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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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Breakup therapy from our Thriveworks Durham therapists helps people process the loss that comes with a breakup. In addition, it can help them to better understand what was wrong as well as what was right in their relationship so that they’re able to move forward.
Breakup therapy works by offering a safe space for people to explore the pain and changes that can accompany a breakup. It also works by equipping individuals with healthy coping mechanisms such as self-reflection and relaxation techniques to replace harmful (or maladaptive) coping mechanisms.
Breakup therapy from the therapists at Thriveworks in Durham, NC is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The amount of breakup therapy sessions will vary from one person to the next, depending on their specific needs. However, it typically lasts for several weeks or months.
If you’re struggling after a difficult breakup, know that there is hope and healing for you—and you can find breakup help at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham, NC. Our skilled therapists, psychologists, and counselors help people like you recover from devastating breakups. They will work with you to address and manage the painful emotions you’re experiencing, help you come to terms with the breakup, and equip you with the right tools for moving forward from here.
Most of us experience some pretty difficult emotions after a breakup—which may pose some health hazards and hurt our overall wellbeing. This is why it’s important to seek the assistance of an experienced relationship counselor or therapist who will properly advise you in bouncing back from and moving forward after a breakup. Highlighted here are some common struggles individuals suffer from post-breakup:
If the above aren’t taken care of properly, they could worsen and even degenerate into other, more serious issues. Additionally, individuals who have just split from their significant other often face challenges, which can be categorized into three main groups: social challenges, financial challenges, and mental challenges.
A trained relationship therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Durham can offer you the following assistance if you are going through a trying breakup and experiencing any of the aforementioned effects of the split:
These are just a few examples of how a counselor can help you maneuver through life after a tough breakup. Once you meet with your counselor, they will be able to create a treatment plan specific to you, your situation, and your current state—thus ensuring success.
Maybe you saw your breakup coming. Maybe you know it’s for the best. Maybe you were even hoping for it to end. In any case, you’re probably still having a hard time readjusting to life without your significant other. Because the truth of the matter is, almost every breakup is hard. You cared about this person, you dedicated your time and effort to this relationship, and now you have to shift gears.
The good news is, you don’t have to go it alone. All you have to do is take that first step in reaching out to Thriveworks in Durham and then a counselor or therapist can help. We know that this is a hard time in your life, and we want to help you live happier. Plus, we offer many convenient benefits including evening and weekend sessions, same-week appointments, and more. So give us a call at (919) 629-3854, set up an appointment with a caring counselor or psychologist, and let us walk alongside you.
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