Strength-Based Therapists in Research Triangle Park, NC
Barb Gau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (Online Only)
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being.
As a therapist and life coach, my goal is to help you feel both empowered and at peace with yourself and your life and to guide you on a positive path to growth and well-being. Through our work together, I seek to help you uncover your true self, find your voice, & align your values & life choices. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Simultaneously I will introduce you to tools and strategies that may help you better navigate the stress and anxiety of life and hopefully enable you to experience greater peace, joy, and well being.
Jessica Jeremiah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Every person I serve has a unique story. While some clients experience challenges in just one area, most experience difficulty multiple areas (mental health, trauma, loss, addiction), creating a complex, vicious cycle if not all parts are addressed. The circumstances that bring someone to therapy do not come in 'neat little packages.' I enjoy sorting out the pieces with each client, getting to the root of the issue, and offering a combination of evidence-based therapeutic interventions that help clients finally begin to experience relief, and start living a happier, more fulfilled life.
Whitney McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Welcome to my practice! I'm Whitney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. With of experience in the field, I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to therapy. My therapeutic style is rooted in evidence-based practices, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Together, we'll uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience, empowering you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life. It takes courage to seek support, and I commend you for taking this important step towards your well-being.
Welcome to my practice! I'm Whitney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental and emotional well-being. With of experience in the field, I bring a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to therapy. My therapeutic style is rooted in evidence-based practices, tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Together, we'll uncover insights, develop coping strategies, and foster resilience, empowering you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life. It takes courage to seek support, and I commend you for taking this important step towards your well-being.
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but we promise that healing is possible. Urban Healing Counseling, PLLC is an innovative group psychotherapy practice. We provide outpatient counseling services for adults and teens. We also provide group therapy. We work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and a wide range of other emotional and mental health issues. We have a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem issues, perfectionism, control issues, “the need to please" and “finding purpose”.
Starting therapy can be intimidating, but we promise that healing is possible. Urban Healing Counseling, PLLC is an innovative group psychotherapy practice. We provide outpatient counseling services for adults and teens. We also provide group therapy. We work with individuals who experience anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and a wide range of other emotional and mental health issues. We have a special interest in working with clients who are struggling with self-esteem issues, perfectionism, control issues, “the need to please" and “finding purpose”.
More Therapists Nearby
Andrea Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style utilizes a strength-based solution-focused approach while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I believe that therapy works best when both the therapist and client bring their expertise to the session. You may be seeking therapeutic support for any number of reasons. You may or may not have a specific goal in mind. Together, we will work to notice thought patterns, expand your toolbox of coping skills, survive adulting, and/or clarify the path you’d like to walk.
My therapeutic style utilizes a strength-based solution-focused approach while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I believe that therapy works best when both the therapist and client bring their expertise to the session. You may be seeking therapeutic support for any number of reasons. You may or may not have a specific goal in mind. Together, we will work to notice thought patterns, expand your toolbox of coping skills, survive adulting, and/or clarify the path you’d like to walk.
Mary Kaitlyn Boone
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, RPT
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27702
"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct" (Carl Jung). I find great joy in working with children of all ages in a therapy setting. It's an honor to me when a child chooses to trust me with their wishes, their fears, and their wonders about life. I have experience working with children individually, in hospitals, and through non-profit work in the community. Through the use of play and arts based therapies, I help to facilitate an environment where children are able to truly be themselves, express their emotions, and have the ability to create the answers they need for themselves.
"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct" (Carl Jung). I find great joy in working with children of all ages in a therapy setting. It's an honor to me when a child chooses to trust me with their wishes, their fears, and their wonders about life. I have experience working with children individually, in hospitals, and through non-profit work in the community. Through the use of play and arts based therapies, I help to facilitate an environment where children are able to truly be themselves, express their emotions, and have the ability to create the answers they need for themselves.
Cecelia Banks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27708 (Online Only)
Utilizing strength-based perspectives during the helping process gives people the opportunity to build self-confidence.
Life transitions for people can be difficult to maneuver. As a therapist, I believe that we all have our unique journeys and story to tell. I strive to provide a safe place during this time of self-discovery and growth. I am here as a guide so that you do not have to struggle alone. My goal is to encourage and empower you to further develop your purpose in life. I find joy in helping my clients set goals and acquire skills to help them deal with their unique challenges. I also provide a unique perspective as a first generation American. So navigating cultural differences is something that I know can be difficult during your journey.
Utilizing strength-based perspectives during the helping process gives people the opportunity to build self-confidence.
Life transitions for people can be difficult to maneuver. As a therapist, I believe that we all have our unique journeys and story to tell. I strive to provide a safe place during this time of self-discovery and growth. I am here as a guide so that you do not have to struggle alone. My goal is to encourage and empower you to further develop your purpose in life. I find joy in helping my clients set goals and acquire skills to help them deal with their unique challenges. I also provide a unique perspective as a first generation American. So navigating cultural differences is something that I know can be difficult during your journey.
InBloom Relationship Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
{{{{ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS }}}} Good therapy begins with a strong relationship between therapist and client, and I believe that creating this empathic connection is one of my greatest strengths. I provide a client-centered, strength-based, affirmative approach that is warm and welcoming — a safe space where clients can share, process, and experience their thoughts and emotions. I am committed to meeting clients where they would like to begin their journey, working collaboratively toward healing, acceptance, purpose, well-being, and fulfillment.
{{{{ ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS }}}} Good therapy begins with a strong relationship between therapist and client, and I believe that creating this empathic connection is one of my greatest strengths. I provide a client-centered, strength-based, affirmative approach that is warm and welcoming — a safe space where clients can share, process, and experience their thoughts and emotions. I am committed to meeting clients where they would like to begin their journey, working collaboratively toward healing, acceptance, purpose, well-being, and fulfillment.
I always utilize person-centered, strength-based approaches to ensure that I am bringing all the necessary tools to our sessions based on your individual needs.
Hi there! My name is Chiodera Drayton-Smith. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and have my Juris Doctor (my law degree). I see children, teens, and young adults seeking to find their way in the world as they navigate growing up, life transitions, and everyday life challenges. I have vast experience working with children and their families as they deal with the child welfare and delinquency systems, child abuse and sex crimes, domestic violence, and families as they navigate divorce and child custody.
I always utilize person-centered, strength-based approaches to ensure that I am bringing all the necessary tools to our sessions based on your individual needs.
Hi there! My name is Chiodera Drayton-Smith. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and have my Juris Doctor (my law degree). I see children, teens, and young adults seeking to find their way in the world as they navigate growing up, life transitions, and everyday life challenges. I have vast experience working with children and their families as they deal with the child welfare and delinquency systems, child abuse and sex crimes, domestic violence, and families as they navigate divorce and child custody.
Natalia Torres del Valle: Expressive Arts Therapy
Counselor, MA, REAT, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27701
Waitlist for new clients
As an expressive arts therapist, I am dedicated to helping children and adolescents navigate their emotions, find their voice, and discover their true selves. I believe that the arts provide a powerful outlet for expression, allowing us to tap into our innermost thoughts and feelings. In our sessions, I create a safe and inclusive space for your child to explore their internal world. Through various art forms, we delve into the depths of their experiences, unraveling emotions that may have been held tightly within. My approach is holistic and strength-based, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or group.
As an expressive arts therapist, I am dedicated to helping children and adolescents navigate their emotions, find their voice, and discover their true selves. I believe that the arts provide a powerful outlet for expression, allowing us to tap into our innermost thoughts and feelings. In our sessions, I create a safe and inclusive space for your child to explore their internal world. Through various art forms, we delve into the depths of their experiences, unraveling emotions that may have been held tightly within. My approach is holistic and strength-based, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual or group.
Kamara Morrow
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHC-A, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27709
Going through tough patches in life can be exhausting and seeking help can seem daunting. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, open, and compassionate space where we can walk through whatever you bring to therapy. Through a strength-based approach, we can navigate feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, and anything that may be coming up for you together. Whether you are here to redefine your identity, work to live according to your values, navigate life transitions, or cope with changes in your health or functioning I am honored to be on your journey with you.
Going through tough patches in life can be exhausting and seeking help can seem daunting. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, open, and compassionate space where we can walk through whatever you bring to therapy. Through a strength-based approach, we can navigate feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, and anything that may be coming up for you together. Whether you are here to redefine your identity, work to live according to your values, navigate life transitions, or cope with changes in your health or functioning I am honored to be on your journey with you.
Jandira Zaki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701 (Online Only)
Along with traditional talk therapy, I integrate modalities such as Constructed Awareness; CBT & DBT Skills, ACT Skills, Strength-based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing plus informed self-compassion practices.
Hola, Hello, and Welcome! Jandira Zaki here - a Bilingual (English-Spanish) Latina Therapist based in North Carolina. I enjoy working with folks (ages 16 to 35+) who face challenges related to self-worth/esteem, identity/cultural issues, acculturation issues, family-of-origin experiences, family conflict and interpersonal difficulties, as well as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Along with traditional talk therapy, I integrate modalities such as Constructed Awareness; CBT & DBT Skills, ACT Skills, Strength-based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing plus informed self-compassion practices.
Hola, Hello, and Welcome! Jandira Zaki here - a Bilingual (English-Spanish) Latina Therapist based in North Carolina. I enjoy working with folks (ages 16 to 35+) who face challenges related to self-worth/esteem, identity/cultural issues, acculturation issues, family-of-origin experiences, family conflict and interpersonal difficulties, as well as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
I am clinical social worker. I am interested in providing individual, couples and family therapy. I use a strength-based, solution focused approach to my work to ensure my clients get real-time solutions for real-life challenges. My goal is to create a supportive environment for clients to be their true selves while working toward growth and wellness.
I am clinical social worker. I am interested in providing individual, couples and family therapy. I use a strength-based, solution focused approach to my work to ensure my clients get real-time solutions for real-life challenges. My goal is to create a supportive environment for clients to be their true selves while working toward growth and wellness.
Ben Morton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704
Waitlist for new clients
I work form a strength-based perspective and use a multifaceted treatment approach where I utilize a diverse set of modalities to help guide us.
Hello! I appreciate you being here. Working in diverse treatment settings have helped shaped my therapeutic framework as well as the people who I enjoy working with. My therapeutic framework is integrative and holistic where I incorporate mind, body, and spirit into our work. My client's will typically have experiences of or identify as: people who use drugs or have a history of substance use, members of the LBTQIA+ community, millennials, children of emotionally immature parents, high achievers, dysregulated nervous systems, spiritual, past trauma, new at therapy, and anticapitalist/social justice advocates.
I work form a strength-based perspective and use a multifaceted treatment approach where I utilize a diverse set of modalities to help guide us.
Hello! I appreciate you being here. Working in diverse treatment settings have helped shaped my therapeutic framework as well as the people who I enjoy working with. My therapeutic framework is integrative and holistic where I incorporate mind, body, and spirit into our work. My client's will typically have experiences of or identify as: people who use drugs or have a history of substance use, members of the LBTQIA+ community, millennials, children of emotionally immature parents, high achievers, dysregulated nervous systems, spiritual, past trauma, new at therapy, and anticapitalist/social justice advocates.
Therapeutic Arts Center / Sharing Dance
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, BC-DMT, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
I use an integrated counseling approach and seek to encourage clients to reach their full potentials, using strength-based movement approaches, while educating them about wellness and recovery.
Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a physical dimension to traditional “talk” therapies. Dance therapy allows clients to embody their thoughts and feelings, as well as to practice “walking-through” potential solutions.
I use an integrated counseling approach and seek to encourage clients to reach their full potentials, using strength-based movement approaches, while educating them about wellness and recovery.
Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a physical dimension to traditional “talk” therapies. Dance therapy allows clients to embody their thoughts and feelings, as well as to practice “walking-through” potential solutions.
Hello Prospective Client. I welcome you to the process of Talk Therapy. I have invested considerable time, from both my studies and life experiences, to have the opportunity to sit with you. As a Licensed Psychologist, my job is to help you discover the hidden parts of yourself, both the pleasant and even the unpleasant (which can sometimes be the most meaningful). I have helped a diverse group of people of varying ages and life experiences.
Hello Prospective Client. I welcome you to the process of Talk Therapy. I have invested considerable time, from both my studies and life experiences, to have the opportunity to sit with you. As a Licensed Psychologist, my job is to help you discover the hidden parts of yourself, both the pleasant and even the unpleasant (which can sometimes be the most meaningful). I have helped a diverse group of people of varying ages and life experiences.
Donna Boni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, C-PD, CCTP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27701
Your life may not be what you want it to be. You may be struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, past or present trauma. You need someone to talk to, who will listen, not judge, who wants to help you find a way to a better life. I subscribe to the wise words of Viktor Frankl: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Let me help you meet that challenge. I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, which is the foundation that allows a successful outcome. I have extensive training in trauma and the symptoms that often result from these experiences.
Your life may not be what you want it to be. You may be struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, past or present trauma. You need someone to talk to, who will listen, not judge, who wants to help you find a way to a better life. I subscribe to the wise words of Viktor Frankl: "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Let me help you meet that challenge. I strive to create a trusting relationship with my clients, which is the foundation that allows a successful outcome. I have extensive training in trauma and the symptoms that often result from these experiences.
Do you find yourself disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, challenging relationships, or a loss of control? Do overwhelming feelings, frustration, and exhaustion weigh you down?
Do you find yourself disconnected from yourself and others? Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, challenging relationships, or a loss of control? Do overwhelming feelings, frustration, and exhaustion weigh you down?
Accepting new clients. I provide EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based solutions grounded in a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to therapy. I specialize in working with partners of alcoholics, and relatives and friends who love a person struggling with substance use. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, burnout (the professional kind, and also the marital/relationship and parenting kind), grief and overwhelm, and issues specifically related to the female experience, including infertility, IVF, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and hormone-related mood changes.
Accepting new clients. I provide EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based solutions grounded in a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to therapy. I specialize in working with partners of alcoholics, and relatives and friends who love a person struggling with substance use. I also work with individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, burnout (the professional kind, and also the marital/relationship and parenting kind), grief and overwhelm, and issues specifically related to the female experience, including infertility, IVF, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and hormone-related mood changes.
Patricia S. Duggan
LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27711 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain & society makes it hard to heal. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.
Often our hurtful experiences are out of our control. You didn’t choose to live with pain & society makes it hard to heal. You are tired of feeling alone and misunderstood. The reality is our experiences and memories can shape our beliefs and worldviews, creating guilt, anxiety, shame, anger, and isolation. Living with chronic pain, illness, trauma, anxiety, and grief – does impact us. Even if you don’t feel like it at this very moment, there is part of you that knows they deserve something more, whether it’s self-compassion, healthy connections, pleasure, joy, or the chance to move from surviving to thriving. Let's get curious.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.