Ian Esmay, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Ian Esmay

(He/Him/His)

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 15 days ago
7 years in practice

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.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender ManAgnosticismLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am 8:00 pm
Fri
12:00 pm 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

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

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