Therapists in Durham, NC

As a sex and relationship therapist, I help couples improve their communication and openness without changing who they are. I believe that humor is an essential part of healthy sexuality. We may talk about some deep or sensitive topics, but being comfortable and open is the key to better communication. Many people are looking for playfulness and fun in their sexuality. Honesty and acceptance pave the way for better intimacy.

If you’re here, you’re probably searching for someone that can help you work through the emotional aftermath of a difficult and traumatic experience such as trauma from abuse, or a toxic relationship that may be causing a lot of pain in your life. You may be seeking to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence, or would like to learn to say no to others, set boundaries and put yourself first. You could be struggling with depression or anxiety, have a difficult time controlling your anger, or maybe your use of substances is causing major problems in your life. Or maybe it’s something else entirely.

Do you find yourself feeling on edge, like you just can't slow down? You get stuck in the details and desperately want things to be 'just right'; you are high achieving - sometimes at the cost of your health. People marvel at you juggling it all, but they probably don't realize you are exhausted and don't know how to ask for, or even accept help; maybe you are just realizing you deserve support too! Together we can will work to find a way to create harmony between you and your goals, your relationships, and even your body. You will not be alone in this journey as we create tangible and easily applicable changes to create peace.

Do you find yourself constantly second guessing your decisions? Are “what if” scenarios holding you back from pursuing your goals? Is self doubt preventing you from taking the steps you need to take? Are you missing moments in your life because you are over-thinking things that have not happened? I understand how overwhelming it can be to live with constant overthinking and self doubt. You are not alone in feeling this way, many people experience these challenges. If you feel that your peace of mind is being vandalized and you find yourself battling with trying to control the outcome, then you have come to the right place.

Psychotherapy is about making meaningful changes. I work to help people become unstuck, overcome anxiety and learn about who they are and who they want to be. People who work with me describe me as accepting, interactive and authentic. I will listen to you closely and ask questions that make you think. In addition, I will challenge you to actively make changes in order to live a life more closely in line with your personal values. Therapy helps people gain clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, and feel more connected to themselves and to others.

**Accepting New Clients** Do you feel that navigating through life's difficult moments can be a struggle and that you have limited opportunities to focus on finding solutions? Do you feel anxious when working through major changes, immobilized by depression, or sense the bonds within your family are weakening? I offer a safe, therapeutic environment that allows you to explore your conflicting experiences, and together we can identify ways to manage life's journey successfully.

Welcome to Bull City Psychotherapy. We are a caring group of psychotherapists who are passionate about helping others improve their moods, improve relationships, and recover from addictions. We offer a private and comfortable environment for our work with you, so you can feel safe and at ease. We are all highly trained in our areas of expertise, and we value our clients achieving their goals and moving forward. We believe in effective therapy that works.

I recognize each person as an individual with unique strengths, values and desires. As a part of the therapeutic process, I encourage people to identify and reflect on their own values and to improve their practice of making mindful choices based on those values. People often turn to therapy because they feel overwhelmed, alone, or disconnected. My hope for people receiving therapy is that they will experience a restoration of calm, a feeling of connectedness, and a return to a sense of normalcy. I concentrate on improving people's self-efficacy, the belief that one is able and capable.

Are anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges hindering your ideal life? Together, we'll uncover your truth, empowering you to live authentically. I offer sessions where you'll reframe your story, gaining insights into your identity, thoughts, and emotions, leading to meaningful change. Whether in-person or online, let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

If you are an adult or teen struggling with managing all the transitions in life that have led to symptoms of depression and anxiety and need assistance with working through and navigating them, I am here to assist you. I am also here to assist with relationship/family issues as well as navigating LGBTQ issues. My approach is integrative in efforts to meet your unique needs. Some of my therapeutic approaches used are cognitive behavioral, person centered, and crisis intervention. The therapeutic process is collaborative as we build on your strengths to produce positive outcomes.

As your therapist, I will provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic setting for you to share about your current situation; explore early life experiences; gain a helpful understanding of your emotional world; and why you think and act in particular, problematic patterns. Many, if not all, of our emotional burdens (anxiety, people-pleasing, lying, codependency, lack of coping skills, mistrust of authority, hypersensitivity, defensiveness, an underdeveloped sense of self, parenting struggles, relationship issues) are the result of earlier wounds that infuse within us lasting well into adulthood.

I am an In-Home and Virtual Mental Health Therapist who has 20 years of experience in working with children, adolescents and adults within their homes and on-line. I have traveled to client's homes, all over Durham County and Chapel Hill, to work with their mental health needs. Therapies include individual and family. I truly attempt to meet my clients where they are. What my clients experience is significant and needs to be heard for growth and change to occur. In this way, clients are able to find greater trust and strength in their self-awareness and personal development.

As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being. 

Let’s get real- we all need help sometimes. At any age, trying to make sense of the world can feel overwhelming. Is Mercury in retrograde? Maybe. But it doesn’t change our ability to help ourselves. Together, let’s turn down the noise and regain control over what is really important to you. Therapy should be engaging. I work with clients to find ways to connect in a real way using games, music and art. Difficulty with communication? What about navigating all life's transitions? Together, we will create a safe space to navigate these challenging areas and to find the way to peace and purpose.

Pronouns: he/they. I am a Licensed Psychologist with about 10 years of experience providing therapy. As an openly queer and trans person of color, my experiences of both privilege and oppression greatly inform my clinical practice. I infuse themes of multiculturalism, social justice, intersectionality, liberation, and feminism into therapy as needed. I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community for most of my clinical career, and have training & a particular passion for working with trans, non-binary, and gender diverse clients. Sex positive and kink, sex worker & poly friendly. Neurodiversity-, trauma-, and HAES-informed.

Welcome! Whether you are in throes of a life transition, a relationship problem, trauma recovery, you need safety to be and to grow; I offer you a safe space for rest and strengthening, then to be curious and investigate yourself, your body, your experiences and emotions, your relationships toward becoming more fully alive and living for what truly matters to you. I use a process-oriented approach toward exploring yourself with nonjudgmental curiosity to discover more of yourself and your beliefs and values so you can develop greater ease with yourself and others, with decision-making, and relationships.

Thank you for considering me to support you on your journey! I graduated with my MSW in 2013, and have been a practicing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy clinician since 2013. I have worked with a variety of populations and enjoy assisting people with finding ways to better tolerate distress, manage their emotions, strengthen and build quality relationships, and develop healthy coping skills to help you get through life's curveballs.

I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anything from anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and addictions to stress management, relationships, boundary setting, difficult life events, and finding identity. I also work with people with co-occurring I/DD. Learning skillful ways to listen to, and cope with, emotions and the life events eliciting them is the first step toward healing and finding balance in life. Often that includes unlearning maladaptive coping skills, like alcohol and drug use, avoidance, or self harm. In therapy, my goal is to help develop coping skills, build confidence, and find balance.

I am a therapist who believes in the authenticity of each person's struggles as they encounter them in their journey through life. I seek to help others in the curing of their souls through psychotherapy. I make every effort to provide a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental, supportive, safe, nurturing and empathic. Making the decision to come to counseling can be difficult and overwhelming. It's a privilege for me to be present with you in this process. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email or call.