Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Durham, NC (Woodcroft)

Laura Harris is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with over 10 years of professional counseling experience. She specializes in helping clients with anger, anxiety, depression, stress management, coping strategies development, problem-solving skills, and more. Laura works with a wide variety of individuals including artists, academic instructors, people of color, immigrants, students, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those who self-describe as socially awkward.

Laura attended Missouri State University and Tuskegee University. She utilizes multiple modalities including talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy (PCT) to best help her clients. Ultimately, she strives to provide authentic, educational, and compassionate counseling. 

Laura likes to teach people that mental health diagnoses typically mean that work, school, or home life is negatively affected. This knowledge begins to release us of self-imposed blame or guilt and begin to question the toxicity of our environment. Additionally, she reveres the inclusion and necessity of compassion and positive regard for healthy psychological development. 

"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 woman of color with a background in trauma, I understand that when people face trauma and loss, it can feel like their lives are coming undone."

Kierra Reed is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and grief-informed professional with 6 years of experience in mental health. Kierra is passionate about helping those who have experienced complex trauma, abandonment, or loss in their family or community. She enjoys helping individuals, couples, and families build on their strengths and bring resilience and comfort back into their lives. She creates a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment where her clients can be their authentic selves. Kierra specializes in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and major life transitions.

Kierra has a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University. Kierra uses various techniques such as narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness practices.

In life, you always have a choice, no matter what you face. Kierra is confident that she can support you on your journey to gain new perspectives and techniques that allow you to cope, achieve personal agency, and find self-fulfillment. If you're ready to work, schedule an appointment with her today!

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 or related topics.

"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 5 years of experience as a practicing therapist and 3 additional years working in mental health support and group facilitation. 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.

DeJuan J. Lundy is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHC-S) and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) with over 18 years of experience working with diverse populations and ages, as well as a wide range of diagnoses and disorders. DeJuan specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), addiction, substance abuse, trauma, anger management, stress management, and mood disorders. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, families, and couples and has grown to love a unique population of military families which consist of active duty, veterans, and their families.

DeJuan completed her master’s degree in Counseling at North Carolina Central University and her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at American Free Will Baptist Graduate School of Theology. DeJuan loves being a counselor and believes it is not just a career, but a calling. She uses an integrative and collaborative approach to therapy, by combining person centeredness, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, as well as mindfulness to assist her clients in their journey to becoming the best version of themselves. DeJuan believes that every client is unique, and their needs are important. She has an incredible skill of identifying her client’s strengths and using those strengths to empower them to personal growth and change.