Female Therapists in Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC
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Nanette Floyd Patterson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
I want to help women to see themselves as God sees them.
As a Christian Therapist at The Seed Planter Coaching & Counseling, PLLC, I help Christian women and girls ages 13+ with challenges related to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, rejection, guilt, shame, self-worth, and stress. Also, I support women who are struggling with issues related to infidelity and divorce. My approach is non-judgmental, safe, and caring which are essential to the healing process of moving forward. Individuals DO NOT have to be Christian. Christian views are not forced on individuals. I want women to know they matter too. Peace, hope, and healing are essential to living your great life.
I want to help women to see themselves as God sees them.
As a Christian Therapist at The Seed Planter Coaching & Counseling, PLLC, I help Christian women and girls ages 13+ with challenges related to anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, rejection, guilt, shame, self-worth, and stress. Also, I support women who are struggling with issues related to infidelity and divorce. My approach is non-judgmental, safe, and caring which are essential to the healing process of moving forward. Individuals DO NOT have to be Christian. Christian views are not forced on individuals. I want women to know they matter too. Peace, hope, and healing are essential to living your great life.
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Rebecca Boyette Kayye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
Do you feel life is out of balance, unfulfilling or incomplete? Do you struggle with change, even though you know life could be better? Be Well Oak City, PLLC offers individual psychotherapy to adults seeking positive change towards health and mental health wellness. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." (Oscar Wilde) I will help you clarify your visions and values, set goals and overcome barriers. If you are seeking change in any area of your life, including mind-body connection, physical wellness, spirituality, personal and professional development and relationships and communication, I would be honored to work with you.
Do you feel life is out of balance, unfulfilling or incomplete? Do you struggle with change, even though you know life could be better? Be Well Oak City, PLLC offers individual psychotherapy to adults seeking positive change towards health and mental health wellness. "Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken." (Oscar Wilde) I will help you clarify your visions and values, set goals and overcome barriers. If you are seeking change in any area of your life, including mind-body connection, physical wellness, spirituality, personal and professional development and relationships and communication, I would be honored to work with you.
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Ann Marie Sochia
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT, NLP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
At Waves of Change, I assist clients in making the positive changes they want to make in themselves through the utilization of hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness, mental health counseling, and technology assisted relaxation practices. All of my services are offered in a confidential, safe, and serene environment. Some of the specific issues I help clients with are; smoking cessation, weight management, depression, pain management, and stress management to name a few. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve success in reaching your goals.
At Waves of Change, I assist clients in making the positive changes they want to make in themselves through the utilization of hypnosis, meditation, mindfulness, mental health counseling, and technology assisted relaxation practices. All of my services are offered in a confidential, safe, and serene environment. Some of the specific issues I help clients with are; smoking cessation, weight management, depression, pain management, and stress management to name a few. Please contact me to learn more about how I can help you achieve success in reaching your goals.
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I use a collaborative, hands on approach to help clients become more productive and content at school, work, home, and in relationships. I use my strong background in assessment to help clients to understand how their learning style (both strengths and weaknesses) impacts their ability to succeed.
I also enjoy working with college students and adults, offering psychological assessments and ADD/ADHD coaching. My approach to coaching clients with ADD/ADHD is a non-judgmental, practical approach. I I help clients create natural, sustainable change that will decrease their stress (and stress of those around them).
I use a collaborative, hands on approach to help clients become more productive and content at school, work, home, and in relationships. I use my strong background in assessment to help clients to understand how their learning style (both strengths and weaknesses) impacts their ability to succeed.
I also enjoy working with college students and adults, offering psychological assessments and ADD/ADHD coaching. My approach to coaching clients with ADD/ADHD is a non-judgmental, practical approach. I I help clients create natural, sustainable change that will decrease their stress (and stress of those around them).
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Kelsey L. Garner
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
Whether you're navigating through a challenging time, seeking to strengthen your mind-body connection, or exploring ways to foster greater inner peace and coherence, I'm here to support you. My therapeutic approach is relational and integrative, grounded in creating safe spaces where you can fully embody your experiences and cultivate deeper connections within yourself. Through evidence-based strategies and a focus on somatic and holistic healing, I aim to help you achieve a harmonious state where your mind, body, and spirit can thrive.
Whether you're navigating through a challenging time, seeking to strengthen your mind-body connection, or exploring ways to foster greater inner peace and coherence, I'm here to support you. My therapeutic approach is relational and integrative, grounded in creating safe spaces where you can fully embody your experiences and cultivate deeper connections within yourself. Through evidence-based strategies and a focus on somatic and holistic healing, I aim to help you achieve a harmonious state where your mind, body, and spirit can thrive.
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Gloria Gregoria Miranda
Counselor, LCMHCQS, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
"The best way to help someone is not to change them, but instead help them reveal the greatest version of themselves". We are all born with the capacity to operate at our best, yet life circumstances sometimes make us question our existence, value, and purpose. In each session, my purpose is to guide you on a transformative journey toward discovering and embracing your authentic self and empowering you to live your fullest potential. I am dedicated to creating a supportive space that not only cultivates self-discovery but also provides counseling and coaching to assist individuals in dealing with life's challenges.
"The best way to help someone is not to change them, but instead help them reveal the greatest version of themselves". We are all born with the capacity to operate at our best, yet life circumstances sometimes make us question our existence, value, and purpose. In each session, my purpose is to guide you on a transformative journey toward discovering and embracing your authentic self and empowering you to live your fullest potential. I am dedicated to creating a supportive space that not only cultivates self-discovery but also provides counseling and coaching to assist individuals in dealing with life's challenges.
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Carolena Coley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering Tele-health Services. My areas of clinical expertise include trauma, anxiety and depression. I use the following evidence based practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor offering Tele-health Services. My areas of clinical expertise include trauma, anxiety and depression. I use the following evidence based practices: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.
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Judy Holland
Counselor, MA, LCMHC, EMDR, AAI, NPT-C
Verified Verified
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
I believe that each person is unique and I am flexible in my approach to each client's needs. I specialize in trauma and trauma related disorders. This includes PTSD, crisis, anxiety, grief, loss, child sexual abuse, low self-esteem, low self-worth, and other trauma related symptoms. I especially enjoy working with emergency service workers who are exposed to repeated trauma in their jobs, however I do not limit my practice to those workers. It can be hard to admit needing help, but sometimes we do. Call for help today and get the help you deserve from a caring compassionate counselor.
I believe that each person is unique and I am flexible in my approach to each client's needs. I specialize in trauma and trauma related disorders. This includes PTSD, crisis, anxiety, grief, loss, child sexual abuse, low self-esteem, low self-worth, and other trauma related symptoms. I especially enjoy working with emergency service workers who are exposed to repeated trauma in their jobs, however I do not limit my practice to those workers. It can be hard to admit needing help, but sometimes we do. Call for help today and get the help you deserve from a caring compassionate counselor.
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Kayla Vance
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
Greetings! I'm passionate about supporting people in their every day lives. It is my priority to make each client feel welcome, safe, and authentic in the therapeutic setting. I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults. From supporting clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, to helping with life transitions, coping skills, and personal goals, I am happy to be a part of each individual journey and help people navigate the twists and turns of life.
Greetings! I'm passionate about supporting people in their every day lives. It is my priority to make each client feel welcome, safe, and authentic in the therapeutic setting. I primarily work with children, teens, and young adults. From supporting clients with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, to helping with life transitions, coping skills, and personal goals, I am happy to be a part of each individual journey and help people navigate the twists and turns of life.
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Alyssa Mills - Revealing Wellness PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
Are you looking to thrive in an environment that suits you, and learn to manage your life and emotions with love, acceptance, and understanding? I’m here to help! As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, my mission is to support clients dealing with anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths, discover your passions, and use your values to build confidence and empowerment to tackle any challenge.
Are you looking to thrive in an environment that suits you, and learn to manage your life and emotions with love, acceptance, and understanding? I’m here to help! As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, my mission is to support clients dealing with anxiety, ADHD, and adjustment disorders. Together, we’ll focus on your strengths, discover your passions, and use your values to build confidence and empowerment to tackle any challenge.
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Mekayla Boswell
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
Mekayla uses a multi-modal approach that tends to encompass Person-Centered Therapy along with Existential Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and other influences tailored to each individual client’s needs. She is trained to help people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Her focus is on the client’s overall wellness and giving them the tools they need to live their best quality of life.
Mekayla uses a multi-modal approach that tends to encompass Person-Centered Therapy along with Existential Therapy, Attachment Therapy, and other influences tailored to each individual client’s needs. She is trained to help people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. Her focus is on the client’s overall wellness and giving them the tools they need to live their best quality of life.
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Finding Peace, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
Are you isolating from others, judging yourself, putting others’ needs before your own, or feeling a lack of purpose/hope for the future? Feeling stuck, anxious, hopeless, irritable, moody? Do you experience low self-esteem, a loss of interest in activities/people, strained relationships with others, a sense of grief of the old version of yourself? Are you keeping yourself busy so you don’t have to think about the state of your life? Or doing the opposite – can’t getting out of bed because your life is not what you imagined?
Are you isolating from others, judging yourself, putting others’ needs before your own, or feeling a lack of purpose/hope for the future? Feeling stuck, anxious, hopeless, irritable, moody? Do you experience low self-esteem, a loss of interest in activities/people, strained relationships with others, a sense of grief of the old version of yourself? Are you keeping yourself busy so you don’t have to think about the state of your life? Or doing the opposite – can’t getting out of bed because your life is not what you imagined?
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We spend most days just trying to get through the day. I passionately believe that nothing else will matter unless your mental health is in the right place. I find therapy is learning to make your body and mind a safe place even when they seem out of control. I work with individuals to become attuned to their self. I meet my clients with authenticity and a refreshing energy to create a strong therapeutic relationship. I take therapy at the pace and comfort level of the client.
We spend most days just trying to get through the day. I passionately believe that nothing else will matter unless your mental health is in the right place. I find therapy is learning to make your body and mind a safe place even when they seem out of control. I work with individuals to become attuned to their self. I meet my clients with authenticity and a refreshing energy to create a strong therapeutic relationship. I take therapy at the pace and comfort level of the client.
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Amanda Jones Stanforth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
Waitlist for new clients
I have a strong passion for supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families to healing. I have experience with a variety of populations, and I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs and goals of clients who work with me in their therapeutic work. I specialize in mindfulness, anxiety, mood, attention, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, life changes and relationship issues. Within a family context, I utilize the framework of the family system to support changing behaviors and identifying growth.
I have a strong passion for supporting adults, children, adolescents, and families to healing. I have experience with a variety of populations, and I am dedicated to prioritizing the needs and goals of clients who work with me in their therapeutic work. I specialize in mindfulness, anxiety, mood, attention, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, life changes and relationship issues. Within a family context, I utilize the framework of the family system to support changing behaviors and identifying growth.
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Haylee Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CPS-R
Verified Verified
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
With experience in various roles from therapist, prevention specialist, and program director I enjoy helping young children, teenagers, and adults achieve balance in everyday living. My expertise include mental health therapy, chemical dependency counseling, curriculum development and instruction, care management, and substance misuse prevention and education. I have experience working with youth and adults in various settings from the foster care environment, outpatient and inpatient treatment centers, to private practice.
With experience in various roles from therapist, prevention specialist, and program director I enjoy helping young children, teenagers, and adults achieve balance in everyday living. My expertise include mental health therapy, chemical dependency counseling, curriculum development and instruction, care management, and substance misuse prevention and education. I have experience working with youth and adults in various settings from the foster care environment, outpatient and inpatient treatment centers, to private practice.
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Molly Cummings
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LMTFA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604
I also love working with young women and men struggling to understand where they belong.
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing conflict, relational distress, self-doubt, and difficult life transitions. My work focuses on sense of self, personal values, meaningful connections, and empowerment of one's strengths and competencies. Through an attachment lens, I work with children, adolescents, and adults on areas of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, intimacy, communication and self confidence. When treating couples, I aid in forming healthy patterns, building empathy, and managing differences.
I also love working with young women and men struggling to understand where they belong.
Accepting New Clients! I specialize in working with individuals, couples and families who are experiencing conflict, relational distress, self-doubt, and difficult life transitions. My work focuses on sense of self, personal values, meaningful connections, and empowerment of one's strengths and competencies. Through an attachment lens, I work with children, adolescents, and adults on areas of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, OCD, intimacy, communication and self confidence. When treating couples, I aid in forming healthy patterns, building empathy, and managing differences.
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As a neurodivergent individual who utilizes a bionic arm, I'm no stranger to feeling different. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, having trouble with your relationships, or needing support with overwhelming feelings. I'm here to accept you as you are, provide tools, and support you as we find new strategies for managing your life stressors.
As a neurodivergent individual who utilizes a bionic arm, I'm no stranger to feeling different. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, anxiety or depression, having trouble with your relationships, or needing support with overwhelming feelings. I'm here to accept you as you are, provide tools, and support you as we find new strategies for managing your life stressors.
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Carla Primo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
Carla Primo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Licensed Masters Social Worker in Michigan with decades of experience providing clinical assessments and client-centered therapeutic care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Carla specializes in life transitions/coping, parenting, marriage/divorce, grief/loss, aging, anxiety disorders, depression/mood disorders, and sexuality issues. Carla's approach is collaborative; utilizing a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused approach to best meet the needs of each client.
Carla Primo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina and a Licensed Masters Social Worker in Michigan with decades of experience providing clinical assessments and client-centered therapeutic care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Carla specializes in life transitions/coping, parenting, marriage/divorce, grief/loss, aging, anxiety disorders, depression/mood disorders, and sexuality issues. Carla's approach is collaborative; utilizing a cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused approach to best meet the needs of each client.
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This can feel like the hardest part, but healing starts from here! Therapy is not for only those who are struggling, but also for anyone wanting to change or grow! Therapy can help you get to know your own body and its rhythm, and help you feel comfortable engaging with your body again. Therapy can help you cope and heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout and anything else that might be thrown your way!
This can feel like the hardest part, but healing starts from here! Therapy is not for only those who are struggling, but also for anyone wanting to change or grow! Therapy can help you get to know your own body and its rhythm, and help you feel comfortable engaging with your body again. Therapy can help you cope and heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout and anything else that might be thrown your way!
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Andrea E. Alleyne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CFNMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodcrest, Raleigh, NC 27604 (Online Only)
Revitalize your mental health journey with a pioneering approach at Psychiatry DeConstructed, where psychotherapy meets functional medicine. Problem-solving skills + Functional Medicine + You Equals Problems Solved! If you're striving for a life enriched with greater mental clarity and significantly lower stress, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms, you've found your path. Feeling overwhelmed or isolated can seem insurmountable, but I understand these challenges deeply. My own experiences with overcoming mental barriers have equipped me to guide you toward mastering and transcending the struggles that weigh on your spirit.
Revitalize your mental health journey with a pioneering approach at Psychiatry DeConstructed, where psychotherapy meets functional medicine. Problem-solving skills + Functional Medicine + You Equals Problems Solved! If you're striving for a life enriched with greater mental clarity and significantly lower stress, anxiety, and other mental health symptoms, you've found your path. Feeling overwhelmed or isolated can seem insurmountable, but I understand these challenges deeply. My own experiences with overcoming mental barriers have equipped me to guide you toward mastering and transcending the struggles that weigh on your spirit.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.