Substance Use Therapists in Raleigh, NC

I'd like to help. Let's chat and see if you would like working with me. I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation. Please call or email me. I look forward to working with you.

As a somatically focused gestalt therapist, I believe there is wisdom and meaning in our suffering and that we need to be able to experience and listen to our bodies in order to feel whole and alive. Our relationship can help you create the change you are longing for by supporting you to get clearer about your needs, respond more flexibly and effectively to the world around you, and ultimately have a fuller and more fulfilling experience of yourself, your relationships, and your possibilities.

Are you stuck in a place where you feel you cannot move forward? Are you struggling with personal or professional relationships? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed ? As a trained professional, I use a strengths-based approach to encourage my clients to reach their highest potential and become the best version of themselves. I try my best to meet my clients where they are and support them by offering problem-solving techniques and tools to cope. My experience with multicultural clients, and special needs populations have helped me to be empathetic and culturally competent in dealing with people from all walks of life.

Life is not always easy, but I believe we all have the strength within us to grow, adapt, and heal. My goal is to create a safe space for you to uncover your own resilience and cultivate a sense of meaning and purpose in this life. I primarily work with adults of all ages facing a variety of concerns such as: anxiety, panic, mild-to-moderate depression, grief and loss, OCD, chronic and terminal physical illness, relational/family stressors, and difficulties related to addiction. I am able to integrate faith and spirituality into counseling if so desired.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is ask for help. Are you hurting, feeling anxious or depressed? Seeking EMDR therapy? Do you have a secret that is crushing you? I am here to help. With over 25 years experience helping people work through a variety of issues, I believe I can help you find hope and experience courage to overcome your challenges. Whatever you are experiencing and feeling, I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a wonderful place of safety and acceptance where you can process your thoughts and feelings, whatever they may be. Life is a struggle, but I will help you struggle in the right direction.

The process of finding a therapist can be tough to navigate. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation so we can have a chance to connect, ask questions and see if it seems like a good fit for you. My style is warm and authentic and focused on what goals people have for counseling. I provide a supportive space for people to explore gender identity and expression and honor what feels most authentic to them. I meet regularly with people in the LGBTQ community and work to connect people with additional supports and resources if needed.

Animal Assisted Therapy of the Triangle is a mental health and wellness clinic with offices located in located in Clayton, Raleigh, and Powell's Point. Serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in Johnston, Wake, Dare and surrounding counties in NC. We have a team of therapists with the knowledge and experience to help clients with a wide range of mental health and wellness issues. We believe in the power of the human-animal bond and most of our therapists work with animals as co-therapists to accelerate the insight, healing, and growth process.

What does “healing” mean to you? Is it a one-time event or an ongoing process? Maybe for you it’s both or neither or more? How you define healing will be based on your needs, goals and experiences. I am passionate about providing culturally-sensitive and affirming care for clients who suffer from overwhelming emotions as a result of trauma, medical issues, violence, grief, and lack of acceptance from loved ones based on their identity. I bring over ten years of practice experience as a medical social worker, therapist, and community health advocate to my work with my clients.

Are you stuck in what feels like a dark place? Do you feel alone in your struggles? I can guarantee you that you are not alone. Life can be hard and overwhelming, but life can also be free, exciting, and limitless. One thing that I love to do is contribute to the success and happiness of others. If you need help, then I am here to provide that for you. For years, I have had the pleasure of working with initially broken individuals and watching them blossom into a version of themselves that they forgot existed. Let me contribute to your pending success story. It exists and it's waiting. Lets begin working on the newest version of you

Your symptoms serve you, but they come at a price. Psychotherapy can render them obsolete. Treatment will address your problems through a collaborative process of speaking and reflection. Together, we will explore your thoughts, work through your feelings, and look at your relationships with others. As you try to put words to what's on your mind, the energy you spend on your worries will become yours to do with as you please. If you are not getting what you want out of life, therapy can help you begin to change.

I believe for a person to thrive one MUST first be willing to examine themselves and be courageous enough to take the necessary steps to heal.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit this page and for making efforts to focus on your mental well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe space for folks to challenge unhealthy coping mechanisms, and to explore barriers that are preventing you from living a life that you desire. I have a passion for working with folks who struggle with anxiety and depression, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, self-harm, those struggling with addiction, life and transitional changes, and those with dynamic family issues, specifically working with folks on the developmental birth order and roles in the family systems.

Accepting New Clients! At times, life can be extremely overwhelming and difficult to navigate alone. Unexpected change can happen and completely turn your life around, decreasing your overall level of happiness, motivation, and distress tolerance. Or maybe you've experienced trauma and find it difficult to navigate relationships, or trust people. Maybe you don't trust yourself. Either way, I want to help you. Sometimes you need a professional to work alongside you. Together, let's begin unraveling the complexities that hold you back and unlock the potential for a brighter, more fulfilling life.

I believe that one of the most successful outcomes to treatment depends on the therapeutic relationship. This involves the client feeling safe and trusting of the therapist while he/she explores emotional vulnerabilities and painful thought processes. My hope is that you will experience me as someone who actively listens to you and works with you to develop effective problem-solving strategies.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is passionate and truly care about the individuals that I serve, with the goal of collaborating with you in solving those life challenges that may hinder your ability to function adequately. my professional experiences have prepared me to understand individual unique needs, cultural sensitivity, dignity and respect of the person, and obstacles that present in managing life stressors. I will explore options that will enable you to deal with life challenges with the aim of enhancing self-growth.

It is my belief that every individual is a unique and a complex being, therefore the theoretical approach taken will be based on your unique individual needs. A collaborative treatment and/or goals plan is created based on the information you provide and my assessment of your emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, economic, and career characteristics. I will need your continual input as we identify issues to be addressed within the counseling session. Open and honest communication between counselor and client is imperative to a successful therapeutic relationship.

I believe counseling may include healing emotional wounds, developing coping skills and/or striving towards improving oneself. I work with clients who struggle with substance and alcohol misuse, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, race or gender related stressors and mood disorders. I have experience facilitating intensive outpatient groups and providing couples counseling.

I am passionate about working with adult women ages 18 and up on a variety of issues including anxiety, self esteem/self-worth, trauma, faith, depression, relational issues, and life transitions. I am passionate about client-centered care and meeting clients where they are. I believe that it is from our experience of overcoming struggle that we are best able to help others. I utilize a strength-based perspective to empower each client to realize and optimize their personal strengths in order to overcome challenges, move toward positive change, and live life to their fullest potential.

If you're an inward looking person who's struggling to make sense of what you've uncovered about yourself, your life, or your future, my practice might be a perfect fit. I specialize in helping people deepen insight, awareness, and understanding of themselves and their issues so that healing and growth can occur. I have over ten years of experience helping people on this inward journey and have developed a range of strategies to help people go further, heal faster, and grow more. Whether you're a lifelong self-discoverer or a new initiate, I welcome the chance to connect with you, discuss your goals, and see if I'm a good match.