
Ian Esmay
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
I am available to work with all gender expressions, sexual orientations, and ages. Specialties are anxiety, trauma, and LGBT+ related issues.
Feeling stuck in your behaviors and patterns but don’t know how to break free from the cycle? Or maybe you’ve made a few changes and you’re finding it difficult to fit into your environment because the people surrounding you aren’t supportive of your new self. We all want to be heard. We all want to be supported. Especially when we’re unsure of our next steps in life and grow as a person. You just want to be accepted for who you are. You are worthy to be seen, heard, and accepted for who you are in every stage of life. Schedule a consult today to take the next step of your healing process and self-exploration journey. As an LGBTQIA+, transgender, and BIPOC affirmative counselor serving in NC and SC, I work with clients experiencing the following concerns: anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and PTSD, self esteem, and internet addiction. I work with the following age population: teen, adults, and elders. In working together, we may explore a few of the following approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma Focused. Text/call 980-484-3728 for your free consultation.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Eclectic Approaches
- Existential Psychotherapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$60 — $150per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Cigna – North Carolina
- Optum – North Carolina
- Oscar – North Carolina
- Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
- UMR – North Carolina
- United Health Care – North Carolina
- Sliding scale
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors
14111, North Carolina
Telehealth Counselor
South Carolina Labor Licensing Regulation
TLC 515 PC, South Carolina
Education
Radford University
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2012