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As a CIS identified woman of color, I understand the unique issues of identity exploration and intersectionality....
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As a CIS identified woman of color, I understand the unique issues of identity exploration and intersectionality.
Georleena Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 4+ years of experience practicing with adolescents and adults. Georleena specializes in anxiety, depression, sexual wellness and minor trauma, especially within the black community.
Georleena earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Queens College. She earned her Master's degree in North Carolina State University, where she received her Master's degree. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and holistic therapy, among other approaches.
Georleena will work with clients to address the source of their concerns and issues and how to use their strengths and mindfulness to overcome them. She looks forward to helping clients from all backgrounds, especially those in the black community. Schedule your session today.
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As therapist, I believe that each client that I engage with has significant value....
As therapist, I believe that each client that I engage with has significant value.
Samuel Everette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 22 years of mental health experience. He is enthusiastic and passionate about helping children, families, as well as individuals. Samuel specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, parenting, domestic violence, and male issues.
Samuel completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at East Carolina University. He is a husband and father who is familiar with the challenges facing individuals and families in today’s difficult times. With his personal and professional experiences combined, he is able to provide a person-centered view interwoven with each session. Samuel uses several treatment modalities including, DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Life serves us many different challenges not only on an individual level but also in our communities and society as a whole. With that said, there are also many joys, blessings, and milestones that are just waiting to be experienced! Samuel is willing to partner with you in your personal journey and desires to assist you in discovering what success means to you.
I have lived in the Raleigh area for over 20 years....
I have lived in the Raleigh area for over 20 years.
Jake Lamers is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who is passionate about fostering positive change by working collaboratively with each client to identify and achieve their unique goals. Jake works with clients to enhance self-esteem, navigate difficult life transitions, and cope with depression and anxiety. Jake helps clients develop and practice tools in therapy to prepare and empower clients to live a more fulfilling life even after therapy concludes.
Jake employs cognitive behavioral techniques in collaboration with acceptance and commitment therapy to assist the client in breaking down barriers that are keeping them from improving their quality of life. Helpful readings and practice will often be provided to reinforce what was learned in sessions.
If you feel you are ready to make the first steps toward self-improvement, seeking therapy is a great start. Please reach out if you are ready to start making the long-lasting changes you want or need.
As a woman, mother, and spouse who has experienced many life challenges and transitions, I offer an understanding and exploration ...
As a woman, mother, and spouse who has experienced many life challenges and transitions, I offer an understanding and exploration in being the best you can be.
Ava Baker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience working with diverse populations. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem issues, and family/parenting issues. Before becoming a counselor, Ava spent 28 years as an elementary school teacher. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families in settings including the juvenile justice system, school-based therapy, and community health. Ava’s professional and personal experiences enable her to support and guide clients in dealing with life stressors.
Ava has a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes a wide range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. Ava recognizes that change comes from within and employs a client-centered approach to treatment.
Ava believes that the challenges and struggles we face can help us grow and that everyone can develop the skills to have a healthy and fulfilling life. She encourages her clients to live today, plan for tomorrow, and love themselves so that they can shine. Schedule an appointment today!
Having grown up in a military community and served in the U.S. Army as a Human Resources Specialist, which included a deployment t...
Having grown up in a military community and served in the U.S. Army as a Human Resources Specialist, which included a deployment to Iraq, I have deeply shaped my leadership values, integrity, accountability, mission focus, and resilience. I now bring this to my practice to empower others, take decisive action, and build trust with clients.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of experience providing comprehensive, person-centered care across the spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. I am licensed in multiple states and passionate about integrating evidence-based practice with compassion and collaboration. My clinical focus includes medication management, psychotherapy, and behavioral health education to support each patient’s journey toward emotional stability and improved quality of life.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Chamberlain School of Nursing. My approach emphasizes empathy, cultural sensitivity, and clear communication, creating a safe and trusting environment where patients feel supported and empowered. I am committed to holistic, individualized care that promotes long-term mental and emotional wellness.
My goal is to help individuals achieve meaningful progress by providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment tailored to their unique needs. I strive to reduce barriers to care, enhance emotional resilience, and equip each person with the tools to sustain mental well-being and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
I am a trauma survivor as well as a military veteran, and I am dedicated to being the best therapist I can be, which means providi...
I am a trauma survivor as well as a military veteran, and I am dedicated to being the best therapist I can be, which means providing individualized case management and staying up-to-date on cutting-edge trends and interventions.
Nicole Baltimore is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in adolescents, adults, couples, and families who have a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, behavioral issues, and personality disorders. Nicole also has experience working with the geriatric population.
Nicole received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Nicole has experience in crisis intervention, community mental health, working with veterans, and displaced youth. Nicole utilizes a variety of clinical approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and mindful based approaches.
Nicole believes in meeting others where they are to assist them with achieving their goals. Nicole believes it is important to highlight individual strengths in order to help others achieve their goals and looks forward to meeting with you to help you achieve a higher quality of life.
Like much else in life, you get out of therapy what you put into it. What you do outside of the therapy session is just as importa...
Like much else in life, you get out of therapy what you put into it. What you do outside of the therapy session is just as important as what happens in the session, as you have the chance to take responsibilty for your own treatment and apply what you have learned.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with 22 years of experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore challenges and find growth through self-awareness and emotional regulation. I believe in using therapy as a collaborative process that fosters healing, balance, and personal transformation.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling from the UNC-Charlotte. My therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness-based strategies. This combination allows clients to develop greater control over their thoughts, manage emotions, and stay present in the moment.
If you are considering therapy, I commend you for taking this important step toward caring for your mental health. Continue showing up for yourself by scheduling a session and prioritizing your emotional well-being just as you would your physical health. Healing begins when you give yourself permission to grow.
As a neurodivergent, queer woman with both personal and professional experience around trauma and addiction, I strive to create a ...
As a neurodivergent, queer woman with both personal and professional experience around trauma and addiction, I strive to create a space where you feel understood and supported.
Jessica “Jess” James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate with over 5 years of experience. She specializes in working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adolescents and adults experiencing mood disorders due to complex trauma, including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse and neglect. Jess also treats anxiety, grief and loss, intimate partner violence, interpersonal concerns, identity exploration, and self-esteem challenges. She has worked in crisis intervention, detox, medical social work, medication-assisted treatment, private practice, and school social work.
Jess earned her Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her therapeutic approaches include dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, somatic exercises, and expressive art therapies tailored to client needs.
Jess is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where clients feel heard, empowered, and equipped to grow. She works collaboratively to help clients identify strengths, build resilience, and achieve lasting well-being. Jess strives to meet clients where they are and walk beside them on their journey to healing and self-discovery.
As a middle-aged, married female counselor, I understand women's issues, grief, loss, and stress....
As a middle-aged, married female counselor, I understand women's issues, grief, loss, and stress.
Mary Denina is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who treats a variety of mental health concerns including, women's issues, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, insomnia, grief, and loss. She is a fierce advocate for reducing the stigma of mental health issues in the adult and geriatric populations. Her role as a PMHNP includes education, medication management, advocacy, and counseling.
Mary completed her Master's degree at East Carolina University and her studies included psychopharmacology, therapy modalities, and working with populations across the lifespan. Mary possesses strong rapport-building skills and clinical assessment skills. In addition to medication management, Mary uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy (PCT) techniques, and motivational interviewing (MI) techniques.
Everyone faces various challenges in life and those can become overwhelming. Mary will be able to provide support as you navigate through these challenges with medication management and supportive counseling. Please reach out to schedule an appointment today.
As an Indian-American therapist with experience transitioning careers, navigating partnerships, and relocating across countries, I...
As an Indian-American therapist with experience transitioning careers, navigating partnerships, and relocating across countries, I offer a rich tapestry of cultural understanding and empathetic insight, creating a secure environment for your personal growth and exploration.
Shine Chauhan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in mental health. Step into sessions with Shine and experience a compassionate blend of her life wisdom, tailored to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship hurdles. With her guidance, you'll articulate emotions, validate experiences, and break free from limiting patterns, moving towards self-acceptance, fulfillment, and stronger connections. Shine is also here to support immigrants in navigating cultural assimilation and finding deeper personal meaning.
Shine uses various therapy approaches tailored to each person's situation. She aims to relieve distress and help clients gain self-awareness. Spirituality is an important part of her life and practice. When appropriate, Shine helps clients discuss their deepest values to enhance greater meaning in their lives.
In life's ups and downs, Shine is your empathetic guide, ready to help you tap into your inner strength and clarity with personalized techniques. Ready to level up your well-being? Book your session online today and let's kickstart your journey together!
As a black male therapist, I seek to maintain an open-minded and nuanced space for therapeutic exploration....
As a black male therapist, I seek to maintain an open-minded and nuanced space for therapeutic exploration.
William Etheridge is a Licensed Clinician Mental Health Counselor who has been passionately working for many years to aid in the management of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health difficulties. William completed his Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
William has a familiarity with the intersecting aspects of navigating modern issues and utilizes this knowledge to aid clients in their therapeutic pursuits through an empowering, cognitive-centered framework.
When considering your well-being, it’s important to be aware of how mental, physical, and environmental elements are interacting in your life in order to appropriately manage them. William will support and aid you in developing tools and techniques to help you create a more satisfying lifestyle. If this interests you, please do not hesitate to reach out.
I'm Dr. Atia, and I’m committed to providing a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate space where you can explore challenges...
I'm Dr. Atia, and I’m committed to providing a supportive, collaborative, and compassionate space where you can explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward meaningful change.
Dr. Atia Wise is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in working with women, emerging adults, and professionals from historically marginalized backgrounds navigating transitions, burnout, identity development, and the pursuit of purpose. Her clinical expertise spans multiple levels of care, informing a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach to treatment. Dr. Atia is dedicated to helping clients gain clarity, build resilience, and create lives aligned with their values.
Dr. Atia earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from High Point University. She specializes in supporting you through life transitions, burnout, and identity exploration. She offers a warm, collaborative space grounded in cultural awareness, helping clients gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Dr. Atia believes healing begins with being truly seen and heard. She creates a welcoming space where clients can show up as they are, without judgment. With warmth and empathy, she helps clients navigate challenges and reconnect with their strengths. When you're ready, she will walk alongside you on your journey.
Aisha Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the state of North Carolina. She has experience working with clients who ...
Aisha Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the state of North Carolina. She has experience working with clients who are seeking counseling for an array of life challenges. She works with all individuals in life stages from adolescence through late senior years, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or handicap. Specialties include parenting issues, mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sexual abuse, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), conflict issues, grief/loss, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ+, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder.
Aisha’s educational background includes Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, Masters of Arts in Business Management and Leadership, Liberty University. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or other therapeutic treatment modalities, she looks forward to assisting you with finding creative solutions that can bring about deep and meaningful change in your life.
There are two mantras she often refers to in therapy with clients. Change is a personal choice that is often uncomfortable. The other is, what you allow will continue. Aisha's goal is to provide you with an encouraging, safe, and judgment-free environment where you can talk freely about your presenting problems and learn how to work through those issues and concerns so that operate at a higher functioning status.
As an individual that has prior personal experience dealing with trauma, stress, and anxiety, I know how important it is to be pla...
As an individual that has prior personal experience dealing with trauma, stress, and anxiety, I know how important it is to be placed at the driver's set of your care. I will make sure that care is personalized and catered to each individual person.
Kesha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who manages and treats a wide range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, school issues, bipolar and trauma. She is passionate about providing quality, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to adolescents and adults.
Kesha completed her Master of Nursing at Maryville University. Kesha possesses strong clinical skills and a natural ability to build rapport with patients and families. In addition to medication management, she incorporates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), culturally sensitive therapy, faith-based therapy, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques into treatment.
Kesha is no stranger to challenges. Kesha 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 challenged with. If you are ready to get started, schedule an appointment with her today.
I know that life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to face it alone—I’m here to help you uncover your strengths, ...
I know that life can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to face it alone—I’m here to help you uncover your strengths, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change.
Allison Rascoe is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 10 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She started her career in community-based services before becoming a state correctional behavioral specialist in North Carolina. She specializes in helping individuals ages 20 and up who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps in life. Her ideal clients struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, or life transitions and seek guidance in building resilience and confidence.
Allison received her Master’s in School Counseling from Capella University. She uses solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and spirituality to help clients recognize their inner strengths and develop strategies for lasting change.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face them alone. Allison creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their struggles without judgment. Through personalized guidance and proven therapeutic approaches, Allison helps clients regain confidence and clarity. Reach out and take the first step toward healing!
As a human being, I understand how challenging life can be!...
As a human being, I understand how challenging life can be!
Sharon Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of professional experience. She works with clients of all ages, but especially those suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, life transitional issues, women's issues, trauma, and more.
Sharon completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Fordham University in NYC and her Master's degree in Clinical Art Therapy at Long Island University. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, humanistic therapy, and more.
Sharon is ready to listen to whatever you're going through, and to help support you in finding your way. If you would like to talk more about it, schedule an appointment with her today!
Let’s strive together towards improvement of your mental health....
Let’s strive together towards improvement of your mental health.
Tamiqua is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and a certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) who diagnose, treat, and manage various mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, trauma/PTSD, and many others. Her practice foundation is built upon compassion and empathy focusing on care of young and older adults.
Tamiqua completed her Master's Degree at University of Cincinnati where she earned her Family Nurse Practitioner education. After working in various settings, she learned that many people experience mental health challenges. This led her to return to school at Liberty University, where she earned her Post Master's education as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Tamiqua also earned her Bachelors in Nursing from Winston-Salem State University and her Associates Degree in Nursing from Wake Technical Community College. Tamiqua possesses an extended history of patient care and provides an open relaxed atmosphere allowing her patients to feel heard and included. Her care consists of individualized treatment plans that may include a variety of options such as psychiatric medication management, concise psychotherapy, and/or non pharmaceutical alternatives with promotion of lifestyle changes to help aid in the restoration of better mental health.
You are not alone. Tamiqua has the compassion and experience to help support your pathway to better mental health. Contact her today to schedule an appointment.
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Dependent personality disorder therapy from our therapists in Raleigh, NC helps clients establish their individuality and self-reliance, as those with dependent personality disorder harshly criticize themselves and underestimate their abilities.
Dependent personality disorder therapy often involves exploration into one’s past — specifically, events or relationships that may have led to the development of their dependent personality disorder. These experiences and their subsequent behaviors are discussed to help one develop healthier behaviors moving forward.
Dependent personality disorder therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Dependent personality disorder with a provider at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC is a short-term therapy, as long-form treatment can lead to the development of a dependence on one’s therapist.
See if you can identify this story: When she was a little girl, her mother died. Soon thereafter, her father remarried a woman who had two young daughters about her age. It was not long before her father passed away as well, and her stepmother’s true nature was revealed. She was forced to become the family’s servant. She complied with their every whim and accepted their every criticism. As time passed, she lost her own sense of self until her animal friends and fairy-Godmother came to her rescue. Now, she is living happily ever after with her prince charming. Who is the main character of this story? Cinderella is an easy story to identify. Most people know the storyline, but what most people do not know is that Cinderella’s life aligns closely with the symptoms of a mental disorder: Dependent Personality Disorder.
Sometimes called “The Cinderella Complex,” people who have Dependent Personality Disorder may comply easily with the caretakers and authority figures in their lives and willingly accept criticism from them. They often have low self-esteem and believe that they cannot take care of their own needs. Therefore, they look to others for their support, guidance, and provision (or in Cinderella’s case, deliverance). Dependent Personality Disorder brings a number of challenges into an individual’s personal and professional life, but a number of treatments have proven effective in treating the disorder. Dependency is not an inevitably—independence is often worth fighting for.
“You are constantly invited to be what you are.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson
Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh offers appointments for Dependent Personality Disorder, and we have worked with many clients who are fighting for independence. We understand how dependency functions and what it takes to find freedom.
It is important to know what Dependent Personality Disorder is and what it is not. First, what dependency is not: a stage of development or a cultural practice. Many cultures practice deference to authority figures. Certain practices, when viewed in isolation, may overlap with Dependent Personality Disorder. However, when viewed within the larger context, it is clear that these cultural practices are not a disorder but away that people can show respect. Similarly, children and teens rely upon their caregivers for their well-being. While children depend upon their parents or guardians, this is not a disorder either—it is a natural stage of development.
While Dependent Personality Disorder can develop at any time, it is most often diagnosed in early adulthood. Often, an individual with the disorder is unable to transition from adolescence into independence. When people have the disorder, their risk for other depressive, personality, anxiety, and adjustment disorders also rises. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) outlines for the full diagnostics for Dependent Personality Disorder (301.6[F70.7]).
Dependency is about the way a person thinks as well as about the way a person behaves. Certain untrue thinking patterns that are untrue hold people down into dependency. Two particularly destructive beliefs are different sides of the same coin. Dependency can teach people that they are incapable of meeting their own material and psychological needs, and thus, they must rely upon other people to meet those needs. It naturally follows that people with the disorder struggle with anxiety, self-degradation, and clinginess.
The DSM-5 gives the full diagnostics of Dependent Personality Disorder’s behaviors and emotions that may flow from these thoughts:
In addition, a minimum of five of these symptoms will be present:
Dependent Personality Disorder severely limits a person’s ability to function well in their personal and professional life. Professionally, employment is often an issue. People with the disorder may have challenges finding or maintaining a job. Personally, people with the disorder often have limited social circles. Mutual relationships can be difficult for them because these relationships tend to escalate into caretaking relationships.
Dependent Personality Disorder can introduce severe challenges into an individual’s life, but it is possible to live a unique, independent life. Many therapeutic strategies have proven effective in healing dependency and equipping people to live in self-reliance. If you are ready to seek treatment for your dependency, consider reaching out to Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh, NC. When you contact our office, a scheduling specialist will answer your call and help you make an appointment. New clients often meet with their therapist within 24 hours of their first call. Weekend and evening sessions are offered, but we do not put our clients on a waitlist. We also accept many difference insurance plans and work with many different insurance companies. Let’s work together. Call today.
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