Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
Carolyn Rifkin
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, LCAS-A
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
She also has experience treating substance and alcohol use disorder and is supportive of multiple avenues to recovery including a 12-step framework.
Carolyn (she/her) works with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is integrative, but grounded in a humanistic framework, believing strongly in the individual’s innate capacity to heal and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that therapy begins with a good relationship and fit between counselor and client and works hard to establish trust and safety early on.
She also has experience treating substance and alcohol use disorder and is supportive of multiple avenues to recovery including a 12-step framework.
Carolyn (she/her) works with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is integrative, but grounded in a humanistic framework, believing strongly in the individual’s innate capacity to heal and the transformative power of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that therapy begins with a good relationship and fit between counselor and client and works hard to establish trust and safety early on.
Tina Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Looking for a therapist can feel like a daunting task! My goal is to help you feel safe, seen, heard, and supported. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 24 years of experience providing therapy to women, through my work at Duke. I work with women who are coping with anxiety, mild to moderate depression, and/or chronic health issues. I have extensive experience working with issues related to complex trauma, difficult early childhood experiences, and low self-esteem. I provide a safe and supportive environment, in which to discuss difficult topics, as you are ready.
Looking for a therapist can feel like a daunting task! My goal is to help you feel safe, seen, heard, and supported. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 24 years of experience providing therapy to women, through my work at Duke. I work with women who are coping with anxiety, mild to moderate depression, and/or chronic health issues. I have extensive experience working with issues related to complex trauma, difficult early childhood experiences, and low self-esteem. I provide a safe and supportive environment, in which to discuss difficult topics, as you are ready.
Zumrad Ahmedjanova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I am currently accepting clients for premarital counseling. I am a clinical social worker, addiction specialist and a certified supervisor. I support healing by fostering healthy relationship. I found that clients that value a psychobiological approach (relations between mind and body) tend to be drawn to me. I work with individuals and couples who don't want to settle in unhappiness and worry. I support my clients through transitions and change. My work with clients revolves around supporting them to prioritize their needs, as well as to identify coping mechanisms and resources available to them.
I am currently accepting clients for premarital counseling. I am a clinical social worker, addiction specialist and a certified supervisor. I support healing by fostering healthy relationship. I found that clients that value a psychobiological approach (relations between mind and body) tend to be drawn to me. I work with individuals and couples who don't want to settle in unhappiness and worry. I support my clients through transitions and change. My work with clients revolves around supporting them to prioritize their needs, as well as to identify coping mechanisms and resources available to them.
Suzanne F Bates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to enhance learning about behavior, emotions, relationships, and oneself. My goal is to work through the difficulties you are experiencing now while we also build your resiliency to prevent or minimize future difficulties. I ask clients to devote time in between sessions to our work: to increase how accurately we understand your concerns and to take the therapeutic work into your everyday life. Treatment effectiveness relies heavily on the match between therapist and client. If it is not a positive match with me, I assist clients in finding your best match.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to enhance learning about behavior, emotions, relationships, and oneself. My goal is to work through the difficulties you are experiencing now while we also build your resiliency to prevent or minimize future difficulties. I ask clients to devote time in between sessions to our work: to increase how accurately we understand your concerns and to take the therapeutic work into your everyday life. Treatment effectiveness relies heavily on the match between therapist and client. If it is not a positive match with me, I assist clients in finding your best match.
Steph M. Koenig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, JD, Esq
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist originally from Fayetteville, NC. My clinical experience has encompassed work with individuals and groups in a diverse array of clinical settings across New England and NC, to include inpatient, mobile crisis and detox units, PHP & IOP programs, community-based outpatient clinics, equine-assisted therapy, college counseling centers, and correctional facilities. My clinical focus involves working with individuals who are navigating the complexities inherent to psychosis, mood disorders, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and relationship difficulties.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist originally from Fayetteville, NC. My clinical experience has encompassed work with individuals and groups in a diverse array of clinical settings across New England and NC, to include inpatient, mobile crisis and detox units, PHP & IOP programs, community-based outpatient clinics, equine-assisted therapy, college counseling centers, and correctional facilities. My clinical focus involves working with individuals who are navigating the complexities inherent to psychosis, mood disorders, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and relationship difficulties.
Trinitas Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCHMC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
In-person and virtual counseling services for individuals, couples, and families, including children, adolescents and adults. Specialties include LGBTQIA+ Issues, Relationships, Trauma, Religious Issues, Grief, and others. Clinicians at Trinitas Services practice the Nurture Play Structure Model of Therapy, as well as other modalities that best meet clients' needs.
In-person and virtual counseling services for individuals, couples, and families, including children, adolescents and adults. Specialties include LGBTQIA+ Issues, Relationships, Trauma, Religious Issues, Grief, and others. Clinicians at Trinitas Services practice the Nurture Play Structure Model of Therapy, as well as other modalities that best meet clients' needs.
Bob Testen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulties with mood swings or are you unhappy in your relationships? Are you lonely or having uncertainties with your life choices? Are you having challenges at home, school, or at work? If so, give me a call for a free consultation, or to schedule an appointment. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to move towards a more productive and satisfying life. I often work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic and healthcare professionals. Call today for a free phone consultation: (919) 240-0203
Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you having difficulties with mood swings or are you unhappy in your relationships? Are you lonely or having uncertainties with your life choices? Are you having challenges at home, school, or at work? If so, give me a call for a free consultation, or to schedule an appointment. I meet with individuals, couples, and families to move towards a more productive and satisfying life. I often work with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as academic and healthcare professionals. Call today for a free phone consultation: (919) 240-0203
Ryan F Murphy
Counselor, LMHCA, MS , DBT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Deciding to venture into therapy is never an easy decision so it's important to note the strength it took to make it this far. I believe the goal of any type of therapy is to make the uncomfortable comfortable. My goal is to help you navigate the difficult emotions, intrusive thoughts, and impulsive behavior through a behavioral based approach.
Deciding to venture into therapy is never an easy decision so it's important to note the strength it took to make it this far. I believe the goal of any type of therapy is to make the uncomfortable comfortable. My goal is to help you navigate the difficult emotions, intrusive thoughts, and impulsive behavior through a behavioral based approach.
Kendra A. Surmitis
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
My name is Dr. Kendra A. Surmitis, and I provide a comfortable, private space for individuals seeking personalized counseling, mindfulness, dream work, and psychoanalysis. Do you wonder about the impact of your early relationships on your ability to enjoy your life and relationships today? Are you interested to learn more about your personality and avenues for greater life fulfillment? We will work together to find meaningful answers to your deepest questions while supporting your quality of life. I invite you to visit my private practice website for information and to contact me for a complimentary consultation.
My name is Dr. Kendra A. Surmitis, and I provide a comfortable, private space for individuals seeking personalized counseling, mindfulness, dream work, and psychoanalysis. Do you wonder about the impact of your early relationships on your ability to enjoy your life and relationships today? Are you interested to learn more about your personality and avenues for greater life fulfillment? We will work together to find meaningful answers to your deepest questions while supporting your quality of life. I invite you to visit my private practice website for information and to contact me for a complimentary consultation.
Marlana Elan Peterson Rogers
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MPA, LCAS, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I am a person-centered therapist who uses the guide-collaborator approach to provide a safe space to empathetically build a therapeutic rapport with clients. My theoretical model of choice is CBT with elements of CPT, NET, and DBT. I meet my clients where they are in their stage of readiness for change. I find this is the optimum approach in being responsive to the individual's needs. This approach allows my techniques to be flexible and integrative. I incorporate psychoeducational components on symptom impact of diagnosis, the influence of negative schemas, porous boundaries, ineffective communication styles, and attachment styles.
I am a person-centered therapist who uses the guide-collaborator approach to provide a safe space to empathetically build a therapeutic rapport with clients. My theoretical model of choice is CBT with elements of CPT, NET, and DBT. I meet my clients where they are in their stage of readiness for change. I find this is the optimum approach in being responsive to the individual's needs. This approach allows my techniques to be flexible and integrative. I incorporate psychoeducational components on symptom impact of diagnosis, the influence of negative schemas, porous boundaries, ineffective communication styles, and attachment styles.
Becca Ehlert
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I take a strengths-based perspective to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you. I collaborate with you to amplify your innate strengths and resources. Together, we'll discuss your goals and best ways to reach these. Common themes I see include: managing difficult relationships, processing past trauma, building self-esteem, setting boundaries, and developing solutions for healthy changes. I help you develop tremendous resilience to approach your issues with confidence. I have experience working with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, substance use and/or trauma symptoms.
I take a strengths-based perspective to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you. I collaborate with you to amplify your innate strengths and resources. Together, we'll discuss your goals and best ways to reach these. Common themes I see include: managing difficult relationships, processing past trauma, building self-esteem, setting boundaries, and developing solutions for healthy changes. I help you develop tremendous resilience to approach your issues with confidence. I have experience working with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, substance use and/or trauma symptoms.
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My approach to psychotherapy is that of a humanist; that is, successful therapy results in your continued evolution into your true self. My therapeutic style is gentle and engaged, and I respect your intelligence. I strive to provide an atmosphere of care and compassion which allows you to curiously explore what events, past and present are contributing to your challenges. It's important to me to take the time to understand your values and desires so that our work is grounded in how you see yourself.
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J Bass
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, LCASA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I proudly identify as an LGBTQ therapist who believes in a therapeutic relationship that is steeped in active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I offer an integrative approach to clients that focuses on the client’s unique needs and identities. One of my primary specialties is affirmative and knowledgable therapy for LGBTQ clients. I use various counseling techniques such as unconditional positive regard, Nurture Play Structure (NPS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy as well as psychoeducation to provide an individualized plan of care.
I proudly identify as an LGBTQ therapist who believes in a therapeutic relationship that is steeped in active listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I offer an integrative approach to clients that focuses on the client’s unique needs and identities. One of my primary specialties is affirmative and knowledgable therapy for LGBTQ clients. I use various counseling techniques such as unconditional positive regard, Nurture Play Structure (NPS), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy as well as psychoeducation to provide an individualized plan of care.
NC Center for Resiliency, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LPCA, CRC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I believe that everyone has the ability to find power within themselves to create a life that works best for them. I specialize in working with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, bipolar disorder, dissociative episodes and life transitions.
I believe that everyone has the ability to find power within themselves to create a life that works best for them. I specialize in working with teenagers and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, bipolar disorder, dissociative episodes and life transitions.
Ronald A Zumstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Bryce McCulloch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
My whole career I have worked with teens and young adults. I love working with young folks because they are at a time in their lives where they are constantly growing and changing in so many ways. Sometimes growth can be a real challenge and it can create pain and conflict, but it is my goal to help teens, young adults, and their families to move through these moments and to become the people that they want to be. I work alongside young folks and their families to identify what the major hurdles they face are and then help to figure out how can we all work together to overcome them.
My whole career I have worked with teens and young adults. I love working with young folks because they are at a time in their lives where they are constantly growing and changing in so many ways. Sometimes growth can be a real challenge and it can create pain and conflict, but it is my goal to help teens, young adults, and their families to move through these moments and to become the people that they want to be. I work alongside young folks and their families to identify what the major hurdles they face are and then help to figure out how can we all work together to overcome them.
W. Ryan Murdoch
Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Finding the right help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is important, even if it is difficult. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are, and that you trust to help find the path forward. The people I serve value my openness, compassion, curiosity, insight and calm. If you are struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I would like to help you find the pathways to healing that best work for you.
Finding the right help in times of stress, conflict, fear, and emptiness is important, even if it is difficult. Choosing a counselor is about finding someone you feel confident can understand you where you are, and that you trust to help find the path forward. The people I serve value my openness, compassion, curiosity, insight and calm. If you are struggling with trauma, stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling worthless, then I would like to help you find the pathways to healing that best work for you.
Zachary Rothwell
PMHNP
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I work with adults struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. I am kink allied and sex positive. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
I work with adults struggling with relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Many of my clients are high performers who have become successful despite a difficult childhood. If you are curious how therapy can help you reduce your suffering, improve your relationships, and help you heal from past traumas, I encourage you to reach out for a free consultation. I use elements of EMDR therapy in my approach. I am kink allied and sex positive. I invite you to come as you are. I will respect, support, and encourage you during our time in therapy.
Kate Murphy
LCSW Associate, LCSWA, MSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
I’m passionate about working with chronically ill adults and adults in their 20s-30s having difficulty navigating the many challenges of adulthood. If that’s you—hello there! You’ll want to know what therapy with me would be like. Put simply, my approach emphasizes noticing. It sounds easy, but many of us are ‘programmed’ not to notice what we're feeling or what beliefs we’re operating from. It actually takes quite a lot of courage & curiosity to notice. Together, we notice whatever is there. Often this means starting with the parts of us programmed not to: What's scary about noticing? How did they come to believe what they believe?
I’m passionate about working with chronically ill adults and adults in their 20s-30s having difficulty navigating the many challenges of adulthood. If that’s you—hello there! You’ll want to know what therapy with me would be like. Put simply, my approach emphasizes noticing. It sounds easy, but many of us are ‘programmed’ not to notice what we're feeling or what beliefs we’re operating from. It actually takes quite a lot of courage & curiosity to notice. Together, we notice whatever is there. Often this means starting with the parts of us programmed not to: What's scary about noticing? How did they come to believe what they believe?
Rachael Lark Revelle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My specialties include issues of abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and spiritual issues involving women, adolescents, families, and individuals. I also have a heart for integrating faith in the counseling process, working with clients in crisis, and seeing clients understand their true identities and thrive in their current life situations. My goal, through counseling is to provide a safe environment for individuals, allowing them to identify with themselves and reach maximum potential through changing their thoughts and behaviors. My work experience includes time at Carolina Outreach, providing assessments and counseling.
Professionally, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My specialties include issues of abuse/trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and spiritual issues involving women, adolescents, families, and individuals. I also have a heart for integrating faith in the counseling process, working with clients in crisis, and seeing clients understand their true identities and thrive in their current life situations. My goal, through counseling is to provide a safe environment for individuals, allowing them to identify with themselves and reach maximum potential through changing their thoughts and behaviors. My work experience includes time at Carolina Outreach, providing assessments and counseling.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.