Middle Eastern therapists in Marion, NC
Browse Middle Eastern therapists in Marion, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Middle Eastern
Banu Ibaoglu Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, CIRT, CCH
I work with couples and individuals who are curious about their relationships. I am interested not only in what feels difficult, but in what those struggles may be revealing about who you are and how you want to live. I focus on how we love, how we defend against love, and what we long for when we cannot find our way back to each other. These patterns shape both our partnerships and our way of being in the world. Most conflicts that bring people to therapy nearly always point toward something that needs attention, a place where growth is trying to happen.
Relationships are living fields. They carry our histories, our cultural inheritances, and our unfinished emotional stories, but they also carry possibility. This is true of the relationships we have with others and the relationship we have with ourselves. Many of the individuals I work with feel a gap between their current reality and the life they sense is possible but have not yet been able to inhabit. I do not see this as pathology. It often signals that your development is asking for attention.
I am a clinical trainer and supervisor in Imago Relationship Therapy and have over twenty years of experience working across cultures and contexts. My orientation is dialogical, experiential, and psychodynamic. In sessions, I integrate somatic awareness and close attention to what unfolds in real time, such as shifts in tone, subtle contractions, or moments of distance. We slow these down so that reactions can become meaningful rather than automatic. We also make plenty of room for laughter. I find that humor is often the first sign of a pattern breaking, a way to hold the absurdity of the human experience while moving toward something more vital.
I work online with U.S. and international clients, including cross-cultural couples and expats navigating identity shifts and displacement. Culture, migration, and family history leave deep imprints on how we attach and how we imagine intimacy. These layers are always part of our conversation.
Therapy with me is steady, engaged, and deeply reflective. I trust that individuals and relationships carry an inner movement toward aliveness. My role is to help you recognize it, support it, and allow it to shape how you live, both together and individually.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
24 Years Experience
Online in Marion, NC (Online Only)
Serving Middle Eastern
Nick Sotor
Psychologist, PsyD
Sculpting meaning from our lives can be challenging especially during difficult times. I am a licensed clinical Psychologist who provides evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, and am a Linehan Board Certified clinician with an expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I have an expertise treating a wide range of mental disorders with a specific focus on problems of emotional dysregulation including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and personality disorders.
I strive to understand individuals within the larger context of their lives rather than focusing on simplistic diagnoses or labels. This stance allows me to practice psychotherapy in a genuine, relational, and compassionate way while at the same time while remaining firmly rooted in theory and providing treatments that have been shown to work.
My style is direct, thoughtful, and often irreverent. I value a strong therapeutic relationship and aim to be honest and open in treatment to encourage direct communication and help co-create a therapeutic space that feels validating, safe, and helpful.
12 Years Experience
Online in Marion, NC
Serving Middle Eastern
Montgomery Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA
I believe therapy works best when it is both grounded and genuinely human. My approach is collaborative, practical, and trauma-informed, with a focus on helping clients understand what is happening beneath the surface rather than simply managing symptoms.
I work with people who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, trauma, stress, relationship conflict, or emotional overwhelm. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-functioning people who are used to pushing through but know something deeper needs attention.
My clinical work draws from evidence-based and experiential approaches, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems-informed therapy, clinical hypnosis, and other trauma-focused methods. I am especially interested in how the nervous system, memory, emotion, and identity all interact in the healing process.
I aim to create a therapy space that is direct but compassionate, supportive but not passive. Together, we will work toward helping you make sense of your experience, reduce distress, and build a more flexible, connected way of living
35 Years Experience
Online in Marion, NC
Serving Middle Eastern
Afi kpakossou
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
At Pinnacle Behavioral Health and Wellness, I am committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals and families across North Carolina. As a board-certified psychiatric provider, I specialize in treating depression, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more—offering support that’s both accessible and tailored to your unique needs.
Through secure telepsychiatry sessions, I make high-quality mental health care available wherever you are in North Carolina. My approach centers on building lasting relationships with my patients, empowering you to achieve wellness at every stage of life. I believe in open communication, holistic treatment plans, and ongoing support—so you never have to navigate your mental health journey alone.
Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, I offer same-day appointments and a patient portal for easy access to care. Let’s work together to create a personalized path to healing and growth.
Book your telehealth appointment today and take the first step toward better mental health.
3 Years Experience
Online in Marion, NC (Online Only)
Serving Middle Eastern
Gail Eaves
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
My name is Gail Brooklin Eaves, the president of Brookdell & Beck Counseling Services. I am a licensed professional counselor and a board-certified counselor. Currently, I am pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Psychology with a specialization in addictions. I can help you to build your self-esteem, restore self-love, and increase your peace and well-being. Moreover, I can help you to decrease your crying episodes, panic attacks, and anxiety. Let's find a solution together!
12 Years Experience
Online in Marion, NC
Middle Eastern therapists in Marion, NC Statistics
Middle Eastern therapists in Marion, NC average 17 years of experience and charge around $231 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (74%), and Loss or Grief (67%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$231
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 34% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | ADHD |
| 56% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 81% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Middle Eastern |
| 93% | Black / African American |
| 93% | LGBTQ+ |
| 93% | Women |
| 91% | Hispanic / Latino |