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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circ...

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Yolanda Jones is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina who has 21 years of experience working...

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Caroline Carlson

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping you in individual therapy is to first actively listen to and connect with your story. We will then collaborate to create an individualized therapeutic approach that best matches your needs. I find the approach with the best benefit for most clients is a cognitive behavioral therapy approach, which we often will supplement with dialectical behavioral and/or solution-focused therapy techniques. The most important thing for you, the client, is to know that any therapy approach used will be tailored to best meet you where YOU are, throughout your journey.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • Psychoeducation: When you discover your untapped ability to make changes about how you think, you will in turn change everything about your life!
  • Deep breathing: Developing the practice of using your senses to directly communicate calmness and clarity to the mind grows your ability to navigate the world with more empowerment and less anxiety. Consistent use of breath practice also promotes a stronger sense of inner awareness to allow you to discover your own answers from within.
  • Mindfulness: Developing the practice of mindfulness is essential to halting the continued assault on your senses created by the world's 24/7 chaos. By developing the ability to better direct your thoughts, you will shut the door on all the noise when YOU choose. As a result, you will feel less overwhelmed by the presumed expectation that you must solve every challenge all at once. When you focus on “this moment,” you experience lowered anxiety, more inner peace, and more creativity to approach a challenge.
  • Thought reframing: Sometimes we just need to be able to shift our focus a few degrees to see things entirely differently than the assumptions or negative views that keep us trapped and unable to see there are ALWAYS MORE POSSIBILITIES!
  • Grounding: Keeping your feet “on the ground” is essential to allow for clear thinking and is an invaluable tool for calming severe anxiety or panic attacks.
  • Therapeutic workbooks: Verbalizing your thoughts in writing rather than visualizing only in your mind provides deeper processing of new thinking and better integration of learned skills.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when he/she begins to authentically verbalize understanding of needed changes followed by consistent implementation of learned skills into daily life. When this happens, lowered anxiety and a more positive mood soon follow.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement individual therapy time by consistently implementing techniques covered in sessions. The most significant change happens in the individual work done between sessions, not in the sessions themselves.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, I encourage you to be ready to answer the following questions:

  • What do you want to change, accomplish, or make better in therapy?
  • What would life be like if your symptoms were significantly improved?
  • What are you prepared to bring to the therapy process in order to accomplish the change you are seeking?

Starting Individual therapy in Raleigh

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as Individual therapy, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Raleigh accept 25 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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Karen Gall is a great counselor! She has helped me so much. She is knowledgeable and very caring and compassionate.
Cheryl Sep 2025
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Raine is amazing first person to really get to the heart of my issues
Christina Sep 2025
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Ms, Cappel is excellent! She listens well and has very helpful advice.She has helped me figure out a difficult situation..
Kathe Sep 2025
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Cali is really great at what she does.
Kayla Sep 2025
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Cassie is a wonderful therapist and I look forward to each session
Tom Sep 2025
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Nabeel is great. Very caring and offers great guidance.
Holly Sep 2025
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I appreciate my therapist, Yolanda so much. I've grown since the start of the partnership and that is thanks to her way of getting you to think and put in the work. She doesn't come across as judgmental so it's easy to talk to her.
Elizabeth Sep 2025
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My therapist, Karen Gall is excellent! She is caring, compassionate and knowledgeable. .
Cheryl Jun 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

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