Our therapists offer anger management therapy in Durham, NC

John Pruett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience. John's previous experiences have included work with families in crisis, clients struggling with addiction, and a variety of mental health diagnoses. His main focuses have been helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and those who struggle with substance abuse. John has worked with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

John received his Master's in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and is also a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. John's approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and dialectical behavior therapy.

John encourages you to reach out for an open and honest conversation to support your healing journey and personal growth. Schedule an appointment today!

Asenath Devaney is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Asenath has been providing individual, group, and family therapy within varied mental health settings (Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Residential Treatment Centers, and School-Based Treatment) for over 20 years. 

Asenath completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Theater from Wheaton College, her Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in School Psychology from Florida International University, and her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). in School Psychology from North Carolina State University. Asenath’s current focus of treatment is on assisting individuals to improve their communication and determine ways to develop the skills to cope with differences and difficulties. She is an adoptive parent and a strong ally to the LGBTQ community.

Asenath seeks to establish a warm, collaborative, problem-solving approach and provide unconditional acceptance to all clients. Her objective is to assist clients to meet their personal, academic, and professional goals. She will create a personalized treatment plan that meets your specific needs, utilizing cognitive behaviorally-based therapies including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), mindfulness, and mentalization, as well as person-centered counseling and reality therapy.

***Please note: DOES NOT DO PSYCH EVALUATIONS OR PSYCH TESTING***

Mary Tayal is a Licensed Psychologist who has practiced in North Carolina for nearly 30 years. Mary has assisted a diverse population of clients to include individual adults, couples, adolescents, geriatrics, and military veterans. She understands that one's life-path is commonly filled with unexpected twists and turns. Divorce, death, employment stress, second marriages, blended families, relationship strife, trauma, and loss are common obstacles encountered in life. Subsequently, many experience anxiety, depression, bereavement, anger, jealousy, worry, shame, and loneliness as a result of these struggles. Mary has assisted others get unstuck, navigate life's hurdles, and prevail to be better prepared for life's next adventure. 

Mary is originally from California where she completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Experimental Psychology at the University of California-Santa Barbara and her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical Psychology at the California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego. She is a military veteran, having served as an officer in the United States Air Force. 

Mary understands that entering therapy is not always easy. She engages with her clients as a compassionate listener, an engaged educator, and a trustworthy ally. PLEASE NOTE that Mary ONLY provides talk therapy and NOT assessment and evaluation for diagnostic purposes or level of care. She welcomes her clients where they are and helps them grow to where they want to be.