Therapists for college students near Durham, NC

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina practicing for almost 20 years. Serving the mental health needs of all community members is very important to me and the reason why I have become a strong advocate for equitable care for everyone. I have worked in various mental health settings through the years, primarily serving individuals who have experienced trauma, adversity, grief, depression, and anxiety. My compassion for people, years of working in demanding environments, and close connections to the military have allowed me to easily make connections and support others in their journey. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I received my master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina. My post-graduate work focuses predominately on child welfare, specifically working with young children, young adolescents, and their families who have experienced trauma within their homes. I also have considerable experience working with numerous populations. It’s important to know that I’m passionate about helping people overcome barriers and recognizing their strengths while assisting them with life crises. The gift of effective communication and understanding is so important in helping others achieve positive outcomes. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I’m Robert G. Engle, LMHC, a virtual therapist specializing in EMDR therapy with student-athletes, college students, and high-performing individuals. I help clients work through performance anxiety, trauma, injury-related stress, fear of failure, burnout, perfectionism, ADHD-related stress, and identity strain. Many of the people I work with are used to performing well on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or under constant pressure internally. My approach is thoughtful, direct, and collaborative. I help clients better understand what is happening beneath the surface while building regulation, resilience, confidence, and clarity under pressure. I am licensed to provide virtual therapy in both North Carolina and Florida, which makes this a strong fit for student-athletes and high-performing students in either state.

Elizabeth Bilisoly is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2020. She has an undergraduate degree from Guilford College in Interpersonal Communication and a dual Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Addiction and Recovery Counseling from Liberty University. Elizabeth has experience with providing counseling services to a variety of individuals, particularly clients suffering from trauma. Additionally, she is experienced in working with teenagers and adults with issues such as anxiety, depression, and adjustment/life changes. Elizabeth is trained in EMDR and utilizes multiple modalities to meet clients where they are. When not at work, Elizabeth enjoys time on her farm, crocheting and anything outside.

When it comes to mental health and well-being, the truth is, most people deal with their own unique set of challenges. At CBT Counseling Centers, we strive to offer the height of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you be and feel your best and have been doing so for nearly two decades. No two persons are alike. As such, we pride ourselves on offering science-driven, customized treatment and treatment plans to achieve optimum health and well-being for you and your loved ones. If you are looking to taking that next step in mental wellness, we are glad. Because help and healing are closer than you think

Mindi M. Perry, LCSW Mindi M. Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina who has been practicing since 1989. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Master's Degree in of Social Work. Mindi has extensive experience providing training and supervision to foster parents, licensed clinical social workers, medical professionals, and graduate level students. She endorses a strengths-based approach when providing therapy and believes in the potential of her patients. Mindi is person-centered and embraces a holistic point of view, focusing on the social, emotional, and physical well-being of others. She strives to empower her patients through establishing long term therapeutic relationships that promote personal growth, improved mental health, and overall success. In her spare time, Mindi enjoys golf, gardening, bird watching, exercise, cooking, and quality time with family.

Audra Vann is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina who has been practicing since 2019. She has an B.A. Liberal Studies with a minor in French from California State University of San Bernardino (summa cum laude with highest honors, special recognition from the School of Communication for Excellence in Journalism), an M. A. Special Education with a concentration in Assistive Technology (summa cum laude with highest honors), and an M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in trauma and crisis (summa cum laude with highest honors). Some people experience more trauma than others. Success in therapy is feeling comfortable telling Audra what's working for you"?but also what isn't working. It's about what you can accomplish together to help you face hardship and emerge stronger and with greater purpose. That doesn't mean your worst day is behind you. But Audra would like the opportunity to help you see the path that makes sense to you, and to provide you with tools that will help you daily. There is no handbook to make things easier, but there is a cooperation between you and Audra that forges strength out of your individuality and empowers you to see through the chaos into the calm.

Hey there! At Mindful Collaboration, we get that college life is a lot—it’s exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming trying to juggle school, relationships, work, and everything in between. We’re here to support you with a team of down-to-earth therapists who know what it's like to feel the weight of all those expectations. Using approaches like Somatic Experiencing and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, we’ll help you learn practical tools for managing stress, dealing with anxiety, and navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, feel more grounded, or just talk things through, we’re here to make sure you feel heard and supported every step of the way.

At Yapriah, we are dedicated to holistic treatment, with compassionate and personalized counseling, coaching, advocacy and services for every season of life. This tailored experience will guide you on your journey to change and growth, ensuring you feel valued and empowered every step the way.

Feeling stuck in your behaviors and patterns but don’t know how to break free from the cycle? Or maybe you’ve made a few changes and you’re finding it difficult to fit into your environment because the people surrounding you aren’t supportive of your new self. We all want to be heard. We all want to be supported. Especially when we’re unsure of our next steps in life and grow as a person. You just want to be accepted for who you are. You are worthy to be seen, heard, and accepted for who you are in every stage of life. Schedule a consult today to take the next step of your healing process and self-exploration journey. As an LGBTQIA+, transgender, and BIPOC affirmative counselor serving in NC and SC, I work with clients experiencing the following concerns: anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and PTSD, self esteem, grief, men's issues, and internet addiction. I work with the following age population: teen, adults, and elders. In working together, we may explore a few of the following approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Humanistic, Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma Focused. Text/call 980-484-3728 for your free consultation or submit an inquiry at esmaycounseling.com. I look forward to meeting you!

Welcome to Global Counseling Solutions, your trusted provider of counseling services in North Carolina. We are a team of dedicated professionals with a mission to help individuals overcome behavioral health challenges and achieve a healthier quality of life. We build therapeutic relationships with our clients, focusing on their unique needs and goals. Our clinicians create customized treatment interventions to address specific concerns while promoting personal and professional growth. At Global Counseling Solutions, we genuinely care about the success of the people we serve and are committed to helping you become the best version of yourself. If you are in North Carolina and seeking assistance in managing a personal concern, we invite you to explore our services and join us in your healing journey.

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Welcome to Becoming Counseling, PLLC! Becoming Counseling, PLLC offers psychotherapy services to individuals and couples. Becoming Counseling, PLLC is located in Durham, North Carolina close to Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill. If you’re here, it means you’re already on your path to becoming. Whether you’re looking to become accepting of your own skin or better equipped in your relationships, we’re here to help!

I view therapy as a unique, dynamic space between two people where an alliance is being formed. Clients often come my way frustrated by not being heard by health providers or mental health therapists who lack empathy, understanding, or who come off as judgmental. My job is to meet you in a place where you can feel deeply seen, heard, and understood.

I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Compassion, warmth, and objectivity are just some of the values I offer to clients I serve. My clients are accepted for who they are while receiving encouragement to become self-aware, grow and thrive within their communities. My goal is to create a safe space for reviving the soul, mind, will, and emotions. I strive to assist clients in rebuilding weakened relationships while also assisting them in their own personal restoration. I also have a passion for working with clients who identify themselves as members of LGBTQ+. System Counseling, as well as Cognitive-Behavioral and Cognitive Restructuring approaches, are blended with Motivational Interviewing techniques to form the basic theoretical foundation of my work with clients. I offer Individual, Couples, and Marriage Counseling, Christian Counseling, Life and Executive Coaching, Consultation, and Clinical supervision. I believe in your ability to find the answers to your life’s dilemmas. I see myself as a facilitator within the therapeutic relationship, providing objective guidance and support, as well as, challenging unhealthy thought processes while creating a warm, accepting, and soothing environment in which to work. Let’s redesign the life you were created to live.

I have over ten years of experience in providing therapy services. I pride myself on providing a safe and non-judgmental space to assist my clients in achieving their goals. Building therapeutic rapport and maintaining engagement are important to me. It helps me understand who you are and ensures that you feel seen as a unique individual. Your perspectives on life are determined by your life experiences. Understanding your unique experiences are important to me. My goal is to partner with you to help you achieve the meaningful and sustainable changes you desire. I primarily use evidenced-based treatment modalities including Cognitive-Based therapy and Solution-focused therapy. I specialize in helping adults and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, grief, minority stress, LGBTQ issues, internal struggles, and mood disorders to include major depression and bipolar disorders.

Exhausted by your loud inner critic? Overwhelmed by your neverending to-do list? Or maybe you're a slave to your grades? Despite looking like you have your sh!t together, internally you feel like a scattered fraud cosplaying as a human. Trying to be the perfect friend, perfect student, or perfect partner all at once is exhausting. There's a deeper wound that hasn't healed yet. Perhaps you dream of feeling fulfilled, calm, & confident? To say "no" and actually mean it? To stop playing small & launch that creative idea? If you want to stress less & live authentically without fear or guilt, I’d love to help you step into your power. I love working with creative women and gender expansive folks who have silenced themselves to make others comfortable. They are wanting to rediscover their voice, reclaim their power, be true to themselves while caring less about what others think about them. I’m proudly a human first, clinical psychologist second. I’m a connoisseur of many paradoxical things, from downtempo electronica to heavy metal. I love my tea dark, just like my humor. As a recovering perfectionist with ADHD, I know the struggle of imposter syndrome & the fear of “not being enough.” I can help you feel confident while giving the middle finger to perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. I use a holistic approach & teach you skills to regulate your nervous system. I specialize in mindful hypnosis, EMDR, & IFS. I liberally use creativity & humor to create a supportive space for you to learn new skills, re-discover your strengths, & overcome life’s stressors with courage. If you’re secretly a rebel underneath all that people pleasing, perfectionism, and “good” behavior, you’re my kind of vibe. Please email me on my website to connect, voicemails are my nemesis!

I specialize in women’s mental health and provide virtual therapy for young adult women navigating anxiety, academic stress, life transitions, executive functioning challenges, relationship concerns, and self-esteem.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of combined experience in mental health and career development services. I have served as a member of the North Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work since 2017. My direct practice experience began as an employment counselor providing support and counseling to individuals experiencing transitions in employment. Over the last four years, I’ve practiced as a licensed mental health therapist providing office based and in-home outpatient therapy to individuals and families in rural counties of North Carolina. Building rapport and understanding the needs of my clients are attributes tied closely to my professional values. I will partner with you to assist you in meeting your personal and professional goals. I will be your advocate. My ideal clients are adults ages 18 to 45. I provide both individual and couples counseling. My primary treatment modalities are Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused Therapy. If you’d like to meet to determine if we are a good fit, request a virtual appointment to receive a 15-minute complimentary consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

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.