Therapists in Orange County, NC
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Joe Gilbert
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, CMMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Waitlist for new clients
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - Quote by J. Krishnamurti. Thank you for taking the time to read over my profile. I am very grateful to offer counseling for adults who are looking for a welcoming place to rest, reflect, and create a path forward that is in line with their values. I often describe my approach as relational, process-oriented counseling for the human condition. My ideal clients are those who have become tired of the self-improvement hamster wheel, and have begun to sense (perhaps through meditation, psychedelics, art) the potential freedom beyond their personal story.
It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. - Quote by J. Krishnamurti. Thank you for taking the time to read over my profile. I am very grateful to offer counseling for adults who are looking for a welcoming place to rest, reflect, and create a path forward that is in line with their values. I often describe my approach as relational, process-oriented counseling for the human condition. My ideal clients are those who have become tired of the self-improvement hamster wheel, and have begun to sense (perhaps through meditation, psychedelics, art) the potential freedom beyond their personal story.
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Carolyn Rifkin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Carolyn (she/her) works with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is integrative, but grounded in a humanistic framework, believing strongly in the individual’s innate capacity to heal and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that therapy begins with a good relationship and fit between counselor and client and works hard to establish trust and safety early on.
Carolyn (she/her) works with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is integrative, but grounded in a humanistic framework, believing strongly in the individual’s innate capacity to heal and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that therapy begins with a good relationship and fit between counselor and client and works hard to establish trust and safety early on.
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Southeast Institute for Group and Family Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
The Southeast Institute is a nonprofit educational institute offering continuing education (CEUs) workshops and training programs in psychotherapy for mental health professionals as well as direct clinical services. The Southeast Institute has earned respect and recognition for its excellence of training and its continued commitment to developing effective models for individual and social change. Trainees have traveled from nearly every state and more than 10 countries to attend workshops and ongoing training and supervision programs. SEI practitioners offer individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, family therapy, redecision therapy, TA, child therapy, energy psychotherapy (AIT), EMDR, and intensive personal growth programs.
The Southeast Institute is a nonprofit educational institute offering continuing education (CEUs) workshops and training programs in psychotherapy for mental health professionals as well as direct clinical services. The Southeast Institute has earned respect and recognition for its excellence of training and its continued commitment to developing effective models for individual and social change. Trainees have traveled from nearly every state and more than 10 countries to attend workshops and ongoing training and supervision programs. SEI practitioners offer individual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, family therapy, redecision therapy, TA, child therapy, energy psychotherapy (AIT), EMDR, and intensive personal growth programs.
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Gabrielle Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
You made it! You may not feel like you’re making it right now-and that’s totally okay. However, take a moment to reflect that you’ve made it to THIS moment in search for hope, understanding, growth, and relief. You’ve already made it through frustration (scrolling through hundreds of strangers faces to find a therapist), hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, trauma, and much more. I want to walk beside you through the difficult feelings you’ve been experiencing to help you create a life that you don’t just make it through, but actually ENJOY!
You made it! You may not feel like you’re making it right now-and that’s totally okay. However, take a moment to reflect that you’ve made it to THIS moment in search for hope, understanding, growth, and relief. You’ve already made it through frustration (scrolling through hundreds of strangers faces to find a therapist), hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, trauma, and much more. I want to walk beside you through the difficult feelings you’ve been experiencing to help you create a life that you don’t just make it through, but actually ENJOY!
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Lavenda T Rogers
LCSW Associate, Lavenda, MSW, LCSWA, LLMSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27515 (Online Only)
I am compassionate, person-centered, solution-focused, and dedicated to providing exceptional services that are treatment plan driven, as well as, consumer centered. My background consists of providing therapy to individuals, families, and children experiencing trauma and lifestyle adjustments. My credentials consist of LLMSW and LCSWA and certification in intimate partner violence.
I am compassionate, person-centered, solution-focused, and dedicated to providing exceptional services that are treatment plan driven, as well as, consumer centered. My background consists of providing therapy to individuals, families, and children experiencing trauma and lifestyle adjustments. My credentials consist of LLMSW and LCSWA and certification in intimate partner violence.
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People often seek therapy to resolve past experiences and life complexities and the decision to enter therapy may carry feelings of ambivalence and uncertainty. I believe that therapy is most effective when persons are offered an environment that is inviting, attentive, collaborative, affirming, and safe. Subsequently, my goal is to provide a challenging, but non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere for persons to explore concerns and difficulties as a means of achieving desired change.
People often seek therapy to resolve past experiences and life complexities and the decision to enter therapy may carry feelings of ambivalence and uncertainty. I believe that therapy is most effective when persons are offered an environment that is inviting, attentive, collaborative, affirming, and safe. Subsequently, my goal is to provide a challenging, but non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere for persons to explore concerns and difficulties as a means of achieving desired change.
Online Therapists
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The Ringer Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Greensboro, NC 27401
I understand it is hard to make the right choice especially if there is only one. We have seven therapists who work here at The Ringer Outpatient Mental Health Center and I will be glad to meet with and together decide which therapist you might best work with or you may schedule with them by using our website ringercenter.com.Give yourself the best chance of finding someone who is right for you. Spirituality is an important part of our work and we work well with any belief. We will help you improve how you enjoy your journey.
I understand it is hard to make the right choice especially if there is only one. We have seven therapists who work here at The Ringer Outpatient Mental Health Center and I will be glad to meet with and together decide which therapist you might best work with or you may schedule with them by using our website ringercenter.com.Give yourself the best chance of finding someone who is right for you. Spirituality is an important part of our work and we work well with any belief. We will help you improve how you enjoy your journey.
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Kathleen J. McFadden
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, MTS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Do you struggle with your relationships? Do you have trouble asking for what you want in relationships and at work? Is it difficult for you to set boundaries and feel okay about it? Are you living the life you desire? If so, you are struggling with relationship issues and possibly relationship trauma symptoms. Developmental trauma (CPTSD) can set deeply entrenched patterns of behavior and beliefs about yourself that are hard to shake. I practice using evidenced-based effective therapies, such as NARM, EMDR 2.0, Psychodrama and CBT.
Do you struggle with your relationships? Do you have trouble asking for what you want in relationships and at work? Is it difficult for you to set boundaries and feel okay about it? Are you living the life you desire? If so, you are struggling with relationship issues and possibly relationship trauma symptoms. Developmental trauma (CPTSD) can set deeply entrenched patterns of behavior and beliefs about yourself that are hard to shake. I practice using evidenced-based effective therapies, such as NARM, EMDR 2.0, Psychodrama and CBT.
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Healing Is Possible PLLC
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
Goldsboro, NC 27534 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing excessive worry, not able to manage worry, avoiding situations that trigger anxiety, experiencing panic attacks, have difficulty relaxing and feel anxious, nervous and on edge? Do you overthink and overanalyze most situations and have a hard time trusting yourself to handle difficult situations? Feel the need to always be prepared for the worst and to control situations? Are you experiencing worries about the future, feeling stuck in the past and not sure how to move forward? We can work together to develop strategies to decrease worry and develop healthy coping skills to keep anxiety under control.
Are you experiencing excessive worry, not able to manage worry, avoiding situations that trigger anxiety, experiencing panic attacks, have difficulty relaxing and feel anxious, nervous and on edge? Do you overthink and overanalyze most situations and have a hard time trusting yourself to handle difficult situations? Feel the need to always be prepared for the worst and to control situations? Are you experiencing worries about the future, feeling stuck in the past and not sure how to move forward? We can work together to develop strategies to decrease worry and develop healthy coping skills to keep anxiety under control.
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Living Anew Wellness Center, PLLC
MSCC, LCMHC-S, TCMHC, LCAS-A, CCDVC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Life challenges can become, so overwhelming it seems unbearable. "Are you facing challenges and feeling like you just cannot get a break in life?" Having a few major life challenges of my own, I can identify and empathize with your feelings. With compassion and understanding, I work with clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Life challenges can become, so overwhelming it seems unbearable. "Are you facing challenges and feeling like you just cannot get a break in life?" Having a few major life challenges of my own, I can identify and empathize with your feelings. With compassion and understanding, I work with clients to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
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Konnect with Kat, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, LCAS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27513
I am a born and bred New Yorker who migrated to Cary, NC in 2013 with my 2 sons, now college ages. A wealth of life experience provides me with the ability to understand habituated, destructive patterns which manifests negatively in the here and now, as we often bring our unprocessed past into our current relationships; where it has the potential to be harmful. I can help you process your past, and put it away, whilst learning positive coping skills. Let's take those self imposed shackles off so you can be FREE. Just wait, because you don't know how good things are going to get. I am accepting new clients. Contact me for consult.
I am a born and bred New Yorker who migrated to Cary, NC in 2013 with my 2 sons, now college ages. A wealth of life experience provides me with the ability to understand habituated, destructive patterns which manifests negatively in the here and now, as we often bring our unprocessed past into our current relationships; where it has the potential to be harmful. I can help you process your past, and put it away, whilst learning positive coping skills. Let's take those self imposed shackles off so you can be FREE. Just wait, because you don't know how good things are going to get. I am accepting new clients. Contact me for consult.
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Aimee Callicutt-Keesler
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Point, NC 27265
Have you ever woken up in the morning and asked yourself: Is this all that life is? Work. Bed. Repeat. Do you struggle to put your needs first and find companionship with your SELF? Do you ever wonder if life should somehow feel... less mundane and BETTER somehow? Terence McKenna, a world-renowned psychonaut, once said "Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up." Commit. Build that staircase to your higher self & deep dive into the cosmic mirror with me. Let's go!
Have you ever woken up in the morning and asked yourself: Is this all that life is? Work. Bed. Repeat. Do you struggle to put your needs first and find companionship with your SELF? Do you ever wonder if life should somehow feel... less mundane and BETTER somehow? Terence McKenna, a world-renowned psychonaut, once said "Nature loves courage. You make the commitment and nature will respond to that commitment by removing impossible obstacles. Dream the impossible dream and the world will not grind you under, it will lift you up." Commit. Build that staircase to your higher self & deep dive into the cosmic mirror with me. Let's go!
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I am a licensed counselor and former IT professional, now helping adults and teens address ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other concerns. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based techniques to empower my clients with the skills to modify their thoughts and behaviors. Currently, I am offering in-person or via telehealth. To maintain balance in my personal and professional life, I have designated Monday through Friday, 8am to 1pm Eastern Time, as my available hours for counseling. I understand the importance of self-care and have reserved afternoons, evenings, and weekends for my family time.
I am a licensed counselor and former IT professional, now helping adults and teens address ADHD, depression, anxiety, and other concerns. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-based techniques to empower my clients with the skills to modify their thoughts and behaviors. Currently, I am offering in-person or via telehealth. To maintain balance in my personal and professional life, I have designated Monday through Friday, 8am to 1pm Eastern Time, as my available hours for counseling. I understand the importance of self-care and have reserved afternoons, evenings, and weekends for my family time.
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Donna Bartlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
Raleigh, NC 27606 (Online Only)
Are you sad, worried, feeling overwhelmed, or stuck in your life? If so, I provide caring psychotherapy, counseling, and life coaching for adults who are seeking relief from stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, addictive or compulsive behavior, codependency, issues of identity, or readjustment.
Are you sad, worried, feeling overwhelmed, or stuck in your life? If so, I provide caring psychotherapy, counseling, and life coaching for adults who are seeking relief from stress, depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, addictive or compulsive behavior, codependency, issues of identity, or readjustment.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker /Therapist (LCSW) Board Certified in NC. I have over 20 years of experience in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. I provide Individual and Family Counseling and work with all populations such as children, adolescents and adults. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which my clients can explore their emotional needs, discuss behavioral issues and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths based approach in my work with individuals and families
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker /Therapist (LCSW) Board Certified in NC. I have over 20 years of experience in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. I provide Individual and Family Counseling and work with all populations such as children, adolescents and adults. My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment in which my clients can explore their emotional needs, discuss behavioral issues and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths based approach in my work with individuals and families
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.