Therapists for college students near Duke University

My name is Chaney, and I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I am passionate about helping people improve their mental health and overcome the obstacles that they face. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I am affirming to LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse folks. I also have special training and interest in helping folks with diabetes cope with diabetes distress and burnout. It is my belief that this journey to mental wellness is a partnership, and I look forward to finding unique solutions for each person I meet. I help folks achieve their health goals by prescribing medications, recommending lifestyle changes, and providing supportive talk therapy to develop coping skills. I want to work with you to find the best solution to fit your circumstances and needs. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story. We each have challenges to overcome and at times need a helping hand to do it. It can be hard to acknowledge that something is wrong, much less that you might need help. So, rest assured that I will be glad to team up with you on the path to wellness.

My name is Dr. Kourtney Carter and I am a licensed therapist here in Atlanta, GA. I have been working in mental health and program development for over 10 years. I have a bachelors degree in clinical psychology, a masters degree in social work with a concentration in health and mental health, and a doctoral degree in health administration. My research focused on the impact of LGBTQ patient satisfaction on patient volume and hospital revenue. I believe mental health should be celebrated and embraced. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. As a licensed therapist I understand the many changes that life can bring. Change can bring on both healthy and unhealthy emotions. I am here to work with you to assist in getting back to a healthier you. I am experienced in depression, anxiety, stress management, career counseling, adjustment disorder, grief counseling, and LGBTQ++ needs.

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Our mission at FullScope Counseling Services, PLLC is to create a safe, compassionate, authentic and caring environment where we guide in helping our clients to make empowered decisions about their individual and professional lives. We assist individuals in recognizing the strengths they already have and find creative ways to utilize these gifts in overcoming current issues that prevent them from feeling fully empowered. At FullScope, we know that an individual is always growing personally and healing is always happening. Sometimes each of us needs support and guidance in our journey. Our approach to counseling is an integrative approach based on years of experience and training. We treat each client as the unique individual he or she is. Our first priority is to listen and understand designing the counseling process around our client. From the beginning of the counseling process, there is much emphasis on forming a strong relationship. We believe the foundation of the success of counseling is based on the creation of a relationship in which clients can feel comfortable, can be understood, and can trust. FREE 15 MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION! The phone consultation is not therapy; however, this is an opportunity for you to speak with an experienced therapist to determine if receiving therapy or life coaching is a good fit for you or your family member.

Hi, I’m Carrie Meckler, LCMHC-S, LCAS — the therapist behind Coping Forward Counseling Services, PLLC. I work virtually across North Carolina with teens and adults who feel stretched thin, anxious, or stuck in patterns they can’t shake. My approach blends DBT with practical, evidence-based tools — so therapy isn’t just talking, it’s learning how to actually cope forward. At Coping Forward Counseling Services, I specialize in helping: -High-achieving women who struggle with perfectionism and anxiety -Teens learning to manage emotions and find balance -Adults who want real, practical skills — not just more ‘talk’ Sessions are virtual, flexible, and grounded in skills you can use outside of therapy. If you’re ready to feel steadier and more in control, let’s connect.

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I like helping individuals explore and achieve their goals to be their best self. I am a flexible thinker and embrace all people. I feel we learn from one another. I enjoy supporting individuals who have concerns with managing their anxiety. I am passionate about helping those with experienced trauma. I am also experienced in providing support to individuals with substance abuse concerns. I use many evidenced best practices to support those I serve. I am always willing to have a conversation to explore if I'm a good fit. If not, I promise to assist you with finding an individual who can best support you!

Truth is I am tired! These are words that I have uttered multiple times during my life journey and I am sure you have as well. As a black boy growing up in the rural south, I know how hard it can be to find space to talk about the hard things. Most of the times we are taught to not have feelings and explore the individual, familial, and societal stressors that constantly impact our ability to honor ourselves.You might be looking for someone to bear witness to the pain and the hardships in your life to feel safe enough to get out of your head and into your body. As a therapist, I understand that healing is a journey and does not happen overnight. Progress is never linear, and my goal is to create space for the good, bad, and the ugly. You will be treated like a human and given the right to access all the parts of you that make you who you are without judgement. I am passionate about providing spaces where you can move from a place of survival to thriving while caring for the whole person. At the end of the day I want you to walk away feeling empowered and confident and today could be the right time to begin.

We can work with a wide range of both mental health and substance use issues.We are private providers who are dedicated to helping our patients in actualizing their true and awesome selves. We hope that we will be agents for positive and meaningful change in your journey for wellness. Please give us a call at 828-386-6087 or email us at vannoycounseling@gmail.com Please note that we are not a crisis center and sometimes it may be up to 72 hours before we can return your call. If you call on a Friday please understand that we may not call back until Monday. If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department."

Whether you are going through grief, healing from trauma, struggling with relationship issues or need assistance navigating life’s challenges and changes, I am here to help you achieve the clarity, confidence, and momentum necessary to get from where you are to where you want to be. Together, we will work to identify and address the issues and obstacles keeping you from moving forward and getting what you want out of your life. Our sessions will help you cope more effectively with challenging situations and adjust more capably to changing circumstances using practical strategies that improve your symptoms and well-being. I work with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing a wide variety of presenting concerns including: trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, OCD, ADHD, military/veterans issues, and change of life events. I also have extensive experience coaching clients to reach professional, financial, educational and athletic performance goals. My goal is to guide and support you towards empowerment, growth, and healing. My approach to therapy is tailored to each individual client. I often incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy and narrative therapy into sessions. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with specialized training in EMDR, an evidence-based approach that helps people process unresolved trauma in more adaptive ways. EMDR can be used to treat a multitude of presenting issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and phobias.

I am currently accepting new telehealth clients with no waitlist. Are you feeling lost, alone, anxious, or worried? Are the upcoming holidays creating more stress with class deadlines and the end of the semester approaching? I believe wellness is a journey. Not a destination. Therapy does not have to be an intimidating process because you are worthy, and you deserve support. I am ready to go on this journey with you. I also offer evening appointments Monday through Thursday, but I am unable to post them with the scheduling system within this system. Call today for a free 15-minute consultation and let's take the first step together.

Kelly Counseling Center provides professional therapy and life coaching services designed to help individuals enhance their quality of life. We partner with our clients through support, psychoeducation, and evidence-based clinical treatment, empowering them to develop healthy coping skills, manage mental health symptoms, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers compassionate, client-focused care in a supportive therapeutic environment. At Kelly Counseling Center, we walk alongside you on your journey of self-awareness, helping you uncover the root of your challenges and achieve lasting growth.

My approach to therapy centers around the belief that every individual has inherent dignity, and is worthy to be seen, heard, and cared for. Anyone is welcome into my office. Every life experience is unique, and often these experiences can carry specific hurts, pains and sorrows. When life feels overwhelmingly challenging and burdensome, counseling can be a wonderful mechanism to assist in times of need. I believe that peace and joy are possible, and that no story is hopeless, because no story is done being written. As a client, I want you to feel safe and most importantly, listened to. As you get the chance to share your story with me, my goal is to build trust with you and help establish what you'd like to work on. According to your specific wants and needs, we will collaborate together and use a variety of therapeutic approaches to get you to a better place. Whatever season you're in, you don't have to walk it alone. Please don't hesitate to reach out to find what you need during this time.

You push yourself to meet expectations—at work, in relationships, in every aspect of life—because failure isn’t an option. But no matter how much you achieve, that nagging voice in your head keeps telling you it’s not enough. You overanalyze your mistakes, replay conversations in your head, and wonder why you can’t just relax and feel good about where you are. The pressure is relentless. You feel like you’re sprinting toward an invisible finish line that keeps moving. The weight of expectations—your own and everyone else’s—presses down on you. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that if you can just work harder, be better, prove your worth, you’ll finally feel okay. But deep down, you’re exhausted. And you’re starting to wonder: Does it really have to be this way? It doesn’t. Therapy can help you step off the hamster wheel of perfectionism and self-doubt. Together, we’ll identify what’s fueling the pressure, challenge the patterns that keep you stuck, and help you build a life that feels authentic, balanced, and actually fulfilling—on your terms. I help young adults and teens break free from perfectionism, self-doubt, and external pressures to build confidence and live authentically.

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We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of complex mental health conditions in patients aged 6 and up, with a focus on adjustment disorders, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, mood disorders, OCD, post-partum depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, substance use disorders, other disruptive behavioral disorders. Our approach to psychiatry is deeply rooted in a personalized, patient-centered philosophy that emphasizes the importance of understanding each patient’s unique circumstances and collaborating closely with them to develop effective, individualized treatment plans. We believe in tailoring treatment plans to each individual's unique needs, incorporating evidence-based practices and the latest research advancements to help patients achieve long-term wellness and improve their quality of life.

Welcome to the Chrysalis Center, where we believe that a supportive, healing environment is essential to foster change and growth. Whether receiving help for an eating disorder, before or after bariatric surgery, following times of trauma, or when recovering from substance abuse; a strong support system is paramount for success. WHAT WE OFFER We offer an array of clinical services to complement every person. Our clients come to the Chrysalis Center for treatment of a wide variety of clinical issues, but we primarily treat: Eating disorders Anxiety disorders Depression and other mood disorders Alcohol and drug use Relationship problems Trauma Sexual abuse and assault Grief and loss Self-harm Childhood emotional and behavioral issues Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) SERVICES PROVIDED Treatment is different for everyone. Our therapeutic approach is empathetic, non-judgmental, and interpersonal in nature. Our goal is to help our clients understand themselves and the root of their problem, identify and change dysfunctional behaviors and patterns, and develop effective strategies for coping. In order to accomplish this, we offer the following services: Individual Counseling Group Therapy Family Counseling Relationship Counseling Nutritional Counseling Evaluations and Counseling for Weight Loss Surgery Patients Medication Management Virtual Telehealth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for Adult Eating Disorder Treatment

I have worked with college students struggling with a wide range of difficulties and acuity over the past decade plus, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I have a casual yet professional style, and prioritize creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can increase awareness of their emotional and relational patterns. I pull from several orientations, including psychodynamic/relational, emotion-focused, CBT, acceptance-based, and compassion-based approaches in order to make sense of your difficulties with you and to identify ways to change, or as is the case in the many situations that we can’t change, learn to relate to it differently. My clients express appreciation for my transparent, collaborative, compassionate, and well-informed approach. I am interested and have experience in working with clients from diverse backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities. I try to understand clients in context and I seek to bring in societal issues and -isms to understand clients experiences in the world. I am open to talking about my own identity and position in society. I have openings for telehealth clients located in Massachusetts, NC, or any participating Psypact state. I accept Aetna in MA. I accept Aetna and BCBS in NC. Please email me if you would like to schedule a free initial call to answer any questions and assess whether we may be a good match.

Your chest is tight & you have trouble catching your breath. Sweating, nausea, heart pounding. You avoid situations, become agitated, cling to others. You worry-thinking the worst possible outcome is going to happen. You feel sad, tired, guilty if you don’t meet expectations. You’re exhausted but afraid to slow down or say ‘no’ to others, fearing rejection or loneliness. Your inner voice is constantly negative & you want to stop it or change it, but you don’t know how to change it or even know if it’s possible to truly accept yourself or even find yourself. This doesn't have to be your 'normal'. Life doesn't have to be this hard. You want to feel happy, excited & fulfilled in your daily life. You want to relax & enjoy the life you have worked for. You're ready to silence your inner critic & learn to be kind to yourself. You have the ability to live the life you dream & deserve, to explore your true self AND find your happiness again. That's where I come in- I can help get you there. Online scheduling is available 24/7 to schedule video/walk-n-talk sessions. If you’re looking for a warm, genuine, open-minded therapist with a non-judgmental style that alternates laughter with deep conversation, strategic insights & education- let's talk. We'll work on learning, accepting, & growing parts of you. Schedule today (coastalcounselors.com).