Therapists in South Central, Raleigh, NC

Accepting new clients - evening and weekends available! I am passionate about working with children and their families. Children are learning about the world around them and they often don't know what their feelings mean or how to communicate them quite yet. When children have been through stressful things, it is even harder for them to express their feelings. And those feelings can come out of kids in big ways! As adults, we can struggle to understand how to help young ones when their emotions get really big. As their adult, you want to help your child and you also need someone to support you. That is where I can help.

You are not what you feel. You are not even what you think. You are what you do. Acceptance & Commitment Therapy is about taking thoughts and feelings and using them for what they're supposed to be: data. They are merely to let us know how we're responding to our environment. It is up to our higher cognitions, our rational thoughts, to decide what to do with that information. My clients range from those with neurodevelopmental issues, mood disorders, and life adjustment events. The premise is the same in all cases: understand ourselves, what we feel and think, figure out WHY we think that way, and then decide what to do with it.

By understanding people's needs and wants, I can create a safe space to allow the flow of thoughts and feelings those have bundled inside. Therapy is more than just talking to someone, it takes work, it takes healing, and it takes time. The concept of therapy can be scary for those who were made to stigmatize it, but by allowing yourself to open up to someone who is unbiased, it can be beneficial in the long run. I have known that I have always wanted to be a therapist. Ever since I was 12 years old I was always the friend that cared so much about others and created an empathetic environment.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS: (updated 7/9)* When in session, I want to foster safe spaces where challenging conversations and vulnerable emotions can be explored and processed, and achievements are celebrated. When stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional distress occurs, I meet my clients where they are at. Just because we can do something alone, does not mean we have to. Whatever stage of life you are in, let's work through those personal transitions and obstacles. Thus, I believe the best clinical relationships come when both of us are open, curious, and eager for the growth to come from session-to-session.

Suicidal thoughts, Hurt, Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Loneliness, Abuse, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Marriage Issues, Broken Relationships…. Shepherd for the Shattered provides confidential counseling to help you cope and overcome.

not sure what to do? I'm here to help! My name is Claire. I love dogs and nature! I specialize in co-disorders, working with any and all clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse. I respect and value the uniqueness of each client from all walks of life, and believe in creating a space where all individuals feel welcome to be their authentic self.

Being a therapist for the past 20 years I’ve seen so many changes in those 2 decades, however the things that remain the same are the thoughts, feelings, and understandings that exist between people. Supervision is at the heart of my practice and my approach is to guide supervises from viewing therapy from a theoretical perspective to weaving together their strengths, skills, and personalities into a unique clinical style that can benefit their clients. One of the most critical decisions you make at the beginning of your clinical career is to identify a supervisor.

It is an honor for me to have the opportunity to help others work through personal, relationship and other life issues by way of developing a strong therapeutic relationship. My primary goal in therapy is to establish and maintain a safe, trusting and accepting environment. I work from primarily ACT and DBT frameworks. Both of these therapies use Mindfulness strategies and other skills to "get you out of your head" and into living life to the fullest. Mental health and physical health are intimately intertwined. I often incorporate mind-body connection practices into treatment. Combining these techniques can elicit powerful change.

I cannot think of a time that I did not want to help people. I have also been easily approachable and have always assisted with friends and family challenges. During my 13 plus years in mental health I have studied and trained to be the best I can be at my profession. When I help others be empowered and learn techniques to fight the hard trials of life, it brightens my spirit and reminds me each and every time why I do what I do. So, let me assist you in living your best life!

Reach out to me if you are ready to commit to a profound transformative healing therapy relationship. If you want to know and have a steady inner connection and F.L.O.W. If you long to feel a deeper sense of wholeness and oneness. If you are interested in practicing tools to help you take empowered responsibility to self-generate the inner state, mood, and the way of being you are looking to feel. I offer you a multifaceted therapy experience establishing safe, substantive connection, supportive spaciousness to open to deeper awareness and understanding of yourself, combined with soothing methods to achieve the cleansing of trauma,

Are you someone who feels like you're drowning in responsibilities but struggles to reach out? When you're overwhelmed, it's like your thoughts become a tangled mess. You might worry about what others will say if they know you're struggling. There's this fear of burdening others or being judged for needing help. These thoughts echo loudly, reinforcing feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. It's tough to break free from these thoughts and patterns, especially when seeking help feels like admitting defeat.

While I strive to help others, marriage, couples, families, and mental health treatment, my main focus is to make the client feel important. I seek this profession because I found myself wanting to help and letting individuals express themselves vocally. I look forward to this new journey in counseling and it will be a privilege to serve individuals at their most vulnerable time in need.

I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.

Welcome! Being human in this world can be tough. My goal as a therapist is to sit with my clients in these difficult times. I provide my clients a relaxed, comfortable, and trusting environment where they can feel heard, seen, and valued. I see it as a great privilege to partner with my clients as they share and explore their stories and experiences. Together, we can navigate what can often feel like an overwhelming world.

It is my belief that every human being has dignity and worth no matter what you have gone through or experienced. I aim to provide a warm, safe, and accepting environment that is non-judgmental by which you can process and work through issues that are problematic. I work to form a therapeutic relationship with clients that is collaborative, promotes insight, and helps to foster change and wellness.

I would like to commend you for taking the step of seeking therapy! Right now, you may be viewing therapy as daunting, exciting, or something new. Regardless of where you are, it is my commitment to meet you there, free of judgments and ready to listen. Life’s transitions, journeys, and unexpected changes comes with many successes and challenges. It is my passion to stand alongside children, adolescents, and adults with a supportive, compassionate and goal-oriented approach. My therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative.

My goal from my initial contact with clients is that by the end of our first conversation, they feel that I have listened to them. Issues that I am best suited to treat are depression, domestic violence, stress management, self-esteem, anger management, parenting issues, trauma, anxiety, and child behavioral issues.

Hello! My name is Takesha Briggins and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina. I have been a professional counselor for 12 years and have worked in a variety of settings with diverse populations. I have worked with adolescents in schools, adults in community settings, and families as an intensive in-home clinician. I am passionate about helping others navigate through issues related to anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mindfulness, self compassion, academia, and career to name a few.

Sometimes our current way of being ourselves feels stuck. Perhaps something in you feels unhealed, unwell, dead, or disconnected, incapable, or inaccessible. There are innumerable ways to speak of a rich and fulfilling life, but I believe one thing required is a feeling a wholeness and integration in our way of being. Trauma, pain, shame, stuck patterns of disconnection – there can be many obstacles to a thriving way of being ourselves. If you can relate to this, I say with compassion: “Welcome!" I work with individuals and couples who want to cultivate deeper connection and fulfillment in life.