Life coaching in Raleigh, NC

I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I create a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Winston-Salem State University in 2007 and a Master's in Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Behavioral Addictions from North Carolina A&T State University in 2012. Over 18 years, I've gained diverse experience across mental health settings. If you're facing a life shift, know you don't have to go through it alone. I'm here when you're ready to start.

Healing begins by reconnecting to what matters most. When facing pain or change, I help you slow down, listen inward, and release patterns that no longer serve you. I work with life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach is collaborative. Healing happens when you feel safe and supported. We build strategies toward the life you want.

If you're ready to explore healing and growth, I'm here to walk alongside you with compassion. You don't navigate this alone. Your experiences deserve space to be held deeply with care and respect. When ready, please schedule an appointment. I look forward to supporting you as you move toward a life that feels more aligned, grounded, and authentically yours.

Hello, I am Elizabeth Ishola, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I am passionate about supporting individuals with various backgrounds and experiences ready to start their personal growth journey, particularly women of color. My clients often deal with challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, women's health and perinatal concerns. 

I operate from a person-centered lens, believing that strong client relationships are key to therapy. I draw from CBT to help clients challenge and replace negative beliefs, and EFT to deepen understanding of emotional experience and how thoughts and beliefs impact behaviors. I work collaboratively to support clients in reaching their personal goals.

We all have had experiences that have shaped who we are, whether good or bad. Often these are things that were out of our control. You may not have had control over these experiences but you do have control of what you do about them. You get to decide the person you want to be and I want to support you in becoming that person.

Hello! My name is Jenna Aiken. I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor. I work with clients in North Carolina via telehealth. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certificate in Addiction Counseling. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology. My professional work experience includes private counseling practice, emergency department crisis assessment, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and domestic violence prevention. My clinical focus is women, especially mothers, who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or identity shifts.

I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a warm, supportive environment in which women feel safe to explore themselves and their world. I view clients through a holistic lens. My goal is to empower clients to work through their concerns in the therapy session while they are building a more supportive lifestyle outside the therapy session.

Life can be challenging at times but you are not alone. Healing and growth are possible no matter what you have experienced. If you want support working on your therapeutic goals, please reach out to work with me and schedule an initial assessment. Talk soon!

My name is Katie Patton and I am a North Carolina native, mom of three, and proud military spouse. I received my Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Carolina University in 2011 and my Master's in School Counseling with add-on licensure as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in 2019. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I provide counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups, tailoring treatment to each individual's unique needs, strengths, and goals. I strive to provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where meaningful growth can occur.

Clients can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where authenticity, curiosity, and collaboration are valued. My goal is to help clients move forward and learn a holistic way of healing to challenge unhelpful patterns, build confidence, strengthen relationships, and develop tools to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and hope.

Taking the first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming, and you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're carrying the weight of past experiences or long for peace, you deserve a space where you feel heard and supported. Healing is possible, and I would be honored to walk alongside you. I invite you to reach out and schedule an appointment.

Jarrett Isler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. As a young man Jarrett began to live a healthy life by working out, eating healthy, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. He found that he wanted to help others make positive choices to live a happy, content, fulfilling life. 

Jarrett completed his Master of Social Work (MSW) at West Virginia University. He is a certified personal trainer and a certified yoga instructor. He is a very outgoing young man, able to converse with many people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. He can carry on conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable speaking to him about their wishes or needs. Jarrett’s strongest asset is his personality. He is always willing to lend a kind, listening ear to whatever clients would like to share. He tries to respond with genuine positive suggestions. 

Jarrett can help you by demonstrating his own positive ways of making decisions. He is always available to talk through or listen to his clients’ suggestions. He lets his clients know that he understands and feels what they are going through. He also tries to convey that he is here whenever they need his help.

Ava Baker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 8 years of experience working with diverse populations. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem issues, and family/parenting issues. Before becoming a counselor, Ava spent 28 years as an elementary school teacher. She has worked with individuals, couples, and families in settings including the juvenile justice system, school-based therapy, and community health. Ava’s professional and personal experiences enable her to support and guide clients in dealing with life stressors.

Ava has a Master’s in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes a wide range of therapeutic techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. Ava recognizes that change comes from within and employs a client-centered approach to treatment.

Ava believes that the challenges and struggles we face can help us grow and that everyone can develop the skills to have a healthy and fulfilling life. She encourages her clients to live today, plan for tomorrow, and love themselves so that they can shine. Schedule an appointment today!

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I work with adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. I understand how personal, emotional, academic, or work-related pressures can disrupt well-being, and I strive to offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel seen, supported, and encouraged to pursue meaningful healing.

I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Houston. Over the years, I have worked with diverse individuals and families, using approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused strategies, and strength-based support to promote insight, resilience, and practical growth.

My goal is to help you regain a sense of balance and control in your life. Together, we will explore your experiences, identify patterns that are holding you back, and build effective strategies to move forward. You deserve support that feels respectful and empowering, and I look forward to helping you take the next step.

With 7 years of experience in the mental health field, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Taylor Gallaher has worked in various settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds. She began her career in a mental health hospital before transitioning to providing school-based therapy for children before moving into individual counseling. Currently, she focuses on supporting college-aged and adult populations dealing with anxiety, depression, decision-making fatigue, and everyday stress. Her ideal client may struggle with finding balance in their personal or professional life or feel overwhelmed by the demands placed on them.

Taylor holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered treatment, and solution-focused therapy to help clients challenge negative thought patterns, build self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies.

Taylor understands that reaching out for help can be a big step, but she believes everyone deserves support. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, or the everyday stress that life brings, Taylor is here to listen without judgment and work alongside you to find practical solutions.

William Etheridge is a Licensed Clinician Mental Health Counselor who has been passionately working for many years to aid in the management of symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental health difficulties. William completed his Master of Arts in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.

William has a familiarity with the intersecting aspects of navigating modern issues and utilizes this knowledge to aid clients in their therapeutic pursuits through an empowering, cognitive-centered framework.

When considering your well-being, it’s important to be aware of how mental, physical, and environmental elements are interacting in your life in order to appropriately manage them. William will support and aid you in developing tools and techniques to help you create a more satisfying lifestyle. If this interests you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Dory Ragon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 27 years of experience supporting a variety of clients in various settings. Dory is passionate about partnering with clients to assist them in reaching their personal, emotional, and professional goals. She specializes in providing support in addressing issues related to the female experience, anxiety, caregiver burnout (both professional and personal), depression, grief, loss, and life transitions. Dory has experience working with women, parents, children with emotional/behavioral challenges, and the bereaved. While working with these populations, she has provided support related to family issues, anxiety, loneliness, separation, coping difficulties, loss, and re-discovering one's life purpose. Due to recent changes in healthcare, Dory has focused her practice to include providing support to caregivers (both professional and personal) and women experiencing stress/anxiety related to the current political climate.

Dory completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Central Florida. She utilizes an integrative approach, providing a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) framework to therapy, while incorporating client-centered, humanistic, and relational interventions. Dory's role in a therapeutic relationship is to walk alongside her clients, providing nonjudgmental support, information, and guidance to promote their success. She views each client as a unique individual, with a unique set of strengths and challenges. Dory tends to be solution-focused in her practice.

Together, you and Dory will develop a plan of care and establish some meaningful and attainable goals to improve your quality of life. Dory's hope for you would be to increase your life satisfaction, overall well-being, and to just feel better. Life can get complicated and managing our emotions can be challenging. In the face of increased life stressors, it is not a surprise that you are feeling overwhelmed. Dory is confident that, together, you can identify goals for therapy and create an action plan to move you closer to the more peaceful and fulfilling live you envision. If you are ready to take the first step in moving forward, schedule an appointment with Dory today!

Sharon Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of professional experience. She works with clients of all ages, but especially those suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, life transitional issues, women's issues, trauma, and more.

Sharon completed her Master's degree in Social Work at Fordham University in NYC and her Master's degree in Clinical Art Therapy at Long Island University. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, humanistic therapy, and more.

Sharon is ready to listen to whatever you're going through, and to help support you in finding your way. If you would like to talk more about it, schedule an appointment with her today!

Georleena Douglas is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 4+ years of experience practicing with adolescents and adults. Georleena specializes in anxiety, depression, sexual wellness and minor trauma, especially within the black community.

Georleena earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Queens College. She earned her Master's degree in North Carolina State University, where she received her Master's degree. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and holistic therapy, among other approaches.

Georleena will work with clients to address the source of their concerns and issues and how to use their strengths and mindfulness to overcome them. She looks forward to helping clients from all backgrounds, especially those in the black community. Schedule your session today.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor with 22 years of experience helping adults navigate depression, anxiety, grief, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore challenges and find growth through self-awareness and emotional regulation. I believe in using therapy as a collaborative process that fosters healing, balance, and personal transformation.

I earned my Master’s in Counseling from the UNC-Charlotte. My therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness-based strategies. This combination allows clients to develop greater control over their thoughts, manage emotions, and stay present in the moment.

If you are considering therapy, I commend you for taking this important step toward caring for your mental health. Continue showing up for yourself by scheduling a session and prioritizing your emotional well-being just as you would your physical health. Healing begins when you give yourself permission to grow.

Amy Hunnicutt is a licensed therapist with over 11 years of counseling experience. Amy believes any number of life events can make it difficult to "show up" in our relationships, workplaces, and for ourselves the way we want to. She loves working with individuals to help them identify the things that are keeping them from living a life they love. Amy specializes in helping people with depression, ADHD, grief, parenting issues, and adjusting to life transitions. Another group of people she feels passion for helping are those struggling with their faith and how they view the world. Amy understands as we grow and learn our worldview that we've had, sometimes for years, can change and this can be a painful and confusing time. She offers a place to "hash out" life's tough questions.

Amy received a Master's in Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Amy approaches therapy using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and also a solution-focused approach. As someone with professional experience who has needed support showing up as her "best self," Amy understands having a judgment-free space to learn more about who you are and what you need to be successful, as you define it, can be a game changer. Please reach out, she's happy to join you through this part of your story!

Shine Chauhan is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 11 years of experience in mental health. Step into sessions with Shine and experience a compassionate blend of her life wisdom, tailored to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship hurdles. With her guidance, you'll articulate emotions, validate experiences, and break free from limiting patterns, moving towards self-acceptance, fulfillment, and stronger connections. Shine is also here to support immigrants in navigating cultural assimilation and finding deeper personal meaning.

Shine uses various therapy approaches tailored to each person's situation. She aims to relieve distress and help clients gain self-awareness. Spirituality is an important part of her life and practice. When appropriate, Shine helps clients discuss their deepest values to enhance greater meaning in their lives.

In life's ups and downs, Shine is your empathetic guide, ready to help you tap into your inner strength and clarity with personalized techniques. Ready to level up your well-being? Book your session online today and let's kickstart your journey together!

Dr. Atia Wise is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor-Supervisor with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in working with women, emerging adults, and professionals from historically marginalized backgrounds navigating transitions, burnout, identity development, and the pursuit of purpose. Her clinical expertise spans multiple levels of care, informing a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach to treatment. Dr. Atia is dedicated to helping clients gain clarity, build resilience, and create lives aligned with their values.

Dr. Atia earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from High Point University. She specializes in supporting you through life transitions, burnout, and identity exploration. She offers a warm, collaborative space grounded in cultural awareness, helping clients gain clarity, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Dr. Atia believes healing begins with being truly seen and heard. She creates a welcoming space where clients can show up as they are, without judgment. With warmth and empathy, she helps clients navigate challenges and reconnect with their strengths. When you're ready, she will walk alongside you on your journey.

Allison Rascoe is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with over 10 years of experience in mental and behavioral health. She started her career in community-based services before becoming a state correctional behavioral specialist in North Carolina. She specializes in helping individuals ages 20 and up who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps in life. Her ideal clients struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, or life transitions and seek guidance in building resilience and confidence.

Allison received her Master’s in School Counseling from Capella University. She uses solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and spirituality to help clients recognize their inner strengths and develop strategies for lasting change.

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but no one has to face them alone. Allison creates a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their struggles without judgment. Through personalized guidance and proven therapeutic approaches, Allison helps clients regain confidence and clarity. Reach out and take the first step toward healing!

Aisha Alston is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor from the state of North Carolina. She has experience working with clients who are seeking counseling for an array of life challenges. She works with all individuals in life stages from adolescence through late senior years, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or handicap. Specialties include parenting issues, mood disorders, thought disorders, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, sexual abuse, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), conflict issues, grief/loss, adjustment disorder, LGBTQ+, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiance disorder, conduct disorder.

Aisha’s educational background includes Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, Masters of Arts in Business Management and Leadership, Liberty University. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and/or other therapeutic treatment modalities, she looks forward to assisting you with finding creative solutions that can bring about deep and meaningful change in your life.

There are two mantras she often refers to in therapy with clients. Change is a personal choice that is often uncomfortable. The other is, what you allow will continue. Aisha's goal is to provide you with an encouraging, safe, and judgment-free environment where you can talk freely about your presenting problems and learn how to work through those issues and concerns so that operate at a higher functioning status.

Stephanie Hogate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with over 33 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is committed to helping adults and seniors navigate their life challenges and find their paths to a more fulfilled life. Stephanie specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction issues, and major life transitions. Stephanie has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.

With over 30 years of professional experience, Stephanie is able to provide the guidance and support her clients are looking for. Stephanie utilizes multiple treatment approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, cognitive reprocessing, and solution-focused therapy.

It can be very difficult to navigate the challenges that life brings someone. Stephanie believes that she can support you on your journey to gain new coping skills and perspectives that will allow you to address and manage these challenges. If you are ready to start on this path, schedule an appointment with her today.