Strength-Based Therapists in Research Triangle, NC
Ashley Witherpsoon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
As a mother of 3 young children, I have a special place in my heart for parents, guardians and caregivers. The way that we pour into others is definitely a superpower and we deserve to pour into ourselves as well! I enjoy helping others find that balance as we flow through our own life transitions.
As a mother of 3 young children, I have a special place in my heart for parents, guardians and caregivers. The way that we pour into others is definitely a superpower and we deserve to pour into ourselves as well! I enjoy helping others find that balance as we flow through our own life transitions.
Megan Proctor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Are you interested in emancipation from intrusive thoughts? If so, you're in the right place! Helping empower clients to tame their inner critic and live in the present moment in order to find peace is my passion.
Are you interested in emancipation from intrusive thoughts? If so, you're in the right place! Helping empower clients to tame their inner critic and live in the present moment in order to find peace is my passion.
Emily Fitzgerald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713
Do you find yourself feeling on edge, like you just can't slow down? You get stuck in the details and desperately want things to be 'just right'; you are high achieving - sometimes at the cost of your health. People marvel at you juggling it all, but they probably don't realize you are exhausted and don't know how to ask for, or even accept help; maybe you are just realizing you deserve support too! Together we can will work to find a way to create harmony between you and your goals, your relationships, and even your body. You will not be alone in this journey as we create tangible and easily applicable changes to create peace.
Do you find yourself feeling on edge, like you just can't slow down? You get stuck in the details and desperately want things to be 'just right'; you are high achieving - sometimes at the cost of your health. People marvel at you juggling it all, but they probably don't realize you are exhausted and don't know how to ask for, or even accept help; maybe you are just realizing you deserve support too! Together we can will work to find a way to create harmony between you and your goals, your relationships, and even your body. You will not be alone in this journey as we create tangible and easily applicable changes to create peace.
Sarah Harrocks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMBT
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713
We are all journeying through life. At times the path you are traveling becomes unclear and may require action to move the debris blocking your way. Debris may show up as depression, anxiety, self-doubt, or even fear. There may also have been something along your journey which caused you great pain that could be hindering your ability to move forward in life. Counseling can support you with clearing the way so that you may see yourself and your path more clearly, allowing you to live the life you most desire.
We are all journeying through life. At times the path you are traveling becomes unclear and may require action to move the debris blocking your way. Debris may show up as depression, anxiety, self-doubt, or even fear. There may also have been something along your journey which caused you great pain that could be hindering your ability to move forward in life. Counseling can support you with clearing the way so that you may see yourself and your path more clearly, allowing you to live the life you most desire.
Katie Totten
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsatisfied in life? Are you struggling to accept and love your body? You may be feeling stuck or lost, but living a values based, fulfilling life is possible. My goal is to support clients to creating a life they desire through consistent empathy and unconditional positive regard. Therapy can be a powerful tool in increasing quality of life and the therapeutic relationship is essential in this process. I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider. Note: I am newer to this practice (but not to being a therapist), so I have sessions available almost immediately. I'd love to help.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsatisfied in life? Are you struggling to accept and love your body? You may be feeling stuck or lost, but living a values based, fulfilling life is possible. My goal is to support clients to creating a life they desire through consistent empathy and unconditional positive regard. Therapy can be a powerful tool in increasing quality of life and the therapeutic relationship is essential in this process. I am a Health at Every Size (HAES) aligned provider. Note: I am newer to this practice (but not to being a therapist), so I have sessions available almost immediately. I'd love to help.
Dr. Audrina Jones Bunton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, PhD
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Do you experience hopelessness, feeling that your circumstances will never get better? Do you feel sad and down, longing to experience joy and happiness? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed, longing for the day to find emotional relief? Have you experienced a traumatic life event, and feel stuck, unable to move forward in your life? Born number seven of eight children, to parents committed to helping others, I knew that I too was called as a helper. A compassionate, empathetic Licensed Professional Counselor and Christian Counselor with over 20 years' experience, my desire is to provide you with hope, healing, and restoration.
Do you experience hopelessness, feeling that your circumstances will never get better? Do you feel sad and down, longing to experience joy and happiness? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed, longing for the day to find emotional relief? Have you experienced a traumatic life event, and feel stuck, unable to move forward in your life? Born number seven of eight children, to parents committed to helping others, I knew that I too was called as a helper. A compassionate, empathetic Licensed Professional Counselor and Christian Counselor with over 20 years' experience, my desire is to provide you with hope, healing, and restoration.
Julie M Bridges
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
You’re stressed and filled with anxiety. Your thoughts are negative and you lack self-confidence. Intrusive thoughts keep distracting you from what you need to do each day. You worry too much - maybe you've even become worried about how much you worry. Do you want to learn to lower the volume of the anxiety? Do you hope to gain some perspective about all the worries keeping you awake at night? Have you tried to manage emotions by stuffing them deep inside? Or maybe your emotions are all over the place and you aren't sure what you are feeling.
You’re stressed and filled with anxiety. Your thoughts are negative and you lack self-confidence. Intrusive thoughts keep distracting you from what you need to do each day. You worry too much - maybe you've even become worried about how much you worry. Do you want to learn to lower the volume of the anxiety? Do you hope to gain some perspective about all the worries keeping you awake at night? Have you tried to manage emotions by stuffing them deep inside? Or maybe your emotions are all over the place and you aren't sure what you are feeling.
Kimba Sambou
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713
I enjoy working with clients who are driven to make a change. I will roll up my sleeves and help you fight through your struggles. We are a team. I teach you the skills you need to survive and thrive, I even help you practice those skills. I make sure that you have the tools to make the needed changes, and I am your motivational cheerleader as you move past needing me and make your new skills work in your own way. I am your support.
I enjoy working with clients who are driven to make a change. I will roll up my sleeves and help you fight through your struggles. We are a team. I teach you the skills you need to survive and thrive, I even help you practice those skills. I make sure that you have the tools to make the needed changes, and I am your motivational cheerleader as you move past needing me and make your new skills work in your own way. I am your support.
Ariel Rogers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.
I work with individuals and couples to enhance their ability to cope in times of hardship, transitional periods and to problem solve life's many nuanced experiences. We collaborate and explore how the dynamic of engagement with self and others are connected to the most pressing issues.
Joelle Borja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Sometimes life does not play out as we hope or anticipate. Sometimes we need perspective or insight, or feel the need to pause, reflect, improve and reset ourselves on life's course. Life can be hard and stress is certain. Regardless of your reason for seeking therapeutic services, I am committed to walking this part of your journey with you. My experience includes working with children, families, couples, military service members and those that support them.
Sometimes life does not play out as we hope or anticipate. Sometimes we need perspective or insight, or feel the need to pause, reflect, improve and reset ourselves on life's course. Life can be hard and stress is certain. Regardless of your reason for seeking therapeutic services, I am committed to walking this part of your journey with you. My experience includes working with children, families, couples, military service members and those that support them.
Cherrelle Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Research Triangle, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
*Accepting new clients with my associates. Please refer to the website for more information* I enjoy working with clients who are stuck. There are several areas in which we all get stuck- whether it’s a relationship, personal pattern of behavior, or societal ideals, I enjoy aligning with clients to find a way through. I strive to strike a balance between being both gentle and firm and believe that balance is what we’re all looking for more of in life.
*Accepting new clients with my associates. Please refer to the website for more information* I enjoy working with clients who are stuck. There are several areas in which we all get stuck- whether it’s a relationship, personal pattern of behavior, or societal ideals, I enjoy aligning with clients to find a way through. I strive to strike a balance between being both gentle and firm and believe that balance is what we’re all looking for more of in life.
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Therapy can sometimes be intimidating, but I will work with you to provide the non-judgmental, safe space needed to aid you on your self-discovery and mental health journey. My style prioritizes your individual needs and remains open to change depending on what works best for your growth. To help, I use solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strength-based approaches, motivational interviewing and more.
Therapy can sometimes be intimidating, but I will work with you to provide the non-judgmental, safe space needed to aid you on your self-discovery and mental health journey. My style prioritizes your individual needs and remains open to change depending on what works best for your growth. To help, I use solution-focused interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strength-based approaches, motivational interviewing and more.
Callie McBroom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
As a solution-focused, strength-based therapist, I work with you to problem-solve barriers which prevent you from living your best life.
Have you ever wondered if other people’s lives were as chaotic as yours? Were other people’s families as stressful as yours? Or, do you ever wonder if you are “just losing your mind?” I understand that life is messy and we, as humans, are messy too. Figuring out how to navigate life is serious business, and social media portrayals of “having the perfect life” do not help us tone down the negative self-talk that tends to jumble our thoughts. Would you like to pause all the static in your mind? Would you like to learn strategies to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and create “a life worth living?”
As a solution-focused, strength-based therapist, I work with you to problem-solve barriers which prevent you from living your best life.
Have you ever wondered if other people’s lives were as chaotic as yours? Were other people’s families as stressful as yours? Or, do you ever wonder if you are “just losing your mind?” I understand that life is messy and we, as humans, are messy too. Figuring out how to navigate life is serious business, and social media portrayals of “having the perfect life” do not help us tone down the negative self-talk that tends to jumble our thoughts. Would you like to pause all the static in your mind? Would you like to learn strategies to improve your mood, lessen your stress, and create “a life worth living?”
Courtney Hart
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
I have immediate availability, and will contact you within 24 hours. Currently accepting virtual and in-person clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate at Lifeologie Counseling. Are you ready to reach your mental health goals? I can you help you on your journey to wellness. My focus is to help you increase your motivation to change, process past experiences, set boundaries, examine beliefs, and create a value driven life.
I have immediate availability, and will contact you within 24 hours. Currently accepting virtual and in-person clients. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate at Lifeologie Counseling. Are you ready to reach your mental health goals? I can you help you on your journey to wellness. My focus is to help you increase your motivation to change, process past experiences, set boundaries, examine beliefs, and create a value driven life.
Kristi Brim Rakes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Telehealth ONLY. Accepting clients in NC, SC and VA. Life is hard and everyone deserves to have an outlet to talk about their feelings. I approach my practice with compassion, empathy and nonjudgmental understanding. With my holistic mindset, I seek to help people navigate stress, mental health issues and "life" in general. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been working in the field of mental health for 15 years. I have extensive training in mental health diagnosis, end of life care, and Women's issues. I am also certified in Trauma Focused CBT.
Telehealth ONLY. Accepting clients in NC, SC and VA. Life is hard and everyone deserves to have an outlet to talk about their feelings. I approach my practice with compassion, empathy and nonjudgmental understanding. With my holistic mindset, I seek to help people navigate stress, mental health issues and "life" in general. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been working in the field of mental health for 15 years. I have extensive training in mental health diagnosis, end of life care, and Women's issues. I am also certified in Trauma Focused CBT.
Gabrielle Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
My specialties include anxiety, depression, panic attack disorder, relationship issues, relationship anxiety, trauma, and grief/loss through a strength-based lens using CBT, DBT, and SFT creatively tailored to fit your needs.
You made it! You may not feel like you’re making it right now-and that’s totally okay. However, take a moment to reflect that you’ve made it to THIS moment in search for hope, understanding, growth, and relief. You’ve already made it through frustration (scrolling through hundreds of strangers faces to find a therapist), hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, trauma, and much more. I want to walk beside you through the difficult feelings you’ve been experiencing to help you create a life that you don’t just make it through, but actually ENJOY!
My specialties include anxiety, depression, panic attack disorder, relationship issues, relationship anxiety, trauma, and grief/loss through a strength-based lens using CBT, DBT, and SFT creatively tailored to fit your needs.
You made it! You may not feel like you’re making it right now-and that’s totally okay. However, take a moment to reflect that you’ve made it to THIS moment in search for hope, understanding, growth, and relief. You’ve already made it through frustration (scrolling through hundreds of strangers faces to find a therapist), hopelessness, sadness, anxiety, trauma, and much more. I want to walk beside you through the difficult feelings you’ve been experiencing to help you create a life that you don’t just make it through, but actually ENJOY!
Shelly Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a heart for the lost and hurting. I specialize in helping Adolescents, Adults and their families navigate the challenges of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, panic disorder, family stress, overwhelming academic pressures, low self-esteem, racial, sexuality, and gender issues (LGBTQ+). I help people of all ages take charge of their mental health symptoms and navigate the challenges of life. I help people find their way back to happy, guide them in healing their broken hearts, and above all honor who my clients are and the abilities they have, to live the lives they desire.
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with a heart for the lost and hurting. I specialize in helping Adolescents, Adults and their families navigate the challenges of Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, panic disorder, family stress, overwhelming academic pressures, low self-esteem, racial, sexuality, and gender issues (LGBTQ+). I help people of all ages take charge of their mental health symptoms and navigate the challenges of life. I help people find their way back to happy, guide them in healing their broken hearts, and above all honor who my clients are and the abilities they have, to live the lives they desire.
I help individuals safely process their emotions and experiences to learn practical, strength-based coping strategies and techniques for symptom management/reduction.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, attachment issues, depression, grief/loss, infertility, midlife transitions, parenthood struggles, and perinatal/postpartum mood disorders. My approach to therapy is always client-focused: I believe the relationship between therapist and client is central to reducing distress, increasing self-compassion/understanding, and improving emotional wellness.
I help individuals safely process their emotions and experiences to learn practical, strength-based coping strategies and techniques for symptom management/reduction.
I specialize in working with adults (18+) who are experiencing anxiety, attachment issues, depression, grief/loss, infertility, midlife transitions, parenthood struggles, and perinatal/postpartum mood disorders. My approach to therapy is always client-focused: I believe the relationship between therapist and client is central to reducing distress, increasing self-compassion/understanding, and improving emotional wellness.
Taccara Williams
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, QP
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Accepting New Clients. When "Life" happens, it happens fast and sometimes in a way that throws what we had planned for ourselves off course. But, just because we get off track, that does not mean we are lost forever. Life was made to have highs and lows, but successfully navigating through those highs and lows will be our greatest accomplishment. My greatest passion is working with those that are having difficulty navigating these very highs and lows of life. We are not always able to change our physical environment or the "Life" things that happen, BUT we can change the way we look at these events. And THAT is why I am here.
Accepting New Clients. When "Life" happens, it happens fast and sometimes in a way that throws what we had planned for ourselves off course. But, just because we get off track, that does not mean we are lost forever. Life was made to have highs and lows, but successfully navigating through those highs and lows will be our greatest accomplishment. My greatest passion is working with those that are having difficulty navigating these very highs and lows of life. We are not always able to change our physical environment or the "Life" things that happen, BUT we can change the way we look at these events. And THAT is why I am here.
Briana J. Yarber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
Are you wanting to make some life changes or feeling stuck? Or maybe you’re having trouble with difficult feelings or anxiety. I see children, teenagers, and adults who struggle with attention disorders, depression, anxiety, multicultural issues, trauma, interpersonal problems, and transition. I especially enjoy seeing people of color, students, professionals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Self-compassion is one of the driving forces in my practice of helping others. My goal is to help you through your life's journey while using empathy, connection, and laughter.
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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.