Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Cary, NC

"As someone who has dealt with mental health challenges in the past, I have a genuine understanding for people who deal with it. I know the pain that comes with going through mental health issues. This has created empathy in me for others who deal with mental health challenges and makes my work extremely meaningful to me. "

I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Substance Use Disorders from Colorado Christian University. My experience includes interning at an opioid outpatient facility and I'm eager to bring that foundation into private practice. I work with adolescents and adults up to middle age and I'm interested in treating anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, developmental issues, and relationship concerns. I also offer faith-based counseling and help people find meaning and purpose. Everyone deserves a space to process what's hard, whether they're in crisis or just need someone to talk to.

Person-Centered Counseling guides how I build relationships with clients and reminds me that each person is unique. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address faulty thinking and negative beliefs, Emotion-Focused Therapy when issues are emotional, and Attachment theory to explore how family relationships shape the way we see ourselves and the world.

Mental health challenges can be hard and lonely to walk through—I've been there myself, and I'm blessed to have come out of it. I want to help you on your journey. In our sessions, you'll be accepted as you are and free to move at your own pace. I won't push any approach on you; I want you to feel like you have a real say in the direction we go.

Laura Pond is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 11 years of experience working with clients to realize and cultivate their strengths to better manage their mental well-being. Laura graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2010 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She has enjoyed working with a wide range of clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger management, substance abuse, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and relationship issues. Laura primarily applies Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approaches with a mindful, client-centered, and collaborative focus with her clients. Laura has a strong background working with adolescents and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. She will work to do more than listen but will actively work to comprehend your current and past experiences, in a way that will help you find a healthy way forward.

"As a woman of color with over 20 years of lived experiences, I understand the varied life cycle events – family, career and individuality -- with healthy life balances."

Ida Ham is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Ida is passionate about helping adolescents, adults, and couples address their unique challenges and create life balances with improved coping skills for a fulfilling life. She specializes in depression, anxiety, addiction, life transitions, problem solving, relationship issues, and coping skills.

Ida completed her Master of Arts (MA) in Agency Counseling at North Carolina Central University. She has a family and lived experiences balancing the unique developments within family life. Ida has continued her skill building and has completed the nationally approved Stephen Ministry training for faith-based counseling and support. Ida’s training and work experiences have allowed her the opportunity to utilize varied therapies such as person-centered, cognitive, behavioral, acceptance, commitment, motivational based, strengths based, decision making, problem solving, and solution focused. 

You do not have to process this challenge alone. Ida is available to help you. Life cycle events occur and may create stress. Varied feelings present and are processed throughout the life cycle. Your thoughts and feelings are important to your life, career, and family balance. Ida is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope with whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today!

"As a therapist, I want to meet you where you are at and walk alongside you to where you want to be."

Hayden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 7 years’ experience working as a therapist in inpatient, residential, partial hospital, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programs giving her a wealth of experience to draw on in working together. Hayden is a HAES aligned provider that wants to help humans increase self-acceptance while building the life they want but never thought they could have. She has a passion for serving individuals of all ages working through eating disorders, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and trauma related symptoms.

Hayden earned her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from UNCW. She then went on to continue her education at NCSU and earned a Master's degree in Social work. She utilizes an integrative approach including solution-focused therapy (SFT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing (MI), mindfulness based practices, and person-centered (PCT) techniques to provide individualized care.

It can be difficult to understand where to start to build your future. Hayden would be honored to help you gain insight, build skills, and walk with you through this difficult time as you learn to navigate life’s challenges. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and put in the work, schedule an appointment to get started.