Therapists in North Carolina
Maria Paredes
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greensboro, NC 27405
Additional specialty areas include pregnancy loss and infertility, grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD,and trauma.
Tired of hating your body? Of waiting until you lose weight to pursue your goals or dreams? Do you struggle with binge or emotional eating and want to be able to enjoy food again? Do you have a medical condition like PCOS that makes it difficult to trust your body? Imagine spending your days focused on the people, activities, and ideas you love. Free from negative thinking, fear of food, and body hate. It is possible! You deserve to enjoy food, to move in ways that feel joyful, and to treat your body kindly and gently. I help people feel at home in their bodies, make peace with food, and live fuller lives.
Additional specialty areas include pregnancy loss and infertility, grief and loss, anxiety, ADHD,and trauma.
Tired of hating your body? Of waiting until you lose weight to pursue your goals or dreams? Do you struggle with binge or emotional eating and want to be able to enjoy food again? Do you have a medical condition like PCOS that makes it difficult to trust your body? Imagine spending your days focused on the people, activities, and ideas you love. Free from negative thinking, fear of food, and body hate. It is possible! You deserve to enjoy food, to move in ways that feel joyful, and to treat your body kindly and gently. I help people feel at home in their bodies, make peace with food, and live fuller lives.
My objective as a therapist is to help process infertility and loss.
My practice is uniquely focused on helping individuals and couples overcome the emotional challenges experienced when trying to make a family. Most individuals assume children will be part of their future. Many have spent years trying to protect against untimely pregnancy. So when obstacles present, such as infertility, not having a partner, pregnancy loss, early births, or cancer, it can cause incredible pain and suffering. This is where we have to deal with the hard stuff. I'm here to help you sort through the hard stuff, process the trauma, and make value-driven decisions about your future.
My objective as a therapist is to help process infertility and loss.
My practice is uniquely focused on helping individuals and couples overcome the emotional challenges experienced when trying to make a family. Most individuals assume children will be part of their future. Many have spent years trying to protect against untimely pregnancy. So when obstacles present, such as infertility, not having a partner, pregnancy loss, early births, or cancer, it can cause incredible pain and suffering. This is where we have to deal with the hard stuff. I'm here to help you sort through the hard stuff, process the trauma, and make value-driven decisions about your future.
Hi, I'm Katie! I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and pregnancy loss and infertility. I am passionate about working with individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss and/or infertility. With deep empathy and understanding, I create a safe and nurturing space where clients can openly express their grief and emotions. I’m dedicated to helping individuals find healing through personalized therapeutic approaches that address both the emotional and practical aspects of their journeys.
Hi, I'm Katie! I specialize in working with adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and pregnancy loss and infertility. I am passionate about working with individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss and/or infertility. With deep empathy and understanding, I create a safe and nurturing space where clients can openly express their grief and emotions. I’m dedicated to helping individuals find healing through personalized therapeutic approaches that address both the emotional and practical aspects of their journeys.
Alexa Adamo Valverde
Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Waitlist for new clients
Are you stuck and needing to process childhood trauma? Is your adolescent/teen sad, anxious or angry, and you know they need help? Do you feel like no one understands the challenges of creating a family ( infertility, perinatal loss, miscarriage, IVF, adoption)? I shifted careers into mental health counseling in 2016 after 20 years of community advocacy to address injustice and empower women, children, and communities. I am a healing-centered, trauma-focused therapist now because I believe you - and your family - deserve guidance and support to reimagine and re-author your life narrative.
Are you stuck and needing to process childhood trauma? Is your adolescent/teen sad, anxious or angry, and you know they need help? Do you feel like no one understands the challenges of creating a family ( infertility, perinatal loss, miscarriage, IVF, adoption)? I shifted careers into mental health counseling in 2016 after 20 years of community advocacy to address injustice and empower women, children, and communities. I am a healing-centered, trauma-focused therapist now because I believe you - and your family - deserve guidance and support to reimagine and re-author your life narrative.
Are you concerned about postpartum depression now that you are expecting a baby? Does the thought of childbirth spark anxiety and terror as your pregnancy due date approaches? Or perhaps you and your loved one have experienced infertility or a traumatic birth, and these events have been re-playing in your mind over and over. Although it can be exciting, becoming a parent can also include feelings of fear, doubt, and uncertainty. You are not alone. At Mecklenburg Wellness, we nurture the whole person through honoring the mind, body, and spirit through healing and renewal.
Are you concerned about postpartum depression now that you are expecting a baby? Does the thought of childbirth spark anxiety and terror as your pregnancy due date approaches? Or perhaps you and your loved one have experienced infertility or a traumatic birth, and these events have been re-playing in your mind over and over. Although it can be exciting, becoming a parent can also include feelings of fear, doubt, and uncertainty. You are not alone. At Mecklenburg Wellness, we nurture the whole person through honoring the mind, body, and spirit through healing and renewal.
As an experienced reproductive and maternal mental health specialist I support new mothers and their families adjust to parenthood, work through different and difficult challenges as well as incredible loss such as a miscarriage or infertility issues.
Grief is often associated with the death of a loved one, a dear friend or a beloved pet, but the experience of grief extends far beyond that singular event. It encompasses a wide range of losses that can profoundly impact an individual's emotional, psychological, and even physical state. Whether it is the loss of a dream of ever being a parent, independence due to a chronic illness, a job, or even a homeland, grief manifests whenever there is a significant loss that changes one’s sense of self or the world around them. These losses might not always be visible or understood by others, making them all the more challenging to navigate.
As an experienced reproductive and maternal mental health specialist I support new mothers and their families adjust to parenthood, work through different and difficult challenges as well as incredible loss such as a miscarriage or infertility issues.
Grief is often associated with the death of a loved one, a dear friend or a beloved pet, but the experience of grief extends far beyond that singular event. It encompasses a wide range of losses that can profoundly impact an individual's emotional, psychological, and even physical state. Whether it is the loss of a dream of ever being a parent, independence due to a chronic illness, a job, or even a homeland, grief manifests whenever there is a significant loss that changes one’s sense of self or the world around them. These losses might not always be visible or understood by others, making them all the more challenging to navigate.
Tommy Bischoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LMFT-S, CGCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28205
My specialty is working with couples and individuals- with particular emphasis on relationship issues, infertility, and grief and loss.
My therapy approach is very collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your life and I will work with you to achieve your goals. Research clearly indicates that having a good relationship between the therapist and client is crucial for positive outcomes to occur. I am compassionate, an empathetic listener, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to express yourself. In a safe environment, together we will explore, process, and learn what can be done differently in order to achieve greater satisfaction and peace.
My specialty is working with couples and individuals- with particular emphasis on relationship issues, infertility, and grief and loss.
My therapy approach is very collaborative. I believe you are the expert of your life and I will work with you to achieve your goals. Research clearly indicates that having a good relationship between the therapist and client is crucial for positive outcomes to occur. I am compassionate, an empathetic listener, and I strive to create a space that feels comfortable for you to express yourself. In a safe environment, together we will explore, process, and learn what can be done differently in order to achieve greater satisfaction and peace.
Allison Ramsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Asheville, NC 28801 (Online Only)
I have advanced training in infertility mental health, grief counseling, and postpartum mood disorders.
Trying to conceive can take over your life. I help people struggling with fertility learn to thrive again. My clients are capable, motivated, and driven to live the life they want. I will help you make a plan to handle the emotional part of infertility and restore hope. During our time together you will reduce stress, feel more in control, and learn communication skills to strengthen connection with your partner and loved ones. I will help you participate in your life again.
I have advanced training in infertility mental health, grief counseling, and postpartum mood disorders.
Trying to conceive can take over your life. I help people struggling with fertility learn to thrive again. My clients are capable, motivated, and driven to live the life they want. I will help you make a plan to handle the emotional part of infertility and restore hope. During our time together you will reduce stress, feel more in control, and learn communication skills to strengthen connection with your partner and loved ones. I will help you participate in your life again.
Liz Downey
Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
Waitlist for new clients
There’s no denying that life can be hard sometimes. If you're experiencing grief during or following a loss (e.g. infertility, miscarriage, etc); or have a spiral of anxious and depressive thoughts after childbirth; or have challenges communicating with your partner or spouse healthily through these difficult times, then I would like to work with you. Together we can explore ways to grieve better, rethink unhealthy relational patterns, learn new coping skills, and engage in more healthy relational dynamics. I offer sessions in our Durham office (not far from Duke's East Campus) or online via a secure virtual platform.
There’s no denying that life can be hard sometimes. If you're experiencing grief during or following a loss (e.g. infertility, miscarriage, etc); or have a spiral of anxious and depressive thoughts after childbirth; or have challenges communicating with your partner or spouse healthily through these difficult times, then I would like to work with you. Together we can explore ways to grieve better, rethink unhealthy relational patterns, learn new coping skills, and engage in more healthy relational dynamics. I offer sessions in our Durham office (not far from Duke's East Campus) or online via a secure virtual platform.
Emily Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28204
Waitlist for new clients
Motherhood (and fatherhood!) looks different on everyone. My passion for maternal mental health sparked after having my daughter and I was able to fully appreciate the challenges and range of emotions that surface within parenthood from a lived experience. I then sought to specialize in Perinatal Mental Health to shift my focus from counseling children to counseling parents. When most people hear about Perinatal Mental Health, they often think of postpartum depression- but Perinatal Mental Health encompasses so much more than that! I work with women in all stages of parenthood including infertility, grief, and loss.
Motherhood (and fatherhood!) looks different on everyone. My passion for maternal mental health sparked after having my daughter and I was able to fully appreciate the challenges and range of emotions that surface within parenthood from a lived experience. I then sought to specialize in Perinatal Mental Health to shift my focus from counseling children to counseling parents. When most people hear about Perinatal Mental Health, they often think of postpartum depression- but Perinatal Mental Health encompasses so much more than that! I work with women in all stages of parenthood including infertility, grief, and loss.
Allelia Zalvin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Wilmington, NC 28403
Are you a woman who has recently been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or are you experiencing infertility? If you answered yes to either, or maybe even both of those questions, I am here to tell you that I can help. Living with both PCOS and/or infertility can be an isolating road, but it does not have to be. In our work together, we will not only process any and all feelings that you may have regarding where you are currently, but we will also work to find helpful reframes, introduce effective coping skills and maybe even learn a new thing or two along the way. I am very passionate about this work.
Are you a woman who has recently been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), or are you experiencing infertility? If you answered yes to either, or maybe even both of those questions, I am here to tell you that I can help. Living with both PCOS and/or infertility can be an isolating road, but it does not have to be. In our work together, we will not only process any and all feelings that you may have regarding where you are currently, but we will also work to find helpful reframes, introduce effective coping skills and maybe even learn a new thing or two along the way. I am very passionate about this work.
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Raleigh, NC 27610 (Online Only)
I also specialize in helping mothers who struggle with infertility and loss of a child.
I have always known that helping others is my purpose. My own personal life challenges and feeling that I was in a dark place pushed me a strong desire to understand myself and my feelings at a deeper level. I realized that I wanted to leave the world better than I had found it, and I wanted to do so by helping others to heal. My own healing journey brought me to help others through therapy. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients ease the pain that they are experiencing, by not only being there and offering an empathetic ear, but by helping them to find the joy in life that they may have thought would be lost forever.
I also specialize in helping mothers who struggle with infertility and loss of a child.
I have always known that helping others is my purpose. My own personal life challenges and feeling that I was in a dark place pushed me a strong desire to understand myself and my feelings at a deeper level. I realized that I wanted to leave the world better than I had found it, and I wanted to do so by helping others to heal. My own healing journey brought me to help others through therapy. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients ease the pain that they are experiencing, by not only being there and offering an empathetic ear, but by helping them to find the joy in life that they may have thought would be lost forever.
I provide evidence-based therapy for children, teens, adults and families who seek support around depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, sleep concerns, parenting, infertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I am passionate about supporting people who range in age from early childhood through adulthood. My background in child psychology informs my work with adults, as I am always considering how a person's developmental path and early relationships have shaped them. In therapy, I strive to bring empathy, warmth, and humor to the process. You can expect me to be curious about and accepting of your experiences as I support you in actively working towards change. I am sensitive to issues related to disability, immigration, and non-traditional forms of family building, and welcome all to my practice.
I provide evidence-based therapy for children, teens, adults and families who seek support around depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment, emotional regulation, relationship challenges, sleep concerns, parenting, infertility, pregnancy and the postpartum period.
I am passionate about supporting people who range in age from early childhood through adulthood. My background in child psychology informs my work with adults, as I am always considering how a person's developmental path and early relationships have shaped them. In therapy, I strive to bring empathy, warmth, and humor to the process. You can expect me to be curious about and accepting of your experiences as I support you in actively working towards change. I am sensitive to issues related to disability, immigration, and non-traditional forms of family building, and welcome all to my practice.
Amy works with adolescents and adults and her areas of expertise and interest include anxiety, depression, post adoption challenges, grief and loss, miscarriage/ infertility issues, parenting, substance abuse, adult attachment, teen identity and self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges.
Amy works with adolescents and adults and her areas of expertise and interest include anxiety, depression, post adoption challenges, grief and loss, miscarriage/ infertility issues, parenting, substance abuse, adult attachment, teen identity and self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges.
I am able to work with clients experiencing various challenges including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship and marital issues, parenting issues, family therapy, job stress, self-esteem issues, poor boundaries, adjustment challenges, infertility/pregnancy losses.
Throughout our lives we encounter circumstances that cause us to reach beyond ourselves for clarity, truth, support and direction. In my counseling, I provide a safe atmosphere where feelings, thoughts and beliefs can be explored without judgment. I empower clients through support, education and skills building to get back to a path of successfully navigating through life to meet their desired goals.
I am able to work with clients experiencing various challenges including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, relationship and marital issues, parenting issues, family therapy, job stress, self-esteem issues, poor boundaries, adjustment challenges, infertility/pregnancy losses.
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Leon Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, NC LMFT, SC, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Charlotte, NC 28210
In this busy and sometimes difficult life, you may find yourself in need of support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I provide specialized support to individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are struggling with work life balance, life's disappointments, grief, relationship issues, infertility, infidelity, self-esteem, or simply becoming the person you want to be, I am able to support you. I am committed to helping you build a healthy life and better relationships. I will help you become the best version of you.
In this busy and sometimes difficult life, you may find yourself in need of support. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I provide specialized support to individuals, couples, and families. Whether you are struggling with work life balance, life's disappointments, grief, relationship issues, infertility, infidelity, self-esteem, or simply becoming the person you want to be, I am able to support you. I am committed to helping you build a healthy life and better relationships. I will help you become the best version of you.
Kathi Bradley
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, MA, LCMHC, RYT, CFT
Verified Verified
Matthews, NC 28105
Kathi helps individuals and couples emerge through struggle to healing, freedom and positive growth. Her approaches are rooted in depth psychology, appreciating the impact of early experiences and relationships. She helps clients see and emerge from unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating - leading to enduring freedom and vitality, not short-term solutions. Kathi's strength is personal growth and life coaching. She also walks with those experiencing troubled relationships, loss, grief, anxiety, depression, childhood or adult trauma, infertility, life-changing illness or disability, and body image challenges.
Kathi helps individuals and couples emerge through struggle to healing, freedom and positive growth. Her approaches are rooted in depth psychology, appreciating the impact of early experiences and relationships. She helps clients see and emerge from unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating - leading to enduring freedom and vitality, not short-term solutions. Kathi's strength is personal growth and life coaching. She also walks with those experiencing troubled relationships, loss, grief, anxiety, depression, childhood or adult trauma, infertility, life-changing illness or disability, and body image challenges.
Allison Weaver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27609
My clinical interests include: anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, infertility, pregnancy, and pregnancy/neonatal/infant loss.
Seeking therapy is a courageous decision of choosing ‘you’. I recognize the significance of choosing therapy in vulnerability, and I feel passionate about walking alongside individuals on their journey of healing and growth. Each person’s experiences and emotions are unique, and as a therapist, I recognize that this individuality is a vital tool in healing. I partner with my clients to unveil and process their unique emotions in an empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental approach. Therapy is not only a passion of mine; most importantly, it is an honor.
My clinical interests include: anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, infertility, pregnancy, and pregnancy/neonatal/infant loss.
Seeking therapy is a courageous decision of choosing ‘you’. I recognize the significance of choosing therapy in vulnerability, and I feel passionate about walking alongside individuals on their journey of healing and growth. Each person’s experiences and emotions are unique, and as a therapist, I recognize that this individuality is a vital tool in healing. I partner with my clients to unveil and process their unique emotions in an empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental approach. Therapy is not only a passion of mine; most importantly, it is an honor.
Nicole Vengrove Soffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27705
I have an expertise in perinatal mental health including issues related to pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss and stillbirth, and post-partum mood disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My approach is warm and engaging, curious and authentic. I work collaboratively with my clients and maintain a compassionate and inviting stance. I continue to feel honored to engage in this work and bear witness to such courage and vulnerability. I practice from a relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed framework. This means that, together, we will think about how the experiences you have been through in your life have shaped who you are today and how you engage in the world.
I have an expertise in perinatal mental health including issues related to pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss and stillbirth, and post-partum mood disorders.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide psychotherapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. My approach is warm and engaging, curious and authentic. I work collaboratively with my clients and maintain a compassionate and inviting stance. I continue to feel honored to engage in this work and bear witness to such courage and vulnerability. I practice from a relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed framework. This means that, together, we will think about how the experiences you have been through in your life have shaped who you are today and how you engage in the world.
Carolina Counseling Specialists, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Jennifer Kelly, LCMHC and Mary Beth Kelly, LCSW - specialize in helping adults and teens manage feelings of depression, anxiety, panic, infertility support, women's issues, improving relationships, grief and loss support, coping skills/self care, self esteem, stress management, and improving mindfulness.
We truly value our relationship with each client. We strive to foster a welcoming, supportive, relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere to help each person explore & achieve their hopes & full potential. Our friendly, supportive, validating & compassionate counselors are happy to consult with you for a free phone consultation to determine if we are a good fit to help you work towards your emotional, personal & relationship goals. Therapy can be an amazing gift we give ourselves & you are so worth the investment! We look forward to partnering with you. Office and Telehealth appointments.
Jennifer Kelly, LCMHC and Mary Beth Kelly, LCSW - specialize in helping adults and teens manage feelings of depression, anxiety, panic, infertility support, women's issues, improving relationships, grief and loss support, coping skills/self care, self esteem, stress management, and improving mindfulness.
We truly value our relationship with each client. We strive to foster a welcoming, supportive, relaxed, non-judgmental atmosphere to help each person explore & achieve their hopes & full potential. Our friendly, supportive, validating & compassionate counselors are happy to consult with you for a free phone consultation to determine if we are a good fit to help you work towards your emotional, personal & relationship goals. Therapy can be an amazing gift we give ourselves & you are so worth the investment! We look forward to partnering with you. Office and Telehealth appointments.
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Infertility Therapists
How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.