Therapists in Orange County, NC
I help men of all ages work through social, ro mantic, family, and career challenges by improving their sense of meaning, knowledge, and self awareness during difficult times. Many of my clients suffer from mental health symptoms (general or social anxiety, depression, anger) that have negative effects on their self esteem and relationships. This creates a feedback loop that feels difficult to break, but is possible to overcome with the right environment, guidance, and an openness to change.
I help men of all ages work through social, ro mantic, family, and career challenges by improving their sense of meaning, knowledge, and self awareness during difficult times. Many of my clients suffer from mental health symptoms (general or social anxiety, depression, anger) that have negative effects on their self esteem and relationships. This creates a feedback loop that feels difficult to break, but is possible to overcome with the right environment, guidance, and an openness to change.
If you are struggling with relationships and life changing events, if you feel trapped in a never ending feeling of helplessness or anger, I can help you find your path back to a stable and safe place. For almost 20 years, I have guided patients to reflection and introspection, where I have empowered them to use the appropriate tools to manage, control and overcome their depression, their overwhelming feelings of loss or self destruction. Sadly enough, these are all to common life struggles arisen from work stress and/or abuse, life changes such as divorce and separation, or remains of a lost childhood.
If you are struggling with relationships and life changing events, if you feel trapped in a never ending feeling of helplessness or anger, I can help you find your path back to a stable and safe place. For almost 20 years, I have guided patients to reflection and introspection, where I have empowered them to use the appropriate tools to manage, control and overcome their depression, their overwhelming feelings of loss or self destruction. Sadly enough, these are all to common life struggles arisen from work stress and/or abuse, life changes such as divorce and separation, or remains of a lost childhood.
Ronald A Zumstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Issues I have helped couples with include: Premarital Counseling; Commitment Issues; couples on the verge of separation or divorce; Sexual Problems; Affairs; Rebuilding Ro mance; and Emotional and Sexual Intimacy.
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Issues I have helped couples with include: Premarital Counseling; Commitment Issues; couples on the verge of separation or divorce; Sexual Problems; Affairs; Rebuilding Ro mance; and Emotional and Sexual Intimacy.
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Jarrett Clifford
Lic. Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, MA, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Currently accepting new clients - I work with those struggling with adjustment, depression, anger, anxiety and relationship problems. I have a warm, calm, and accepting nature. My clients are provided with a safe, private and comfortable place to begin an inner journey toward healing and wellness.
Currently accepting new clients - I work with those struggling with adjustment, depression, anger, anxiety and relationship problems. I have a warm, calm, and accepting nature. My clients are provided with a safe, private and comfortable place to begin an inner journey toward healing and wellness.
Christopher Stephens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative experience in which you take an in-depth look at your life, perspectives and behaviors and explore what may or may not be working with a trained professional. Each individual experiences life in one's own unique way, with one's own set of personal values and goals. Sometimes life circumstances can create a conflict with a person's values. Sometimes people try their best and cannot change the way they feel. "Good people" can experience depression, anxiety, anger, grief, substance abuse, trauma and other circumstances, which, with the assistance of a trained professional, can be resolved.
I can help build the skills needed to cope and manage a variety of emotions and problems.
Are you having difficulty in your marriage or struggling with managing your children's behavior? Is anger is overtaking your life and your having difficulty communicating effectively or setting boundaries? Its hard to adjust to relationships as they evolve. I am here to make things easier and give you the skills to cope with the challenging times. I am a Licensed Psychological Associate and have over 25 years experience working in mental health. I can help with a variety of mental health concerns with a focus on psychological evaluations, relationship issues, anger management, parenting skills, and behavioral intervention plans.
I can help build the skills needed to cope and manage a variety of emotions and problems.
Are you having difficulty in your marriage or struggling with managing your children's behavior? Is anger is overtaking your life and your having difficulty communicating effectively or setting boundaries? Its hard to adjust to relationships as they evolve. I am here to make things easier and give you the skills to cope with the challenging times. I am a Licensed Psychological Associate and have over 25 years experience working in mental health. I can help with a variety of mental health concerns with a focus on psychological evaluations, relationship issues, anger management, parenting skills, and behavioral intervention plans.
Brian Purnell
Counselor, MEd, LCMHCS, ACS, EAS-C, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
JTL also engages in Anger Management Groups/Classes for teens, Talking to Youth for Adults, and Relationship and Marital workshops.
Journey Through Life, PLLC sees all kinds of families that maybe hurting from divorce, grief, blended families and broken relationships. In addition, the practice specializes in significant and marital relationships. The ideal is for a family that may not have the skills to see past the forest, but will be open to the infinite possibilities. Individual, Group Clinical Supervision, and Parenting Workshops are offered at the practice as well.
JTL also engages in Anger Management Groups/Classes for teens, Talking to Youth for Adults, and Relationship and Marital workshops.
Journey Through Life, PLLC sees all kinds of families that maybe hurting from divorce, grief, blended families and broken relationships. In addition, the practice specializes in significant and marital relationships. The ideal is for a family that may not have the skills to see past the forest, but will be open to the infinite possibilities. Individual, Group Clinical Supervision, and Parenting Workshops are offered at the practice as well.
Alan W. Harper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
With my professional experiences in community based mental health and in college and university counseling, I have focused on helping others with anger management, past and present traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and a variety of other issues.
Sometimes life is hard and you need help coping. Sometimes you get angry and you're not sure why or how to control it. Sometimes bad things happen and you can't get over it the way your friends and family expect you to. Maybe you don't really know what's going on, but you recognize that something isn't right. I want to help you figure out what isn't working in your life and get you to where you want to be.
With my professional experiences in community based mental health and in college and university counseling, I have focused on helping others with anger management, past and present traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and a variety of other issues.
Sometimes life is hard and you need help coping. Sometimes you get angry and you're not sure why or how to control it. Sometimes bad things happen and you can't get over it the way your friends and family expect you to. Maybe you don't really know what's going on, but you recognize that something isn't right. I want to help you figure out what isn't working in your life and get you to where you want to be.
I've been a psychotherapist for 30+ years and have deep experience in college counseling centers as well as private practice. I work well with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as working adults of all ages. I'm respectful and sincere with clients but have a calm, even-keeled disposition. Clients find me to be real and relatable as a person. I love to use humor and laughter to help build a therapeutic partnership that can also hold the heaviest emotions and struggles. I work well with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and anger management, and alcohol and other substance use.
I've been a psychotherapist for 30+ years and have deep experience in college counseling centers as well as private practice. I work well with undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as working adults of all ages. I'm respectful and sincere with clients but have a calm, even-keeled disposition. Clients find me to be real and relatable as a person. I love to use humor and laughter to help build a therapeutic partnership that can also hold the heaviest emotions and struggles. I work well with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, stress and anger management, and alcohol and other substance use.
Of particular interest are, cultural, family and systemic concerns, those suffering with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship crisis, changes in life, anger management, crossroads in one's faith and clergy in crisis.
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.
Of particular interest are, cultural, family and systemic concerns, those suffering with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship crisis, changes in life, anger management, crossroads in one's faith and clergy in crisis.
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.
My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, accepting and collaborative.
My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, accepting and collaborative.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
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I specialize in working with men who are experiencing emotional distress.
I feel privileged to help clients become more connected with themselves and others, experience symptom reduction, and develop more satisfying relationships. A caring, understanding, and empathetic therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my work with clients, and I am proud that past clients have expressed feeling safe, cared for, and accepted when working with me. I have extensive experience working with clients who have or are currently experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, loneliness, trauma, academic or career distress, identity development, and/or difficult life transitions.
I specialize in working with men who are experiencing emotional distress.
I feel privileged to help clients become more connected with themselves and others, experience symptom reduction, and develop more satisfying relationships. A caring, understanding, and empathetic therapeutic relationship is the foundation of my work with clients, and I am proud that past clients have expressed feeling safe, cared for, and accepted when working with me. I have extensive experience working with clients who have or are currently experiencing, anxiety, depression, relationship distress, loneliness, trauma, academic or career distress, identity development, and/or difficult life transitions.
Sam Weissler
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Hello, and welcome! I am committed to serving my community by providing compassionate and expert mental healthcare to the greater Durham & Chapel Hill areas. I primarily work with young adults, adolescents, and athletes, and whether you are looking for help in achieving peak perfor mance, or seeking assistance with overcoming mental health concerns and leading a fulfilling life, my goal is to help foster resilience, enhance mental clarity, and empower you to thrive. Through my practice, I strive to provide a safe and inclusive space where all feel welcome and are treated with the unconditional positive regard they deserve.
Hello, and welcome! I am committed to serving my community by providing compassionate and expert mental healthcare to the greater Durham & Chapel Hill areas. I primarily work with young adults, adolescents, and athletes, and whether you are looking for help in achieving peak perfor mance, or seeking assistance with overcoming mental health concerns and leading a fulfilling life, my goal is to help foster resilience, enhance mental clarity, and empower you to thrive. Through my practice, I strive to provide a safe and inclusive space where all feel welcome and are treated with the unconditional positive regard they deserve.
Chapel Hill Art Therapy-Uli Schempp
Licensed Professional Counselor, ATR-BC, LCMHC, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.
Art therapy offers a unique path to access and express dreamlike or diffuse mental images representing emotional memories that often are non-linear and therefore difficult to express verbally. The imagery then becomes the subject of contemplation and discussion with the art therapist and will add to the client's understanding of what motivates her/his behavior and emotions. In addition, art making is a soothing and meditative process and helps reduce stress, anxiety and depression while working through sometimes difficult issues.
With my Gott man Level One Couples Training and experience as a Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, I've enjoyed helping many couples with Pre-Marital & Marriage Counseling.
I offer tailor made counseling services, including traditional & psychedelic therapy as well as coaching, to those experiencing life's difficulties. My compassionate and non-judgmental approach is predicated on offering helpful direction towards specific, realistic, client determined goals. I am very comfortable working with individuals or couples of all ages, veterans and business executives. My approaches based on individual client expectations and needs. Each approach is customized and personal. Phone and video and sessions are available for added convenience. I offer a Christian worldview approach upon request.
With my Gott man Level One Couples Training and experience as a Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, I've enjoyed helping many couples with Pre-Marital & Marriage Counseling.
I offer tailor made counseling services, including traditional & psychedelic therapy as well as coaching, to those experiencing life's difficulties. My compassionate and non-judgmental approach is predicated on offering helpful direction towards specific, realistic, client determined goals. I am very comfortable working with individuals or couples of all ages, veterans and business executives. My approaches based on individual client expectations and needs. Each approach is customized and personal. Phone and video and sessions are available for added convenience. I offer a Christian worldview approach upon request.
Frank Overton
Counselor, ThM, NCLCMHC, NCLMFT
Verified Verified
Hillsborough, NC 27278 (Online Only)
Lots of experience in varying situations, a wise, well trained therapist and awake hu man could be helpful in many situations.
Hi Thanks for taking a look at my profile- Reach out if it seems we might be able to work together in a way that would be helpful to you...I'm working only via telehealth which reduces your commute time. My clients tend to be working on being awake and aware of and attuned to and stressed by the complexity of our culture today. I work with issues of alternative sexuality, gender dysphoria, relationships in all forms including relationships that are kink friendly and/or poly. I come from an eclectic training background but use RLT and IFS more often than other modalities.
Lots of experience in varying situations, a wise, well trained therapist and awake hu man could be helpful in many situations.
Hi Thanks for taking a look at my profile- Reach out if it seems we might be able to work together in a way that would be helpful to you...I'm working only via telehealth which reduces your commute time. My clients tend to be working on being awake and aware of and attuned to and stressed by the complexity of our culture today. I work with issues of alternative sexuality, gender dysphoria, relationships in all forms including relationships that are kink friendly and/or poly. I come from an eclectic training background but use RLT and IFS more often than other modalities.
I whole-heartedly believe that you are the expert on you! I hold the framework in our work together that you contain the inner wisdom around what you need for healing and growth. My role is to help you identify, strengthen, and listen to that inner guidance. At times this inner-knowing can become muted or distorted.
I whole-heartedly believe that you are the expert on you! I hold the framework in our work together that you contain the inner wisdom around what you need for healing and growth. My role is to help you identify, strengthen, and listen to that inner guidance. At times this inner-knowing can become muted or distorted.
Dr. Stephen Messer | Chapel Hill Psychotherapy
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
As a clinical psychologist, my ideal client seeks personalized, expert care to navigate various emotional and psychological challenges. They may be dealing with stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. These individuals are often motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, and achieve personal growth and resilience. My approach is to meet each client where they are, offering compassionate, tailored treatment that addresses their unique needs and helps them achieve their goals for psychological well-being.
As a clinical psychologist, my ideal client seeks personalized, expert care to navigate various emotional and psychological challenges. They may be dealing with stress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mental health concerns. These individuals are often motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, and achieve personal growth and resilience. My approach is to meet each client where they are, offering compassionate, tailored treatment that addresses their unique needs and helps them achieve their goals for psychological well-being.
Creating Successful Children - David Shanks, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
BA, Duke University; MSW, UNC Chapel Hill; LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; MBA, East Carolina University; Neurolinguistic Programming Certification; Executive coaching, Raleigh Consulting Group; Led court ordered men's domestic violence groups; Extensive Travel in Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Russia and Mongolia.
Successful children are happy, socially competent and secure in developing age appropriate skills. They get along with their family, friends, and at school. What all parents want is to successfully launch their children as independent adults. This can be a daunting task in today's world. The time to identify and solve problems in this process is as early as possible. I offer both short-term and long-term interventions for children and the adults in their lives. I also work with adults to help you identify and change stuck patterns of thought and feeling to move ahead in life.
BA, Duke University; MSW, UNC Chapel Hill; LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker; MBA, East Carolina University; Neurolinguistic Programming Certification; Executive coaching, Raleigh Consulting Group; Led court ordered men's domestic violence groups; Extensive Travel in Europe, Africa, Central and South America, Russia and Mongolia.
Successful children are happy, socially competent and secure in developing age appropriate skills. They get along with their family, friends, and at school. What all parents want is to successfully launch their children as independent adults. This can be a daunting task in today's world. The time to identify and solve problems in this process is as early as possible. I offer both short-term and long-term interventions for children and the adults in their lives. I also work with adults to help you identify and change stuck patterns of thought and feeling to move ahead in life.
Most people with anxiety or depression don’t realize how their negative self-talk keeps them down and actually deepens their anxiety or depression. After working with me, my clients identify and reverse the effects of their negative self-talk, start feeling energized and motivated to do the things they used to enjoy, and are able to experience the simple joys of being alive again.
Most people with anxiety or depression don’t realize how their negative self-talk keeps them down and actually deepens their anxiety or depression. After working with me, my clients identify and reverse the effects of their negative self-talk, start feeling energized and motivated to do the things they used to enjoy, and are able to experience the simple joys of being alive again.
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Male Therapists
As a man, why might I want to see a male therapist?
There are many reasons a man might wish to work with a male therapist, including a degree of shared identity, which may help client and therapist connect to each other and allow for a more free-flowing discussion of issues that can be deeply personal. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client. Prospective clients should also ask what the expectation is for treatment, and what the fee structure is, and whether and which insurance plans are accepted.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with a male therapist. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges, in the case of male clients. Some women have prior negative experiences with women that predispose them to prefer working with a male in therapy. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.