Therapists for college students near Duke University
Alexis Godley
Welcome! I'm glad you're here. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and it’s totally okay if you're not sure what to expect. I work with students who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or just not like themselves lately. Maybe you're adjusting to college life, navigating relationships, dealing with academic pressure, or trying to figure out who you are and what you want. Many of the students I work with share a desire to understand themselves better and to feel more in control of their emotions and choices. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin—we can work through it together. My style is warm, supportive, and down-to-earth. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll go at a pace that feels right for you. In our sessions, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s on your mind. Therapy is a place to be heard, understood, and to grow. If you’re ready to get started—or even just curious—I’d be honored to support you.
Danielle Hooker
Danielle is passionate about eliminating restriction and fear around food, rather encouraging her clients to cultivate a healthy, joyful relationship with eating. Danielle rejects the notion of a "one-size-fits-all" nutrition plan, recognizing that each client knows their body best. By partnering with her clients, she helps them discover individualized ways to meet their goals within their lifestyle and budget. She works with adults, focusing on areas such as healthy eating, intuitive eating, weight management, cooking skills, food safety, and Type 2 Diabetes management.
Matt Eaddy MSW LCSW
Is the eternal rinse, wash, repeat cycle of class, study, exam, & papers becoming overwhelming? All while trying to budget to feed yourself or have some fun once in a while? Is your family stressing you out when you're doing the best you can? Do you want to just release but don't know where or how? I want to tell you you're NOT "weird" or "crazy" and you're definitely NOT alone. As a therapist, and more importantly, a human being, I'm here to help, or simply offer a safe place to unload, be heard, and to find meaning. Together, we can learn to manage life's ups & downs. Together, we'll look at the impacts of your past and the promises of the future, while remaining grounded in the strength of the present. When we feel safe to grow, we thrive! You deserve every bit of fulfillment life has to offer. The fact that you've read thus far says you are looking for a way up and are ready for a way out of whatever may be troubling you. But how? Contact me, and together we will discover that your greater self is just on the other side of your decision to face your adversity and embrace it! I will engage and provide feedback at your request and embrace your comfort level for a fun therapeutic experience. I work in collaboration with a platform called Headway. Please click the link to schedule a free consultation with me. https://headway.co/providers/matthew-eaddy?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=40790
DeAnna Bizzaro, LCSWA
I am passionate for mental health and well-being, dedicated to fostering growth, healing, and resilience in individuals and families. Building a positive rapport with clients is something I take pride in as a Social Worker, as without a connection it is difficult to begin the helping process. I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy and Play Therapy. I believe in the importance of self-care, balance, and strive to integrate these principles into both my personal and professional life. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth, I'm here to support you. I love working with children, teens, families, adults and parents. I have experience working with clients with Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, neurodivergent and related challenges, Trauma and Grief. I have taken extensive coursework in Autism Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Disorders.
Brooke Michelsen
Starting therapy or returning to therapy can feel difficult or uncomfortable. My aim is to foster an environment of safety, openness, and authenticity to allow for greater progress towards a fulfilling, happy life. I offer individuals the tools to empower them to achieve goals and make meaningful decisions in their lives. You are the expert in your own life and I’m here as a support through your journey. I view therapy as a place to be curious and explore new ideas, exercises, or coping strategies in a nonjudgmental environment. I utilize a variety of clinical approaches to address individual’s needs. I have five years of experience working with those who have experienced various trauma in their lives. I enjoy working with adults and older adolescences (16+). My areas of expertise include working with individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence, interpersonal relationship challenges, and complex trauma. Please feel free to reach out to discuss therapy. I am here to listen and support.
Restore Counseling and Therapy
In person sessions in Belmont, NC, virtual across Georgia and North Carolina. Does anxiety run your life? Do you struggle to make sense of current events or past hurts, to find meaning in the day to day, or to navigate relationships well? Restore works with adolescents, families, couples, and adults who are facing life transitions such as navigating college , parenthood, or career exploration; individuals struggling with anxiety; grieving individuals; those facing relational struggles; prenatal and postpartum moms, and those who are wanting to make sense of and heal from past traumatic experiences, among other things. We offer a multitude of approaches with multiple therapists available for you to find the right fit. Some of our approaches include EMDR, IFS, attachment work, and person- centered counseling. Book a free consultation through our website today!
Alexann Masiko-Meyer
Anxiety, depression, and overwhelming feelings can weigh you down. Quite frankly, it can feel like a real B-Word sometimes! I hear you. Many times, overwhelming feelings can pull you away from living your best life and living to your potential. Hello, I am Alexann Masiko-Meyer, I am an eclectic counselor that would be filled with gratitude to support you. I am an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) providing services in North Carolina, New Jersey, Canada, England, United Arab Emirates, Japan, China, New Zealand.... and growing Lets get back to living life unapologetically! SPECIALTIES Stress, Anxiety Depression Self esteem Adjustments / Life Changes Military Transitions Teens & Young Adults I also have experience in LGBTQ, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes Years of Experience: 5 I expect nothing less than being held to professional standards. However, in full disclosure, I don't take myself too seriously, and I wholeheartedly feel that being a bit goofy, and being quirky, and maybe a bid different is okay! Many times, it is more than ok, and what makes us more of an individual, helps on the journey to wellness, being unapologetically yourself, putting a laugh out there to the universe and finding the good things in life along the way. Humor and levity may be evident and incorporated into the therapeutic process. I feel that everyone should have the ability to access mental wellness support and counseling. As a military spouse, and moving all over the country for 18 years, allthewhile working in the helping profession, I have grown to recognize the cultural apprehension, inability to access and equity issues that surround access to counseling. Summer Sessions Counseling is founded on the belief that mental wellness support should be accessible by everyone without stigma, physical access and transportation barriers, without requiring a diagnosis, to access one's best self. What is therapy like? What can I expect from my first session? The first session is typically a review of information you supplied on your intake form and address concerns that you may have. As you progress in your therapeutic journey, you will get into the real nitty gritty, strategies & processing activities, psychotherapy, counseling activities, art therapy, journaling and carving a new path to your ultimate goal.
King Jones
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Renee Birch
Welcome to Rooted In Faith Counseling. Renee offers a safe and nonjudgemental place to explore the life you want to live and how to get there. In life there can be distractions pressures, and obstacles. If you wish to gain more insight and control during your journey as a young adult.....counseling is a great place to start. Renee has over 20 years of counseling experience in school settings and substance abuse settings.
The Counseling Group
The Counseling Group was formed over 40 years ago to provide human services in order to enhance the life of individuals and families. While we can’t change difficult situations, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Through the use of multiple therapy and counseling approaches and techniques, we will address behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Our counselors provide services to individuals of all ages – from early childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. A plan of treatment is designed for each individual’s needs to assist in managing the difficulties of life. The Counseling Group is in-network with most major health insurance carriers. Your services may be covered in full or in part by your insurance or employee benefits plan. Our business office will file insurance claims for you and assist you with any financial questions.
Sarah Hutchinson
Immediate availability! I specialize in women’s issues, relationship challenges, and supporting individuals and families impacted by autism or special needs. As a former special education teacher, a sibling of brothers with special needs, and a Christian, I bring both professional and personal insight. Using approaches like CBT, Gottman Methods, and EFT, I walk alongside you as you build healthier relationships and learn how reconnect with yourself and others. I practice through a HIPPA compliant Telehealth platform, which eliminates the need to find childcare and allows you to pursue counseling from the comfort of your own home. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing life’s challenges, including relationship issues, autism, women’s issues, OCD, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also specialize in parent coaching, ADHD, military families, and pre-marital and marriage counseling. My counseling approach focuses on building a genuine, trusting relationship with you, as that’s key to effective healing. I’m also happy to incorporate faith if it’s important to you. If you think we might be a good fit, I’d love to connect! In my free time, I enjoy being outside, a good cup of coffee, serving at church, baking, and listening to music.
Vanessa Gonzalez
Are you feeling stuck in unhelpful patterns- perhaps comparing yourself to others, lashing out at loved ones, feeling unmotivated or unfocused at work? Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are messengers, offering us information on areas that might need addressing. Therapy is a great place to begin that process. Whether you're unsure of what is behind these patterns, or you've been struggling with anxiety, ADHD, grief, or big life changes, I offer a collaborative space where we can tackle these challenges in a way that feels authentic to you. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy or “quick fixes.” Instead, I offer a thoughtful, steady space for self-understanding, self-compassion, and sustainable change. I pull from several modalities to best suit your needs- whether that's exploring how your past is influencing you now or practicing new tools to help you navigate today's stressors. If my approach speaks to you, I invite you to reach out for a free 10 min phone consultation where I can answer any questions and we can determine if we're a good fit to work together!
HOPE Counseling & Consulting Services
HOPE Counseling & Consulting Services (HOPE) promotes and enhances health and recovery for individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and behavior problems through high quality services. HOPE provides programs and supportive services in a respectful manner to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and our community. HOPE’s mission is to provide programs and services that seek to address the whole person, spirit, soul, and body. The goal of HOPE is to heal the person and the environment by implementing programs and services that seek to promote behavioral, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.
ONWARD LEADING, PLLC
Whether you are new to therapy or someone who is looking to explore a deeper, more profound approach, I am here to help you learn the tools and skills to create positive change in your life. My practice is about creating a safe space where clients are able to heal from anxieties, past difficulties, and traumas by increasing their awareness and acceptance of the different parts that make up who we are as human beings. In doing so, clients are able to release the burdens of the past and find new direction in their lives. I specialize in treating Trauma/ PTSD, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, LGBTQIA+ populations and more. My approach is to go in depth and explore core issues fundamental to well-being. Together, we will treat the causes, not just the symptoms. Getting to the root of mental health challenges facilitates deep transformation and healing from the inside out. I promise to offer you a safe space for exploration with compassion and an open mind. I employ evidence-based models that are individualized to meet your specific needs. I am certified in EMDR, which helps clients process and move past the emotional and physical pain rooted in traumatic memories. I also employ approaches from IFS, DBT and ACT. I am trained in mindfulness and self compassion based approaches and incorporate this into therapy.
Jessica Ricks
I am an associate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who sees teens and young adults adults facing a variety of challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship issues, life changes and interpersonal conflict. My passion is working with student athletes. As a high school and travel softball coach of several years, I am uniquely qualified in helping young individuals develop mental health skills they can carry with them throughout life, both on and off the field/court. I see the concerns and needs of teens to be unique and require a different approach than one I may take with adults. Overall, I find it important to see individuals for all that they are, helping them to create their identity and see the value within themselves as a person and not just in what they do or how they perform. All people, but especially young people, want to feel heard and seen. I prioritize authenticity and relationship with clients - working to create a comfortable space of trust, understanding, and growth.
Mindful collaboration
As a Dialectical Behavior Therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will develop skills to manage your emotional dysregulation that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
BEE MINDFUL COUNSELING PLLC
I enjoy working with a variety of adult populations including LGBTQIA+, first responders, active and retired military members, their families, and dependents. I've assisted clients through their journey with grief, PTSD, relationship stresses, depression, and mood disorders for the past 5 years. If you are struggling with intrusive thoughts, depression, isolation, or anxiety I am happy to assist you in uncovering the source of these concerns and work with you toward getting back to a more positive place in your life.
Courtney Blackledge
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I specialize in relationship issues and life transitions. These include transitions like entering college, leaving college, transitioning into the work force, moving, and social life concerns. I also work with general mental health issues and substance use. I also offer support in processing values, trauma, and grief. I have a fully online virtual practice and offer flexible scheduling options. If you want to reach out and schedule with me to see if I might be the right fit for your counseling needs I offer a free 15 minute consultation to answer any questions you may have.
Kelly Counseling Center
Kelly Counseling Center provides professional therapy and life coaching services designed to help individuals enhance their quality of life. We partner with our clients through support, psychoeducation, and evidence-based clinical treatment, empowering them to develop healthy coping skills, manage mental health symptoms, and navigate life’s challenges more effectively. Our team of dedicated professionals delivers compassionate, client-focused care in a supportive therapeutic environment. At Kelly Counseling Center, we walk alongside you on your journey of self-awareness, helping you uncover the root of your challenges and achieve lasting growth.
Leigh Carter, LMFT, PLLC
I provide EMDR therapy to individuals in Wilmington, North Carolina and statewide. EMDR is effective at treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and a variety of other mental health conditions and personal struggles. Feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation for more information.