In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28204
Online in North Carolina
I am a relational therapist at heart. We exist in an ecosystem floating in the universe, surrounded by nature and each other. We don't get injured alone, we can't survive on our own, and we rarely heal alone. The fundamental role I play as a therapist is to provide you a safe relationship. I believe that safety is the primary catalyst for healing.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Persons with Disabilities, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: My number one priority is collaborating with my clients. It's your life, and what we do together in therapy has to make sense and work in your life.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 125
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- My sliding scale openings are currently on a waitlist. When available, sliding scale rates are $50-100 per 50-minute session.
- Accepts Insurance
- Aetna. BCBS and Medcost are pending.
Education & Credentials
Tal Brafford LCMHC-A
- Non-Binary
- License # A-22975
- Licensed in North Carolina
- Practicing Since 2026
Education: B.S. Exercise Physiology from East Carolina University and MA.Ed Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina State University.
Tal Brafford Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Charlotte, NC 28204
- Available Online for residents of North Carolina
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy through Simple Practice
As a therapist, I draw from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, IFS, and somatic approaches. Therapy to me is more than a collection of approaches and skills. I believe that we heal in relationships with others, and that the therapeutic relationship can cultivate self-awareness while providing support and a warm challenge. I understand that choosing a therapist can be difficult; it's a big step! I offer free consultation calls prior to scheduling.