Structural Family Therapy in Raleigh, NC

Are there parts of yourself that you're ready to take a closer look at? Are you a student in need of support? Are you concerned about your substance use? Have you noticed patterns coming up in your relationships with your partner and/or family that you aren't sure how to address? This is work we can do together in bite-sized chunks so that you aren't having to uproot your entire life in order to become the person you know you are at your core. My job is to see you for who you really are and remind you of that when you're unable to see yourself. I am here to help you make the changes you haven't yet been able to make on your own.

Welcome! I am a dedicated Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a background in inpatient and outpatient care resulting in extensive experience in therapeutic practice. I specialize in utilizing Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Person-Centered Therapy approaches. I focus on supporting clients through various challenges such as anxiety, stress, relationships, and personal development.

Have you ever found yourself wondering how you got to where you are in life? Looking back, you see that you have gotten everything you set out to do in life but you still don’t quite feel fulfilled. You are finding yourself mentally searching through life to find what is missing… Your marriage is okay but you feel like it could be better… closer?

Are you ready to experience therapy with someone who really "gets it"? I'm a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who has over 12 years experience working with the LGBTQIA+ population in therapy spaces. I am passionate about work with individuals aged 11+, addressing relationship challenges, gender identity exploration and "coming out", neurodiverse and queer partnerships, family dynamics related to gender identity and sexuality, and issues surrounding ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. I am actively anti-racist and continue to seek out trainings to recognize my own biases and blind spots.

Note - Open availability midday and some evening availability. Hello, my name is Dr. Edward Coffey and I am a licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist. I am accepting new clients and I utilizing many traditional methods of counseling including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Center therapy, and Behavioral Modification. Building a positve rapport and trusting relationship while maintaing ethics and confidentiality is the cornerstone of the counseling process as well as my ethical belief system as it relates to the therapeutic process.

There are many reasons you may have for seeking help. Maybe you or your loved one are struggling with depression, anxiety, or uncertainty about the person you are or the person you want to become. Perhaps you are seeking to navigate discussions about sexual health with your teens, loved ones, or intimate partner. There are a multitude of stressors and hardships these days, and we want to assure you that we are here for you.

At My-Therapist, we are a compassionate and dedicated team of licensed therapists with years of experience in the field of mental health. We are committed to helping individuals and couples achieve their emotional well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We can help couples & families in the greater Raleigh area of North Carolina and online in North Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia.

We are licensed in Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Colorado. We currently offer telehealth and virtual therapeutic services. We work with individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, mood disorders, family relations issues, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders. We combine different therapeutic approaches based on client's presenting concerns, goals, and motivation, such as, cognitive-behavioral, brief therapy, mindfulness, client-centered, solution-focused therapy.

Making the first call is sometimes the hardest part of the therapeutic journey. We all will face times when our heart is in pain. We might suffer heartbreak, death, failure, disappointment, or man other challenges. In those times, how do you care for yourself? You have the power to heal your life, and you need to know that. I understand that life can throw curveballs that may make it hard to complete simple tasks like getting out of bed and enjoying the things you once found joy in. C.S. Lewis said " You can't go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending." I provide to create a safe plac

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and have certification as a National Certified Counselor. It is my goal to provide meaningful, introspective professional and purposeful therapeutic methods to help one navigate challenges presented by life. I provide therapy in a confidential, warm, non-judgmental, and safe environment. My educational and career background has prepared me to utilize a variety of treatment methods, from solution-focused to cognitive behavioral therapy (making connections between your past and your present) to guide the sessions.

My mission in therapy is to hold space where positive change can happen, hope can flourish, and relationships can thrive. I encourage clients to explore their roots and worldview and identify areas for growth and healing. Clients can expect that each of their sessions with me will be an experience where they can safely share and edit their story so that they can find the freedom to live the life they truly want. I am passionate about assisting clients with: anxiety, attachment wounds, trauma, sex & intimacy, depression, relationship issues, infidelity & affairs, pre-marital counseling, and family functioning & dynamics.

My style is personal, creative, relaxed (shoes in session are optional!), compassionate, and good-humored. I work with children and adults without discrimination based on race, gender/gender-orientation, sexual identity/orientation, culture, or religious beliefs. I'm here to help you delve deeper into where you are, where you've been, and where you want to go; in your relationships, in your life, and in your future! We will explore what being well really means to you and how to achieve your goals. Expect to try new things, be challenged, encouraged, and supported as we journey together in this sacred work.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, burdened by fears, and quite simply lost? I think we all have at one time or another. My life has brought me through a winding path and, along the way, I have met some amazing people... clients that are doing their best despite the burden they carry. Despite my two master's degrees and my 20+ years of counseling experience, I continue to get chills when clients have that "ah-ha" moment and start on a new path in their life.

TLC counseling services and the counselors/therapists within the practice are ready to assist you with your everyday stressors, mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma related struggles and conflicts. Therapy is not just for when the sky is falling but should be seen as a form of selfcare. If you have the goal of making it to the other side of your struggle and are ready to do the work to get there, we are here for you.

With over 18 years of clinical experience, I love getting to come alongside each of my clients to help in their healing journey. I primarily work with those struggling with anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, stress, grief, phase of life adjustments, etc. Counseling is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. I pull from many different therapeutic approaches but some of my favorites are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment, Family Systems Theory and Faith-based/Biblical Counseling.

I work with a multitude of clients that may be feeling stuck in life, whether it be anxiety or depression, performance issues (athletes), trauma, developmental trauma (that which happens in childhood that one may or may not be aware of specifically). Our brains have been designed to heal. We are able to create new neuropaths for the entirety of our lives. In our work together, we can dismantle current maladaptive patterns and rewire our brains to process in healthy and meaningful ways. I have a history in Christian ministry and I understand the importance of faith; therefore, I am happy to integrate aspects of faith into our work.

Our Mission: We are committed to providing support to our clients through compassion, insight, and confidentiality in a professional manner.

Do you notice your child struggling but aren’t sure how to help? Does seeing your child struggle bring up your own anxieties, frustrations, and fears? In today’s technological, fast-paced world, children and teens face unique challenges, experiencing heightened levels of mental and emotional distress. This can sometimes open old wounds and insecurities for parents, leaving them unsure of how to best support their child. I work with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families grappling with feelings of stuckness, insecurity, anxiety, depression, restlessness, overwhelm, and anger.

Life brings about many different challenges. Perhaps you’ve had a life-altering event you’re trying to understand. Maybe you’re trying to figure out if you can heal or trust again after this experience. Maybe you’re a parent trying to find ways to bond with your little one. Or maybe just a parent who needs new tools in their parenting tool belt. Maybe you’re struggling to connect your spiritual and mental wellness. Perhaps you're trying to identify or break generational patterns that no longer serve you. Whatever challenges you are facing, you want to see some change. I am here to help!