Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Franklin, NC
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Franklin, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Open Hearted Holistic Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with a lot of people who identify as highly sensitive, intuitive, empathic and neurodivergent. And giving energy and attention to our sensory (and extrasensory) needs is an extremely important part of the work that I do.
9 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Brittany Ryan-Berzins
Psychologist, PhD
I work with highly sensitive individuals from a place of deep compassion and respect for the way they experience the world. Sensitivity can bring remarkable depth, intuition, empathy, and awareness, but it can also leave individuals feeling overwhelmed by emotions, relationships, expectations, or the intensity of everyday life. Rather than viewing sensitivity as something that needs to be fixed, I help clients understand and honor it as an inherent part of who they are while developing greater emotional regulation and resilience. Drawing from mindfulness, self-compassion, and cognitive behavioral therapy, we explore patterns of self-criticism, overthinking, perfectionism, and people-pleasing that can develop when sensitive individuals feel they need to protect themselves or adapt to the needs of others. Together, we cultivate greater self-acceptance, healthy boundaries, and trust in one’s own inner experience. The goal is not to become less sensitive, but to feel more grounded and confident in your sensitivity—able to experience life deeply without becoming overwhelmed by it.
16 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Nour Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is often mislabeled as a problem—something to fix, tone down, or outgrow. You may have been called “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or made to feel like your reactions are excessive, when in reality, you’re responding to a world that is overwhelming, inconsistent, and at times, harmful. Sensitivity isn’t the issue—how it’s been treated often is. In many spaces, especially those shaped by rigid ideas of strength, productivity, or emotional control, sensitivity gets dismissed or pathologized instead of understood.
For many people, this depth of sensitivity overlaps with forms of neurodivergence—like ADHD, autism, or giftedness—where sensory input, emotional processing, and awareness of your environment are heightened and constant. Without the right support, that can turn into chronic overwhelm, burnout, or feeling like you have to shrink yourself just to function.
At Nour Counseling, we don’t ask you to become less sensitive. We help you become more supported. We work with you to understand how your nervous system operates, what actually overwhelms you (and why), and how to move through your life with more intention and protection. That includes building boundaries that hold, reducing overstimulation, shifting environments where possible, and unlearning the idea that your sensitivity is a weakness. We also name the cultural narratives that taught you that in the first place. This work is about reclaiming your sensitivity as something that can be grounded, informed, and sustainable—without abandoning yourself to fit into spaces that were never built with you in mind.
9 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC (Online Only)
Dr. Jessica De Leon
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Being highly sensitive can mean experiencing emotions, relationships, environments, and sensory experiences with greater depth and intensity. Rather than viewing sensitivity as something that needs to be "fixed," therapy can help you understand your sensitivity, establish healthy boundaries, manage overwhelm, and recognize the strengths that can come with being deeply perceptive and attuned.
6 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC (Online Only)
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in working with highly sensitive individuals who tend to feel things deeply, think deeply, and often become overwhelmed by the intensity of their internal and external experiences. Being highly sensitive is not a weakness—it’s a trait that, when understood, can become a strength. Together, we focus on helping you regulate overstimulation, set boundaries without guilt, and navigate relationships and environments in a way that feels more sustainable. My approach combines practical tools with mind-body awareness, supporting you in feeling more grounded, confident, and able to move through life without constant overwhelm.
27 Years Experience
Online in Franklin, NC
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Franklin, NC Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Franklin, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (56%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (42%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (42%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
44%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 56% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 42% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |