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Laura Harris, MS, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people who are used to performing und...
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Laura Harris, MS, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people who are used to performing under pressure but want to live with more clarity and less noise. She works best with adults who carry a lot of responsibility, insight, complexity, and are looking for space to think clearly and move with intention. Laura’s approach is grounded, honest, and deeply human. You don’t have to perform here. Just bring what’s real.
Laura holds degrees from Missouri State University and Tuskegee University. Her work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and intuitive, truth-driven conversation. Her style is warm, practical, and expansive, ideal for those seeking clarity, insight, and accountability.
Therapy with Laura is collaborative, direct, and grounded in care. A former early childhood educator and quiet contributor to national conversations on race and mental health, she brings humor, depth, and insight to every session. If you're ready for therapy that meets your mind and heart, Laura invites you to reach out.
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As a queer woman and North Carolina native, I understand the unique challenges and resiliency in recognizing and living your true ...
As a queer woman and North Carolina native, I understand the unique challenges and resiliency in recognizing and living your true identity.
Rebecca Morgan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience providing direct therapeutic care. She is passionate about working with young adults and adults in identifying what’s getting in the way of reaching their goals and working together to achieve a more fulfilled life. She specializes in understanding and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and feels especially passionate about working with trans and non-binary folks. She also specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, life transitions, and developing stronger coping skills for all walks of life.
Rebecca completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Columbia University in 2017. As a queer woman who worked at the historic LGBT Center in NYC, she specializes in understanding issues unique to gender and sexual identities. She is highly trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and is passionate about helping people develop coping skills to improve their emotion regulation, self-esteem, and relationships with others.
We all experience challenges in life, and through therapy, we can move through these challenges alongside someone highly trained to help. It is a brave step to begin or continue working on these challenges to move closer to your goals. Working with Rebecca means having someone who will utilize validation, honesty, and a bit of humor to create a solid therapeutic relationship in order to help you achieve your life-worth-living goals.
As a systemically informed, non-binary, Latinx therapist, I have a personal understanding of the complex emotions associated with ...
As a systemically informed, non-binary, Latinx therapist, I have a personal understanding of the complex emotions associated with practicing self acceptance and processing relationship changes throughout the process.
Kym Azevedo is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 7 years of experience as a practicing therapist. Kym specializes in working with teens and young adults navigating the transitions associated with these ages. They also work with adults facing mid-life and career transitions. Kym's philosophy of therapy is to help others better understand their personal narrative and how to express themselves in a positive and affirming story.
Kym completed their Master of Arts (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. As a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, Kym is uniquely qualified to support and guide clients through the transitions of self acceptance. They use an eclectic approach to therapy combining narrative therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and expressive arts techniques.
Understanding ourselves and our own narrative can be a scary and challenging process. Kym offers an affirming and safe space to challenge the internal narratives we hold and begin to develop the life you want to live. Their door is always open for whatever you may be struggling with. If you are ready to learn more about yourself and grow in your identity, schedule with Kym today.
Tomeka A Bridges is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 17 years of experience helping clients of all ag...
Tomeka A Bridges is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 17 years of experience helping clients of all ages who are suffering issues related to anxiety, depression, attachment or adjustment deficits, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse, low self-esteem, and more.
Tomeka prides herself on offering individualized care, thanks to an eclectic counseling approach that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectal behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solutions-focused therapy, and more.
Start a collaborative journey in a supportive environment where you develop skills needed to increase your joy, happiness, purpose, meaning, and connection with others. As your self-awareness grows, Tomeka's process will evoke behavior changes by exploring and determining any fears that have previously created barriers in your life.
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. She has been working since 2020 with adul...
Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. She has been working since 2020 with adults, adolescents, and children who were seeking guidance with depression, anxiety, and personality disorders among others.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Stephanie received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UNC-Greensboro and her Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from East Carolina University. Stephanie utilizes a multitude of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, mindfulness and meditation, and solution-focused therapy. Meeting the client where they are is important to her and is reflected in her therapeutic style. It is important to note that therapy looks different for everyone and everyone’s journey is different.
Stephanie hopes to provide a safe, inviting, and non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. Through a collaborative partnership, we can work on the goals and desires that are most important to you!
Kat Burkhart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and senior...
Kat Burkhart is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with over 4 years of experience working with adults and seniors who are seeking assistance in coping with anxiety, stress, ADHD, depression, dysfunctional relationships, life transitions, and sexual dysfunction. Kat works with many different kinds of people, but her main focus revolves around sex therapy.
Kat earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Sex Therapy from Capella University. She can assist those who have been assaulted in moving through their trauma to regain the strength and life they want to live. Kat also wants to help couples who are seeking to understand each other's desires and needs better and though she does not work with couples struggling with infertility, she is supportive of working with couples in other ways! She tends to think outside the box and come up with coping skills, or techniques that may be outside of traditional methods. Kat enjoys trying new things with patients to get them to open up, exploring ways to help them.
Kat is straightforward in her approach to therapy and asks questions that may challenge you to help you push yourself forward and really see progress in yourself. She'll help you to grow, learn, and become happy and trusting in the process of therapy.
*At this time, Kati is not accepting clients seeking therapy for infertility, drug and alcohol or related topics.
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Christian counseling in Durham is a form of faith-based counseling that utilizes psychological and spiritual techniques to guide and support. Often, Christian counselors often incorporate prayer and scripture-reading into treatment to help practicing Christians work through their challenges.
Christian counseling works by focusing on themes of hope and healing through one’s faith. At Thriveworks, your Christian counselor will discuss Christian values and relate them to your unique struggles. You can expect to discuss the following with them:
Christian counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Christian counseling can last for a few weeks, months, or longer. It depends on what challenges the client might be working through, the severity of those challenges, as well as other needs or preferences.
From the time you start to practice Christianity, you are taught the importance of setting aside time to grow your relationship with God. You know the importance of reading scripture, attending church, and praying. Maybe as you have grown and life has gotten crazier, you have had less time to dive deeper into your faith. Wherever you are in your journey with God, it’s never too late to make religion a priority.
When life gets tough, your ability to remain faithful and hopeful is powerful. However, seeking guidance and support along the way is not something to be shameful of. At Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC, we offer Christian counseling to those Christians seeking assistance to get back on the right path in their faith and overcome the challenges they are facing. We believe in taking a holistic approach to the way we help our clients. The mind, body, and spirit are all key factors in how we not only tackle our concerns but work towards an overall healthier state of being. Christian counseling combines a unique array of skills and techniques to help you during this journey. Call our office at (919) 629-3854 to start working with one of our counselors.
Deciding to take the next step towards strengthening your faith and tackling your concerns is powerful. We understand that this can be an intimidating process when you don’t know what to expect. The uncertainty can cause you to feel nervous, however, we want to help ease your mind when going into your first session.
Our Christian coaches at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC are caring, compassionate, and understanding. They combine lessons of faith with psychological practices to carefully craft a unique plan of action, tailored to your wants, needs, and goals. Once they find the appropriate treatment plan, they will then start working with you in a variety of ways such as:
There are a lot of different reasons to seek help from a Christian counselor besides strengthening your faith. Although that is a great reason to, we understand that everyone may be going through different obstacles as well. At Thriveworks Counseling, you can receive guidance for other areas such as:
The list above touches on just some areas of counseling that we can help you with. An important goal of Christian counseling is to help Christians identify their behaviors and habits that do not match God’s teachings. In addition, we want to help you restore your commitment to your faith by giving you the tools to be successful in your walk with Christ.
If you feel ready to start your journey with a Christian counselor towards the path of a full, blessed life, Thriveworks might be just what you need. Our counselors treat all of our clients with complete, compassionate care.
To secure an appointment with one of our therapists, you can book your session online through our booking portal or by calling (919) 629-3854 to be connected with a scheduling specialist. We offer a wide range of availability for our sessions to better serve you. In addition to our in-office appointments, we also offer online counseling via video.
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