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

"We all need to talk things through sometimes. I am ready to listen and help you navigate through whatever that may be. "

Tom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. He has worked with a diverse range of clients experiencing an equally expansive range of mental health concerns. Tom is committed to learning about each client and working side by side with that individual from where they're at to help address any challenges that they may be facing. Tom understands that each person is unique and has their own story. Whether their concerns are related to anxiety, depression, relationships, adjustments, addictions, or other major life issues, Tom is eager and ready to help.

Tom earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University. Tom uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach, and incorporates empathetic listening to ensure understanding to best support his clients. Tom utilizes multiple treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and others as appropriate.

Life can be complicated and challenging at times, and this is a universal reality. Tom is a strong believer that talking things out and gaining new perspectives on life can be vital to addressing life’s difficulties. Seeking therapy and finding a therapist is a major step. Tom is here to help and work with you while moving toward that next positive step. If you feel like Tom may be a good fit, schedule an appointment today!

"I am here to walk this emotional healing path with you."

Aura Labarre is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 6 years of experience in mental health. Aura works with those processing recent and generational trauma, betrayal trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic health concerns, identity journeys, attachment issues, those seeking new ways of addressing cyclical relationship problems, behavioral addictions, and other manifestations of human struggles. Aura graduated from North Carolina Central University, summa cum laude, in 2017. She was a School Counselor for four years and a family-centered treatment (FCT) therapist for over a year.

Aura's compassionate counseling approach walks the path as a student of anti-racist, LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally inclusive, body, age, and diverse ability-honoring approaches. Now, as a therapist working with individuals, she utilizes eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and offers a somatic approach to support post-traumatic growth.

Aura's role, as your collaborator in healing, will be to hold a strong therapeutic space for you with authenticity, compassion, and diligence. She looks forward to hearing from you!

"Your path may not be easy, but, with help, you can find your way."

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.

"As a mental health provider for over 20 years, I have worked with a large variety of clients and enjoy helping people improve their lives."

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***

"Investing in your own healing can be intimidating and overwhelming, but it has the capacity to open your life up in profound ways. I look forward to witnessing your growth and transformation."

Kat Milberger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a fellow human being! Kat (any pronouns are welcome--they/them, she/her, he/him are all fine!) is committed to embracing life and helping others to work through life’s challenges to rediscover empowerment, joy, and connectedness. Kat understands that we cannot always choose the cards we are dealt; sometimes we deal with fear, loss, rejection, isolation, stress, anxiety, and pain due to personal or societal events that we have no control over. In counseling sessions, Kat can help you unpack, examine, and better understand the weight that you are carrying so that you can let go of things that you don’t need and build the tools to carry the rest with greater ease. 

Kat completed their bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Studio Art at the College of William & Mary and their Master of Social Work (MSW) at Virginia Commonwealth University. In Kat’s spare time, they enjoy live music, art and poetry, exploring nature, lifting weights, skating, and working on their camper van. 

Kat works through a mindfulness, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed lens and has a cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and sensorimotor background. They are currently in training for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) certification. Kat uses dialogue, mind-body work, and creative therapies to help you non-judgmentally explore, be curious about, process, and make changes to your patterns of thinking, feeling, and doing.