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Today is April 10, 2025
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Durham, NC
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I believe we all have an innate wisdom and strength to grow from life's challenges and heal from painful experiences. The key lies in learning from our experiences, both past and present, and letting that acquired knowledge guide our futures. Therapy is your journey. It's my honor and privilege, as your therapist, to walk alongside you and help you process your story- creating room for insight, forgiveness, healing, and growth. I specialize in helping people build healthy relationships, overcome trauma, live well with chronic illnesses, and move through life transitions. Your challenges in life are as unique as you are. So we’ll work through them together at a pace that is comfortable for you. I utilize therapeutic techniques that build upon your strengths, challenge harmful thought patterns, offer validation and empathy around trauma, and help ground you in the safety of the present moment. It takes a strong person to recognize that something in their life doesn’t feel right and make the decision to reach out for help. I applaud you for your strength and commitment to your wellbeing. Remember, you are not alone. Feel free to reach out for a free phone consultation. We’ll talk a bit about what’s been going on in your life and how I can help.
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I believe our best lives are lived in connection–internally, with one another, our histories, and the land. My approach includes helping clients discern their values and cultivate relationships. By promoting embodied safety and self-worth, I support clients as they heal and thrive. I work with adults individually and in various relationship constellations. If you are queer, trans, neurodivergent (including personality/dissociative disorders), or a survivor of trauma, I’d love to work with you! I use a blend of several trauma-informed modalities; my work is grounded in Relational-Cultural Theory & anti-oppression frameworks. I’m more than happy to answer any questions, so feel free to contact me. You can learn more about me at my website, or even book your first appointment directly. I look forward to working with you!
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Are you having a difficult time stuck in negative patterns of behavior? I would be honored to connect with you and help you make changes. I believe that people have inner wisdom about what they need- and we just get in our own way sometimes. I have 6 years of experience serving adolescents and adults with substance abuse, eating disorders, anxiety, personality disorders and mood disorders. I also have a passion for providing supervision for the past five years! I hold a Supervision Certificate from the NCSWCLB to provide supervision to LCSW-As, a supervision credential from the NCSAPPB allowing me to provide supervision to LCAS-As and I am an IAEDP Approved Supervisor which allows me to provide supervision to people wanting their CEDS. I earned a MSW from UNC at Chapel Hill. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C009617), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS-3446), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS-3959), and Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS-20419).
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Offering multiple discounted sliding scale slots to those who can't afford my rate. Educated, licensed, and in clinical practice since 2018 in the Bay Area, CA, I'm a licensed therapist (LMFTA) who recently moved my practice to Durham. Primarily trained in Gestalt therapy, as an integral therapist I also pull from IFS, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, and other somatic, experiential, mindfulness-based modalities. Anxiety, depression, chronic illness, infertility, loss, explorations of identity, communication issues, deepening intimacy, and building trust are a few of the challenges that bring clients to me. I'm passionate about supporting connection to core self and aliveness. Through interventions specific to your challenges, we'll invite new ways of being that are more in alignment with what you choose for yourself. For couples, we'll identify stuck patterns and the needs driving them, then practice new experiences of soothing, connection, and safety. I approach therapeutic work with collaborative, non-judgmental curiosity. I respect your unique subjectivity and encourage exploring the relationship between you and me as part of the therapeutic process.
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Healing happens by moving through things, not by trying to go around them. My focus in the counseling work I do has long been in the fields of grief and substance use, especially in terms of where grief / loss has fed addictive behavior. It makes sense. Big feelings are uncomfortable, especially the ones we consider negative. It is understandable that we try to avoid those feelings but the reality is it doesn’t work. In my work with people I support them in gently and compassionately facing the things they don’t want to face, whether grief, addiction, anxiety, trauma or a more general sense of not being the person you want to be. We work together to identify patterns and beliefs that are not supporting you, then explore new possibilities. My approach is holistic, incorporating body/mind/spirit. I draw upon deep listening, skillful inquiry, reflection, and psychoeducation as called for. Modalities I work with include CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and parts work. I believe deeply that healing is available to everyone, but it takes work. I provide a safe space for you to explore, vent, question, process, heal, and grow. If you have a sense I may be able to be of help to you, I offer a free 20-minute consultation for us to discern if we would be a good fit.
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You feel sad and can't stop crying?You wake up with a heaviness in your chest, or have thoughts that make you feel like something must be wrong? You're angry, irritable, and can't seem to feel happy? You're tired, overwhelmed and overworked? You're having issues with family, or you're struggling in your marriage? You're a new mom, struggling to adjust to motherhood? You're struggling to become a mom but the journey has been difficult. You have a hard time taking care of yourself and putting your needs first? Then you've reached the right therapist to assist you in finding the peace, happiness, and balance that you seek. I can help you identify the barriers getting in the way of you achieving a happier and more balanced life. Through my non-judgemental approach, you will feel safe and comfortable to share all the things causing you pain, grief and discomfort. I will utilize empathic listening to help you make changes in your life. I promise you're not alone in this. Together, we can work towards setting and achieving your goals for however long it takes for you to do so. Life is not a race and I will meet you, wherever you are in this journey. Yo hablo Español! Si estás pasando por un momento difícil, por favor llámame!
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I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families on a range of things, from family and relationship issues to life transitions, depression and anxiety, grief, larger existential questions, and other things. A particular focus is helping people in crisis manage and make meaning from difficulties. My approach to therapy is supportive, relational, and client-centered, with a focus on how things manifest themselves in the here and now. More than anything, I try to create a safe space for tuning in to feelings, finding balance, healing, and working on change. I have trained in a variety of modalities including contemporary cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and experiential. I draw heavily on developmental psychology, mindfulness practices, and attachment theory. My background includes work in community mental health clinics, non-profits, psychiatric hospitals, and state programs, as well private practice. I believe we all have the innate capacity for basic goodness, connection, growth, and healing and that therapy can be transformative. I welcome and celebrate diversity in my practice and have extensive experience working with the LGBTQ+ community. I invite you to contact me and schedule a free telephone consult to see if I might be a good fit for you.
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Whether you find yourself struggling with mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, facing difficulty coping with a traumatic experience, or just need support through a challenging life transition, I will walk this journey alongside you. I use evidence-based practices like CBT and Acceptance and Commitment-based therapies, and incorporate mindfulness. I have experience providing psychotherapy for people of all ages, ranging from children as young as age three to older adults. Additionally, I have both an academic focus and practical experience serving individuals with developmental disorders. I take a collaborative approach to counseling and understand that each person is unique and deserving of individualized care. I understand that people are complex and affected by the world around them in a number of ways. I take a strengths-based and person-centered approach, and I am eager to connect with each client in a meaningful way. I completed my M.S. degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at UNC Chapel Hill and am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate. I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Please reach out and I would love to chat to see if I am a good fit for you!
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My name is Denise Rothman and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in NC and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in both SC and NJ. I offer a welcoming, non-judgmental approach in working with my clients to help them achieve personal fulfillment and individual growth. I am experienced in treating adults, couples, children, and adolescents with various difficulties including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, ADHD, attachment disorders, parenting issues, family conflicts, and childhood trauma. I am licensed in NC, SC, and NJ and I am available to provide Teletherapy to those who live in these states My experience includes my private practice as well as working as an in home therapist with adults, seniors, and children in the community for many years. SBHP certified serving military-connected clients. I have come to appreciate the importance of a supportive family and community environment in the healthy growth and development of all individuals. I believe that personal change can be effectively initiated by exploring behaviors that are not working well in our lives, and by looking at thought patterns that do not support healthy positive growth. In changing both thought and behavior, people see personal growth and maintain more positive relationships and lifestyles.
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Life is probably challenging right now, and it has brought you to a point where you are unsure of what to do. I work individually with children, adolescents, and adults (4 years - 40 years) with slight family counseling (if needed). I have worked with children and adolescents dealing with emotional and behavioral problems at school or home, conflict with guardians/siblings, bullying, low self-esteem, abuse, and self-harm. I have worked with adults dealing with challenges at home or with family, life stressors, anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, and school or career challenges. It is my first priority to create a safe and non-judgmental space (whether virtually or in-person) for you to feel comfortable with me in each session. I want us to have a collaborative space for you to express your wants and needs comfortably. We all need someone in our corner to help us with these difficulties and that is perfectly okay! I like to meet you where you are to help you get to where you want to be. I will help you create healthy relationships and boundaries, set and achieve goals, and feel like you have control again.
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Welcome to Global Counseling Solutions, your trusted provider of counseling services in North Carolina. We are a team of dedicated professionals with a mission to help individuals overcome behavioral health challenges and achieve a healthier quality of life. At Global Counseling Solutions, we genuinely care about the success of the people we serve and are committed to helping you become the best version of yourself. View 6 Photos For over nine years, we have been proudly providing a wide range of professional counseling services to the North Carolina community. Our experienced team of therapists are dedicated to supporting and guiding individuals, couples, and families through various challenges and transitions in life. If you are in North Carolina and seeking assistance in managing a personal concern, we invite you to explore our services and join us in your healing journey.
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In our society, it’s easy to feel like you’re never “enough.” We’re constantly receiving messages about how to work smarter, live better, and improve our skincare routine. Therapy can help you let go of perfection and find joy. I help clients with "general" life issues such as anxiety and depression, but I also specialize in sex and couples therapy. If you're wondering what sex therapy is, you're not alone! It's talk therapy, and it can address issues such as mismatched libidos, pelvic pain, or difficulty orgasming. Therapy should be a safe space for all. I work with clients of all sexual orientations, genders, and lifestyles. Please reach out now if you would like to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation.
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Welcome to Healing Arts Collaborative! We are a community-driven therapy and healing arts practice based on Occaneechi, Shakori, Cheraw, Tuscarora, and Lumbee ancestral land (so-called Durham, North Carolina). We are mental healthcare workers committed to providing safe, affirming, and culturally responsive healthcare for our 2SLGBTQI+ community. View 4 Photos HAC practitioners are committed to decolonial, abolitionist, anti-racist, anti-ableist and liberation principles in our work and personal lives. Our therapy style is person-centered, trauma-informed, queer- and gender-celebratory, sex-positive, fat positive, and anti-oppressive. We value personal and collective artistic, musical, movement-based, dramatic, and written expression, and hold space for these liberatory practices in and outside of therapy sessions. We are inspired by wellness frameworks that acknowledge the impact of personal, community, and environmental relationships and systems of oppression on a person's development, health, and well-being, including: Healing Justice, Relational-Cultural Counseling Theory, Health at Every Size Principles, Harm Reduction Principles, & Social Justice Art Therapy. We work together with our clients to challenge the Medical Industrial Complex, white supremacy, ableist cis-hetero patriarchy, and related oppressive systems by naming individual and collective experiences of oppression and learning to live into our innate power. In addition to individual, relationship/family, and group psychotherapy, we also offer therapeutic workshops for larger groups, clinical supervision for pre-licensed mental healthcare providers, and training and consultation for healthcare professionals. Feel free to reach out to learn more! We look forward to hearing from you.
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Suffering is inevitable, and that really sucks. Sometimes you feel like nothing will ever get better, everything is your fault, and if you ever show your true self to the world, everyone will reject you. We wake up feeling like we can’t do this again, we’re completely unlovable, and everyone is always judging us. Deep down, you just want to be accepted for who you are. You are worthy of being seen and heard! Through therapy, you can stop numbing yourself and accept your true self. I am an LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirmative counselor serving the states of NC and SC through online therapy. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for anyone who wants to be their authentic self and connect with an authentic therapist. I strive to make help attainable to anyone who needs it by having evening hours and flexible payment options available. Asking for help may be very scary, but it is a huge first step; I know what it is like to be on the other side of the couch (or screen). Text or call me for your free consultation to see if we would be a good fit: 980-484-3728. If you want to learn more about me, please check out my website: esmaycounseling.com or message me anytime.
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I provide services to individuals, adults and adolescents, in a supportive environment where we can navigate together the sometimes difficult transitions and challenges of life. I believe that therapy can make a positive and profound impact on a person's life and look forward to working with you. My areas of specialty are depression, anxiety, eating disorders and adjustment to life's changes. I am experienced working with both adults and adolescents. I am committed to practicing with a diverse population with regards to race, gender and sexual orientation. Clients have described my approach as warm, empathetic, compassionate and genuine. I know that entering into therapy can be a difficult step and I am committed to helping you through this process openly, honestly and comfortably.
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My role as therapist is to act as your partner in treatment and help you work toward your goals. I work to support and guide you while we investigate thoughts, feelings and behaviors together that may be interfering with your success and happiness. Prior to my clinical career I spent over a decade as a behavioral neuroscientist in academic, pharmaceutical, and biotech settings. This work informs my therapeutic style. I have an eclectic theoretical orientation with a behavioral focus towards Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I utilize a psychodynamic lens to explore the origins of symptoms. We each come to this therapy with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and worldviews, and I strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment for all. I have extensive experience helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, self esteem, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. I believe that a deeper understanding and acknowledgement of racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other disparities should provide a critical framework and lens for the interactions we have both with one another and within the broader community. I invite you to reach out to see if we could be a good fit.
P015286 | North Carolina
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I am a cognitive-behavioral therapist, and I have expertise in the use of acceptance-based treatments including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and the treatment of trauma. I see a wide variety of clients in my practice, including individuals struggling with symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety disorders. I also work with survivors of trauma, including physical and sexual abuse and assault. I believe that effective treatment begins with a collaborative relationship with my clients. DBT is a form of CBT that focuses on teaching clients to better regulate their emotions. Our clients often talk about feeling like their emotions "run the show." Our treatment goals are often about helping clients to feel that they can control their emotions, rather than their emotions controlling them. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, and joined Durham DBT after completing my clinical internship at Duke University Medical Center. I have extensive training in evidenced-based therapy and in clinical research.
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My practice welcomes clients of all ages and backgrounds. I provide psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, and I also specialize in early childhood work, conducting parent therapy often combined with play therapy with children. My therapeutic approach is largely influenced by insight-oriented psychodynamic and systemic approaches. With this approach I strive to help you find underlying causes for problematic symptoms or patterns of behavior and why they may persist in your life. I believe that through this exploration and discovery you are freed to make different life choices and can lead a more balanced life. In addition to being fully licensed in NC, I am also a participating psychologist in the Psychology interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT), which allows me to provide telepsychology services with partnering states. Here is a link to the map of PSYPACT states: https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/psypactmap Forming a strong connection with your therapist is crucial in any successful therapy. I provide a free phone consultation with all potential clients in order to begin to assess the fit of your needs and my areas of expertise. Please feel welcome to call or email me today.
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I'll be accepting new clients late December. Are you struggling with loss, unwanted changes, or stressful life transitions? Do you feel alone in your struggle, that others don't really understand? Whatever your distress, I can help you find ways to cope with overwhelming emotions and to move forward in your challenging world, discovering new possibilities for yourself. My expertise is in grief due to death, but I have over 20 years therapy experience with loss and transitions of all kinds: chronic and terminal illness, end of life issues, caregiving, troubling relationships, job loss and changes, life passages, and identity changes. I have extensive experience in complicated grief that can follow the loss of a child, multiple losses, or loss due to suicide/violence, and am trained in EMDR to relieve traumatic memories. I also specialize in loss that is complicated by secrets or troubled relationships, working to find a new path toward acceptance and peace. One-hour sessions may include writing, creative visualization & mindfulness to explore beyond the limits of talk therapy. Many clients are surprised by the powerful insights that arise from these creative explorations. While I do not provide counseling from a particular religious viewpoint, I welcome your beliefs or questionings as part of our work together.
C010274 | North Carolina
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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 well, 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 also provide third party reproduction evaluations & consultations and immigration evaluations. I help clients to understand the underlying reasons for their behavior, process past and present experiences, and learn how to better manage distress. Therapy will always involve spending the time to build a trusting relationship. We will identify areas of strength and concern, learn new skills, deepen understanding of self & others, and build resilience.
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Invisible wounds like anxiety and depression can be painful too. Pain can look like feeling scattered, rushed, and stuck not knowing where to start. Like you can’t quite catch your breath. Experiencing trauma can cause symptoms that keep you stuck in pain. Perhaps others describe you as “strong,” or “resilient” and you’d like to actually feel that way more often. You don’t just want a bandaid, you want lasting relief. I get that. You are brave for showing up and asking for help. View 5 Photos I'm here to help you challenge the pain so you can be in your body more peacefully and feel more vibrant in your relationships. I specialize in trauma treatment for adults who struggle with anxiety, PTSD, relationship and attachment wounds, addictive behaviors, and medical trauma. We will address emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations that get stuck so you can feel more vibrant. It takes courage to show up and ask for help. My passion for trauma recovery grew organically out of my own wish for joy, self-acceptance, and belonging. Please reach out to me by email or phone if you think we may be a match to work together.
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Trauma and challenges are something we have all faced at some point in our lives. Everyone tells you to go to therapy and heal but sometimes " healing" doesn't feel all that easy. Sometimes you have no idea where to start but know you need to. Sometimes it feels like falling backwards when you’re trying to move forward. Sometimes it feels like needing support but not knowing how to ask for it. Have these thoughts crossed your mind? I know they have crossed mine. You deserve the peace of mind you are seeking. Are you ready to take that step today? I work alongside clients to return to themselves & begin their healing journey in mind, body & spirit.I Integrate evidenced based therapy, somatic & mindfulness approaches to assist with soothing the nervous system & establishing safety in the body.I incorporate holistic tools such as Brainspotting,Breath-work, Meditation, Sound Healing&Trauma Informed Yoga. I am passionate about helping clients attune to themselves, their needs as well as learn to extend grace and self compassion as they achieve their goals. I do this by providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their inner world, thoughts and feelings. I hope to join you on you journey. Inquiry about free consultation!
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