all part of my journey too. That's why I firmly believe in therapy and, just like you, my therapist is one of my biggest support systems. Therapy is my go to for healing and growth. My vision has grown to give me the freedom to be with you on your life's journey, providing guidance, support, and a judgment-free space. Making a difference in someone's life, even if it's through a smile or a release of tears, is what drives me every day.
Transparency is important to me, and I want you to know that I face struggles just like anyone else. Relationships, parenting, and my own emotions and trauma - they're all part of my journey too. That's why I firmly believe in therapy and, just like you, my therapist is one of my biggest support systems. Therapy is my go to for healing and growth. My vision has grown to give me the freedom to be with you on your life's journey, providing guidance, support, and a judgment-free space. Making a difference in someone's life, even if it's through a smile or a release of tears, is what drives me every day.
Erica Blystone/Wake Adult Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27709
I see adults for individual therapy, Couples Counseling, Discernment Counseling, Divorce Consults, Collaborative Divorce, and Co- Parenting Therapy.
The past 20 years of partnering with a wide range of people through times of struggle has taught me we often underestimate our own resilience, or our resilience as a couple. It leads to worry, anger, depression, suspicion, guilt, frustration, loneliness, resentment, shame, panic... all the emotions we try so hard to avoid. Consider a teammate for this part of the journey to help you take greater control of your own growth. A partner who can listen intently, offer perspective, brainstorm with you, help you develop new insights and skills, and support you in making changes to create a life - or relationship - you love.
I see adults for individual therapy, Couples Counseling, Discernment Counseling, Divorce Consults, Collaborative Divorce, and Co- Parenting Therapy.
The past 20 years of partnering with a wide range of people through times of struggle has taught me we often underestimate our own resilience, or our resilience as a couple. It leads to worry, anger, depression, suspicion, guilt, frustration, loneliness, resentment, shame, panic... all the emotions we try so hard to avoid. Consider a teammate for this part of the journey to help you take greater control of your own growth. A partner who can listen intently, offer perspective, brainstorm with you, help you develop new insights and skills, and support you in making changes to create a life - or relationship - you love.
I work with adults, couples, and families surrounding issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, communication, coping skills, grief/loss, substance abuse, separation/divorce, low self-worth, work stress, parenting struggles, high-conflict relationships, overcoming past trauma, and life transitions and adjustments.
I look forward to getting to know you and working collaboratively with you to enact positive changes in your life. As a team, we will work on understanding and altering dysfunctional moods, behaviors, patterns of thinking, and interactions with others. I have a specialized interest in couples counseling and enjoy assisting clients with saving or strengthening their relationships. I conceptualize clients from a developmental and social systems lens and utilize a combination of traditional talk therapy as well as planned, goal-based interventions.
I work with adults, couples, and families surrounding issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, communication, coping skills, grief/loss, substance abuse, separation/divorce, low self-worth, work stress, parenting struggles, high-conflict relationships, overcoming past trauma, and life transitions and adjustments.
I look forward to getting to know you and working collaboratively with you to enact positive changes in your life. As a team, we will work on understanding and altering dysfunctional moods, behaviors, patterns of thinking, and interactions with others. I have a specialized interest in couples counseling and enjoy assisting clients with saving or strengthening their relationships. I conceptualize clients from a developmental and social systems lens and utilize a combination of traditional talk therapy as well as planned, goal-based interventions.
Lindsay Gonyeau - Handspring Health (Insurance Accepted!)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27709 (Online Only)
We offer individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
We offer individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting training.
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for children, adolescents, and young adults. We currently serve children (ages 8-17) and young adults (18 years and over) who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.
I have a passion for supporting youth, adolescents, and young adults experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, communication, behavioral issues, and academic performance. As a social worker, I seek to address these concerns while considering family and community challenges. Navigating the demands of being a child, student, and parent can be difficult. When our lives become out of balance, it can negatively affect our relationships and sense of self. My goal is to help you build a positive self-narrative, highlight your resilience, and acquire skills to increase confidence and connection in your daily life.
I have a passion for supporting youth, adolescents, and young adults experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, communication, behavioral issues, and academic performance. As a social worker, I seek to address these concerns while considering family and community challenges. Navigating the demands of being a child, student, and parent can be difficult. When our lives become out of balance, it can negatively affect our relationships and sense of self. My goal is to help you build a positive self-narrative, highlight your resilience, and acquire skills to increase confidence and connection in your daily life.
Nade'a Boles
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
"Everyone needs help sometimes." No matter who you are or where you come from, everyone deserves support and understanding. Life can be challenging, and it's okay to seek help. Whether you're the "strong friend," the person who always seems to have it all together, a parent, a sibling, or the go-to friend for everyone else's problems, I'm here for you. Are you the "it couple" struggling behind closed doors? Let's have a conversation!
"Everyone needs help sometimes." No matter who you are or where you come from, everyone deserves support and understanding. Life can be challenging, and it's okay to seek help. Whether you're the "strong friend," the person who always seems to have it all together, a parent, a sibling, or the go-to friend for everyone else's problems, I'm here for you. Are you the "it couple" struggling behind closed doors? Let's have a conversation!
Christina Unruh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707 (Online Only)
It is human to experience emotional extremes but when you are feeling emotional often, it can impact your work, your parenting and your relationships. In many cases, extreme emotional responses interfere with important dreams for ourselves and our families. Beginning with your very first session, we will begin to formulate a picture of what has been going on in your life, using a fresh framework that has been shown in research to be helpful in alleviating many mental health symptoms. We will also identify simple skills/strategies and achievable actions that you can implement right away to build awareness, hope, and motivation.
It is human to experience emotional extremes but when you are feeling emotional often, it can impact your work, your parenting and your relationships. In many cases, extreme emotional responses interfere with important dreams for ourselves and our families. Beginning with your very first session, we will begin to formulate a picture of what has been going on in your life, using a fresh framework that has been shown in research to be helpful in alleviating many mental health symptoms. We will also identify simple skills/strategies and achievable actions that you can implement right away to build awareness, hope, and motivation.
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