Therapists for college students near Durham, NC
The Armstrong Center for Hope is a safe, supportive space for finding hope and positive transformation in the midst of life's disruptions--anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and other daily stressors. Our multidisciplinary staff is trained in psychology, counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, and addictions to meet you where you are. If you desire to bring a spiritual perspective into psychotherapy, we are also equipped to integrate that worldview. Our support can facilitate the discovery of your best self!
Maybe you feel like you don’t quite belong anywhere or struggle to trust your own worth. Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of systemic oppression, intergenerational trauma, or the pressure to fit into a world that wasn’t built with you in mind. You want to heal, to feel at home in yourself, and to build a life that feels authentic and meaningful. I’m here to hold a space where you can show up fully and be met with care, empathy, and non-judgment. I love working with LGBTQ+ & BIPoC folks and folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers from a strengths-based, neurodiversity affirming perspective. My therapeutic approach is guided by a commitment to fostering dignity, resilience, and empowerment, with a focus on practical strategies for personal growth and self-care. I am EMDR trained and use this as well as other therapeutic approaches to support clients in healing from trauma and cultivating a sense of personal sovereignty. As a mixed race-Black, trans-masculine, and nonbinary practitioner, I understand the importance of being seen and affirmed. I approach therapy with a commitment to creating a secure, affirming space where clients can unfold into their most authentic selves. If you think we might be a good fit, I invite you to reach out and schedule a free consultation.
In therapy, I work collaboratively with my clients to explore themselves and move towards the life they want and deserve. I might be a good therapist fit for you if. . . You are LGBTQ and want to process your identity in therapy and/or if you are seeking therapy for other parts of you in a safe, affirming environment You are seeking care and support around body image or your relationship with food, size, desirability, etc You are looking for space to process the ways structural oppression and internalized isms are impacting your relationships, access, etc You are wanting to get to know yourself, understand how your past has shaped you and process how that impacts your life now You are working on having boundaries, knowing your capacities and building a life that works for all parts of you You are seeking a therapeutic environment that is supportive, direct, genuine and warm. I specialize in working with queer and trans folks and people with complex relationships with food and body image. I also work with folks who are experiencing anxiety, depression, burnout, career and relationship uncertainty, caregiver fatigue and chronic stress. I am also polyam, kink and sex worker positive. I deeply believe every individual has the right to determine for themselves who they are, what they need and what type of life they want to live. I work collaboratively with my clients to build understanding of self and move towards their goals.
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My name is Letitia Huger-Hill, owner and psychotherapist of Positive Redirection, PLLC. We support you academically by offering Executive Function Coaching. Executive Function Coaching utilizes our digital programs that are scientifically designed to increase working memory and address attention deficits. Along with addressing attention deficits, if you're feeling stuck and need help managing the emotions that follow, my aim is to help you understand the relationship between your thoughts and your feelings and facilitate life changing perspectives. We use Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused approaches to establish goals and find strategies to supporting your well being. We are so excited to work with you in becoming your best self!!!
Whatever brought you to consider therapy, know that you are not alone. Many of us struggle to manage intense emotions, connect deeply with others, meet our goals, live up to our expectations, accept ourselves, or find meaning in life. In a safe and supportive space you are free to express yourself openly, honestly, and authentically, and together we can work to discover the ways you would like your life to be different. The approach we take to implement those changes will be guided by your personality, culture, and needs. Through developing mental, emotional, and physical self-awareness, my clients build skills that enable them to handle painful thoughts, emotions, and experiences in more adaptive ways, They steadily shedding ways of relating with the world and themselves that are harmful, unsustainable, or no longer serving them, creating space to bring their values to life. I find mindfulness and nurturing the mind-body connection to be powerful tools in accessing our natural healing abilities. Overcoming a number of my own mental health struggles in the past has yielded a wealth of compassion and empathy for the clients I see today, as well as faith in their abilities to heal, grow, and build a life worth living.
Our eating disorder treatment facilities in the Southeast U.S. (Durham & Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia), offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs for children, adolescents, and adults. Our personalized approach ensures you receive first-rate treatment at the level of care that’s right for you. We’ll build your care plan around best practices and proven therapies, delivered with expertise, understanding, and compassion.
Shanna A. Jefferson, MSW, CFSW, LCSW is a firm believer that everyone can Transcend Adversity and Achieve Greatness. Ms. Jefferson is a Woman of God, Servant, Agent of Change, Business Executive, Life Coach, Philanthropist, Author and a Psychotherapist and Owner of Destination Greatness. Destination Greatness is a mental health and substance abuse psychotherapy agency dedicated to assisting individuals and families in maximizing their level of functioning on all life domains in pursuit of Greatness. Destination Greatness provides individuals and families will the opportunity to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives. Destination Greatness strives to enrich each individual and family through greater self-awareness, focus on strengths, and belief in a greater destiny.
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Willow Oak Therapy is a teletherapy private practice in Durham, NC that specializes in anxiety, depression, family challenges, recovering from painful experiences, and managing life changes and transitions. I help students and invidividuals meet life’s challenges, manage life transitions, and feel better and happier about life. I will listen to you, build on your strengths, and help you find solutions that promote growth and healing.
Living with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma can make even simple tasks feel exhausting and leave you feeling disconnected from yourself. In therapy, we’ll gently explore the root of your struggles, identify patterns that keep you stuck, and build healthy coping strategies. My goal is to help you feel grounded, empowered, and free to create a life that feels meaningful and truly your own. I blend CBT to challenge unhelpful thoughts, person-centered therapy to create a safe, validating space, and narrative therapy to help clients rewrite the stories shaped by anxiety, depression, and trauma—empowering them to reclaim control, build resilience, and move toward healing with clarity and confidence. I understand no two individuals are the same, and tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you. We will work together to understand the root cause of your struggles and address them with strategies, helping you get closer to the life you’ve always wanted. Step Into Your Greatness
Triangle Counseling Agency of North Carolina values the opportunity to work with every individual. Our licensed therapist offers flexible hours, with regular office hours from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We are pleased to offer telehealth services, providing convenient and accessible counseling sessions from the comfort of your home. Our telehealth appointments are designed to fit your schedule, ensuring you receive the support you need wherever you are. Some of the services we provide include: *Adult and Child ADHD *Career Development *Depression & Mood Disorders *Life Transitions *Adjustment Disorders * Panic Disorders *Stress and Anxiety *Post-Traumatic Stress *Depression Grief and Loss *Bipolar Disorder * Mindfulness *Cognitive Therapy
The mission of OCC is to provide unparalleled mental health counseling services to individuals and families, helping them to overcome psychological and social barriers preventing them from achieving their best possible life. The client and counselor working towards a common goal of achieving wellness. Trust is the foundation of a healthy counseling relationship. Clients’ feelings are explored through the use of empathic listening, unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and autonomy.
Carolina Sexual Wellness Center is a nonprofit sex therapy and education center. We offer individual, family, relationship, and group therapy to clients coping with issues related to sex, sexuality and gender identity. As a sex therapy practice, we are comfortable and competent to treat a wide range of sexual issues from a knowledgeable and non-judgmental perspective. We are in-network with a number of insurance plans, and our STAAR Initiative (Sex Therapy At Affordable Rates) allows us to provide low cost therapy through our clinical interns.
I welcome individuals from all backgrounds. I prioritize working with any and all women, girls, members of the Queer and Trans communities, and expecting parents, ages 15+. As a cisgender white woman I am aware of the privileges I hold and I honor the perspectives, backgrounds, and lived experiences of my clients. I believe in a collaborative therapeutic process and therefore will ask for your input in goal-setting and treatment planning conversations. I will at times offer clinical guidance, but not before hearing what it is you are seeking and hoping to gain from your therapy experience. My work is trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based, aimed at co-creating strong therapeutic rapport. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Mindfulness and Grounding, and Therapeutic Art. Through each of these interventions, I aim to strengthen and empower your voice and provide a safe space to be who you are, without judgment and without expectation.
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At Creasman Counseling, our diverse team is here to help you navigate the challenges of life - building skills, healing trauma, and cultivating resilience. We offer individual, group, and couples counseling incorporating a broad, evidence-based range of therapeutic approaches. We also offer medication management, clinical supervision, and social justice groups for providers.
When we can sit with our feelings and examine our thoughts we have an increased ability to understand our decisions and behaviors as well as the choices that are available to us. We utilize a non judgmental and warm approach to fully understand where clients are in their journey. We believe our clients present us with an enormous gift by sharing their vulnerabilities and strengths; we take therapy seriously and hope that each session is productive and our clients leave with a broader understanding of themselves and what they can do in the moment to feel better. We openly welcome clients of color, immigrants, queer and trans* clients, and clients of all genders. We provide individual counseling to help each person identify their own strengths and contributions to creating a life worth living. We have many years of experience providing trauma focused work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and internal family systems therapy. We are comfortable treating a number of diagnoses, histories, and symptoms, including, but not limited to: life adjustments, trauma, sexual abuse, adoption issues, attachment disruptions, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, difficulties with emotion regulation, issues of over control, self harming behaviors, and suicidal ideation.
NEW CLIENTS WELCOME -- Your anxiety has gotten out of control, and your trauma is calling the shots. You’re mentally reliving your lowest moments over & over, unsettling heartache creeping up when you least expect it. Your relationships or career have begun falling apart as a result of the fear & lack of control you’ve been feeling. You want to come up for air, but the waves keep pushing you back under and you just don’t know how much longer you can tread water... But you’ve found a safe harbor here. I offer a variety of specialized interventions, such as EMDR, CBT, and traditional talk therapy, to calm the storm. Our work together will focus on actually healing the brain and getting you relief quickly by going beyond, “How do you feel about that?” while feeling low-key, comfortable, and authentic. If you are someone who is seeking to improve your quality of life, career, and relationships, you’ve come to the right place.