Therapists in Greensboro, NC
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Keisha Shaw Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27406 (Online Only)
I have experience in numerous areas of counseling including mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, spiritual issues, trauma, anger management, and marital and family counseling.
I could not be more honored to join you on your journey to balanced wholeness. The truth is, many people struggle to live the lives that were purposed for them because they do not know how. Your decision to seek therapy will place you in the position to be equip to recognize, challenge, and change many aspects of your life. I am an advocate for healthy living physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and I'm motivated by seeing the lives of people transformed. Thus I has a genuine call to educate and counsel in a bold effort toward self-discovery and awareness to find hidden treasures in each individual.
I have experience in numerous areas of counseling including mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, spiritual issues, trauma, anger management, and marital and family counseling.
I could not be more honored to join you on your journey to balanced wholeness. The truth is, many people struggle to live the lives that were purposed for them because they do not know how. Your decision to seek therapy will place you in the position to be equip to recognize, challenge, and change many aspects of your life. I am an advocate for healthy living physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and I'm motivated by seeing the lives of people transformed. Thus I has a genuine call to educate and counsel in a bold effort toward self-discovery and awareness to find hidden treasures in each individual.
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Melissa Carmona
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27455 (Online Only)
Asking for help and seeking treatment can be difficult for many! You're longing to feel more understood, less isolated, and more at home in your body and self. Maybe society has forced you to internalize messages such as "Get over it," “Don’t be so sensitive,” and "you shouldn't feel this way." There is enough space for ALL of your feelings and experiences here; all parts of you are welcome. You are worthy of care and compassion. My goal is never to convince you or change you- after all, you hold the most wisdom and knowledge about your body and what has happened in your life.
Asking for help and seeking treatment can be difficult for many! You're longing to feel more understood, less isolated, and more at home in your body and self. Maybe society has forced you to internalize messages such as "Get over it," “Don’t be so sensitive,” and "you shouldn't feel this way." There is enough space for ALL of your feelings and experiences here; all parts of you are welcome. You are worthy of care and compassion. My goal is never to convince you or change you- after all, you hold the most wisdom and knowledge about your body and what has happened in your life.
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Dr. D'Angelo Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27407
Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you wish that you could change the past? Are you anxious about things on the horizon? Do you need help moving forward because you simply feel stuck? Are you a parent whose child is dealing with issues that they either won't share or that you struggle to help them with? For over eight years I've helped people experience a better quality of life that answered yes to one or all of these questions. My passions are assisting parents with expanding their coping repertoire, helping couples and families hear each other, and assisting children in finding their voices after traumatic events.
Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you wish that you could change the past? Are you anxious about things on the horizon? Do you need help moving forward because you simply feel stuck? Are you a parent whose child is dealing with issues that they either won't share or that you struggle to help them with? For over eight years I've helped people experience a better quality of life that answered yes to one or all of these questions. My passions are assisting parents with expanding their coping repertoire, helping couples and families hear each other, and assisting children in finding their voices after traumatic events.
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Dr. Angiemil Pérez Peña
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, PhD, NCC, LCMHCA, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27405
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Some say, "Grow where you are planted." However, it takes recognizing when you have outgrown or need to adjust your soil level (e.g., environmental or internal changes) to thrive. I offer clients the space to sort out what they desire in their life or need (e.g., sunlight) to move into more nurturing soils. Taking inventory of what you need in life is not a diss to the folks you love, but instead, allowing yourself the opportunity to live most fully.
Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Some say, "Grow where you are planted." However, it takes recognizing when you have outgrown or need to adjust your soil level (e.g., environmental or internal changes) to thrive. I offer clients the space to sort out what they desire in their life or need (e.g., sunlight) to move into more nurturing soils. Taking inventory of what you need in life is not a diss to the folks you love, but instead, allowing yourself the opportunity to live most fully.
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Accepting VA, NC, SC, and GA clients. Individually and globally, we are living in the most challenging of times. Anxiety is high. The stress is almost overwhelming. The advice is inconsistent. You may be grieving an unbearable loss. Your most valued relationships might feel strained. You need a soft place to land...a place to talk...a place to process life...a place to sort through your emotions and thoughts and choices...and someone who understands how important your Christian faith is to you. We all need a little extra help and support now and then. And there's no shame in that! Sometimes, you just need to clear your head.
Accepting VA, NC, SC, and GA clients. Individually and globally, we are living in the most challenging of times. Anxiety is high. The stress is almost overwhelming. The advice is inconsistent. You may be grieving an unbearable loss. Your most valued relationships might feel strained. You need a soft place to land...a place to talk...a place to process life...a place to sort through your emotions and thoughts and choices...and someone who understands how important your Christian faith is to you. We all need a little extra help and support now and then. And there's no shame in that! Sometimes, you just need to clear your head.
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Dr. J. Dontaè Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27406
Issues: • Racial Discrimination: They may experience discrimination that negatively impacts their mental health and overall well-being. • Mental Health Challenges: They might struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, possibly exacerbated by systemic racism or trauma. • Parenting Stress: They could be African American fathers dealing with the stress of parenting in a society that often undermines their role and value. • Trauma Responses: They may be coping with the long-term effects of racial trauma, which could be misdiagnosed or inadequately addressed by the healthcare system.
Issues: • Racial Discrimination: They may experience discrimination that negatively impacts their mental health and overall well-being. • Mental Health Challenges: They might struggle with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, possibly exacerbated by systemic racism or trauma. • Parenting Stress: They could be African American fathers dealing with the stress of parenting in a society that often undermines their role and value. • Trauma Responses: They may be coping with the long-term effects of racial trauma, which could be misdiagnosed or inadequately addressed by the healthcare system.
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As you find yourself stepping into a new journey, it's easy to also find yourself overwhelmed with all of your "hats" that seem to be any combination of marriage, divorce, career changes, grief, or parenthood. So many of our daily habits are shaped around how our bodies respond to stress, past trauma, and unhealthy coping patterns, yet all of our roles leave us with little time actually to deal with them. Our time together could give you time to sit with all of YOU. We can work together to practice healthy ways to respond to our emotions as they come and get you closer to living a life rooted in acceptance and confidence.
As you find yourself stepping into a new journey, it's easy to also find yourself overwhelmed with all of your "hats" that seem to be any combination of marriage, divorce, career changes, grief, or parenthood. So many of our daily habits are shaped around how our bodies respond to stress, past trauma, and unhealthy coping patterns, yet all of our roles leave us with little time actually to deal with them. Our time together could give you time to sit with all of YOU. We can work together to practice healthy ways to respond to our emotions as they come and get you closer to living a life rooted in acceptance and confidence.
Online Therapists
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New Life Counseling Center, PLLC
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
New Life Counseling Center offers exceptional therapy services to residents of the Triad and surrounding areas. We are a private, group practice featuring therapists who specialize in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. It is our goal to retain only the best and most professional therapists to ensure that each and every client is treated with respect and care! It's our shared mission to provide top-notch mental health services available in a pleasant, professional setting. We take the extra time to learn about you so that we can match you up with the therapist who will be the best fit for your needs.
New Life Counseling Center offers exceptional therapy services to residents of the Triad and surrounding areas. We are a private, group practice featuring therapists who specialize in Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. It is our goal to retain only the best and most professional therapists to ensure that each and every client is treated with respect and care! It's our shared mission to provide top-notch mental health services available in a pleasant, professional setting. We take the extra time to learn about you so that we can match you up with the therapist who will be the best fit for your needs.
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Jackie Tyson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
My work is integrative; using modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), existentialism, mindfulness, and strengths based therapy; and faith/spirituality if desired.
You've overcome trauma in your life. You are successful, but new changes are bringing up emotions that are difficult to manage. Maybe they are emotions that you haven't felt in awhile and you need a safe place to process them. Maybe you've felt them, but your current coping skills are no longer working. You are ready for relief from these emotions. You're ready to let go of the past and start this new chapter with ease, but the people who care about you want to help, but don't know how. You are ready to rewrite your story and be confident in yourself and your relationships.
My work is integrative; using modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), existentialism, mindfulness, and strengths based therapy; and faith/spirituality if desired.
You've overcome trauma in your life. You are successful, but new changes are bringing up emotions that are difficult to manage. Maybe they are emotions that you haven't felt in awhile and you need a safe place to process them. Maybe you've felt them, but your current coping skills are no longer working. You are ready for relief from these emotions. You're ready to let go of the past and start this new chapter with ease, but the people who care about you want to help, but don't know how. You are ready to rewrite your story and be confident in yourself and your relationships.
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Zena Chase
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I have worked with children and adults from all walks of life who struggle with chronic illnesses, loss, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, Couples & Family therapies.
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing awareness, and fostering resilience.
I have worked with children and adults from all walks of life who struggle with chronic illnesses, loss, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, Couples & Family therapies.
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing awareness, and fostering resilience.
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Irang Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, LCASA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27607 (Online Only)
If you are first generation immigrant looking for outlets of emotions, second or third generation immigrant dealing with family pressure, First time in therapy, starting to find out addictive tendency in game, internet, pornography, alcohol and other drugs, or in recovery, or looking for preventive care for stress management, we could be a good match.
Everyone needs some moments to be heard without judgement. I believe therapy can offer that unconditional space for people. All we need to do is to invest time and effort to come to the space to explore the stories inside of us. Nothing is wrong and everything teaches us something. I am here to witness the process and support self-determination within a safe space where the client and I build together. I take insight oriented indirective approach to help clients to find connections to themselves.
If you are first generation immigrant looking for outlets of emotions, second or third generation immigrant dealing with family pressure, First time in therapy, starting to find out addictive tendency in game, internet, pornography, alcohol and other drugs, or in recovery, or looking for preventive care for stress management, we could be a good match.
Everyone needs some moments to be heard without judgement. I believe therapy can offer that unconditional space for people. All we need to do is to invest time and effort to come to the space to explore the stories inside of us. Nothing is wrong and everything teaches us something. I am here to witness the process and support self-determination within a safe space where the client and I build together. I take insight oriented indirective approach to help clients to find connections to themselves.
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Andrea Juarez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28216 (Online Only)
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
Life and change are hard. You are burdened by all of the expectations around you; work, family, and cultural pressures to act/live your life a certain way. Maybe you feel like you don’t fully belong and you’re stressed. I bet that you’re also having a hard time feeling happy. I help my clients live a more authentic life for themselves while also honoring their values and culture. My goal is to support you in gently peeling back the layers, navigating what life throws your way, and teaching you skills to manage all of the stress.
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Jailene Nieves-Mercado
Counselor, LCMHC, REAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Expression, in all of its forms, is empowerment. Being able to trust someone and feel safe with them is instrumental in amplifying expression. This is why it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. Clients may carry experiences that they do not have the words for — and that’s okay. As an art therapist, I use the creative process to support clients in connecting with themselves and build self-confidence and compassion. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma and individuals who are facing challenges related to self-worth, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal difficulties.
Expression, in all of its forms, is empowerment. Being able to trust someone and feel safe with them is instrumental in amplifying expression. This is why it is important to find a therapist that is a good fit for you. Clients may carry experiences that they do not have the words for — and that’s okay. As an art therapist, I use the creative process to support clients in connecting with themselves and build self-confidence and compassion. I specialize in working with survivors of trauma and individuals who are facing challenges related to self-worth, depression, anxiety, family conflict, and interpersonal difficulties.
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Life comes with a lot of demands, which can easily lead to increased stress, anxiety, worries, or fears. Feeling overwhelmed can impact you in multiple ways: difficulty with concentration, forgetfulness, confusion, lack of energy/motivation, foggy thinking, or a racing mind. You may be experiencing increased conflict in your relationships or more difficulty at work or school. You may not be able to get tasks done in the same way you used to do. You may be struggling to understand why things feel so different for you recently.
Life comes with a lot of demands, which can easily lead to increased stress, anxiety, worries, or fears. Feeling overwhelmed can impact you in multiple ways: difficulty with concentration, forgetfulness, confusion, lack of energy/motivation, foggy thinking, or a racing mind. You may be experiencing increased conflict in your relationships or more difficulty at work or school. You may not be able to get tasks done in the same way you used to do. You may be struggling to understand why things feel so different for you recently.
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Keisha Ward
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
One Christmas season it had rained a lot. I attempted to circle my yard with my car to slide out of my drive way, and I got stuck. The more I tried to get out the more stuck I became. Finally, I had to do what I was dreading and call a tow truck to get me out of my own yard! Well, sometimes in life, we get stuck in our own mud, and we have to call help to get us out.
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Perry Raoul Griffin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28209
I enjoy working with clients from all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of living a balanced and full life.
I enjoy working with clients from all ages, cultures and backgrounds. I believe mental wellness is an essential part of living a balanced and full life.
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Teresa Rivera Capcha
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Thank you for being here! I want to acknowledge that looking for help and for the appropriate therapist can be hard. You deserve a space where you feel safe, seen and heard. As a therapist, my intention is to partner with you and cultivate a safe space full of self-compassion and self-awareness. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) and bicultural associate licensed clinical social worker. I work with people experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms and I also specialize in working with survivors of trauma: domestic violence, sexual violence, and racial trauma.
Thank you for being here! I want to acknowledge that looking for help and for the appropriate therapist can be hard. You deserve a space where you feel safe, seen and heard. As a therapist, my intention is to partner with you and cultivate a safe space full of self-compassion and self-awareness. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) and bicultural associate licensed clinical social worker. I work with people experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms and I also specialize in working with survivors of trauma: domestic violence, sexual violence, and racial trauma.
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I am currently accepting new clients who require support for post-traumatic, borderline personality, anxiety disorders, and attachment wounds. As a psychotherapist, my clinical mission is to provide individuals seeking mental health assistance with a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. I am committed to helping all my clients achieve their goals, whether it be overcoming past traumas, managing anxiety and depression, or simply improving communication skills.
I am currently accepting new clients who require support for post-traumatic, borderline personality, anxiety disorders, and attachment wounds. As a psychotherapist, my clinical mission is to provide individuals seeking mental health assistance with a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. I am committed to helping all my clients achieve their goals, whether it be overcoming past traumas, managing anxiety and depression, or simply improving communication skills.
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Solace Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Solace specializes in treating women dealing with crippling anxiety, depression and trauma. We know the effects of overthinking, constant worrying and overwhelming sadness that stops you from living a full life. Sleepless nights do not have to be your norm. Constant disagreements with people special to you can be a thing of the past. We think its important to build a good relationship with your therapist so we help pair you with the perfect fit because feeling supported in your mental health journey makes all the difference to you feeling better.
Solace specializes in treating women dealing with crippling anxiety, depression and trauma. We know the effects of overthinking, constant worrying and overwhelming sadness that stops you from living a full life. Sleepless nights do not have to be your norm. Constant disagreements with people special to you can be a thing of the past. We think its important to build a good relationship with your therapist so we help pair you with the perfect fit because feeling supported in your mental health journey makes all the difference to you feeling better.
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Welcome, I am glad you are here. Our relationships, or lack thereof, inform the kind of stories we tell ourselves about the world around us. Intimacy, identity, and feelings of safety are all tied to the relationships we form. Many times, clients come to me when they are experiencing some form of disconnection within their lives. The purpose of our work together is to repair these areas of disconnection so that you may experience a more connected, authentic, and pleasurable life.
Welcome, I am glad you are here. Our relationships, or lack thereof, inform the kind of stories we tell ourselves about the world around us. Intimacy, identity, and feelings of safety are all tied to the relationships we form. Many times, clients come to me when they are experiencing some form of disconnection within their lives. The purpose of our work together is to repair these areas of disconnection so that you may experience a more connected, authentic, and pleasurable life.
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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.