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Therapists for college students near Duke University

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Aayla Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Charlotte, NC

Sun Counseling and Wellness is a consortium of providers that have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. We are passionate about treating the WHOLE person and helping you achieve a balanced and fulfilling life. We use modern and evidence-based therapeutic techniques and are individualized and creative in our work with clients. My counseling philosophy puts the client in the driver's seat. I firmly believe you are the expert on your own concerns. I believe in the power of a person-centered approach. I believe in collaborating with my clients in order to assist them with understanding their underlying concerns while identifying and utilizing their strengths in order to accomplish their goals. Together, we'll work as a team to clarify your vision for your ideal life. Though you'll be doing the work in your own life, you can feel safe knowing you have a trusted collaborator along the way. My counseling style is warm, creative, and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I consider myself an eclectic therapist, drawing from a number of different approaches, based on the presenting concern of the client "in front of me." I borrow heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory, which teaches individuals to challenge and change unhelpful cognitive distortions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes) and behaviors, which can leas to improved emotional regulation along with the development of effective and helpful coping strategies to address concerns and whole life wellness. I grew up here in North Carolina, hailing from Fayetteville. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Queens University of Charlotte in 2012 where I started out working with at-risk youth in community based mental health. I now have over five years post-grad experience providing individual and group therapy. I continued providing a full range of services that helped individuals of various ages and families overcome addiction and mental health concerns along the way. Since graduating with my Masters of Social Work in 2016 from UNC Charlotte, I have worked primarily with college aged students within university counseling centers. I also enjoy supporting future generations in our mental health field by serving as an adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte since 2021. I enjoy working with tweens (12 and up), teens, young adults (18-24) to adults 24+. I celebrate you for taking the first step in this journey towards change - be it big or small. I will be here to support and empower you along the way! I look forward to working with you. Talk soon!

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Christian Counseling Associates Of Raleigh
Group practice
Raleigh, NC

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Rise Mental Health and Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Asheville, NC

Feeling Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone. College life is exciting, but it can also be stressful. Between classes, social pressures, and planning for the future, it's easy to feel anxious or unsure of yourself. At Rise Mental Health and Wellness, we're here to support you. Led by Regan Rhodes, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCASA), we specialize in helping college students navigate challenges like anxiety, self-doubt, and life transitions.​ What We Offer: -Personalized Therapy: Tailored sessions focusing on your unique experiences. -Flexible Scheduling: Virtual appointments that fit into your busy college life. -Affordable Options: We accept various insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.​ Take the First Step: Reach out today to schedule a session and start your journey toward feeling more confident and grounded.

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Wendy Couch
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Glen Allen, VA

Everyone deserves a safe space to find their voice and write their next chapter. My goal is to support you through connection, reflection and growth as we work together to define and achieve your goals. I am dedicated to creating a supportive therapeutic relationship built on trust, transparency, and authenticity. My approach integrates trauma informed and evidence-based practices with personalized care, curated to meet your unique needs. Mental health wellness is a journey, and I would be honored to be a part of yours. I graduated from the College of William and Mary with a concentration in addictions treatment. My clinical interests include the treatment of high functioning depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, and binge eating disorder. I weave skills from evidence based modalities in to my clinical sessions in an organic manner. I approach therapy with compassion, creativity, humility, and a good dose of humor. In our sessions, I provide a non-judgmental and safe environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. My goal is to help you resolve your stressors quickly and effectively which means targeting the root cause rather than just the symptoms.

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House of Sparrow Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Greensboro, NC

Emily Dickinson wrote, “Hope is the thing with feathers,” comparing hope to a bird, noting that even something small, sometimes unseen, holds power that can bring you through hardships. Sparrows carry symbolism across many cultures, described to be a representation of resilience, joy, freedom, hope, and community. Here at House of Sparrow we want you to know that you are seen, you are valuable, and that you carry more strength than you know.

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Healing Tree Counseling and Wellness, PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Cornelius, NC

Hi, I'm Lisa. If you feel overwhelmed, can't shut your brain off and worry about many things, I understand. I have a passion for supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and navigating daily life stressors and challenges. I support people to navigate big transitions and create the life they want. I believe our thinking pattern, and the way we interpret the world, influence behaviors and keep us in our current state. By adjusting these patterns we can begin to change the outcome. I work with people to build confidence, self-compassion and self-esteem, to move from stuck to thriving and live with more joy and heal. I support those who feel worried about the future or overthink, struggling with relationships, grieving or in transition and wishing the pain/stress would get better. I can help! I provide support & practical feedback & tools you can use and incorporate a blend of conventional & alternative approaches(yoga, mindfulness) working with thoughts & behaviors. I understand that taking the first step is the hardest. Clients often describe me as easy to talk to, effective, kind, non-judging and supportive. I understand the challenges with stress, anxiety, lack of support, grief/sadness and overwhelm. I love the work I do. Reach out and I am happy to answer any questions you have.

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Ashley Higgins
Counselor
Charlotte, NC

If you are reading this then I invite you to take a moment to appreciate what you have done. Despite the pain you are in, you have taken an important step toward change. Those whom I work with all have one thing in common—pain. Regardless of its form, nervousness, sadness, substance misuse, difficult thoughts, and/or traumatic memories, attempting to cope with this pain has led to more suffering. There now exists a gap between the life they are living and the one they desire. Life has become about avoiding, numbing, or distracting the pain away. Does this sound like you? If so, know this—you’re not broken, you’re stuck. My approach to stuckness involves working together to explore new methods for interacting with pain, ones that don’t result in more suffering. We will work to cultivate clarity around where you have been and where you’d like to go; giving you a deeper understanding of how to create a rich and meaningful life despite the pain. My counseling draws from a foundation of empathy, positive regard, and congruence. I incorporate ACT, CBT, and CPT into my work. Utilizing various treatment modalities allows me to tailor my approach to meet your unique needs. Add in a healthy dose of metaphors, humor, and hands-on practice to create an experience that is informative and transformational.

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Agape Counseling Associates
Group practice
Wilmington, NC

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Alta Terra Counseling, PLLC
Group practice
Boone, NC

During any stage of life we are faced with challenges of many kinds. And these trials can keep anyone in the dark, not realizing that hope can be found. If you're someone who is trying to figure out who you are in the world, trying to find their way, or who just needs a solid connection with a partner; if you recognize a problem and a longing for change or struggling with overwhelming thoughts and emotions that keep you pushed away, leaving you in the dark, then you’re not alone and I’m here to help. ​ I believe creating a strong connection is a major step towards healing. My approach to creating a therapeutic bond is person-centered and strength-based. As a family systems therapist, I long to understand how our present growth challenges are shaped by our history of connections. With that new awareness, we can pave the way for positive changes in healing. ​ The key to any therapeutic process is a successful connection within the therapist/client relationship. It is important for the journey to have a therapist who can provide a safe space for your story to be heard and the skills to harness inner strength. If you feel like you’re struggling recently, loosing power or control over your life in ways you could not possibly imagine or realize, then we encourage you to reach out here at Alta Terra, where we can provide an honest safe space for you to be accepted, to find empowerment, encouragement, and healing as you journey to your higher ground (your greatest potential), for a higher ground is within your reach, no matter what season of life you’re in. It would be a joy to speak with you and to explore this journey together if I may be the right fit. ​

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New Visions Wellness Center
Clinic or agency
Little River, SC

Hello everyone! My name is Dr. Stacey Olden, and I am the Executive Director of New Visions Wellness. Whether you're struggling with work, school, relationships, family, or other concerns...we are here to help you. We will walk alongside you and empower you to live your fullest life and be your best self. We utilize an open, non-judgmental approach to treatment, and we will help you work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you. We are compassionate and understanding, and we look forward to taking the journey of healing with you!

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Tides of Change PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Wilmington, NC

Are you struggling with where you are headed and where you want to be in life? Are the pressures of performing in and out of the classroom or gym weighing heavily on you? Is your past and present life and relational trauma making you feel stuck? Tides of Change PLLC is here to help. Brittany is the owner and therapist of Tides of Change PLLC. Brittany has over 8 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults who are seeking help for anxiety, career and life transitions, and trauma. She uses a person centered, trauma informed approach and is also trained in attachment focused EMDR. Brittany was also a Division 1 college athlete and understands the performance pressures associated with being a student-athlete inside and outside of the classroom. Brittany is looking forward to working with you during this transitional phase of your life. Hope to see you soon.

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VicNikolSpeaks: Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Kernersville, NC

Author Shannon Bream inspired the name through her book, The Women of the Bible Speak”, which entails the wisdom of 16 women in the bible and their lessons for today. The book provides a sense of hope and light to the reader. When women of God speak, you’re wise to listen, take notes, and learn. With that being said, it’s my obligation that when I speak, it’s full of wisdom, with expectation to provide hope and reassurance to individuals’ lives and circumstances. The mission of VicNikolSpeaks: Counseling and Wellness, PLLC is to inspire, motivate, uplift, encourage and support all individuals through life’s challenges and transitions. It's time to uproot the unhealthy seeds that were planted by life or people that have caused weeds like hurt, anger, shame, etc. to grow inside of you and replant seeds of healing, love, peace, joy, and freedom. You have the power to replant healing. It’s time to grow! What you water grows! Are you watering seeds of healing or your seeds of hurt? Let’s dig in!

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Robyn Banker
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jersey City, NJ

Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for young people. We currently serve individuals who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training.

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The Flourishing Place
Licensed Professional Counselor
Columbia, SC

Welcome to The Flourishing Place, a trauma-informed therapy practice rooted in compassion, empowerment, and healing. I'm Shakeyla Boulware, a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and North Carolina with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, boundaries, and major life transitions. At The Flourishing Place, I provide a safe, affirming space where clients can process difficult experiences, reconnect with their sense of self, and build the tools they need to thrive. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence- based practices and guided by a deep belief in each person's capacity for growth and change. I meet clients where they are and work collaboratively to explore the impact of past wounds, shift unhelpful patterns, and nurture a more empowered, authentic life. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready to grow, The Flourishing Place offers support tailored to your journey-so you can not only heal, but truly flourish.

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Eliza Meadows
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Asheville, NC

College is hard! I remember how hard it was in so many ways. I'm honored to be a support to you through this important time in your life. I specialize in anxiety. I also work on post-trauma growth for those with a history of trauma. My approach is both "bottom up" (focusing on how your body/biology is responding to stress) and "top down" (working with your thoughts and mind to better manage the way you are feeling/thinking). I am heavily influenced by my studies in mindfulness meditation and bring that approach into our work. I have a strong interest in neuroscience as well as spirituality. I like to say that my goal as a helper is not to “make you better” but to help you discover that which makes you feel more alive. Your true nature is one of wholeness, contentment, and compassion; let's get you back there.

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Torri Johnson
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Greensboro, NC

Sometimes, life hurts. It's scary. It's frustrating. It's complicated. It's broken. It's lonely. It's not fair. It's changing... always changing. At Getting to Happy Wellness, I'll journey with you, step by step, on your road to healing, recovery, and getting to happy. I want to honor the courage it takes to seek counseling and make sure that finances never get in the way of healing and growth. You may be seeking counseling for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges, family and relationship conflicts, to dealing with stress, depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-awareness. I look forward to providing a safe, supportive and therapeutic space where we can collaborate and work at your own pace to help you reach your counseling and life goals. In our work together it is my hope, wish and prayer that you will feel more empowered, better understand yourself, your family, others and the world around you. Because you're worth it.

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Rachel Middaugh
Clinic or agency
Raleigh, NC

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), I work with clients ages 12 and up who are ready to grow, heal, and create meaningful change in their lives. I have a passion for working with teens and college students, women navigating divorce, men working through intimacy concerns, and individuals facing major transitions in their careers, families, and relationships. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-doubt, as well as those who simply feel “stuck” and want more clarity and confidence. My style is warm, authentic, and conversational. I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable, understood, and even able to laugh along the way. I use approaches such as CBT, IFS, and DBT skills, along with practical mindfulness tools and self-esteem work to help you feel more grounded and empowered. I offer in person and virtual. Life doesn’t come with a manual — and sometimes we all need support finding our footing again. I am deeply person-centered and value honesty, compassion, and collaboration. Together, we will work toward understanding your patterns, strengthening your confidence, and helping you build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

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Royal Phoenix Life Services
Group practice
Raleigh, NC

Greetings! I’m Robyn and I am so excited to be a part of your journey! My bubbly, expressive, and warm personality attributes to a calm professional environment. I welcome individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I graduated from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Childhood Development and Early Education. I started my career as a teacher dedicated to working with children from birth to school age within childcare and school environments. In 2020, I received a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Substance Dependence from North Carolina Central University. Since, I have been able to use my prior experience to support a diverse population of individuals, 18 and older, seeking mental health and substance use services in agency settings. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy implementing a variety of approaches based on the client’s specific needs. This includes a humanistic approach to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Solution- Focused Therapy (SFT). Through our work together, I hope to meet you where you are in your journey to support your progress towards determined goals in order to bring out the best in you.

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Banner Consulting and Counseling of NC, PLLC
Group practice
Fayetteville, NC

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Macie Bateman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Greenville, NC

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