Therapists in Cary, NC

In the hustle and bustle of our fast-paced lives, taking the time to prioritize mental health can be a daunting challenge. Navigating therapy options can be both costly and time-consuming, leading to frustration and, unfortunately, a reluctance to seek the support one truly needs. Our mission is to simplify the decision to explore therapy, offering a welcoming and accessible alternative. Enter Coffee Talk Therapy, where we've curated an atmosphere that's not just a therapy session but an entire vibe. Our mission is to simplify the decision to explore therapy.

Are you feeling overwhelmed in how to manage your emotions or perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed in your relationships (marital, parent-child, parent-teenager, family, or friends)? Do you find yourself becoming irritable at small things or simply being someone you do not want to be anymore? If the answer is yes to any of those questions, I am glad you have found my page. We all have difficult times throughout our life and it is okay to need and ask for help. Difficult times or difficult symptoms vary from person to person. I am here to help guide you and find ways to alleviate your concerns.

As our clients navigate each new season in their lives, we’re committed to serving them with the latest and most-fitting techniques to help them grow and heal. This may look like individual therapy. It could also incorporate a playful interaction between parent and child. We come equipped with a variety of tools to meet each individual and family where they are to address their most relevant issues. Lifeline therapists are trained in a variety of approaches to support individuals and families, specializing in attachment, trauma, and other similar areas like anxiety and depression.

I have a passion for working with children and adolescents and their families. My commitment is to work with families and provide a road map that will help you make life changes through difficult times. I believe that every child and family wants to succeed. I believe in the inherent strength and resiliency within every child and adolescent. Parents and children respond well to my positive and solution- focused approach. My approach to therapy is professional and confidential, but highly individualized and collaborative. I form a team with parents and children by being an active participant in achieving your goals.

If you are interested in addressing individual issues such as depression, anxiety or a history of trauma/abuse; issues with your child including recognizing he/she "just isn't his/her self", not respecting your rules or boundaries, troubles in school; not feeling as connected with your partner, struggling to communicate with him/her, having more arguments and less intimacy with your partner; conflict or distance with family members or any combination of these issues, we can work together to help you and your family reconnect with and utilize the strengths and skills you already possess.

I am a native North Carolinian, having lived and worked here most all my life. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have practiced Social Work since 1988. I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, adolescents, children and families. I received my Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from NC State University in 1986. Through an advanced standing program at University of South Carolina in Columbia, I earned my Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) with an emphasis in Children and Families in 1988. I became licensed (LCSW) by the NC Certification and Licensure Board in 1993.

Adopting or fostering comes with many challenges. Families go into it excited about the child they will love and care for, and it is common to experience many challenges in loving a child from a hard place. Children placed for adoption or in foster care have experienced a great deal of loss. This leaves them dealing with pain on a deep level. Families often feel guilty or like they haven't been good parents if their child experiences attachment difficulties. But the truth is that it would be weird if they didn't based on their life experiences. These issues are complex and multi-layered, often involving the entire family system.

We specialize in providing counseling for children and teens grappling with issues like anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges. We offer a warm and inviting space where your child can feel understood, valued, and supported. Our goal is to empower children and teens to navigate life's hurdles with confidence and resilience. Through personalized therapy tailored to their unique needs, we aim to help them uncover their inner strengths, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and build a positive outlook on life. We also provide additional counseling for adults and marital counseling.

Bailey Woodruff, MSW, LCSWA (pronouns: she/they) is a clinician who deeply values authenticity, empowerment, and connection, as well as the journey required to build those in our lives. As a disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent therapist, Bailey works with fellow community members therapeutically to develop understanding of their neurotype with attention to the impacts of their environment; to transform their understanding of their needs, wants, & desires with a neurodiversity-affirming lens; to grieve and process realities inherent to those realizations; and to support clients in their own path to empowerment & self-validation

Are you a parent with a child whose behavior is out of control? Are your problems more than you can manage on your own? Do you feel like you have tried everything and nothing has worked? Has your child or teen been resistant to therapy in the past? Are arguments and disagreements a daily occurrence? Is school making you miserable? Does it feel like something needs to give before you give out? Would you like more enjoyment out of your life? You deserve happiness; I can help you and/or your child find it.

Accepting New Patients Immediately! Our counselors utilize an integrative approach to therapy and strive to create a trusting and open counseling environment. We are experienced in treating depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and many other concerns. Your comfort with self-expression is a top priority, so you will find our counselors are inviting and non-judgmental with those whom they serve. We enjoy providing new insight and guidance and prove to be individualized in meeting each client's needs.

Hello, my name is Nadia and I specialize in working with children (ages 3-12), adolescents, and their families, while also providing individual therapy to adults. I also provide a variety of therapy groups for children, adolescents, and adults. I am also a Registered Play Therapist which means I have extensive training in working with young children. You can find more information at www.a4pt.org. I am experienced in working with new parents, adoption/foster care, developmental trauma, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Is your child experiencing difficulties with managing their emotions, engaging in maladaptive behaviors or struggling with activities of daily living? Psychological testing can assist with the identification of developmental and mental health disorders including intellectual disability, learning disability, autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorders and more! Once the problem is identified, recommendations and tools to improve functioning can be provided. Individual therapy may be ideal for teaching your child skills to improve their functioning.

Hello! I enjoy supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and adults. I focus on challenges with emotional regulation, self-esteem, anxiety, social interactions, depression, school success, and life transitions. I also enjoy working with identity challenges and development. I strive to help my clients gain a better understanding of their past and present selves and explore what values they want to guide them moving forward. I love incorporating hands-on and experiential exercises into my work.

With over 30 years of experience, I subscribe to a solution-focus philosophy, in which I strive to address the problem as quickly as possible, but with enough depth to avoid relapse. I set goals early in treatment with adults and couples, or with children/teenagers and their families, so we can find successful solutions and change behavior problems, emotional difficulties, academic difficulties, or family problems as soon as possible. I love people and people's stories, and am always truly and deeply interested in the story of every child, teen, and adult I meet. I also think laughter is therapeutic and therapy can be fun.

I am currently accepting new clients. I'm so glad you are here! I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental space to talk about life’s challenges. I love working with children, teens, college students and families to help provide support and direction. I am passionate about helping people connect in healthy ways, healing wounds that prevent us from living a life that is fulfilling. Often childhood trauma or dysfunctional family systems can cause so much pain, that we struggle to even love ourselves, but there is hope and these wounds can be healed.

The clinicians at Essential are committed to helping people overcome obstacles and move forward with their lives with clarity, vision and confidence. Because we recognize that traditional talk therapy is not for everyone, we offer a wide array of groups and therapies to increase practical therapeutic skill building and techniques learned in 1:1 sessions.

We all have times we need to talk about ourselves, relationships, or situation to best figure things out. I provide a safe and active environment where you can focus completely on yourself without fear of judgment, and we work together to find ways to improve things. I help people solve a variety of life issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, family issues, and general life stress, to name a few.

I am a systems-trained family therapist that has been in practice since 1992. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues. I welcome calls to assess if I can be of service to helping you achieve the outcomes you desire.