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Dr. Sarah Stuchell, PhD, LMFT
Cornelius
Cornelius, NC
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Dr. Sarah Stuchell, a dedicated marriage and family therapist, is committed to supporting individuals through their unique challenges. Understanding that many may feel isolated in their struggles, she provides reassurance and guidance to help clients develop essential individual and relationship skills. Dr. Sarah emphasizes the systemic nature of problems, taking into account the mental, physical, spiritual, societal, and relational dimensions that impact her clients. Through a collaborative process, she assists in deconstructing their life experiences and rebuilding a healthy psychological framework—one that fosters healing, meaning, and purpose. With expertise in severe and chronic psychiatric issues, including addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, and grief, Dr. Sarah is equipped to help those with long-standing challenges identify root causes and cultivate life skills for managing their symptoms effectively. Drawing on up-to-date research in relationships, gender issues, addiction, psychiatry, nutrition, and spirituality, she offers clients valuable insights into effective therapeutic approaches. Dr. Sarah’s down-to-earth personality ensures that clients find her approachable and easy to open up to, creating a safe space for personal growth and exploration.
Specialties
Addiction
Alcohol/Drug Use
Anxiety
Bipolar
Borderline (BPD)
Breakups
Bullying
Bullying at school
Cancer
Caregivers
Chronic Pain
Depression
Diabetes
Disabilities
Domestic Violence
Eating Disorders
Exercise Motivation
Family Stress
Financial Stress
Forgiveness
General Mental Health
Getting Unstuck
Grief
LGBTQ+
Listeners
Loneliness
Managing Emotions
Men's & Women's Issues
Mindfulness
PTSD/Trauma
Panic Attacks
Parenting
Personal Stories
Recovery
Relationship Stress
Self-Affirmations
Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Sleeping Well
Social Anxiety
Spirituality
Student Life
Teens
Therapy
Weight Management
Work Stress
Katrina Billingsley
Raleigh, NC
Counselor, Mental Health, LPCA
Katrina Billingsley is a licensed professional counselor associate (LPCA) specializing in mental health services in Raleigh, NC. She offers support to individuals and couples, helping them navigate a range of concerns including grief and relationship stress. Katrina utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches in her practice, including Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Family / Marital Therapy, and Eclectic Therapy. She provides services in English (US).
Specialties
Grief
Relationship Stress
Kenneth Ray
Cary, NC
Counselor, Professional, LCMHC, MAC, MAPC
Kenneth Ray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), and Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling (MAPC) who offers services in Cary, NC. He specializes in providing support for individuals experiencing trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Kenneth utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He offers services in English (US).
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma
Kimberly Kotov
Chapel Hill, NC
Psychologist, Cognitive & Behavioral, Ph.D.
Dr. Kimberly Kotov is a psychologist specializing in cognitive and behavioral approaches, practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. She offers services to a diverse range of age groups, including teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Dr. Kotov works with individuals, families, and couples, addressing a range of concerns such as addiction, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, family stress, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, men's and women's issues, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), parenting, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship stress, sleeping well, spirituality, student life, and weight management. She offers services in English (US), French (FR), German (DE), and Russian (RU). Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Family / Marital Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Relational Therapy, Eclectic Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Coaching, Narrative Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Psychoanalytic Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.
Specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Depression
Eating Disorders
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
Men's & Women's Issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Relationship Stress
Sleeping Well
Spirituality
Student Life
Weight Management
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Susan Porter
Greensboro, NC
Social Worker, Clinical, LCSW
Susan Porter, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Greensboro, NC, offers comprehensive therapeutic services to a diverse range of clients. Her practice includes toddlers (1 to 3), children (5 to 10), preteens (10 to 13), teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65 and over). Ms. Porter specializes in supporting individuals, couples, and families through various concerns, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), chronic pain, domestic violence, family stress, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship stress, and challenges with sleeping well. She also provides support for general well-being and mental health concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and issues related to student life. Ms. Porter conducts in-person sessions and utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Multicultural Therapy, and Psychoanalytic Therapy. Additionally, she offers psychological testing and evaluation. Services are provided in English (US).
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Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar
Borderline (BPD)
Chronic Pain
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Stress
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Sleeping Well
Student Life
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Poletta Cunningham
Charlotte, NC
Social Worker, Clinical, LCSW
Poletta Cunningham, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Charlotte, NC, offers support to individuals, families, and groups. She specializes in a range of concerns including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, men's and women's issues, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Poletta Cunningham utilizes therapeutic approaches such as Trauma Focused Therapy and Family Systems Therapy. She provides services in English (US).
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Men's & Women's Issues
PTSD/Trauma
Joseph (dr. Joe) Adegboyega
Winston Salem, NC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, PHD
Dr. Joseph Adegboyega is a Drug & Alcohol Counselor based in Winston Salem, NC. He offers support to adult clients, spanning from those aged 18 to 65, as well as elders aged 65 and over. Dr. Adegboyega specializes in a range of concerns, including addiction, support for individuals aged 50 and over, and general well-being and mental health concerns. He provides his services in English (US).
Specialties
50+
Addiction
General Mental Health
Jody (jonathan) Youmans
Creedmoor, NC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Jody (Jonathan) Youmans is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts degree, offering services in Creedmoor, NC. He works with a diverse range of age groups, including children (5 to 10), preteens (10 to 13), teenagers (13 to 18), adults (18 to 65), and elders (65+). Mr. Youmans provides support for a range of concerns, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He offers individual, family, and couples therapy, and conducts sessions in English (US). His therapeutic approach integrates various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Eclectic Therapy, and Multicultural Therapy.
Specialties
ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
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Kristina Richendollar
Mooresville, NC
Social Worker, Clinical, MSW, LCSW
Kristina Richendollar is a clinical social worker based in Mooresville, NC, holding credentials as an MSW and LCSW. She offers services to individuals across various age groups, including preteens (10 to 13), teens (13 to 18), and adults (18 to 65). Kristina specializes in addressing a range of concerns such as anxiety, grief, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She provides therapy in English (US) and integrates a diverse set of therapeutic approaches into her practice. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Relational Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Integrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Specialties
Anxiety
Grief
PTSD/Trauma
Odell Terrell
Greensboro, NC
Counselor, Mental Health
Odell Terrell is a counselor specializing in mental health, providing services in Greensboro, NC. Odell works with children aged 5 to 10 and teenagers aged 13 to 18. Odell offers support for a range of concerns, including anxiety, breakups, depression, family stress, parenting, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Odell provides services in English (US).
Specialties
Anxiety
Breakups
Depression
Family Stress
PTSD/Trauma
Parenting
Elle (lauren) Townsend
Durham, NC
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSWA
Elle (lauren) Townsend is a clinical social worker and therapist, holding the LCSWA credential, who offers services in Durham, NC. Townsend provides support for a range of concerns including addiction, general well-being and mental health concerns, grief, LGBTQ+ related concerns, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relationship stress. Townsend offers services in English (US). In her practice, Townsend utilizes therapeutic approaches such as trauma focused therapy, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), multicultural therapy, and somatic therapy.
Specialties
Addiction
General Mental Health
Grief
LGBTQ+
Managing Emotions
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
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Alexis Ellis
Vass, NC
Social Worker, Clinical, LCSWA
Alexis Ellis, a Clinical Social Worker (LCSWA), provides therapeutic services to individuals in VASS, NC. Her practice encompasses a wide range of age groups, including children (5 to 10), preteens (10 to 13), teens (13 to 18), and adults (18 to 65). Alexis offers services in English (US). She integrates various therapeutic approaches to support her clients, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family Systems Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Experiential Therapy, and Art Therapy.
Liadainn Gilmore
Durham, NC
Social Worker, Clinical, LCSW
Liadainn Gilmore is a clinical social worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in Durham, NC. She offers services to adults aged 18 to 65. Liadainn supports individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship stress. Her therapeutic approaches include Family/Marital Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Therapy, and the Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Liadainn provides services in English.
Specialties
Relationship Stress
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Food Pantries & Support
North Carolina
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North Carolina
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