Fuquay-Varina was born from the merging of two towns; Fuquay Springs and Varina. This was done in 1963 to create a more modern and professional town. Just like this town, we are also trying to make ourselves better. Going to school, college, and starting a career are some ways to build your life successfully but if you are suffering from depression or anxiety, this can affect all of these. 

Talking to a therapist may be the last thing you thought you needed but it is becoming more common as people realize how many situations call for therapy. No matter what the issue, talking to a Fuquay-Varina mental health professional can help you figure it out. 

Psychologist Carrie Savage providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Carrie Savage

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC,MAMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem
15 years offering treatment

Carrie is a licensed professional counselor with specializations in Spirituality & Counseling, Addictions and Christian Sex Therapy, who offers a holistic approach to psychological wellness. Carrie holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is currently the owner of Savage Life Solutions LLC, a Christian counseling practice that integrates spiritual and mental components for a comprehensive approach towards lifelong spiritual, mental and emotional wellness. Carrie sees individuals, couples, and families (including blended families) and facilitates groups on various topics to promote and support mental health. If you are not where you know you should be in life, schedule an appointment today with Carrie and begin your journey towards spiritual, mental and emotional wellness and lifelong fulfillment.

Psychologist Katherine Pinyan providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Katherine Pinyan

Clinician
License Type(s): M.Ed.,LCMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
30 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health CounseIor (recently updated from LPC) with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in community mental health, outpatient, boarding school, inpatient, volunteer, and primary care settings. I have experience helping clients who have had various concerns including LGBTQIA issues, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, health concerns, and life change adjustments. Some of my clients have needed medication to help with diagnosed mental illnesses like bipolar disorder and depression. I have 16 years of experience working with adolescents from 12 to 19. My counseling approach is warm and interactive. I believe in treating all people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, and dialectical behavior therapy. Our work together will be focused on your goals and your specific needs. It isn’t always easy to ask for the help you need to take the first steps to make a change. You have already shown the courage to consider getting help. Take the next step to choose to work with me. I believe you will be very pleased with your outcomes. I’m looking forward to helping you to have the life you are seeking! With all good thoughts for you, Katherine Pinyan

Psychologist Yelitza Gallimore providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Yelitza Gallimore

Clinician
License Type(s): LCMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issues
8 years offering treatment

I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor in North Carolina with 10 years of experience in counseling adolescents and adults. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, coping with stress, spirituality, disordered eating, assertiveness, parenting difficulties, codependency, abusive relationships, family of origin issues, LGBT-related issues, and ADHD. I have also worked with people who have experienced psychological abuse, and issues related to being highly sensitive and neurodiverse. My communication style is gentle, encouraging, and nonjudgmental. I believe in each person’s right to decide what feels right for them, as well as each person’s responsibility to craft durable solutions for a life they can feel safe in and proud of. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness-based, trauma-focused, and solution-focused methods. I also draw from somatic approaches and I offer energy tapping (EFT) to address overwhelming feelings and to shift unhelpful beliefs. This popular process is highly effective at making rapid and noticeable improvements in specified areas. I will tailor our work together to honor your unique ways of processing information while building new skills that lead to a more fulfilling and empowered life. It takes courage to reach out for support, so I commend you for that. I will meet you wherever you are on your journey, and allow you to go at a pace that feels good for you. Along the way I will ask you to be open to new perspectives, to challenge old beliefs, and to install the practices required for an upgraded life. If you are eager, inspired, and ready to take those steps, I am here to support you on that journey.

Psychologist Joy Close providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Joy Close

Clinician
License Type(s): MSW,LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
28 years offering treatment

Seeking out therapy is an important decision, and it is imperative that you feel comfortable so that you can do the work necessary to help improve your life. Everyone goes through challenges and there is nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it. My goal is to help you attain a better understanding of yourself, to help you develop new skills, improve your coping, and find resolution for the issues you may be facing. My approach is collaborative, and I work hard to create a supportive, accepting, and safe space where you will feel heard, valued, and empowered. I use a range of therapeutic techniques and offer a highly personalized approach tailored to your individual needs. With 27+ years of experience, I have provided therapy for adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, family conflict, sexuality, adjustment, LGBTQIA+ and relationship concerns. I am passionate about social justice, my work and making the world a better place for all. I am an anti-racist, anti-sexist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and sex positive clinician. I work with adult clients from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds

Psychologist Ryan Zelov providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Ryan Zelov

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with over 10 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Samantha Lynes providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Samantha Lynes

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
3 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Washington with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Psychologist Donna Jeane Pappas providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Donna Jeane Pappas

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
32 years offering treatment

How do you go about achieving your personal possibility? Perhaps you are seeking change, whether for self, current circumstances, seeking new directions or navigating life transitions . I will help you discover and design the life you want. There are ways to be happier. Happiness is not necessarily a destination but something you can work to create among every day ups and downs and even with significant life challenges. I am energized by guiding and supporting clients in creating their well lived life. As a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina for over 32 years, my professional experience has been diverse and varied. The thread throughout my counseling career is gain perspective (both of self and those around you) and growing from life challenges. I have worked with individuals and families coping with major health issues and life threatening illnesses, along with helping clients through the grieving process of a significant life loss. Through the years clients come with various issues (developmental milestones-college new career, retirement, relationship, parenting, adult child/older parents). In today's world there are may stressors that can enter our life. I see my role is to provide new tools and along with helping the client look at what has worked previously. This creates strategies for problem solving and enhancing your daily life experience. My therapy approach combines elements of positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, solution focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy . Most important in working with you, I want to understand your strengths, values and your vision of your best self and your life. My priority is to meet you where you are with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I want to understand your concerns and specific needs, along with how you think I can best help you. Then we can work together to develop a treatment plan and goals. It begins with taking steps forward. I am here to partner with you to support, equip and empower you as you take your steps.

Psychologist Melissa "Missy" Taylor providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Melissa "Missy" Taylor

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Michigan and North Carolina with a LPC. I have 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Cassie Hatch providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Cassie Hatch

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with 19 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. My approach is solution-focused. My goal is to support you as you identify your strengths and use them to navigate life's challenges. I know from experience that taking the first step in therapy isn't easy, but it is worth it. My earned my undergraduate and master's degree (MSW) at the University of Michigan. I am also currently in the process of becoming a Registered Dietician.

Psychologist Rose Gallagher providing different types of therapy in Fuquay-Varina

Rose Gallagher

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Fuquay-Varina?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Fuquay-Varina that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Fuquay-Varina available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Fuquay-Varina therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Fuquay-Varina therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Fuquay-Varina region and in the state of North Carolina.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Fuquay-Varina can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Fuquay-Varina may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Fuquay-Varina offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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