Roanoke Rapids sits along the Roanoke River, which turns into a wonderful waterfall that residents know and love just downstream. And, just like life, there are times when the water is calm, and other times where it is turbulent. Does your life feel like it is in freefall with only turbulent waters below?

There are qualified therapists and counselors that are available at any time to help you stay afloat. It’s easy to find help in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina with the excellent support system they have in place. If you live in the Roanoke Rapids area, don’t wait to reach out to a mental health professional to keep from drowning in problems.

Psychologist Dr. Thomas Davis providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Dr. Thomas Davis

Clinician
License Type(s): PhD
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
46 years offering treatment

I am Dr. Tom Davis. I have a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Duke University and am a Licensed Psychologist with 46 years of clinical experience. I practiced in the same medical facility for 35 of those years and treated the entire age range from age 3 to age 94. A major benefit of practicing at the same facility for all that time was that I often treated the same clients from childhood up through adulthood. It was not uncommon for me to have treated three generations of the same family. This gave me a rare and highly valuable vantage point regarding the long-term development of a client as an individual and as a member of their intergenerational family system. It also allowed me to treat adults in individual, couples and family modalities as they developed over the years. In our therapeutic relationship, I view you as the expert and me as the professional. Your expertise is the wealth of self-knowledge and personal experiences that you bring to therapy. As the professional, my job is to help you organize this expertise into an actionable form that you can use to manage your life more effectively. Over my decades of practice, I have honed a treatment approach that I find produces the most efficient and effective method of improvement. During the first session, I work with you to define the problem(s) that need attention and devise a practical, problem-oriented treatment plan to resolve these problem(s). We will focus on your thoughts, behaviors and emotions, in that order. In general, thoughts determine how you behave and behavior determines how you feel. When thoughts become more organized, behavior becomes more productive and both contribute to more positive emotions. I use homework assignments to make the best use of treatment between sessions. With child and adolescent clients, I use an age-appropriate version of the above treatment plan and include family members as helpful change agents for the child. The remaining sessions are spent working through the identified problems and other issues that may surface. The ultimate goal is for you to feel secure in your ability to handle current and future problems. I have conducted psychological testing on over 5,000 individual clients. I have tested for depression, anxiety, dementias, brain injuries, personality development, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities and clients’ ability to handle a variety of surgical interventions. Therefore, if you have had psychological testing, I am able to understand the test results and to provide guidance based on those results. My overriding goal for myself is for you to end each session with a better understanding of yourself than you had when you began the session. My overriding goals for you are 1.) to gain mastery over your life that in turn enhances your self-esteem, reduces worry and leads to more positive feelings; and 2.) to have improved skills to deal with the ups and downs of daily living. After each session, I send follow up notes that summarize what was covered/learned that day, what home work assignments were generated and what our future direction should include. My office hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM. Specialties: Depression Anxiety Panic attacks PTSD Adolescent issues Marital and family issues Geriatric issues General adjustment issues

Psychologist Frances Patton providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Frances Patton

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT, MMFT, D.Min.
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression
13 years offering treatment

If you're reaching out to a therapist, you're needing something better in your life. You're not willing to go on the way things are, and you have the hope and determination that things can and must change. You need someone who can help you achieve that change. You don't need someone who will just tell you what you want to hear, or who will listen but not know what to do. You need someone who has the ability to get you to that better place in your life. I have the training, compassion, and experience to help you get there. For couples, I'm trained in Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. These are two of the best-researched, most effective couples therapy methods out there, and I have seen beautiful results in my clients. I also see many individuals, as well as families. I've also been there. I know what depression feels like, and I've struggled with a difficult marriage and divorce. I've been to therapy myself, learned a lot, done the work, and have gotten to my own better place. My passion and my reason for becoming a therapist is to help others benefit from what I've learned. My training has given me the skills to do that. I won't judge you, and you won't hear, "Well, just get over it!" from me. If you want Christian counseling, let me know. If you prefer non-religious therapy, I am comfortable with that as well. Either way, you will have my full attention and my best effort.

Psychologist Taij Johnson providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Taij Johnson

Clinician
License Type(s): LCMHC,MA
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief
7 years offering treatment

I have been working and providing therapeutic services for over 6 years. I started working in Mental Health at the entry level in high school. I have provided hands on support assisting individuals as a personal care worker in the group home and assisted living setting, high risk intervention technician working in the school setting . I graduated college and continued my passion working with people from all walks of life as a Protective Services Social Worker. These experiences lead me to obtain my MA in Counseling, and become a fully licensed LCMHC. My approach is very client centered and I utilize many modalities including but not limited to : cognitive-behavioral psychodynamic, trauma focused, solution focused, humanistic, and rational-emotive therapy. I make every effort to meet the individuals that I counsel where they are, and address specific needs to help them reach their peace and potential.

Psychologist Narissa Huntley providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Narissa Huntley

Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LCMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
6 years offering treatment

Self-discovery is an all encompassing journey of getting to know yourself better. Learning what makes you tick, what makes you happy, and your communication style empowers true authenticity through self-awareness. My name is Narissa Huntley and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Counselor in North Carolina. My experience comes from providing direct mental health counseling to kids, teens and adults with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, and life transitions. My experience is varied across settings as I have provided individual and family therapy in private practice, home-based, school settings, homeless shelters and community mental health agencies. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and solution-focused techniques. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Lillian Vinson providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Lillian Vinson

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression
39 years offering treatment

My name is Lillian and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of North Carolina. I have worked over 37 years of experience as a therapist in mental health. I have assisted clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, mood disturbances, PTSD and parenting challenges. I have worked in the field of social work and mental health assisting individuals and families by aiding them in identifying their needs as well as providing them with the resources that will help them achieve and sustain their goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity but most importantly I pride myself on demonstrating compassion for all and being sensitive to the needs of others. I believe that it is important to identify your strengths and build around them. My counseling style is very empathetic, mindful and client centered. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental safe and confidential environment for clients to develop healthier coping strategies and achieve their goals of overall improved health and quality of life. It takes a great deal of courage to seek professional help and even more courage to implement change. However if you are ready to take the next steps I’d love to help guide you along the way.

Psychologist Janie Shankle providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Janie Shankle

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with 9 years of professional work experience. I am certified in Thanatology which is for treating those dealing with impending death, are dying, or grief and loss of any variety. I also have experience working with trauma and abuse. 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 Dr. Suzanne Degges-White providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Dr. Suzanne Degges-White

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
22 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Illinois, North Carolina, and Indiana, with 22 years of professional work experience. I am also a licensed clinical addictions counselor in Indiana. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. Each of us holds the power to make choices that will enhance our lives and move us closer to our goals. Sometimes we are able to move towards change with deliberation and intent and other times we find ourselves in situations and circumstances where we feel an urgent need to change our thoughts, behaviors, or feelings. Change can be difficult, but my role is to provide you with the support you need to manage planned and unplanned transitions and changes. I believe that enhancing wellness and increasing a client’s sense of empowerment to make better choices will help clients become more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. Helping clients learn to better manage life stressors and develop strategies for coping with developmental transitions and relational challenges are emphases in my work. In our work together, I may employ a variety of therapeutic techniques to encourage you to take new perspectives and engage in new behaviors that will help you better manage the challenges that have brought you into my office. Using a humanistic framework, and depending on the nature of the concern, I may use techniques from cognitive and behavioral therapy, existential counseling, choice theory, and feminist theory. I often incorporate client homework assignments into therapy including bibliotherapy, journaling, or other brief writing assignments.

Psychologist Cristy Hooper providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Cristy Hooper

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Stephanie Faison providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Stephanie Faison

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment

I am licensed in North Carolina with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & 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 Lori Speed providing different types of therapy in Roanoke Rapids

Lori Speed

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepressionCoaching
4 years offering treatment

As a little girl, I always wanted to help people. As I grew up, that desire became even stronger until I decided a career in mental health was the best way to fulfill that desire. That desire was further cemented when I became a Christian and saw how people were hurting. Throughout life's circumstances, I developed a passion for marriages and families although I do see clients on an individual basis. I view every client as unique and will treat each client as such. My personal belief is that counseling should be a safe and productive place to share, and I make every attempt to make every effort to make each client feel that way. My degree is in marriage, couples and family counseling, but I have experience in trauma and substance abuse. I do marriage counseling, premarital counseling and divorce care. You should never feel ashamed to get therapy. Life can sometimes throw curveballs that require you to seek assistance; let me be there for you. I want to see you overcome your issues and find peace in your freedom. If you have gotten this far, you are one step closer to making a decision that will impact your life for the better. I am licensed in North Carolina and Arizona with licenses pending in other states.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Roanoke Rapids?

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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Roanoke Rapids 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, Roanoke Rapids therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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 Roanoke Rapids 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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