Sex Therapists in Fuquay Varina, NC
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Mark Christopher Harol
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (Online Only)
I have advanced sex therapy education through the Institute for Sexual Wholeness in Atlanta, Georgia.
My work is dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, satisfying lives. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, or a difficult situation, a sense that somehow your life is not working out as you'd like. I have additional extensive training in Sex Therapy and sex addiction. I have been a corporate CEO, and am retired from the USAF with 22 years of service to this great country. It would be my privilege to work with you. Two office locations; Raleigh and Holly Springs. I offer Video Teletherapy and I'm a certified distance counselor.
I have advanced sex therapy education through the Institute for Sexual Wholeness in Atlanta, Georgia.
My work is dedicated to helping people develop healthy relationships and productive, satisfying lives. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, anger issues, or a difficult situation, a sense that somehow your life is not working out as you'd like. I have additional extensive training in Sex Therapy and sex addiction. I have been a corporate CEO, and am retired from the USAF with 22 years of service to this great country. It would be my privilege to work with you. Two office locations; Raleigh and Holly Springs. I offer Video Teletherapy and I'm a certified distance counselor.
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Geoquana McDougal
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina A&T. I furthered my education receiving a MA in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella. I'm committed to treating couples, families, and individuals. My clinical interest include working with premarital couples, communication issues, infidelity, grief, sexual assault, and addiction. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the biggest indicators of change, which is why I strive to create a safe, warm space in which clients feel seen and heard.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. I received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from North Carolina A&T. I furthered my education receiving a MA in Marriage & Family Therapy from Capella. I'm committed to treating couples, families, and individuals. My clinical interest include working with premarital couples, communication issues, infidelity, grief, sexual assault, and addiction. I strongly believe that the therapeutic relationship is one of the biggest indicators of change, which is why I strive to create a safe, warm space in which clients feel seen and heard.
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Savannah Lorraine Swartout
Counselor, LCMHC-A, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Waitlist for new clients
By integrating a strengths-based approach to counseling, I focus on clients ingrained power and how they can use personal attributes to live a life that this authentic to their own self-imposed values. By using humor & creating a warm non-judgmental environment I embrace each client’s unique needs with enthusiasm and determination. My passion is to help women & those in the LGBTQIA+ community reclaim their identities, find their voices, and learn how to harness their inner power in an uplifting and therapeutic manner. All are welcome here!
By integrating a strengths-based approach to counseling, I focus on clients ingrained power and how they can use personal attributes to live a life that this authentic to their own self-imposed values. By using humor & creating a warm non-judgmental environment I embrace each client’s unique needs with enthusiasm and determination. My passion is to help women & those in the LGBTQIA+ community reclaim their identities, find their voices, and learn how to harness their inner power in an uplifting and therapeutic manner. All are welcome here!
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Hello! I’m Lily and I am accepting new clients in our new Fuquay Varina office! I know how important it is to feel heard and understood. I'd like to be that person for you. No judgement. No pressure. I prefer to let you set the pace, so during sessions with me, you can decide what you would like to discuss or not discuss! I hope to create a space where you feel validated and appreciated. Having said that, we all can make improvements in our life. I'll use my education and professional skill set to help you reach YOUR goals.
Hello! I’m Lily and I am accepting new clients in our new Fuquay Varina office! I know how important it is to feel heard and understood. I'd like to be that person for you. No judgement. No pressure. I prefer to let you set the pace, so during sessions with me, you can decide what you would like to discuss or not discuss! I hope to create a space where you feel validated and appreciated. Having said that, we all can make improvements in our life. I'll use my education and professional skill set to help you reach YOUR goals.
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Eric James Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Eric Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Eric attended Hunter College, which is part of the City University Colleges of New York (CUNY), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Eric then earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a diverse clinical background, having provided outpatient therapy, intensive in-home, and multisystemic therapy (MST) for adults, adolescents, and families with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. He has also provided mental health services to adults and children with traumatic brain injuries and cognitive challenges.
Eric Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Eric attended Hunter College, which is part of the City University Colleges of New York (CUNY), where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. Eric then earned his Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a diverse clinical background, having provided outpatient therapy, intensive in-home, and multisystemic therapy (MST) for adults, adolescents, and families with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. He has also provided mental health services to adults and children with traumatic brain injuries and cognitive challenges.
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Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
Accepting new clients for both in office & virtual sessions. Evening appointments available. Hi! I’m Samantha (she/her), I am so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you and be a part of your mental health journey. I provide my clients a safe and comfortable environment, in which we can start to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together. My goal is to offer my clients a space to feel seen, heard, and understood. The counseling space is yours and what you want out of our time together is very important to me, so let’s collaborate on how we can meet your goals!
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Suzanna Marie Nagy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
I work with individual adult/child clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and challenges at work or in relationships. I have counseled adults, couples, and groups in community-based and school-based mental health, as well as private practice. I have also conducted in-depth research on trauma, hopelessness, empathy, attachment, and intimacy. Above all, I believe that my clients, not I, hold the key to their growth and that emotional pain and anxiety, when given respect and non-judgmental attention, can often provide some of the best opportunities for learning.
I work with individual adult/child clients and couples who are facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, loss, trauma, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and challenges at work or in relationships. I have counseled adults, couples, and groups in community-based and school-based mental health, as well as private practice. I have also conducted in-depth research on trauma, hopelessness, empathy, attachment, and intimacy. Above all, I believe that my clients, not I, hold the key to their growth and that emotional pain and anxiety, when given respect and non-judgmental attention, can often provide some of the best opportunities for learning.
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At Insight Family Center, LLC we provide premium psychiatry,mental health and substance abuse services. Our priority is to provide our clients with techniques that will assist them in obtaining their desired outcomes to reach their personal goals.
At Insight Family Center, LLC we provide premium psychiatry,mental health and substance abuse services. Our priority is to provide our clients with techniques that will assist them in obtaining their desired outcomes to reach their personal goals.
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Jasmin K Ahluwalia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CST, L2 IFST, L1 CGT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27539 (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist specializing in sex, relationships, and mental health, I work with individuals and partners on a wide range of issues, including sexual functioning, communication, intimacy, desire and arousal issues, kink and fetishes, anxiety, depression, trauma, and navigating non-traditional relationships.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
As a licensed therapist specializing in sex, relationships, and mental health, I work with individuals and partners on a wide range of issues, including sexual functioning, communication, intimacy, desire and arousal issues, kink and fetishes, anxiety, depression, trauma, and navigating non-traditional relationships.
“You are perfect the way you are and you can always grow and do better” This statement is central to my approach and the kind of space I create for my clients. Life can be challenging, overwhelming, and stressful, but self-acceptance and self-love free us to build the skills we need to cope with relationships, family, work, and life. This journey is not easy. It requires self-reflection, awareness, exploration of thoughts and feelings, and a willingness to change. As a therapist, I believe that our mental health, sex life, and relationships are all interconnected and approach therapy from a holistic perspective.
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Kat Burkhart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are seeking assistance in coping with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, dysfunctional relationships, life transitions, and sexual dysfunction. Kat works with many different kinds of people, but her main focus revolves around sex therapy. Kat earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Capella University. She tends to think outside the box and come up with coping skills, or techniques that may be outside of traditional methods.
Kat Burkhart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are seeking assistance in coping with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, dysfunctional relationships, life transitions, and sexual dysfunction. Kat works with many different kinds of people, but her main focus revolves around sex therapy. Kat earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Capella University. She tends to think outside the box and come up with coping skills, or techniques that may be outside of traditional methods.
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Linda Sue Fuller
Counselor, LCMHC, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
Willow Spring, NC 27592 (Online Only)
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
My clients can expect an environment free of judgment, full of understanding and empathy, where they can face the challenges that they have in a supportive environment. My personal background allows me to look at client issues from a different view and offer real world healing that meets the client where they are. My client’s come from various backgrounds, but all seeking to better understand themselves and a better way of coping. Because I’m seeing clients virtually, they feel freer to share more intimate and personal concerns that might be harder to talk about in person.
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Corinne Fisher-LaRoche
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Apex, NC 27539
Therapy can help you overcome and cope with a number of challenges. It is my hope that you feel empowered after each session with tools that will last a lifetime. I have 25 yrs as a psychotherapist. Before moving to NC I had a private practice in northern CA and still maintain my license in CA and see clients remotely. Over the years I have broadened my client population to adolescents as well as adults. My specialty is anxiety but I see clients with a range of clinical issues or simply just coping with life events and transitions. Additionally, I am certified to provide clinical supervision to clinicians seeking their LCSW in NC
Therapy can help you overcome and cope with a number of challenges. It is my hope that you feel empowered after each session with tools that will last a lifetime. I have 25 yrs as a psychotherapist. Before moving to NC I had a private practice in northern CA and still maintain my license in CA and see clients remotely. Over the years I have broadened my client population to adolescents as well as adults. My specialty is anxiety but I see clients with a range of clinical issues or simply just coping with life events and transitions. Additionally, I am certified to provide clinical supervision to clinicians seeking their LCSW in NC
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Holly Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Serving ages 8+ for individual, couples, family therapy & EMDR. I am dedicated to guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward transformative growth and resilient relationships through collaborative therapy. By integrating research-based strategies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, I assist clients in achieving their counseling objectives. My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes mindfulness, yoga, movement, and play to foster lasting connections and well-being.
Serving ages 8+ for individual, couples, family therapy & EMDR. I am dedicated to guiding adolescents, adults, couples, and families toward transformative growth and resilient relationships through collaborative therapy. By integrating research-based strategies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and EMDR, I assist clients in achieving their counseling objectives. My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes mindfulness, yoga, movement, and play to foster lasting connections and well-being.
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Abigail McGee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540
I provide an emotionally safe space where you will find compassion and support. Through our therapeutic relationship, we will discover new ways to build upon your inherent strengths, identify your struggles, and then dig deeper to gain a better understanding of who you are. Above all, my job is to ensure that you feel heard and understood.
I provide an emotionally safe space where you will find compassion and support. Through our therapeutic relationship, we will discover new ways to build upon your inherent strengths, identify your struggles, and then dig deeper to gain a better understanding of who you are. Above all, my job is to ensure that you feel heard and understood.
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Hello! I am a counselor licensed in North and South Carolina with over 22 years of experience. I’ve worked with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family and parenting issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and more. I determine effective therapy strategies for each unique client, and employ a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Schema Focused, Narrative, and Brief Solution Focused techniques. My clients tell me they appreciate that I am direct, honest, and hold them accountable, while also being compassionate. I am very practical and teach techniques that can be applied to most all situations in life.
Hello! I am a counselor licensed in North and South Carolina with over 22 years of experience. I’ve worked with a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, family and parenting issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, and more. I determine effective therapy strategies for each unique client, and employ a combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Schema Focused, Narrative, and Brief Solution Focused techniques. My clients tell me they appreciate that I am direct, honest, and hold them accountable, while also being compassionate. I am very practical and teach techniques that can be applied to most all situations in life.
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MBS Restorative Centre PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27539 (Online Only)
Has life challenges, left you feeling overwhelm, unable to cope? MBS Restorative Centre employs a holistic approach of psycho-therapy counseling by incorporating the mind, body and spirit. Strength is the ability to recognize when to ask for help as asking for helping is the number one coping skill MBS Restorative Centre is a three clinicians, you can visit our website at MBs Restorative Centre Instagram.
Has life challenges, left you feeling overwhelm, unable to cope? MBS Restorative Centre employs a holistic approach of psycho-therapy counseling by incorporating the mind, body and spirit. Strength is the ability to recognize when to ask for help as asking for helping is the number one coping skill MBS Restorative Centre is a three clinicians, you can visit our website at MBs Restorative Centre Instagram.
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Ginny Bivens
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
Holly Springs, NC 27540 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients with Open Availability. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. It can be painful when our relationships are struggling, building resentment, and unhappy. We may feel unappreciated and stuck.
Accepting New Clients with Open Availability. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. It can be painful when our relationships are struggling, building resentment, and unhappy. We may feel unappreciated and stuck.
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Tara Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Tara has an energetic laugh that puts clients at ease and enjoys playfully incorporating her love of sarcasm into her work with her clients. She has been known to lovingly call people out on their “bologna” when she hears it and is a great accountability partner. Tara is also incredibly empathetic and provides a warm and safe environment and a quiet listening ear when the situation calls for it. Noticing and reading nonverbal communication and body language is a skill Tara possesses in spades so she often learns a lot even from things that go unsaid. Tara is judgement free and she encourages you to be genuine and authentic.
Tara has an energetic laugh that puts clients at ease and enjoys playfully incorporating her love of sarcasm into her work with her clients. She has been known to lovingly call people out on their “bologna” when she hears it and is a great accountability partner. Tara is also incredibly empathetic and provides a warm and safe environment and a quiet listening ear when the situation calls for it. Noticing and reading nonverbal communication and body language is a skill Tara possesses in spades so she often learns a lot even from things that go unsaid. Tara is judgement free and she encourages you to be genuine and authentic.
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J Michael Goulding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHWC
Verified Verified
Apex, NC 27539 (Online Only)
If you are feeling resistant, frustrated, or uncertain about what next steps to take to feel better, then I can help you get started in an experienced, judge-free, comfortable setting. If anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, traumatic events, oppositional children, interpersonal conflicts, workplace issues, or bullying is getting in your way of happiness, I can guide you to overcome these challenges. I also help people who are satisfied with their current situation but would like to enhance skills and live at their fullest potential. I look forward to you contacting me at www.meaningfultransformation.com/mike
If you are feeling resistant, frustrated, or uncertain about what next steps to take to feel better, then I can help you get started in an experienced, judge-free, comfortable setting. If anger, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, traumatic events, oppositional children, interpersonal conflicts, workplace issues, or bullying is getting in your way of happiness, I can guide you to overcome these challenges. I also help people who are satisfied with their current situation but would like to enhance skills and live at their fullest potential. I look forward to you contacting me at www.meaningfultransformation.com/mike
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LifeCare Counseling and Coaching, PC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCs, LMFTs, LCSWs, MD, PA, NPs
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Holly Springs, NC 27540
At LifeCare Counseling & Coaching, we are passionate about serving others by integrating the best psychiatric and mental health practices as well as spiritual care for the soul. Our team of licensed practitioners provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families of all kinds. We are a multi-site practice located at the Raleigh/Cary border, Wake Forest, Brier Creek, Holly Springs, Chapel Hill and the Triad area. In addition, many of our providers offer online therapy and we have interns who offer counseling on a sliding scale.
At LifeCare Counseling & Coaching, we are passionate about serving others by integrating the best psychiatric and mental health practices as well as spiritual care for the soul. Our team of licensed practitioners provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families of all kinds. We are a multi-site practice located at the Raleigh/Cary border, Wake Forest, Brier Creek, Holly Springs, Chapel Hill and the Triad area. In addition, many of our providers offer online therapy and we have interns who offer counseling on a sliding scale.
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Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.