Therapists for college students near Duke University

Welcome! I am a warm, sensitive, compassionate and positive person, which is the foundation for the work I do as a therapist. I connect well and welcome diversity in my clients, and I have a unique ability to be supportive and give positive feedback, while also encouraging you to challenge yourself and push ahead towards your goals. In my practice, I provide an accepting, non-judgmental environment which helps facilitate a trusting, caring relationship with my clients. My approach is client-centered and solution-focused. I also incorporate strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I am looking forward to meeting with you. I have 30 years of experience and offer a wide range of treatment styles. I am currently going all virtual sessions and offer a private and secure platform for your protection and comfort. I approach treatment in a strengths based approach, person centered and problem solving forward perspective. I use evidence based approaches such as (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (DBT) Dialectic Behavior Therapy and (ART) Accelerated Resolution Therapy to work with your concerns and meet collaboratively set goals to meet your individual needs. I accept clients from all cultural backgrounds and identities, don't wait, start therapy today.

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At Empowerment Counseling & Coaching, we are driven by a deep passion for advancing the overall mental well-being of all individuals, regardless of age, race, economic status, or background. We’ve recognized a significant gap in the availability of mental health resources and providers within our community. This insight inspired us to create a practice that emphasizes quality over quantity. We are dedicated to a client-centered approach, valuing each individual’s unique needs and providing the highest standard of care and support. Our mission is to empower our clients and foster a supportive, nurturing environment for all.

Are you someone who always feels stress? Do you experience overthinking, constantly worrying, having trouble saying no and setting boundaries with others, difficult relationships, a desire for perfection, and feeling like you must be in control? Did you grow up feeling unheard, unseen, insecure, not getting your needs met, witnessing family fights, and experiencing traumatic events? Do you want to break free from generational traumas and develop a new way of living. I work with young professionals who are willing to take control and build confidence to attack life struggles and create a life they desire. I will teach you skills to help you build healthy routines, relationships, and feel a sense of happiness when you are accomplishing your goals. I am a positive, gentle but honest therapist who can help you create change through building emotional awareness, navigating difficult thoughts, and also helping you to set boundaries to things that are unfulfilling. Please visit my website to schedule a free consultation.

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, my passion has been to assist others with finding that light on the other side of a seemingly dark tunnel. I frequently work with adults ages 17+ to help them gain understanding of how our past can influence our present behaviors and emotional responses and assist those struggling with addiction to regain control over their own lives. I enjoy working with couples to develop positive, healthy relationships and interactions with each other through positive communication, conflict resolution, and remembering where the spark originated. I also work with children ages 8-12 years old who are dealing with depression, anxiety, parental separations, bullying, and self-esteem. Through an Adlerian therapeutic approach and using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, we will work through the challenges that may arise in our everyday lives. I have a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and am licensed to practice in North Carolina. I became a therapist after spending 8 years in the mental health field working with struggling communities through substance abuse, child sexual abuse, developmental disabilities, dual-diagnosis, and severe mental illness. Many of my clinical experiences over the last 12 years were developed through community mental health, home-based therapy, and mental health practices with children and adults. I am passionate and dedicated to each individual client that I have the pleasure to assist. I have the understanding and personal experience that therapy can be scary, it can be difficult and overwhelming, but I also know that the therapeutic process is something that you have control over. You are the conductor of the train and I am simply the track to help guide you along the way.

Life can be overwhelming at times. Having to struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-image etc. while dealing with day-to-day life can take its toll. Learning how to take control of your emotions is essential to bettering both your mental health and your life. This can be done by setting goals and working towards them. Let me help you get there. I specialize in assisting, children, adolescents and adults how to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, poor self-image and the difficulties of life through collaborative relationship. I use a holistic-approach to understand who you are as a person and create strategies to tackle the obstacles life has thrown at you. I strive to create a welcoming and relaxed environment for my clients so that they can acknowledged the distress that they feel and create a positive new normal.

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You're literally going with the flow of life and its not enough or too difficult to continue to navigate by yourself. Welcome to A Will to Thrive Counseling Services. We are here to walk with you on that journey. We work with individuals and couples through some of the toughest times in their lives. Processing current/past trauma, exploring how anxiety/depression is showing up in your life and how to cope with it, providing resources, and offering community through our therapeutic groups. Our mission is to educate, empower, and provide a safe space for individuals that are seeking to work through difficult times within their lives. A Will to Thrive Counseling Services empowers and supports individuals on starting their journey toward living a healthy balanced life. Our small clinical team share a commitment to inclusive, evidence-based, and client-centered therapy. We work closely to deliver services that are client focused.

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I’m deeply passionate about working with teens and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence. I understand that navigating these challenges can feel incredibly overwhelming and isolating. My clients often come to me feeling stuck and uncertain, desiring clarity and a sense of direction. They are eager to grow and find their path, yet they may not have the tools or support they need to make this vision a reality. My role is to walk alongside them with empathy and patience, helping them build confidence and resilience. Together, we work to uncover their unique strengths and develop strategies that honor their individual experiences and aspirations. My goal is to provide a supportive space where they can explore their feelings, discover their authentic selves, and move forward with hope and purpose.

Anxiety, family issues and challenging experiences make it difficult to function. You may be finding it hard to deal with your emotions or to have connected, secure relationships. You may even be so overwhelmed that you're not as committed to your goals as you'd like to be. Sometimes it can be really hard to talk about what's bothering you because you feel judgement or shame. Without support, day-to-day life can feel endlessly tiring. I'm a warm, caring therapist ready to sit with you through your pain and with your joy. Some of my identities include being Black, Lesbian and of kinship care origin. My virtual couch invites all races, ethnicities, religions, sizes, sexual orientations and genders. I'm ready for you.

Life can be hard. You may feel unsure and question if counseling can be helpful to you. You feel easily overwhelmed and struggle to open up to others around you about what you are feeling. You have a tendency to take on too much and have high expectations for yourself that are hard to live up too. I'm here to tell you that counseling can help! I specialize in treating young adults like yourself who struggle to manage the stressors of college life and are seeking better ways to cope. I offer a holistic approach including skill building with breath work, yoga, meditation and mindfulness to help improve your ability to handle overwhelming emotions and feel more centered. Reach out to day for a free 20 minute consultation!

Levette Scott is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Qualified Supervisor, EMDR Trained, National Certified Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, and Career Counseling Specialist with almost 18 years in school counseling, three years of psychiatric nursing and counseling, 30 years of nursing in the Bahamas, 13 years of counseling education experience and program development in universities and schools. She has experience in telehealth counseling and actively pursuing her certification in Board Certified Telemental Health. Levette provides counseling for nurses, and other healthcare providers with workplace issues, concerns, and challenges. Secondly, clients with medical/health issues such as breast cancer, end stage renal disease, heart, and diabetic illnesses etc. In addition, with over 10 years of school counseling experience, she works with adolescent and children with social, emotional, medical and career issues. Her special interests also is to see clients with severe anxiety and depressive issues, and use group counseling specializations to reach each population above. Levette’s approach is ultimately an eclectic one (meaning using different theoretical approaches). The counseling session is sometimes guided by cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT), cognitive information processing, solution focus therapy, and reality therapy for my clients. With individual and group counseling clients are guided through these theories. The goal is to assist the client in making changes to the way persons think so that they can change. Counseling is a joint effort, which cannot be successful without client’s hard work, energy and courage. There are many reasons people seek counseling, regardless of the reasons, she believes an enhanced sense of self understanding and acceptance is essential in all situations (this includes understanding how past experiences have shaped the way we view ourselves.

I am Kelsey Massaro (maiden name Perry), a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (NC). I am a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Masters Program at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, with a certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults and family units. I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities to focus on the client and their needs. My overall goal is treating a whole individual through a holistic approach, specialized to the individual client.

You are sitting in therapy watching your therapist's lips move while she tells you for the fourth time that her cousin is gay and just got a “very butch” haircut. You can’t help thinking, “She just doesn’t get it.” He misgenders you, or forgets your partner’s pronouns, she pulls out Food and Mood, and he talks about how apple cider vinegar might be the solution to all your problems. She hasn't lived in a fat body. He hasn’t experienced homophobia or heterosexism from the inside. What initially seemed like a small hill to climb in your relationship has started to feel like a mountain. Maybe she tells you your black top is so slimming. Maybe once he referred to queer people as ‘homosexuals.’ Maybe, when you report your experiences of oppression, she tells you that the other party probably meant well and just wanted you to be healthier or have it easier in the world. You don’t trust him with your whole self, how can you? You’ve tried so many therapists in the past and she’s not that bad, is she? You continue to hope that therapy with a therapist who doesn’t quite get it will be enough to meet your needs. It’s not enough. You deserve a therapist who understands your lived experiences. You deserve a therapist who knows what it’s like to have your doctor prescribe weight loss to treat arthritis in your wrists, and who can truly hear it when you tell them about your experience with your homophobic aunt at Thanksgiving. You deserve a therapist who approaches the world with a solid intersectional anti-oppression framework that sees society, rather than some flaw in you, as the central piece of your problem. I can be that therapist. I’m fat, I’m queer, I have an intersectional lens, and I want to dismantle systems of oppression one client session at a time.

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I work with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, pain, grief/loss, illness, self-esteem concerns, and self-criticism. I teach mindfulness skills to help you reduce stress, anxiety and pain, and cope more effectively with grief, loss, and illness. I'll teach you how to feel better, feel better about yourself, and treat yourself with greater kindness and compassion. We have more control over our lives than it sometimes seems that we do. I teach people how to manage your thoughts and feelings so that you feel a greater sense of calm, happiness, and well-being. I'll teach you how to get unstuck, set clear intentions for your life, and take action to achieve your intentions and goals. **All sessions are telehealth.**

Welcome to Evolve Psychotherapy and Wellness! I am a seasoned therapist that enjoys working with young adults. This is a time in life that brings exciting new opportunities and independence however, can also bring challenges and difficulties. I meet my clients where they are and help them navigate these challenges so that they can reach their goals and evolve to be their best self.

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