Making a change can feel difficult, especially when part of you is ready to move forward and another part feels uncertain. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative counseling approach that helps you explore mixed feelings, clarify what matters most to you, and strengthen your motivation for change. Together, we identify your personal reasons for moving forward and build realistic steps that support greater confidence, commitment, and lasting progressn text goes here

Trauma can influence how you think, feel, relate to others, and respond to everyday situations. Trauma-informed cognitive behavioral therapy provides a safe, collaborative approach for understanding these connections without defining you by what happened. At a pace that respects your needs, we work to identify unhelpful thought patterns, build coping and emotional regulation skills, and develop healthier responses that support healing, resilience, and a greater sense of safety.

Your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, and certain patterns can contribute to anxiety, stress, low mood, or feeling stuck. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps you recognize unhelpful thinking and understand how it affects the way you feel and respond. Together, we practice practical coping skills, consider more balanced perspectives, and create manageable changes that support emotional well-being and greater confidence in daily life.

You may already have strengths, resources, and moments of progress that can help guide you toward the change you want. Solution-focused therapy centers on your goals and the practical steps that can move you forward, rather than focusing only on the problem. Together, we identify what is working, build on your existing abilities, and create realistic strategies that support hope, confidence, and meaningful change.

Specialties

Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being

·        Anxiety

·        Depression and mood disorders

·        ADHD

·        Anger management

·        Grief and loss

·        Chronic illness

Trauma and Behavioral Support

·        Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

·        Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

·        Substance use concerns

·        Vaping cessation

Relationships and Family Life

·        Couples and families

·        Family dynamics

·        Relationship conflict

·        Infidelity

·        Parent support

Communities I Support

·        Adolescents ages 12–18

·        Parents

·        Teachers

·        Men’s issues

·        LGBTQ-affirming care

Session Rates

·        Individual Therapy: $150 per session

·        Couples Therapy: $160 per session

Insurance Accepted

I accept the following insurance plans:

·        Aetna

·        Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

·        NC State Health Plan

·        Blue Advantage

·        Blue Care

·        Blue Options

·        Blue Value

·        Classic Blue