Leah Berry, Independent Substance Abuse Counselor

Leah Berry

(She/Her/Hers)

Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

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Updated 30+ days ago
16 years in practice

I’m a counselor, addiction specialist, and eating disorder specialist dedicated to helping people find their way to a meaningful, fulfilling life.

My passion is working with people who are struggling with eating disorders, body image, trauma/PTSD, substance abuse, anxiety, mood disorders, self-esteem, and life transitions. I use a person-centered approach, tailoring sessions to consider each individual’s goals, needs, and challenges. I pull from a variety of clinical approaches as I work with each client, often including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Humanism, or Existential Therapy. I have extensive training in trauma treatment and provide EMDR therapy when appropriate. I am also certified as an eating disorder specialist by the International Eating Disorder Association. I am licensed to practice counseling in the following states: NC, VA, NH, OK, CA, NH.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
closed
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Assault
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • 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

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems Therapy

Location

  • Avery Ridge Counseling

    Office Building

    8212 Creedmoor RoadSuite 101Raleigh, NC 27613

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Door can be opened easily
    • Step-free entry
    • Flat path to the front door
    • Service animals allowed
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$150 — $200per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • In-network insurance

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Addiction Specilist

    NC Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board

    1693, North Carolina

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor

    NC LCMHC Board

    S7845, North Carolina

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

    CA Board of Behavioral Health

    10241, California

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health

    07733, Oklahoma

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    Virginia Board of Counseling

    701010808, Virginia

  • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    NH Board of Mental Health Practice

    2420, New Hampshire

Certificates

  • Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

    iaedp

    Certification #3983

  • EMDR Basic Training

    EMDRIA Approved

    Provided by Sonoma Psychotherapy Training Institute

Education

  • East Carolina University

    MS (Master of Science), 2007

    MA - Clinical Psychology

  • Appalachian State University

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2000

    Major: Psychology. Minor: Computer Science

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