Dharma Pantha, Independent Substance Abuse Counselor

Dharma Pantha

(He/Him/His)

Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 15 days ago
17 years in practice

I believe good relationship between client and counselor is the heart of effective therapy & improving client's self-efficacy.

I believe good relationship between client and counselor is the heart of effective therapy. I totally agree that healing from mental health and addiction is possible by engagement in active self-compassion/mindfulness activities. Active self-compassion based therapy can help you develop a new and broader sense of yourself, your life, and your future. It is a way to bring back your spirit and reorient yourself to the person you are meant to be. My approach is about more than just being a listening ear. I'm willing to open up tough questions and help you create enduring and meaningful changes in life. I'm accepting clients who want personalized and challenging therapy experiences, wanting real feedback from their therapist.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Hindi
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
Asian AmericanCisgender ManBuddhismLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
8:30 am – 7:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thu
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Fri
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Drug Use
  • Personal Growth
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Identity

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Active duty military
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • Immigrants
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender
  • Veterans

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Zen Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Yoga Therapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$110 — $150per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • DSHIP – North Carolina
  • Medcost – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Apple Pay
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Google Pay
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paypal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle

Credentials

Licenses

  • LINCENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

    NORTH CARLINA BOARD OF LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

    S9971, North Carolina

  • LICENSED CLINICAL ADDICTION SPECIALIST

    NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE

    3187, North Carolina

Certificates

  • MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING

    CHANGE COMPANY

Education

  • BELLLEVUE UNIVERSITY

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2006

    I STUDIED MS IN HUMAN SERVICE PROGRAM WITH SPECIAL CONCENTRATION ON ADDICTION COUNSELING.

  • BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2007

Publications

  • HARM REDUCTION

    2006, PARTICIPATRY ENGAGEMENT JOURNAL

    BENEFITS OF HARM REDUCTION AMOUNT IDUs in rural NEPAL.

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