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Keisha Ward
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rocky Mount, NC 27803
I am certified in Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Grief and trained in EMDR,DBT, CBT, EFT, CPT and Triple P ( parenting program).
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.
I am certified in Brainspotting, TF-CBT, Grief and trained in EMDR,DBT, CBT, EFT, CPT and Triple P ( parenting program).
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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You’re exhausted from trying desperately to balance your needs with the demands of kids, school, or work. As a parent you’re struggling to understand where your child is coming from. Does the “ parent guilt” creep in while you’re trying to keep all the plates spinning? Maybe you have a child who is anxious, worried, has difficulty sleeping or going to school, or expects perfection. Perhaps you are learning how to parent differently than how you were parented. Balancing caring for you vs. others is hard. Thoughts of anxiety, self-doubt, and concern that you aren't good enough can become a negative self-talk loop in your head.
You’re exhausted from trying desperately to balance your needs with the demands of kids, school, or work. As a parent you’re struggling to understand where your child is coming from. Does the “ parent guilt” creep in while you’re trying to keep all the plates spinning? Maybe you have a child who is anxious, worried, has difficulty sleeping or going to school, or expects perfection. Perhaps you are learning how to parent differently than how you were parented. Balancing caring for you vs. others is hard. Thoughts of anxiety, self-doubt, and concern that you aren't good enough can become a negative self-talk loop in your head.
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Life Without Limits Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529
I am accepting new clients that are looking for Intensive EMDR. Why choose intensive work? The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs. Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support. EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. Perhaps, you need more efficient support as the busy parent with kids doing virtual learning and/or the working professional who has even more on their plate since the pandemic.
I am accepting new clients that are looking for Intensive EMDR. Why choose intensive work? The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs. Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support. EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. Perhaps, you need more efficient support as the busy parent with kids doing virtual learning and/or the working professional who has even more on their plate since the pandemic.
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Alicia Orlopp
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LPC, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Jacksonville, NC 28540 (Online Only)
Ah, the wonderful world of parenthood, the best time of your life! But what if it's not feeling that way right now? Are you pregnant, recently postpartum, or navigating a subsequent pregnancy or birth, and finding yourself grappling with feelings of overwhelm, isolation, stress, or nervousness. Perhaps you’re feeling numb or detached, struggling to connect with your baby or to prioritize your own self-care. You are not alone in this journey. The transition to parenthood is a complex process filled with emotional ups and downs. Together, we can explore these nuances and help you move towards a place of joy and fulfillment.
Ah, the wonderful world of parenthood, the best time of your life! But what if it's not feeling that way right now? Are you pregnant, recently postpartum, or navigating a subsequent pregnancy or birth, and finding yourself grappling with feelings of overwhelm, isolation, stress, or nervousness. Perhaps you’re feeling numb or detached, struggling to connect with your baby or to prioritize your own self-care. You are not alone in this journey. The transition to parenthood is a complex process filled with emotional ups and downs. Together, we can explore these nuances and help you move towards a place of joy and fulfillment.
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Feeling hopeless? Avoiding your partner? Pretending everything is fine? I specialize in couples counseling, sex therapy, partnership therapy, and individual counseling. I help partners work through conflict and relational patterns in order to increase intimacy and trust. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you need depression support, help getting out of a relationship crisis, navigating a divorce, or just working on your partnership early, therapy is worth the investment.
Feeling hopeless? Avoiding your partner? Pretending everything is fine? I specialize in couples counseling, sex therapy, partnership therapy, and individual counseling. I help partners work through conflict and relational patterns in order to increase intimacy and trust. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you need depression support, help getting out of a relationship crisis, navigating a divorce, or just working on your partnership early, therapy is worth the investment.
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You are facing life’s challenges with the feeling that something is missing, whether it’s a sense of purpose, balance, or peace. You might be navigating a significant life transition, coping with anxiety or depression, or feeling the weight of military life’s unique demands. You want to feel more connected to yourself and your surroundings, find clarity in your goals, and build resilience to face whatever comes your way. You’re seeking a holistic approach to mental health that honors your mind, body, and spirit. I can help you reconnect with your inner strength and navigate life’s complexities with confidence.
You are facing life’s challenges with the feeling that something is missing, whether it’s a sense of purpose, balance, or peace. You might be navigating a significant life transition, coping with anxiety or depression, or feeling the weight of military life’s unique demands. You want to feel more connected to yourself and your surroundings, find clarity in your goals, and build resilience to face whatever comes your way. You’re seeking a holistic approach to mental health that honors your mind, body, and spirit. I can help you reconnect with your inner strength and navigate life’s complexities with confidence.
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Amelia Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, LCMHC, ATR, RYT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27511
Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.
Sometimes life can feel hopeless and the answers are hard to come by. As your therapist, I tune in to what interests and empowers you. This means using; empirically supported methods such as, art therapy, meditation, EMDR, Reiki, DBT, CBT, Yoga therapy, body-brain therapies and exploring skills you already possess to improve your life. At Kelley Counseling & Wellness we meet with young children, adolescents, teens, couples and families. I specialize in treating teens, adults and couples who suffer from; addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, depression, LGBTQ+, grief and loss and eating disorders.
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Katie Williford
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greenville, NC 27858
We all have important stories to share; stories of pain, grief, joy, sorrow, fear, and empowerment. I love to come alongside others as they make sense of their stories and grow in compassion and kindness for themselves, taking the role of compassionate witness. I enjoy meeting my clients right where they are and being a part of their life's journey. As a counselor, I tend to be curious, open-handed, and flexible, viewing clients as the experts on themselves, inherently possessing the natural ability to grow and heal.
We all have important stories to share; stories of pain, grief, joy, sorrow, fear, and empowerment. I love to come alongside others as they make sense of their stories and grow in compassion and kindness for themselves, taking the role of compassionate witness. I enjoy meeting my clients right where they are and being a part of their life's journey. As a counselor, I tend to be curious, open-handed, and flexible, viewing clients as the experts on themselves, inherently possessing the natural ability to grow and heal.
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Amy E. Duffy
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27601
I have been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years with a variety of clients including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
I have been working in the mental health field for over fifteen years with a variety of clients including children and adolescents, families, and adults. I enjoy utilizing an eclectic approach to treatment, recognizing the uniqueness that each individual brings to treatment. I specialize in the treatment of exposure to trauma, providing treatment to survivors of sexual violence, childhood abuse, domestic violence, and military combat trauma. When addressing the needs of those who have survived trauma, I focus a great deal of attention on the neurological effects of exposure, as well as the mind and body connection.
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Mindful Collaboration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Meet the compassionate and skilled therapists at Mindful Collaboration! Our team is here to guide you through life's challenges with empathy, support, and expertise. Our therapists are dedicated to helping you navigate through difficult times and find your inner strength. With a blend of warmth, expertise, and a touch of humor, we create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? Meet the compassionate and skilled therapists at Mindful Collaboration! Our team is here to guide you through life's challenges with empathy, support, and expertise. Our therapists are dedicated to helping you navigate through difficult times and find your inner strength. With a blend of warmth, expertise, and a touch of humor, we create a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
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My name is Julia Smith. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and full time a tele-health therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their emotional well-being. My areas of clinical expertise include, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a wealth of experience treating emotional and behavioral issues affecting teens, parents, and young adults. I possess specialized training in evidenced based practices including: Brainspotting Phase I & II (pursuing certification), Trauma Focused-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
My name is Julia Smith. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and full time a tele-health therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals enhance their emotional well-being. My areas of clinical expertise include, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I have a wealth of experience treating emotional and behavioral issues affecting teens, parents, and young adults. I possess specialized training in evidenced based practices including: Brainspotting Phase I & II (pursuing certification), Trauma Focused-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
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Lindsey K Umstead
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27606
Living in a world that tells us it’s not okay to be who we truly are is hard, hurtful, and exhausting. I want to help you be more of you - not less. To help you both be gentle with and challenge yourself. To trust yourself. To feel liberated to be your full, authentic, and dynamic self. If you’re tired of shrinking yourself or being shrunk by others, I want to support you as you embrace this process of expansion. My goal as a counselor is to help you accept yourself just as you are, have compassion for where you are right now, and commit to making changes that help you live a meaningful, values-driven life that works for you.
Living in a world that tells us it’s not okay to be who we truly are is hard, hurtful, and exhausting. I want to help you be more of you - not less. To help you both be gentle with and challenge yourself. To trust yourself. To feel liberated to be your full, authentic, and dynamic self. If you’re tired of shrinking yourself or being shrunk by others, I want to support you as you embrace this process of expansion. My goal as a counselor is to help you accept yourself just as you are, have compassion for where you are right now, and commit to making changes that help you live a meaningful, values-driven life that works for you.
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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.
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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Sacred Spaces Counseling Collective
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garner, NC 27529 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Atosha, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and I want you to know that - I see you and I want to help! I understand what it feels like to feel overwhelmed while searching for the answers to help your life FEEL and BE better. I know you have aspirations, desires to know and be your best authentic self. You've read books, listened to podcasts, make promises to yourself and then broke them-AGAIN! You know in your heart that you were made for more, but don't know exactly how to make it happen. You're the reason I became a therapist! I would love to come along side you and help you figure it all out!
Hi! My name is Atosha, I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and I want you to know that - I see you and I want to help! I understand what it feels like to feel overwhelmed while searching for the answers to help your life FEEL and BE better. I know you have aspirations, desires to know and be your best authentic self. You've read books, listened to podcasts, make promises to yourself and then broke them-AGAIN! You know in your heart that you were made for more, but don't know exactly how to make it happen. You're the reason I became a therapist! I would love to come along side you and help you figure it all out!
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My name is Kristen Buechner and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I’d love to help you. I help families, parents, individuals, couples, teens and children become curious about their current and past narratives and help them find ways to write new ones. I can help you explore acceptance, joy, peace, and empowerment.
My name is Kristen Buechner and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I’d love to help you. I help families, parents, individuals, couples, teens and children become curious about their current and past narratives and help them find ways to write new ones. I can help you explore acceptance, joy, peace, and empowerment.
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Andrea Walker Morris
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, LCAS-A, CTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
Although you may feel scratched, dented, or even shattered at times in your life, you are not broken. Successes and challenges are only part of your whole, and we humans learn by doing, which sometimes means we grow at the rate of pain. If you've experienced trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, confusion, boredom, relationship/communication challenges, or a loss of confidence, I'm here for you. Therapy can help you gain the perspective and skills to be who you want to be.
Although you may feel scratched, dented, or even shattered at times in your life, you are not broken. Successes and challenges are only part of your whole, and we humans learn by doing, which sometimes means we grow at the rate of pain. If you've experienced trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, confusion, boredom, relationship/communication challenges, or a loss of confidence, I'm here for you. Therapy can help you gain the perspective and skills to be who you want to be.
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Your faith has lost its spark. You want to believe, but right now it’s hard. You want to feel close to God, yet everything you do makes you feel farther and farther from Him, leaving you feeling defeated and hopeless. The questions. The doubts. They’re LOUD. You remember a time when your faith was strong. But now? Now the suffering you experience has you questioning everything you thought you knew. Maybe church abuse is real for you. Whether the leadership of the church or the people of the church. It’s brutally painful. “If that’s what a Christian is…I’m out.” But in your heart, you don’t want to abandon ship.
Your faith has lost its spark. You want to believe, but right now it’s hard. You want to feel close to God, yet everything you do makes you feel farther and farther from Him, leaving you feeling defeated and hopeless. The questions. The doubts. They’re LOUD. You remember a time when your faith was strong. But now? Now the suffering you experience has you questioning everything you thought you knew. Maybe church abuse is real for you. Whether the leadership of the church or the people of the church. It’s brutally painful. “If that’s what a Christian is…I’m out.” But in your heart, you don’t want to abandon ship.
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Zena Chase
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27609
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’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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Malissa Crawford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27605
I am open to all clients, women are my jam group. This particular group seem to have challenges that stem around life transitions, anxiety, depression, career choices. feeling stuck or in the unknown. I find a passion in helping with those very issues. I want to be the piece to your puzzle that helps you figure out what you need and why. Let me help you become unstuck! I specialize in creating an authentic space for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in creating individual plans that are specifically aimed to help you thrive throughout the therapeutic process.
I am open to all clients, women are my jam group. This particular group seem to have challenges that stem around life transitions, anxiety, depression, career choices. feeling stuck or in the unknown. I find a passion in helping with those very issues. I want to be the piece to your puzzle that helps you figure out what you need and why. Let me help you become unstuck! I specialize in creating an authentic space for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in creating individual plans that are specifically aimed to help you thrive throughout the therapeutic process.
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Leigh Ann Fernandez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27614
Are you triggered by the past in daily situations at work and home? Are you ready to take back control of your life? My name is Leigh Ann, and I'd love to partner with you with the best techniques the mental health has to offer to help you take control of your stress response. I have a Master's in Counseling and 20 years experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am honored to partner with you in your mental health goals. Go to my website to book a free consultation or your first appointment.
Are you triggered by the past in daily situations at work and home? Are you ready to take back control of your life? My name is Leigh Ann, and I'd love to partner with you with the best techniques the mental health has to offer to help you take control of your stress response. I have a Master's in Counseling and 20 years experience as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am honored to partner with you in your mental health goals. Go to my website to book a free consultation or your first appointment.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.