Therapists for college students near Duke University

All of You is a privately-owned practice that provides Family, Group, Couples, and Individual counseling for people looking for a non-judgemental space to start their journey in the healing process. We hold the belief that every single person has the power to change their own lives, the power lies within themselves. We strongly believe that we can help individuals harness their own strengths with the guidance, encouragement, education, and empowerment we provide through our professional counseling skills and own life experiences.

Life can be hard, right? Considering the ups, downs, and curve balls that we all encounter throughout our lifetimes, it can be beneficial to have a safe space and objective support person as you navigate your journey. I am here to help. I use cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused methods aimed to assist you with working through and resolving the challenges you are experiencing. Particularly, I will assist you with building insight around your way of thinking, boundaries, mindfulness, and assertiveness. My hope is that you feel empowered and resilient enough to work through whatever challenges you encounter. I am a firm believer that life is meant to be lived freely and in abundance in all areas of life. Let's work together to get there! Life can be hard, but it can be beautiful too...

I have a MSW from UNC Pembroke and have been practicing as a mental health therapist since 2015. I have been working in the mental health field since 2007. I have an extension history of working with individuals dealing with issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma.

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If you’ve landed here you are probably seeking connection, and hope to find the right professional to support you. Something has gotten in the way, or you’ve lost your way to a life that is rich and meaningful. It may be about fractured relationship, debilitating emotional struggles, over-reliance on a substance, the grip of social media, the persistence of trauma, or elusive life balance. Or you may wish to deepen progress you’ve already made in making a life worth living. I offer the wisdom and skills that come from over 30 years working in mental health. My 20+ years as a licensed therapist have included direct work with people of all ages and in all combinations, often as I also served in leadership positions in residential programs. My primary approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), including ACT for Trauma. Depending on what is useful, I weave elements of Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. The work I do is informed by Buddhist Psychology, and often includes guidance in the use of specific meditation techniques to bring clarity and growth. My own life has been enriched by my experience as a person in long-term recovery, my dedicated mindfulness/meditation practice, and my immersion in the outdoors wherever my travels take me.

I am a National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina (LCMHC), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida (LMHC) and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). But I'm really a lot like you. I 've been through some stuff and learned how to heal, grow and change. I'd love to help you do the same My virtual office provides affordable, private counseling online for Florida and North Carolina residents. No need to leave your home or stress out. Just find a quiet spot and log on for your session. It's that easy! We use a HIPPA compliant web portal to ensure confidentiality and a quality connection with your therapist. Common issues treated include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioral disorders, ADHD, eating disorders, self harming behavior, risky behavior, family conflict, co-occurring disorders, sexual abuse, life transition and trauma. The most powerful phrase in the human connection is "Me too." Whatever you're going through, you're not alone. Therapy is not for "crazy' people. It's for smart people like you, who recognize when they need a little help and who are brave enough to ask for it.

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Welcome to Rooted In Faith Counseling. Renee offers a safe and nonjudgemental place to explore the life you want to live and how to get there. In life there can be distractions pressures, and obstacles. If you wish to gain more insight and control during your journey as a young adult.....counseling is a great place to start. Renee has over 20 years of counseling experience in school settings and substance abuse settings.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing telehealth sessions for individuals in Florida and North Carolina, and in-person sessions for individuals in Asheville, NC. I provide a compassionate environment where we can partner to identify your strengths and challenges, and together find ways to achieve your goals. I work with a wide variety of individuals, while specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have!

You deserve to live a life that makes you feel excited to wake up every morning. It's time to tell anxiety, stress, angst, fear, self-doubt, and low self-esteem that it's time to kick rocks. If you are riddled with anxiety due to biological or environmental causes, or if you have experienced significant traumatic events, I am here to help you. The stress of the past plus the fast paced nature of today's society makes navigating issues relating to your family, job, school, health, etc. completely overwhelming. This does not have to be the case. It's time to let go of the grip that emotional and psychological pain has on you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of North Carolina with 6+ years experience as a mental health therapist and 10+ years experience working in the mental health field. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness based strategies to reduce elevated states of stress. If you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, low confidence, panic symptoms, social anxiety, relationship issues, or trauma related symptoms you are not alone in this. I believe in creating an environment that is safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing.

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Envisions Counseling, PLLC provides supportive, client-centered therapy for college students and young adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Many of the clients I work with feel overwhelmed by academic pressure, expectations from family or others, identity exploration, and the challenges of balancing school, work, and personal life. Therapy is a space to slow down, process experiences, and develop tools to manage emotions, improve coping, and build confidence.

We provide neuroaffirming psychological and psychoeducational testing. We work with children and adults with a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent teens and young adults. We accept Aetna, BCBS, private pay, and Care Credit.

T Jackson is a highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a specialized focus on alcohol use, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder. Educated at Wilkes Barre University, T Jackson also holds an educational doctorate from the University of Phoenix and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University. With a wealth of experience that includes roles in open heart critical care, acute care administration, and academia, T Jackson has taught in DNP and NP programs and has volunteered with the World Health Organization in Africa and supported Afghan refugees. Known for a deep commitment to fostering trust in therapeutic relationships, T Jackson is dedicated to being a guiding light for single mothers, women, those with neurodiversity, survivors of trauma and abuse, and individuals with chronic illness. Outside of professional commitments, T Jackson is passionate about dogs, especially a beloved Golden-doodle, and enjoys gardening and spending time in nature.

A Place to Start has been in practice since 2017. We provide a menu of services for mental health, addiction, adjustment disorders, grief, relationship issues, and more. The staff includes one full time and one part time PMHNP who prescribe medication. We have a full time LISW CP-S, ADC, one LPC, and 2 LMSWs. Therapists treat most mental disorders.

I have a passion for getting to know the unique person that you are, and discovering ways to challenge and empower you. My goal is to help make you comfortable with change, and achieve the life goals that you have for yourself. I typically work with college students who are struggling to find the motivation to succeed and setting goals that feel like a good fit/realistic for them.

Melissa Sisco, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with 18 years of clinical experience. She is best known for her expertise in trauma recovery, aggression management, healthy sexuality, and systems of identity. She has a special interest in providing services for first responders and people with exposure to systems of aggression (sexual oppression, domestic violence, war, civil unrest) as well as communities of control (gangs, cults, unhealthy families). Clinically, Dr. Sisco operates primarily from a cognitive behavioral framework; however, she may shift strategies if an alternate modality is identified by clinical trials as the more effective treatment corresponding to a given diagnosis. Primary skillsets include: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness-based Interventions, Guided Self-Hypnosis Training, Systematic Desensitization Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Brief Strategic Family Systems Therapy (BSFT), Insight-Oriented Therapy, and Reality Therapy. She has also engaged in mentorship/coaching, positive psychology, play therapy, and animal assisted therapeutic services. When working with Dr. Sisco, you will always be greeted with a sincere warmth and concern for your well-being. She “shoots from the hip” in a nonjudgmental way to help embrace personal truths and build the glory after the challenge. You will also notice that she can switch gears to hear you in the moment when a quiet presence is needed and help guide you towards answers when the time is right to address the problems. She will honor and respect your time schedule and your definition of clinical goals. She will accept you as you are and help you see the wonder in yourself while learning to navigate the struggles that we all face. Dr. Sisco’s experience and training has led her to four fundamental beliefs about all individuals: (1) We all have basic human drives, private desires, insecurities, ascribed identity, and an ongoing personal narrative that drive our interaction with the world. (2) Seemingly unimportant decisions lead to habits which cascade into life-changing results. (3) We all experience jilting traumas that alter us in some fashion. (4) We can all be well, whole people who love, are loved, and add value to the world. Specialties Dr. Sisco provides individual, couples, family, and group therapy, as well as clinical supervision. Throughout her career, she has worked with a variety of clinical populations, such as: first responders, healthcare workers, those in forensic settings, trauma survivors, sexual and violent offenders, those in substance abuse recovery, individuals experiencing severe mental illness, adults and children on the Autism Spectrum, adults and children diagnosed with Intellectual Developmental Disorders (IDD), parents of troubled children and teens, refugees, military Veterans, individuals with gang involvement, survivors of war crimes, and marginalized communities. Dr. Sisco’s skillset includes: assessment, report writing, case management, therapeutic sessions, administration, supervision, program development and evaluation, empirical standardization and manual development and implementation, crisis response, and community repair. She specializes in treating Mood Disorders (Depressive Disorders, Bipolar Disorder), Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder and Specific Phobias, anger and aggression, relationship problems, issues related to sexuality, gender transition and identity, addictions, stress and adjustment, personality disorders, weight loss, and smoking cessation, evaluation for bariatric surgery, and transplant preparation. Education and Training Dr. Sisco graduated in 2011 with a joint PhD in Clinical Psychology and Psychology, Policy, and Law with a minor specialty in Program Evaluation and Research Methodology from the University of Arizona. During this time, she participated in teaching, grant writing, providing research and statistical support, engaging in case review of civil and criminal cases regarding undue influence, working in clinical settings and supervising others in clinical settings. In addition, she aided in designing and implementing the first restorative justice program in the US, addressing date rapes on campus with Dr. Mary P. Koss of the R.E.S.T.O.R.E. project. She designed modified treatment curriculums for special populations of sex offenders (brain injured and developmentally delayed as well as female sex offenders) that were implemented in the Arizona Department of Corrections in 2013. She was also an integral part of building one of the first therapeutic mentorship programs designed to service foster-care youth with behavioral challenges with Dr. Julie Feldman. She worked most closely with her major advisor, Dr. Judith Becker, best known for her work on the Jeffrey Dahmer and Green River Killer cases. In her spare time, Dr. Sisco delighted in rehabilitating aggressive animals, predominantly horses and dogs, to provide hope for their rehoming. Dr. Sisco was selected for predoctoral internship at the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, Trauma-Specific Track. During her internship, she specialized in trauma-response care in emergency medical settings, outreach to high-risk, marginalized urban youth and their families during and after violence exposure, and identifying susceptibility to recruitment in terroristic and gang-related organizations due to community trauma. During her off time, she began training as a boxer and fell back into her roots of youth mentorship due to the engagement she experienced while training. She built a mentorship program for youth in crisis, BoutIt Mentorship program, specifically designed and implemented for youth housed in a crisis shelter. Participants in the program learned how to cope effectively with intensive trauma, aggression, and mental health diagnoses. In her work as a clinical consultant, Dr. Sisco provided education to the International Court of Justice in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the psychology of serial sexual assault during wartime. Dr. Sisco served as a professor at Roosevelt University for many years, as well as a forensic adjunct at the Chicago Professional School of Psychology. It was at this point that she incorporated Animal Assisted Therapy into her services; she delighted in seeing her clients and students find peace and release from being in the presence of her therapy dog. In 2017, Dr. Sisco returned to North Carolina, where she worked as a senior psychologist at Broughton State Hospital in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. While there, she worked with people who suffered with severe, debilitating mental illness and aided in a state shift to positive psychology and universal acknowledgements of strengths as opposed to illness. Dr. Sisco has published predominantly regarding systems of intimacy and violence. She has worked with many different populations including: persons struggling with addictions, veterans, inmates, international tribunals of war, psychiatric inpatients, families with marital and/or parenting concerns, sexual and domestic violence aggressors and victims, at risk youth, gangs, homeless, refugees, exonerees from capital cases, youth on the autism spectrum, people with severely and profound developmental delay, people with serious mental illness, people classified as serious violent predators, First Responders, police de-escalation teams, survivors of homicide/suicide of a loved one, and, of course, students and community members struggling with daily stressors. Additional Trainings Dr. Sisco has extensive training in Applied Behavioral Analysis, Multicultural Sensitivity, and Crisis Intervention Training. She is also well-versed in a variety of neuropsychological assessment batteries and engages in report writing for forensic and clinical purposes. Professional Membership American Psychological Association North Carolina Psychological Association National Register of Health Service Psychologists

Hi! I’m a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist and I provide both individual and family therapies. I have experience working with a diverse range of ages from early childhood through adolescence, and adulthood. When working with children I suggest and encourage parental involvement, so that the child has consistent support outside of sessions. I will provide parents and families with therapeutic interventions, resources, education, and support. My therapeutic practices pull from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Expressive Arts Therapy, and trauma informed care. I believe an eclectic approach to therapy is important as each and everyone of us is a unique individual with unique needs and experiences. I am passionate about creating a space where anyone who enters, regardless of race, ethnic background, economic status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, can feel welcomed. My goal is to provide a safe and therapeutic space for you to express, process, and heal from life’s difficulties and/or trauma.

I provide EMDR therapy to individuals in Wilmington, North Carolina and statewide. EMDR is effective at treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a variety of other mental health conditions and personal struggles. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation for more information.

At MSC we believe there's more than one way to grow. We offer office based therapy as well as equine assisted psychotherapy, expressive arts, sand tray, and yoga for trauma recovery. We have 11 clinicians with different backgrounds and specialties, and 4 of them are located at our farm in Ayden. The atmosphere is therapeutic in itself and offers a new way to heal from the hustle and bustle of our normal lives.