Aspire Counseling Group
(Please ask me my pronouns)
Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
As resiliency-focused therapists in Durham, NC, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead the life that you want.
If you’re looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. At Aspire, we offer both in-person and online therapy. Our in-person and online therapy practice in Durham, NC works with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from therapy for depression to parenting support, anxiety relief and beyond.Our skilled practitioners based in Durham are well-trained and licensed in various counseling and mental health fields, enabling them to tailor an approach to meet each client’s individual needs and goals. We are a LGBTQ+ affirming practice and believe that all lives matter.
Practice hours (EDT)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Severe emotional stress or trauma
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Abuse
- Anxiety
- Childhood Abuse
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief and Loss
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Active duty military
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Body positivity
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- 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
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Self Psychology
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$85 — $180per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – North Carolina
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
- Medcost – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Other
- Paypal
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
NC Social Work Certification & Licensure Board
C004059, North Carolina
Certificates
LCSW
NCSWCLB
Education
University of Chicago
MSW (Master of Social Work), 1994