Career Counseling Therapists in Raleigh, NC

Accepting New Clients – There are many challenges in life, sometimes those challenges can be overwhelming and frighting to think about and handle alone. We all live through different experiences have different perspectives on how their life should be, we lose focus of who we are, and what we are trying to accomplish in our daily lives. I look at my job to help sort through those challenges, be part of a support system and help define and drive success for you.

I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience treating disordered eating and body image concerns, trauma, social anxiety, self-esteem issues, issues related to family of origin, relationship concerns, career concerns, and mood disorders. I meet my clients with curiosity, warmth, and openness, and will work to create a space where we can partner together in pursuit of your growth. I believe therapy works best when we harness your inner strength and agency through increased self-reflection, self-compassion, and positive coping.

Do you find yourself struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, unable to sleep at night and desperate for something to change? Maybe you find yourself struggling to manage your life and relationships, feeling stuck and beating yourself up about it. I understand how it feels to struggle in this messy and beautiful world, unsure if things will ever get better. If you’re still reading this then you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to take a chance on therapy. Most of all, you’re ready to build a life that is full, rich and meaningful. I want to help you get there. If nothing changes, then nothing changes.

I have over 24 years of experience in one-on-one and couples therapy, successfully treating adults and adolescents, many of whom are going through transitions in their lives. I have extensive experience in relationship issues, divorce, blended families, military issues, parenting, job and academic stress, sexual identity issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. During a comprehensive assessment, I help my clients identify areas of satisfaction as well as areas they would like to change.

Greetings! My name is Savannah, I started my social work journey working with children and their families after earning my bachelor’s degree from The University of Alabama ( Roll Tide) and my Master’s in Social Work through Boston University. I have explored many areas of social work and began my career in Child Protective Services. This allowed me to work individually with children, teens, and families. Through my experience with child protective services, I discovered my passion for aiding children and adults through their unique life challenges and experiences.

Everyone has the potential to unlock who they want to become and achieve a balanced life. If this is your first time seeking a therapist or if you have been in therapy before, I find ways to help client's feel comfortable to be able to speak freely to reach their goals. Having experience in working with children and adults in different capacities over my career, it has become my desire to help those I work with find their own potential and assist in empowerment. I have an extensive background in woking with those with a variety of mental health issues in the community mental health setting and hospital setting.

The Community Counseling, Education, and Research Center (CCERC) of the NC State Counselor Education Program provides short-term and affordable counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. CCERC is only offering Distance Counseling at this time Counseling at CCERC focuses on healthy personal, emotional, social, and career development. The CCERC mission is to provide world-class community counseling and develop counselors and supervisors for multicultural and The CCERC vision is to be a national model for world class, multicultural, and social justice-counseling, supervision, education, training, research, and advocacy.

Video on Website Link - not currently accepting new clients- I believe life should be a lot easier then it is. We all get pushed past our limits that challenge who we think we are. The pressure changes us into different people. How do we get past reacting to life and get on to living life intentionally? The answer is not easy, because there are many factors that fracture our attention, steal our resources, and prevent progress. My job is to help change these factors to set you up for success and aid in defining what success means for you.

I enjoy working with individuals from across the lifespan and help with a variety of issues such as mild-to-moderate depression, anxiety, career/vocational concerns, self esteem, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, family conflict, and relationship difficulties. I believe every person has a unique story, and I strive to create a safe place to process different parts of your story.

I believe that each of us has goals that we may need help to achieve and I would be honored if you would consider letting me help you with your goals. I know that asking for help from others can be a difficult process, but I believe that working together we can make this a stress free process and we can both benefit from working with each other. Whether it be problems you may be having, problems with your job, with your children, or significant other, let's work together using the skills and strengths that you already have.

While engaged in therapy, Kristin aims for a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client to obtain awareness and strategies for the client to live a satisfying life. Kristin supports, empowers, and challenges clients to become the best version of themselves. She enjoys working specifically with adults and couples transitioning into new roles and responsibilities such as going to college, career change, relationships, retirement, parenting, and concerns with depression, anxiety, disruptive mood, perfectionism, trauma, boundaries, work/life balance, purpose/goal-directedness, attachment issues, and self-esteem.

I specialize in supporting individuals, families, or couples at each stage of life: families and teens preparing for college; adults contemplating career change; couples planning to marry or experiencing relationship difficulties; and women and men adjusting to aging, retirement, or conflicts with adult children. For 20 years, I worked as a clinical social worker and then completed my Ph.D. in psychology at mid-life. Originally from Nebraska and Colorado, I have lived in Indiana, Oregon, LA and now in Raleigh for 30 years. I've helped people from all walks of life, including diverse ethnic, racial and spiritual backgrounds.

Accepting Clients - I specialize in people experiencing life transitions that has led to overwhelming stress, anxiety, and depression. Are you adjusting to a new school, job, or time in your life? You aren't meant to struggle silently or figure it out on your own. Let's reset by developing skills that allow you to enjoy life instead of keeping your head above water. Reconnect to a life that feels more at ease and what your "best self" looks like. I bring 25+ years of student affairs experience into my sessions for high school, college students, women, and you! Fit therapy into your schedule - evening and weekend telehealth services.

I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students. As a personal witness to the lack of competent mental health care, especially for queer Black men, I work towards closing that gap. My work with clients encompasses career transitions, relocation, relationship issues, life transitions, living with physical disabilities, suicidal ideations, and depression.

Healing, like a hue, colors our lives in different and multifaceted ways. Healing is unique to each person's life stories and experiences. I want the therapeutic journey to be a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack life challenges, difficulties, and hardships in order to evolve into your best self. My ideal clients are those that are navigating adulting, career/work, and relationships and trying to thrive while managing it all. I tell clients to come as you are, just don't come naked, lol. I want clients to show up as their authentic selves in order to be authentic in their healing journey.

Welcome. I have learned that no one theory works for everyone. By utilizing different therapeutic approaches I help you achieve practical and lasting results. Together we can make the necessary connections in order for you to achieve a greater self-understanding. This understanding is not focused on good or bad, right or wrong but on the underlying reasons and beliefs that motivate your behavior. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life.

My ideal client would be a teen or young adult trying to navigate life. They may bring to our sessions their need for acceptance and belonging, needing positive peer interactions, anxieties, and career exploration. We would develop goals together and establish what they want to get out of their therapy sessions. They come with a "want to change" attitude and are willing to put in the work. The goal is for my client to get a better understand of themselves and what is in their control and work on a better them.

Who do you go to when life hurts? What do you do when problems arise? Where do you go when the stigma of traditional counseling is not an option? I am here to assist you with online and traditional counseling. I counsel individuals, couples, and families. I have been in private practice since September, 1999. I believe that each of us have the ability to heal our hurts through forgiveness and the mending our broken hearts. Some of the issues that I work with are substance abuse, depression, forgiveness, anger, relationship issues, sexual assault, domestic violence, PTSD and career choices.

I can assist you with many personal issues, self-growth, life transitions and more. I interactively work with you in a holistically person-centered and solution-focused way and regularly use mindfulness and heartfulness, which not only improves self-awareness/acceptance and coping but also promotes personal growth, healing and lasting solutions. In this way, I encourage you to have independence, increase trust in yourself and make confident and effective choices in your life. My interest includes empowering my clients to be their truest self in the present so to maintain inner peace while also accessing their potential and goals.