Therapists in Cary, NC

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.

Are you having trouble getting through the day without feeling anxious and overwhelmed? Are you having difficulty feeling fulfilled in your current relationship? You notice that you feel things more deeply than those around you, but you may have labeled as "too emotional. You want to find a way to live an authentic, peaceful, and purposeful life, but you are unsure of how to get there. Reaching out for support is one of the most courageous things you can do. I would be honored to be a support for you!

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.

I am a Raleigh-based therapist with experience counseling anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, habit formation, body-image, marital conflict, and low self-esteem. I counsel teenagers, adults, and couples. I have my associates' license in Marriage and Family Therapy in North Carolina. I have a faith background and can incorporate faith into the counseling session if the client so desires. I am private pay and have immediate availability, offering both in person and virtual sessions.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling Associate with Krippa Family Psychological & Wellness Services. While I do have a 24-year background working with families and children in the stages of early childhood, in this role, I hope to continue working with people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds. I specialize in working with children (ages 2+), adolescents, and women, struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, low-self-esteem, ADHD, ASD, suicidal ideations, self-harming behaviors, emotional and mood dysregulation, as well as interpersonal relationship and social skill difficulties.

I live by the motto “I can and I will watch me” and I apply this mindset when working with clients to be their best selves. I enjoy providing treatment to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families and strive to build an effective therapeutic relationship that develops life-long skills enhancing an individual's strengths to adjust to life in today's society. My approach is to provide a safe space and help others achieve fulfillment and happiness through believing that regardless of what life has thrown their way, they can persevere through it.

"Healing is not the absence of the storm. Healing is the way we ride it." In life, each of us may face storms that test our resilience and spirit. Whether you come from a diverse background or any other, these challenges can feel overwhelming and isolating. Finding a haven of understanding and support is essential - You are not meant to navigate this journey alone. As a dedicated LCSW with over 9 years of expertise, I've been privileged to support individuals through their most challenging times - be it depression, anxiety, grief, chronic pain/illness, or life transitions.

Your decision to start therapy is a courageous step toward living a full life. I believe that good emotional health is a vital part of life and that choosing therapy is a gift that we can give to ourselves. I know and understand that the prospect of entering therapy can seem daunting. My goal is for you to feel accepted, and heard. I want you to know that whatever you are working through, it is important to me and I recognize the courage it takes to heal. I am a strengths-based therapist believing that each person has gifts enabling them to make desired changes.

I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between client and clinician is key in order for growth to happen. Once mutual respect and trust are established, I work toward gaining a deeper understanding of the client, their needs, and what obstacles they’ve found themselves faced with. I offer a space of non-judgment, empathy, and support in which clients can feel safe to open up and share their authentic selves. Upon meeting, I'll work with the client to create a treatment plan and goals, knowing that there is no one-size-fits-all plan. I most commonly work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, and family issues.

Are you struggling with becoming pregnant, being pregnant, or being a new mother? As a new mother, you try so hard, but you feel like your life is one big hamster wheel. You are anxious and exhausted wondering how long you can go on like this. Do you think it wasn't supposed to be like this? Or maybe your partner wants a child, but you aren't sure what YOU want. You might know you want to have a baby; but, you are scared it is never going to happen or you are already pregnant and miserable. Trying to get pregnant, being pregnant, losing a pregnancy, and having a baby can be very overwhelming. I can help you find relief.

Navigating the heavy currents of our own thoughts can be challenging, and no one should feel trapped in their own head. I get it: we have SO much to deal with between school, work, family, relationships and major life changes. My mission is to help guide you through life's challenges and help you find your spark! Picture me as your co-pilot: I'm there to assist but ultimately, you are in the driver's seat. My goal as a therapist is to help you get out of your head and start enjoying life again.

Welcome! Deciding to seek professional help and support can be a difficult but courageous choice to make. Psychotherapy can be an opportunity to begin the process of healing from emotional pain, develop effective tools, and change patterns of behavior leading to more satisfying relationships and a more fulfilling life. I provide a safe, empathic, and supportive environment where we work as a team to understand the difficulties and challenges you are facing and to develop effective solutions to overcoming these obstacles.

Welcome! I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help, thus I strive to make therapy a place where my clients can feel comfortable to be themself and reach their therapy goals. I enjoy working with children 5+ who are struggling with anxiety, family issues, and self-esteem. I also enjoy working with Latinx, first generation, and queer-identified individuals who are exploring their identity and relationships. As a marriage and family therapist, I have the ideal training to help you work on your relationships and get you to a place where you and your loved ones feel heard and understood.

At Well Marriage, our clinicians are committed to preserving relationships and avoiding separation whenever possible. If you are both willing to put in the work, we’ll be there to help you solve your relationship woes. In the midst of connection trouble and distress, we’ll support the hope that you can heal and save your relationship. We’ve seen countless couples who are convinced their relationship is too far dead and gone, only to see it be rediscovered and revitalized before their very eyes (and hearts). We’ve seen it happen. We know how to help it happen for you.

Brooke is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works from a trauma-focused and attachment-based lens, while tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs. She provides a safe, compassionate space that fosters honesty and trust with the therapeutic process, helping to lead clients toward growth and self-discovery. Brooke has been working with clients since 2017, specializing in trauma-informed therapy and is experienced working with individuals, couples and families overcoming life stressors to develop healthier patterns.

Mary Lynn Marus (Molly), works primarily with neurodivergent adults, with confirmed or suspected diagnoses of Autism, ADHD, and/or other mental health conditions. Do you find that behaviors are hard to manage, social communication is challenging, or that mood or worries are constantly weighing on you? Do you have a hard time finding someone who understands your concerns related to your lived experience of Autism, ADHD, or another Intellectual or Developmental diagnosis? Are you a parent or caregiver of an Autisitc, ADHD, or IDD Child, who needs your own therapist who understands what you are going through? I am here to help!

Throughout life, we encounter experiences and challenges that are unexpected. During these difficult times, the future may seem out of our control. I can help you gain insight into your situation and support you as you cope through it. I specialize in working with couples who have experienced infidelity, postpartum and other relational issues, young adults going through life transitions such as starting college, a new job or a family, and adults experiencing, anxiety, depression and/or trauma as a result of unhealthy relationship dynamics with romantic partners, friends, children and parents. I want you to know you are not alone.