Psychiatric services (medication management) in Durham, NC

Krystal Hall is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors with concerns including substance abuse/addictions, stress management, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other mood-related disorders. Krystal has worked as a therapist, clinical supervisor, group facilitator, and community advocate.

Krystal has a dual Master’s from East Carolina University in Rehabilitation Counseling and Substance Abuse/Clinical Counseling. She uses approaches such as emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and cognitive reprocessing, based on client needs.

Krystal is a firm believer in second chances and new beginnings! She understands the importance of overall mental, emotional, and physical health and the role they play in daily functioning. Krystal is ready to assist you in defining and accomplishing your individual goals to ensure that you are operating based on your full potential!

John Pruett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience. John's previous experiences have included work with families in crisis, clients struggling with addiction, and a variety of mental health diagnoses. His main focuses have been helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and those who struggle with substance abuse. John has worked with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

John received his Master's in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. John's approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and dialectical behavior therapy.

John encourages you to reach out for an open and honest conversation to support your healing journey and personal growth. Schedule an appointment today!

Mary Tayal is a Licensed Psychologist who has practiced in North Carolina for nearly 30 years. Mary has assisted a diverse population of clients to include individual adults, couples, adolescents, geriatrics, and military veterans. She understands that one's life-path is commonly filled with unexpected twists and turns. Divorce, death, employment stress, second marriages, blended families, relationship strife, trauma, and loss are common obstacles encountered in life. Subsequently, many experience anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, jealousy, worry, shame, and loneliness as a result of these struggles. Mary has assisted others get unstuck, navigate life's hurdles, and prevail to be better prepared for life's next adventure. 

Mary is originally from California where she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Experimental Psychology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. She is a military veteran, having served as an officer in the United States Air Force. 

Mary understands that entering therapy is not always easy. She engages with her clients as a compassionate listener, an engaged educator, and a trustworthy ally. PLEASE NOTE that Mary ONLY provides talk therapy and NOT assessment and evaluation for diagnostic purposes or level of care. She welcomes her clients where they are and helps them grow to where they want to be.

Robert Horne is a National Certified Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor, and International Advance Alcohol Drug Counselor with over 13 years of mental health and addiction counseling and over 25 years of pastoral counseling experience. He is enthusiastic about assisting adults, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with overcoming their current and past challenges and moving towards better living experiences. Robert specializes in assisting adults, couples, and families with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.

Robert has a Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education at North Carolina State University, a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling at North Carolina Central University, and a Master of Divinity at Duke University. Robert’s humanistic integrative approach uses cognitive behavioral, person-centered, Adlerian, reality, Gestalt, and solution-focused therapies.

We all have challenges on life’s journey. Working together, Robert is confident that he can help you navigate your challenges and assist you or you and your family in acquiring and living the best life possible. When you are ready to begin the next part of your journey, schedule an appointment with him today.