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Douglas Waldruff
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
I have over 30 years of experience and training in treating depression, ADHD , PTSD, Complex PTSD and anxiety based disorders.
If you are in a relationship with a Narcissist, have experienced major and/or minor trauma, can't find the right relationship, don't know what to do to make your relationships better, or want to find greater success in life or business, then I may be the right person to help you move from coping to thriving. I provide coaching/therapy solutions to navigate the treacherous journey of leaving a Narcissist as well as overcoming adversity and psychological blocks that keep you from attaining your goals. I can help you deal with all of life's normal developmental concerns like work, having children, parenting and growing older.
I have over 30 years of experience and training in treating depression, ADHD , PTSD, Complex PTSD and anxiety based disorders.
If you are in a relationship with a Narcissist, have experienced major and/or minor trauma, can't find the right relationship, don't know what to do to make your relationships better, or want to find greater success in life or business, then I may be the right person to help you move from coping to thriving. I provide coaching/therapy solutions to navigate the treacherous journey of leaving a Narcissist as well as overcoming adversity and psychological blocks that keep you from attaining your goals. I can help you deal with all of life's normal developmental concerns like work, having children, parenting and growing older.
(336) 949-6201 View (336) 949-6201
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Phillip Bass
Counselor, MDiv, ThM, MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
My areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, and relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, poly families, and ENM relationships. I also provide clinical supervision to LCMHCA's. With over 10 years of experience, I've come to enjoy helping clients find their voice, recognize their needs, and discover the benefits of self-care and boundaries. My work is heavily focused in Attachment Theory, but I also include aspects of Queer Theory, EMDR, CBT, and others as appropriate.
My areas of specialty include LGBTQIA+ issues, trauma, and relationships. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, poly families, and ENM relationships. I also provide clinical supervision to LCMHCA's. With over 10 years of experience, I've come to enjoy helping clients find their voice, recognize their needs, and discover the benefits of self-care and boundaries. My work is heavily focused in Attachment Theory, but I also include aspects of Queer Theory, EMDR, CBT, and others as appropriate.
(919) 582-7462 View (919) 582-7462
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Roy Etheridge
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519
Etheridge Psychology specializes in evaluations to include: ADHD, Asperger's, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bariatric surgery evaluations, gifted (IQ) testing, career assessment, forensic (court-related) evaluation, PTSD and related veterans issues, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
I specialize in clinical and forensic psychological testing and evaluation with adults and offer evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. My interpersonal style is direct, pragmatic, and spiritual, and I subscribe to the idea that our thoughts drive our reality. My therapy style is compassionate, yet reality-based and focused on helping you identify the themes that are weighing you down and to offer learning strategies toward a change of mind and a change in your reality.
Etheridge Psychology specializes in evaluations to include: ADHD, Asperger's, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bariatric surgery evaluations, gifted (IQ) testing, career assessment, forensic (court-related) evaluation, PTSD and related veterans issues, Bipolar Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
I specialize in clinical and forensic psychological testing and evaluation with adults and offer evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. My interpersonal style is direct, pragmatic, and spiritual, and I subscribe to the idea that our thoughts drive our reality. My therapy style is compassionate, yet reality-based and focused on helping you identify the themes that are weighing you down and to offer learning strategies toward a change of mind and a change in your reality.
(919) 648-0451 View (919) 648-0451
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Ian Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519
I'm trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mentalization-based therapy (MBT), Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I love dogs, specifically Boston Terriers. I love music and was a touring musician for a bit. I love sports and am the type to wake up at 4am on a Saturday to watch a soccer match. Humor is so important. Long walks on the beach are cool, too. I say all this because before I am a therapist, I am a person with interests and hobbies. In my opinion, too much of the traditional therapeutic process can feel sterile and impersonal. This approach might not work for all but hey, honesty is important. You may have told social media about your mental health acting up, now tell a licensed professional.
I'm trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mentalization-based therapy (MBT), Trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I love dogs, specifically Boston Terriers. I love music and was a touring musician for a bit. I love sports and am the type to wake up at 4am on a Saturday to watch a soccer match. Humor is so important. Long walks on the beach are cool, too. I say all this because before I am a therapist, I am a person with interests and hobbies. In my opinion, too much of the traditional therapeutic process can feel sterile and impersonal. This approach might not work for all but hey, honesty is important. You may have told social media about your mental health acting up, now tell a licensed professional.
(984) 232-6936 View (984) 232-6936
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Life Without Limits Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
I enjoy Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and is indicative of reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms in a very short time frame.
I am accepting new clients that are looking for Intensive EMDR. Why choose intensive work? The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs. Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support. EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. Perhaps, you need more efficient support as the busy parent with kids doing virtual learning and/or the working professional who has even more on their plate since the pandemic.
I enjoy Intensive EMDR treatment is feasible and is indicative of reliable improvement in PTSD symptoms in a very short time frame.
I am accepting new clients that are looking for Intensive EMDR. Why choose intensive work? The traditional model of weekly psychotherapy is shifting to meet your needs. Now more than ever, we need flexibility in how we get support. EMDR intensives are personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots, and are designed to support your preferred schedule and timeline for your treatment goals. Perhaps, you need more efficient support as the busy parent with kids doing virtual learning and/or the working professional who has even more on their plate since the pandemic.
(984) 237-2974 View (984) 237-2974
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Felix Morton IV
Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, CHWC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
Is Accepting Clients - Society teaches us that anxiety is weak, but this couldn't be further from the truth. If you struggle with expectations, difficult emotions, or a general feeling that you're not good enough, I can help. I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, racial and ethnic identity concerns, adjustment and transition difficulties, general health and wellness, college student development, and work/career transition. I offer a comfortable space to be yourself and to focus on getting the most from your life.
Is Accepting Clients - Society teaches us that anxiety is weak, but this couldn't be further from the truth. If you struggle with expectations, difficult emotions, or a general feeling that you're not good enough, I can help. I work with individuals from a variety of backgrounds on issues including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, racial and ethnic identity concerns, adjustment and transition difficulties, general health and wellness, college student development, and work/career transition. I offer a comfortable space to be yourself and to focus on getting the most from your life.
(919) 739-3662 View (919) 739-3662
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Mathews Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
We focus on work with a variety of issues including marriage and relationship counseling, grief, trauma issues, depression, parenting, and family conflict.
The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.
We focus on work with a variety of issues including marriage and relationship counseling, grief, trauma issues, depression, parenting, and family conflict.
The relationship you have with your counselor is a very personal one and is vital to bringing about the change you want in your life. We view the counseling relationship as a process of mutual respect and trust, where we work collaboratively together to meet your goals. We focus on expanding the strengths and resources you have and getting results quickly, all in a comfortable and inviting home-like setting. We strive to make therapy as comfortable as possible and work with you to establish clear goals and workable, creative strategies to achieve those goals.
(919) 343-9605 View (919) 343-9605
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Adam Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCASA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
I am a neurodivergent therapist and my neurotype, ADHD, informs my therapy style. I'll follow you down those rabbit holes and tangents, reign it in when necessary, and keep an eye out for connections and common themes related to your goals for therapy. I'm all about personal agency and autonomy. I believe YOU have the answers and solutions inside you already, it's just a matter of finding them!
I am a neurodivergent therapist and my neurotype, ADHD, informs my therapy style. I'll follow you down those rabbit holes and tangents, reign it in when necessary, and keep an eye out for connections and common themes related to your goals for therapy. I'm all about personal agency and autonomy. I believe YOU have the answers and solutions inside you already, it's just a matter of finding them!
(252) 512-4407 View (252) 512-4407
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Sherman Boone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. I have had the opportunity to work within very unique and challenging clinical settings, including within a school, within a psychiatric center, within a residential campus and for the past decade within my current outpatient practice. The aforementioned settings have afforded a wealth of empirically based mental health insight and training, while also allowing efforts to gather invaluable clinical experiences working with adults and adolescents, dealing with mental health issues ranging from anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder and various other personality disorders.
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. I have had the opportunity to work within very unique and challenging clinical settings, including within a school, within a psychiatric center, within a residential campus and for the past decade within my current outpatient practice. The aforementioned settings have afforded a wealth of empirically based mental health insight and training, while also allowing efforts to gather invaluable clinical experiences working with adults and adolescents, dealing with mental health issues ranging from anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder and various other personality disorders.
(336) 891-3699 View (336) 891-3699
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Owen T. Guess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph D, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
Dr. Owen Guess was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Owen received his bachelor’s of Social Work degree from North Carolina A&T State University in 2010. Upon receiving his degree he pursued his Masters of Social Work Degree from Clark Atlanta University in 2011. Following his time in Atlanta, Owen spent time working as an outpatient therapist for six years. During his time he worked with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. While working with as an outpatient therapist Owen desired more information to best serve those in need of assistance.
Dr. Owen Guess was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. Owen received his bachelor’s of Social Work degree from North Carolina A&T State University in 2010. Upon receiving his degree he pursued his Masters of Social Work Degree from Clark Atlanta University in 2011. Following his time in Atlanta, Owen spent time working as an outpatient therapist for six years. During his time he worked with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. While working with as an outpatient therapist Owen desired more information to best serve those in need of assistance.
(336) 891-3793 View (336) 891-3793
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Alex Rezcallah
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, TSAC-F
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519
NOW OFFERING E-THERAPY! My services take place in the client's natural environment (their home, local gym, or in the surrounding community). Services include individual counseling, therapy, personal training for adults, adolescents, couples, & families. I also offer ADHD coaching, personal coaching, career counseling, and consultation. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Career Counseling, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, Nutrition & Exercise Planning, Meditation Training.
NOW OFFERING E-THERAPY! My services take place in the client's natural environment (their home, local gym, or in the surrounding community). Services include individual counseling, therapy, personal training for adults, adolescents, couples, & families. I also offer ADHD coaching, personal coaching, career counseling, and consultation. I'm experienced in treating Mood Disorders such as Depression & Bipolar Disorders, Anger Management, ADHD in adolescents & adults, Anxiety Disorders, Career Counseling, Life Skills Building, Men's Issues, Identity Development, Nutrition & Exercise Planning, Meditation Training.
(919) 586-8551 View (919) 586-8551
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Ronald Wells
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
Life presents itself as a series of obstacles with some higher than others. Seeking help is hard enough, and it's my job to ease the process by offering my clients a warm, empathetic, and safe place to address their challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist to understand a client's current life narrative and to reimagine a new narrative that aligns well with a client's goals and perspective. If you are struggling with a particular issue, or prefer a safe place to express yourself, I am happy to help you explore your issues.
Life presents itself as a series of obstacles with some higher than others. Seeking help is hard enough, and it's my job to ease the process by offering my clients a warm, empathetic, and safe place to address their challenges. Therapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist to understand a client's current life narrative and to reimagine a new narrative that aligns well with a client's goals and perspective. If you are struggling with a particular issue, or prefer a safe place to express yourself, I am happy to help you explore your issues.
(786) 998-8242 View (786) 998-8242
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James Turner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cary, NC 27519
Do you want someone that will be real and not hide behind clinical jargon? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of North Carolina. I provide therapy to adults through individual, couples, and group counseling. I have many years of experience working with individuals struggling with stressful life events, grief and loss, and relationship issues with a spouse or significant other.
Do you want someone that will be real and not hide behind clinical jargon? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the state of North Carolina. I provide therapy to adults through individual, couples, and group counseling. I have many years of experience working with individuals struggling with stressful life events, grief and loss, and relationship issues with a spouse or significant other.
(919) 794-8260 View (919) 794-8260
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Richard Sladich
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I currently have limited openings for accepting new clients. Need help with Social Anxiety, generalized anxiety, Autism spectrum, ADHD, or Depression? I specialize in those issues, but I also focus on the issues of panic attacks, phobias, agoraphobia, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also help with relationship issues, learning to advocate for yourself, and setting boundaries. I am available for in person or virtual sessions. I am a Certified TEAM-CBT Therapist with the Feeling Good Institute.
Hello, I currently have limited openings for accepting new clients. Need help with Social Anxiety, generalized anxiety, Autism spectrum, ADHD, or Depression? I specialize in those issues, but I also focus on the issues of panic attacks, phobias, agoraphobia, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). I also help with relationship issues, learning to advocate for yourself, and setting boundaries. I am available for in person or virtual sessions. I am a Certified TEAM-CBT Therapist with the Feeling Good Institute.
(919) 648-4037 View (919) 648-4037
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Raymond Voegeli
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, NCC, CCBTS
Verified Verified
Cary, NC 27519  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I approach mental health from a human development perspective. I believe that we are continually changing as we advance through the different stages of life. Change is essential for growth but also creates problems that cause stress. Understanding and working through life problems promotes personal growth and prevents mental health issues. Conversely, unresolved life problems create ongoing stress that can impair development, disrupt relationships, and result in anxiety, mood, and other disorders.
I approach mental health from a human development perspective. I believe that we are continually changing as we advance through the different stages of life. Change is essential for growth but also creates problems that cause stress. Understanding and working through life problems promotes personal growth and prevents mental health issues. Conversely, unresolved life problems create ongoing stress that can impair development, disrupt relationships, and result in anxiety, mood, and other disorders.
(919) 283-5623 View (919) 283-5623
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.