Therapists in Cary, NC

If you want to be happier and healthier but feel stuck trying to get there on your own, I can help. If the burdens of caring for others are getting heavy, I can help you lighten the load. My mission is to use evidence-based techniques to help you achieve healing and growth. We will identify your problem areas and strengths, then target the priorities that matter to you the most. Getting better may involve confronting painful memories or situations you've been avoiding, but please know that I'll help you through that at the right pace. Your hard work will pay off as you reclaim areas of your life.

Are you currently experiencing separation, divorce or the ending of a relationship? I specialize in helping people navigate challenging life transitions, working through difficult emotions and taking steps to move forward. I work with individuals on changing behavioral patterns that are causing distress. My goal is to develop a supportive therapeutic relationship to work collaboratively towards your goals. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, self worth and family/relationship issues. Working together, through the therapeutic process, we will transform current challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.

I'm April-Autumn with establisHER, empowerHIM, embraceUS: Counseling & Life Strategies. My work with women focuses on identity, self-actualization, the fulfillment of purpose & potential producing a solid foundation of self-love. My work with men focuses on holding a supportive space to examine the rigors of manhood, balancing societal expectations & creating clarity concerning stressors related to equity & inequality while devising strategies & solutions to navigating life's terrain more effectively. My work is grounded in establishing men & women mentally, emotionally, spiritually & communally to increase healthy relationships.

People of all ages can be helped by speaking to a professional about challenges in daily life. The value of the services you receive is related to the effectiveness of the services in meeting your goals. I am committed to providing effective services by maintaining a smaller number of clients, increasing the amount of time I am able to devote to each couple, family, or individual I work with. If you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or are just ready to move in a different direction, I look forward to working with you.

I enjoy working with anyone who desires to maximize their strengths and overcome weaknesses. A desire to change and improve life, together with a willingness to work are the only requirements for good therapy. Change is possible for everyone and I enjoy enhancing and utilizing the natural strengths of people as they address growth issues. While understanding from where you have come in family and individual background, together we will develop goals that address the issues you desire to change. I work with individuals, couples and families to assist with any issues of concern.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor providing art therapy along with traditional "talk" therapy addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, and other challenges. I create a personalized approach (including utilization of techniques from art therapy, solution-focused, person and family centered, cognitive-behavioral, and Yalom therapeutic models) for the adolescents/adults served and empower you to develop the skills and confidence needed to address future issues. Art therapy provides the opportunity to further optimize possibilities for insight, processing, and developing new tools for expression of thoughts/ feelings in ways traditional therapy may not be able to bring about.

Do you need a safe, caring, and comfortable space to share your unique story, to feel heard and understood? Do you need clarity in your personal or professional life with what you really want or what matters to you? Perhaps you need help navigating a new role or identity you are entering or just need to feel more comfortable being you. Working together over time, I believe we will discover what is standing in the way of moving forward in your relationships or work so you can get to that next level, communicate what you need authentically, and get that breakthrough.

Accepting new clients. Are you a parent with a child whose behavior is out of control? Is your tween or teen suffering from depression, anxiety, or irritable moods? Are you worried about their self-harm thoughts and behaviors? 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? Does it feel like something needs to give before you give out? Would you like more enjoyment out of your life? You deserve happiness; Live a life worth living!

With experience in various roles from therapist, prevention specialist, and program director I enjoy helping young children, teenagers, and adults achieve balance in everyday living. My expertise include mental health therapy, chemical dependency counseling, curriculum development and instruction, care management, and substance misuse prevention and education. I have experience working with youth and adults in various settings from the foster care environment, outpatient and inpatient treatment centers, to private practice.

In the intricate dance of relationships, communication is key. As a couple's therapist, I specialize in helping couples and individuals bridge the gap, fostering understanding and harmony. For individuals, I offer trauma therapy utilizing Internal Family Systems (IFS), a transformative approach that heals deep emotional wounds. Together, we unravel challenges, equipping you with effective communication tools. My approach is a blend of gentleness & strength, providing unwavering support. By addressing trauma, we pave the way for profound healing, empowering you to create healthier connections and lead a more fulfilling life.

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.

I am passionate about working with individuals who struggle with self-criticism, perfectionism, and anxiety. Does your inner critic loudly providing negative feedback? Do you often find yourself ruminating on events that have already occurred? Do you feel like your life could be better? Let's work together to unravel self-limiting beliefs to optimize growth and self-awareness. As your counselor, my goal is to provide a warm space, showing up for you every time, and place YOU first. We will work together to identify your strengths and goals, and to overcome life’s adversities.

My name is Tameka McFarland. I treat individuals, couples who are dating, planning to get married, currently married, or are considering divorce. I will treat emotional concerns that are affecting intimacy between a client and their partner. I provide support to families who have concerns about parenting. I will see any client ages 16 and up of all ethnicities and sexual orientations. My ideal client would be a couple or family, however, when seeing individuals, I encourage that the client bring another support person that they trust to their sessions. I also provide life coaching services. Telehealth services are also offered.

Growing up with family members living with mental illness gave me a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate high quality mental health care is for clients and families. I am passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and families with managing life transitions and coping with change, anxiety and depression, parenting, career issues, burnout, adjustment to disability and chronic illness, substance abuse, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. I truly believe you can't heal what you don't feel, and I strive to provide a safe place for processing feelings and emotions.

Welcome to Wake Counseling & Mediation! We provide the professional guidance you need to resolve wide variety of life issues. Our therapists are experienced & well trained to listen, guide, and respectfully challenge you. We have a team of passionate clinicians who has the expertise in different areas related to mental health & family issues. We are guiding individuals, couples and families make needed lifestyle adjustments that resulted in healthier coping skills, improved communication, and happiness. We also couples & families with adjustment, parenting issues, marital issues and substance use/abuse related issues.

Do you have a hard time trusting yourself and knowing what you like, how you feel, how to describe yourself? Have you been in a series of "bad" relationships ( boss, friend, family, love) not sure why you keep repeating the pattern or attracting such narcisistic people? Do you feel anxious and unsure of using your voice and asking for what you want/need? Do you have a hard time setting boundaries with others? Do you feel a lot of shame/guilt over choices you have made and want to let go of those feelings? Wouldn't it be nice if you were treated how you treat others? Do you feel you need to take care of others, but are last priority?

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.

Journey Through Life, PLLC sees all kinds of families that maybe hurting from divorce, grief, blended families and broken relationships. In addition, the practice specializes in significant and marital relationships. The ideal is for a family that may not have the skills to see past the forest, but will be open to the infinite possibilities. Individual, Group Clinical Supervision, and Parenting Workshops are offered at the practice as well.

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.