Self Psychology Therapists in Durham, NC

Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.

I am an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor and have learned the best way to communicate about any situation is to LISTEN. Put yourself in the other persons position and listen for what they want you to acknowledge. Communication is the key to finding a solution. The secret is that you have to be ready to hear and see the truth to move forward.

I provide online therapy centered on personal growth and fulfillment. Recognizing that life's difficulties often prompt the search for a therapist, our work will address these immediate concerns while exploring the broader path to a meaningful life, uniquely defined by you. My approach integrates relational psychoanalysis, integral philosophy, and Eastern wisdom traditions, emphasizing mindfulness and compassion. I prioritize the present moment within our therapeutic relationship, using this focus as a means for reflection, insight, and transformation as we collaboratively create a space to understand the significant particular and universal experiences of your life.

I work with adults using a psychodynamic, depth approach (looking at how the past effects the present and considering root causes, not just symptoms), while also taking into account thoughts and behaviors (CBT & DBT) in order to help individuals make change. I work with individuals who are experiencing effects from trauma, who want to improve their relationships, further explore themselves and the roles they play in their world, women’s issues, anxiety, and life transitions. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Therapy for appropriate individuals who may be looking to deepen their work. Our relationship provides a safe, authentic and nonjudgmental place for you to explore reactions, thoughts, and feelings about relationships and experiences in your life, and your place within this system. I believe that each individual has a unique view of the world based on their personal experiences, and we incorporate this as we work toward your goals.

We often think of ourselves as what we are given, but instead it's what we make of what we're given. I am guided by a view of identity as a creative narrative and see distress as often occurring when we feel stuck in that creation, bound to selves and lives that aren't working. The goal in therapy is not only to understand how and why we got stuck, but to reengage with our creative and imaginative selves, allowing us to explore new facets of ourselves and experiment with new ways of being. In many ways, we reduce suffering by reintroducing play in our worlds.

Durham is home to Duke University and Duke University Medical Center, one of the leading psychiatric research and treatment centers in the country — an institution that deeply shapes the quality and sophistication of the local therapy community. The Research Triangle's concentration of academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals creates demand for therapists with intellectual depth and experience with high-achievement anxiety, identity work, and the stresses of competitive knowledge-economy careers. Durham also has a vibrant Black community with deep historical roots, and therapists offering culturally affirming care, racial identity work, and intergenerational trauma support are well represented. The city's progressive culture sustains strong demand for LGBTQ+-affirming therapists, and many practitioners integrate social-justice-informed approaches across their work.

Gender ID

	56%	Female
	44%	Male

Session Type

	62%	In Person and Online
	38%	Online Only

Top Specialties

88%	Depression
69%	Anxiety or Fears
56%	Self Esteem
56%	Stress
50%	Social Anxiety
44%	Men’s Issues
44%	Relationship and Marriage Counseling

Ages Served

100%	Adult
69%	Young Adult
50%	Senior
31%	Teen

Client Focus

38%	LGBTQ+
38%	Women
25%	Men
13%	Black / African American
13%	Military / Veterans

Self Psychology therapists in Durham, North Carolina NC

Kourtney Bennett

Patricia Scholl

Dr. Daniel Cantor

Sarah Eisenhauer Counseling

Dr. Ryan Kitts Schallon

Self Psychology therapists in Durham, North Carolina Statistics

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