Therapists for college students near Duke University

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College can feel like constant pressure — perform well, make the right choices, keep it together, don’t fall behind. I work especially well with high-achieving students who look like they have it handled on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck internally. Whether it’s performance anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship stress, or just feeling like you’re never doing “enough,” we’ll work together in a structured, practical way. I use evidence-based tools (primarily CBT) to help you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and habits are connected — and to build skills you can actually use between sessions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you can be real, feel understood, and leave with strategies that help you move forward with more confidence and clarity. I offer virtual therapy and accept multiple major insurance plans. Book directly through my scheduling link at the bottom of this page to verify insurance and availability.

Fully licensed and offering virtual sessions in NC, SC ,WI & IA. Do you want to neutralize the effects of emotional trauma/pain without having to relive it? Internal Family Systems is an evidence-based, intrapsychic approach rooted in the multiplicity of mind, based in systems thinking, and a very psycho-spiritual (not religioous) approach. Additionally, using art & journal therapy, EFT & relaxation & meditation, we will work together to calm your mind and free parts of you that are frozen in time. I believe each of us have both a unique set of gifts and a world view shaped by past experiences and present circumstances. Let's get together and chat! I believe that each individual has both a unique set of gifts and a world view shaped by past experiences and present circumstances. I also believe that in order to know where we are going, we need to realize how we arrived where we are in our present circumstances. Through sessions together, I will collaborate with you to assist you in recognizing your individual strengths and strive to empower you with the self-awareness and self-confidence to pursue your dreams. I take a person-centered, creative, non-judgmental approach to counseling, helping you to see how your uniquely shaded lenses of experience color your perceptions. As an evidence-based relaxation and meditaiton trainer, I am uniquely qualified to help you learn to cope with grief, anxiety, past trauma, and women's issues. My approach is eclectic, using interventions from a broad base of solidly-grounded, accepted theoretical orientations. I see clcients for anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and women's issues. Through sessions together, I will collaborate with you to assist you in recognizing your individual strengths and strive to empower you with the self-awareness and self-confidence to pursue your dreams. I take a person-centered, creative, non-judgmental approach to creating a safe space for counseling sessions, allowing you to unburden yourself and share your goals, while helping you to see how your uniquely shaded lenses of experience have color your perceptions.

Welcome to Emerge Child and Family Counseling. We offer a variety of specialty therapeutic approaches in addition to Child, Teen, Young Adult and Adult Counseling, including Play Therapy, SAFE EMDR, TFCBT, Eating disorder treatment, Guilt and Shame Trauma Therapy, Career Consultation Services, Virtual Counseling, and other services to ensure that you get the best care possible. Started in 2019, Jessie Napoli had the goal of helping as many people as possible. We have continued that vision and expanded to serve a wider client base. We are proud to now have multiple clinicians and support staff all sharing a common goal.

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!

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. We have 12 clinicians in our Burlington office, and One in the Boone office. Joanna is only clinician providing services in Boone office and limited space at this time. What we do: Many people also find that counselors can be a tremendous asset to managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Therapists can provide a fresh perspective on a difficult problem or point you in the direction of a solution. The benefits you obtain from therapy depend on how well you use the process and put into practice what you learn. Some of the benefits available from therapy include: We can help with: -Adjusting to college -Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values -Developing skills for improving your relationships -Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy -Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety -Managing anger, grief, depression, and other emotional pressures -Improving communications and listening skills -Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones -Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage -Improving your self-esteem and boosting self-confidence Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Person-Centered Play Therapy Trauma Focused Family and Couples Therapy Solution Focused Therapy Individual and Family therapy Substance Abuse and Addition Maternal Mental Health Learning and Cognitive disabilities, ABA trained Parenting Training, Mediation, and Conflict , Parenting under two roofs, Blended Families Conflict Resolution Adoption and Foster Care Families Grief and Loss Joanna Warren-Boone and Burlington Cari Sun-Burlington and Virtual Michelle Lester-Virtual Kersten Perry-Virtual Alisha Miller-Virtual and Burlington Molly Kerns-Burlington and Virtual Jennifer Simms-Burlington and Virtual Emily Fogleman-Burlington and Virtual Tiffany Hall-Burlington Lindsay Ballard-Burlington and Virtual Lindsey Lykins-Burlington and Virtual Renee Smith-Burlington and Virtual Kristen Silver-Virtual

Mountains to Sea Counseling offers therapy, education, and consulting with a focus on LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent identities in North Carolina. This is a space where you will be welcomed and affirmed as you make your journey. About Megan: Welcome! I'm so glad you made it here. Taking the first step in seeking out a therapist can be scary and overwhelming. As a non-binary, neurodivergent therapist, I provide an affirming space that allows my clients to accept all parts of themselves, and celebrate their identities. I specialize in working with young adults, including college students and young professionals, who are queer-identified and/or neurodivergent. This might be your first foray into therapy, or maybe you have seen several mental health providers in the past. Maybe you are seeking a diagnosis, or have been given many over the years that don't feel like they make sense or fit. Regardless of where you are coming from, I am committed to working with you in a way that feels individualized and supportive. I love learning about new therapeutic techniques, the nervous system, and exploring new research, but I know that there is no one-size-fits all approach to therapy. The most important thing for me is to offer empathy, validation, and acknowledgement that you are the expert on yourself. I would love to hear from you.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you are drifting along with no direction? Having difficulty navigating relationships or the transition to college? I have worked extensively with adolescents and college students struggling with anxiety, adjustment, perfectionism and people pleasing tendencies, We will explore the root causes of your issues while building coping strategies to help you adjust and maximize your time at college. Feel free to reach out to me via email or phone to take the next step in your journey.

I don't know everything, but I do know how anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD can easily take over. Whether you're managing overwhelming anxiety, intrusive thoughts, phobias, OCD, or perfectionism, I can help—and real progress is possible. I help college students and young adults navigate anxiety with proven, practical tools that bring meaningful change. As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, and North Carolina, I bring over 15 years of experience to my work. I use evidence-based approaches like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to create treatment plans tailored to your specific needs and goals. My style is supportive, straightforward, and focused on action. Whether you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure of what to do next, we’ll work together to help you move forward—with confidence. You don’t have to let anxiety run the show. If you are ready to get to work and make changes please reach out. Let’s take the next step—together.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. At BYWAY our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

Welcome, I'm glad you are here. If you need a safe space to talk it out, I am here to listen. If you need to cry, yell, lament, or laugh I am here for it! I find it is beneficial, for those that I work with, to talk and to do. I often incorporate creative experiences, outdoor therapy, and movement as integral parts of the counseling process. I consider myself informal, personable, often humorous, and accepting of others. I'm looking forward to meeting you soon.

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Hello. I think the most important element of a successful client / therapist relationship is one of safety. A place where you can say and talk about things you may never have said before. I believe that because having experienced that myself is what lead me to this field as well. As a college student you are entering one of the most exciting and yet unfamiliar times of your life. There are so many opportunities yet with that comes potential obstacles. This is the time in your life where you truly begin to explore and define who you are. Your are faced with many choices that either bring you closer to your goal or move you away from it. Technology puts so much at our fingertips and sometimes that can be a obstacle in itself. Many of the very things that you enjoy about college life can become compulsive or even addictive. Think alcohol, drugs, pornography, and sex to name a few.

Connection to self and others is my priority. If you feel past events in relationships with family, friends, or partners have created fear and insecurity in your current relationships, or you notice that you don't feel like yourself due to anxiety or depression that may be connected to difficult events in your life, we can explore ways to move through these events and feel ready to grow and develop your personal resilience as well as strengthen your ability to trust and connect with others.

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I truly believe that everyone has the tools and potential to deal with and face their life challenges, adversities, conflicts, and pain. I am a passionate listener to your story. Together, we will find your own ability to live a better life with yourself and with others.

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.

Welcome to Carolina Counseling and Therapy. If you’re here, I am sure there are things in your life you are working on and struggling with. I am here to help you sort through the stress and confusion and get you back to optimal functioning and ready for a successful future. You aren’t in this alone. Give me a call today.