OUR HEALING COMMUNITY
OUR HEALING COMMUNITY
an intentional, radically inclusive, LGBTQ+ and Black, Indigenous, People of Color centered, multicultural and multiracial campus for healing and wellness
we are a diverse collective of queer, trans, cis, anti-racist healers, makers, bodyworkers, change makers, counselors, artists, social workers, physicians, musicians, energy workers, clinical and counseling psychologists, activists, caregivers, justice seekers, peacemakers, movement guides, yogis, workers, dream weavers, trouble makers and scholars.
we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of each person and offer sliding scale services based on an economic justice model of financial privilege. to that end, we challenge white supremacy, capitalism, ableism and all systems of oppression to make our programs and services more affordable and accessible to poor and working class people and people of color.
we affirm that all individuals are the experts of their own experiences and choices and are committed to providing trans-informed care and support trans folx in their gender self determination using an informed consent model of care.
we believe that individual wellness contributes to social justice and social justice contributes to individual wellness and that radical inclusion must involve radical transformation.
we understand that through the pursuit of justice, equity, healing and reconciliation we may cultivate healthier societies and foster relationships with self and community liberated from violence and oppression.
in our efforts to ensure ongoing, successful collaboration with the LGBTQueer+, People of Color and people of all identities, we commit to regular, ongoing trainings, consultation and are active agents of change and advocacy in our communities.
you belong here.
we are a diverse collective of queer, trans, cis, anti-racist healers, makers, bodyworkers, change makers, counselors, artists, social workers, physicians, musicians, energy workers, clinical and counseling psychologists, activists, caregivers, justice seekers, peacemakers, movement guides, yogis, workers, dream weavers, trouble makers and scholars.
we believe in the inherent worth and dignity of each person and offer sliding scale services based on an economic justice model of financial privilege. to that end, we challenge white supremacy, capitalism, ableism and all systems of oppression to make our programs and services more affordable and accessible to poor and working class people and people of color.
we affirm that all individuals are the experts of their own experiences and choices and are committed to providing trans-informed care and support trans folx in their gender self determination using an informed consent model of care.
we believe that individual wellness contributes to social justice and social justice contributes to individual wellness and that radical inclusion must involve radical transformation.
we understand that through the pursuit of justice, equity, healing and reconciliation we may cultivate healthier societies and foster relationships with self and community liberated from violence and oppression.
in our efforts to ensure ongoing, successful collaboration with the LGBTQueer+, People of Color and people of all identities, we commit to regular, ongoing trainings, consultation and are active agents of change and advocacy in our communities.
you belong here.
MEET OUR HEALING COMMUNITY
(availability updated 11/21/2022)
Current Psychotherapy/Counseling Appointments Available
If you’re hoping to start therapy immediately, please look at the therapists’ individual profiles below to decide who you would like to work with. You can navigate to each individual therapist's bio by clicking on their name.
When you're ready to begin the therapeutic relationship, please complete this form here and we will be in touch usually within a week. During busier times, wait times may extend a bit, but if you have not heard back from us within two weeks, please drop us a line (claire@radicalhealing.us) it could be that our e-mails are being returned back to us as undeliverable. If you need extra support identifying a good clinical fit, Claire can support you.
Immediate Openings:
Frances Y. Adomako
Ava Johnson
Ty Cardwell
Joshua Baum
Nahal Kaivan
Current Reduced Fee, Sliding Scale and Free Psychotherapy/Counseling appointments available with:
All of our sliding scale and probono spots are currently filled. If you would like to be notified of new providers in the future, please click here and fill out this form. You are also welcome to submit a request form if you aren’t sure which of the therapists with current availability you would like to work with. We would be happy to offer a recommendation of who might be a good fit. Thank you for your interest in our practice!
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PRIMARY CARE/ Family Medicine
accepting new patients subscriptions now
-affordable, accessible, fat-positive, queer- and trans-positive, English- and Spanish-speaking, subscription based health care is available and enrolling patients now-
Click here to learn more.
PRIMARY CARE / FAMILY MEDICINE
COMMUNITY LOVE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE
RAKHEE DEVASTHALI
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes! (accepting new enrollments now!)
Click here to learn more about Rakhee and to sign up now!
RAKHEE DEVASTHALI
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes! (accepting new enrollments now!)
Click here to learn more about Rakhee and to sign up now!
ACUPUNCTURE
Please click each individual's name to learn more about them
SHEA BROUSSARD
she/her/hers and they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: yes (accepting in person appointments)
approach:
Click here to learn more about Shea.
CHRISTINA FISH
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes (accepting in person appointments)
approach: cupping, gua sha, moxa, Tui Na, Taiji, Qi Chong, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
education/training: Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine
Click here to learn more about Christina.
she/her/hers and they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: yes (accepting in person appointments)
approach:
Click here to learn more about Shea.
CHRISTINA FISH
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes (accepting in person appointments)
approach: cupping, gua sha, moxa, Tui Na, Taiji, Qi Chong, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy
education/training: Jung Tao School of Chinese Medicine
Click here to learn more about Christina.
ART THERAPY
CASSIE HAMRICK
they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: waitlist
education/training: Art Institute of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Cassie.
they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: waitlist
education/training: Art Institute of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Cassie.
AYURVEDA & HEALTH COACHING
IVY INGRAM
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes
approach: ayurvedic wellness health coach and yoga therapy
education/training: Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Claudia Welch, Boston College, Brown University
Ivy Ingram is an Ayurveda Practitioner and yoga teacher offering natural support for digestive issues, stress management, women’s health and other concerns. With a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, she has been helping clients experience deeper health and healing for over 17 years. She is a former faculty member of the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico under the direction of Dr. Vasant Lad. She received her Ayurveda Practitioner certification from Dr. Lad after a 2-year full-time training program. She also studied Ayurveda in India for 6 months with her primary teachers there and returns almost every year for ongoing study. She has also completed professional coach training with Presence-Based Coaching. A certified 500-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher, Ivy began teaching yoga in 2002 as a path for healing and rejuvenation. Click here to learn more about Ivy.
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes
approach: ayurvedic wellness health coach and yoga therapy
education/training: Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Claudia Welch, Boston College, Brown University
Ivy Ingram is an Ayurveda Practitioner and yoga teacher offering natural support for digestive issues, stress management, women’s health and other concerns. With a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology, she has been helping clients experience deeper health and healing for over 17 years. She is a former faculty member of the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico under the direction of Dr. Vasant Lad. She received her Ayurveda Practitioner certification from Dr. Lad after a 2-year full-time training program. She also studied Ayurveda in India for 6 months with her primary teachers there and returns almost every year for ongoing study. She has also completed professional coach training with Presence-Based Coaching. A certified 500-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher, Ivy began teaching yoga in 2002 as a path for healing and rejuvenation. Click here to learn more about Ivy.
BODY WORK & THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Please click each individual's name to learn more about them
MEGAN BOWSER
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes!
approach: Swedish and Myofascial Massage, Somatic Meditation and Practices, Biodynamic Cardiovascular Therapy
Click here to learn more about Megan.
COUNSELING - PSYCHOTHERAPY - MENTAL HEALTH
Please click each individual's name to learn more about them
FRANCES Y. ADOMAKO
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes!
type of clients: teens, adults, individuals
approach: Cognitive Processing Therapy
education/training: Howard University, Teacher's College of Columbia University, St. John's University
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), Cigna, United, Aetna, self-pay
BRITTANY BARNETTE
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: teens, adults, individuals, couples
approach: CBT, Feminist, Client-centered
education/training: Clemson University, UNC-CH
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale, probono
I am a white, queer, cisgender counselor who was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. I believe in warmth, non-judgement, and collaboration in the therapeutic process. My goal is to meet clients where they are, identify strengths, and lay a foundation for safety and trust so clients can be vulnerable. I enjoy working with folx seeking support for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, self esteem concerns, relationship issues, identity issues, and life transitions. I have a passion for working with LGBTQ+ folx, as well as other historically oppressed groups. I strive to bring authenticity and humility into the counseling relationship, and I feel honored to accompany people on their journeys towards growth and self-acceptance. Click here to learn more about Brittany.
JOSHUA BAUM
he/him/his
accepting new clients: yes!
type of clients: adults, teens, individuals
approach: CBT, DBT, aspects of psychodynamic
education/training: Southern New Hampshire University, Catholic University
insurance: BCBS all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale, probono
Taking time to find a therapist is important. Together, we will explore and examine circumstances, control, identity, culture, and goals. Working with me, an emphasis on identity, inclusion, and acceptance is always on the forefront. I enjoy working with individual adults and adolescents.
My approach is an eclectic approach with an emphasis on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and aspects of psychodynamics. I am a Korean American, cisgender straight male. I work with clients who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and issues of identity.
CASSANDRA CALIN
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: adults, teens, individuals, couples
approach: Narrative therapy, anti-oppressive intersectional feminist, emotionally focused couples counseling, sandtray therapy, trauma informed therapy, culturally sensitiveeducation/training: University of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local, Aetna
I am a queer, femme, cisgender Afro-Cuban LCSW. I became a clinical social worker because I know how helpful it can be to have a space, set aside specifically for you, where you can bring your joys and stresses and leave with tools and power.I work with children, adults, and couples and I have 7 years of experience supporting predominantly queer and trans clients and people of color. I additionally enjoy supporting clients in polyamorous or kink-based relationship dynamics.
My clinical approach is to work with you to figure out how you see yourself now, what you want to be different, and how you want to get there. I am excited to support you in developing your own truth about who you are, or who you want to be, once you have had some time and support to sift through your beliefs about yourself and where those beliefs come from. Click here to learn more about CasSandra.
TY CARDWELL
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes!
type of clients: adults, individuals
approach: Person-centered, CBT, Motivational Interviewing
education/training: NCCU, UNC-Charlotte
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Seeking therapy can be intimidating but it is a necessary step to take in the journey towards healing and peace. My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for all my clients so that they will be able to heal, grow, and develop effective coping mechanisms. I specialize working with adults struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I'm also experienced serving neurodiverse folx. I look forward to working with you in tackling any clinical concerns and mental health needs so that together, we can devise a treatment plan that will work best for you and your unique circumstances. Click here to learn more about Ty.
CRAIG CLEMENT
he/him/his
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: adults, individual, couples
approach: CBT, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, DBT, Solution-focused, Trauma Focused, Existential
education/training: Wake Forest University, Boston University, UNC-Greensboro
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Durham, NC. I work with adult individuals, couples, and families to help them achieve the most fulfilled and authentic versions of themselves.
Reaching out for help can be difficult, but seeking the support of a counselor can lead to measurable positive change, meaning, and balance in your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and affirming. I am honest and straightforward and strive to create meaningful connection with all my clients. I leave space for you to safely explore issues of concern as well as aspirations. I have experience working with individuals from all walks of life and work collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals. Whether you are seeking support with hard to change behaviors, life transitions, or emotional connection, deciding to enlist professional help can be a brave first step towards healing. My areas of experience include relationships, dating, premarital and marriage counseling, as well as issues surrounding communication, sex, fertility, and parenting. I have a background working with survivors of domestic violence, helping individuals overcome addictions, men's issues, career and life transitions, and working with individuals experiencing depression or anxiety. Where appropriate, I incorporate humor to provide levity regarding the stresses of daily life. I have been dedicated to the mental health field for the past 14+ years and use my experiences to inform my work. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and incorporate an awareness of oppression and social justice into my work. Click here to learn more about Craig.
DANA DEPIETRO
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: adults, individuals
approach: psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, DBT, CPT, MBCT
education/training: Smith College School of Social Work, UNC-Chapel Hill
insurance: Aetna, BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
I am a queer, White, cisgender, licensed clinical social worker who works with adults using a feminist, anti-oppression lens rooted in critical race theory. I have been told that I have a calm, non-judgemental approach which allows for deep self-exploration, and space for experimentation in skill building. I am passionate about helping clients gain a greater understanding of their life traumas in the context of our larger world and systems. I aim to create a space where clients will feel supported and accepted because I believe that we must feel a certain level of safety in order to have the courage to change and grow. Most of my clinical experience has been working with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mood disorders. Outside of the therapy room, I love connecting with nature through hiking and gardening, celebrating music through dance, participating in local progressive organizing groups, and cuddling with my dog, George.
I received my social work training at Smith College School of Social Work, and completed my clinical internships and first years of practice at Duke University School of Medicine Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences outpatient clinic. I have specific training in psychodynamic theories (such as attachment theories), traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy DBT). Click here to learn more about Dana.
KRISTIN DOYLE
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: DBT, mindfulness and relational therapy
education/training: UNC-CH, Simmons University
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Kristin Doyle, MSW, LCSWA, is a queer Latinx therapist from Boston, Massachusetts. She has worked primarily with low income, LGBTQ+ and QTPOC adult individuals. Kristin strives to create a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space for healing and self-discovery. Her clinical interests include somatic healing, trauma-informed care, and cultural identity exploration, including transnational adoption. Kristin’s practice centers around empathic listening, which asks how “you” would like to be heard. She recognizes that each client has individual needs and adapts her treatment modality to best meet them. Her work with clients primarily draws from mindfulness based treatments, DBT, and relational therapy. In her free time, Kristin enjoys photography, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends. Click here to learn more about Kristin.
CASSIE HAMRICK
they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: children, teens, adults, individual
approach: art therapy, DBT, EMDR
education/training: Art Institute of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Cassie.
PARKER T. HURLEY
he/him/his
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: teens, adults, individual
approach: CBT, DBT
education/training: UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Chapel Hill
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Parker.
JASMINE IRVIN
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: adults, individual, couples
approach: Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, psychodynamic, somatic, social justice, ACT
education/training: UNC-CH; Montefiore Medical Center
insurance: self-pay
I have been in private practice in Durham for 9 years and am honored to be at Radical Healing! My training and experience in couple therapy includes working with couples in relationship distress as well as with those who are looking for relationship enhancement, providing sex therapy including the use of the sensate focus method, conducting premarital counseling, and using evidenced-based treatment for couples facing individual stressors, such as the mental or physical illness of one partner (e.g. obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia nervosa, breast cancer). I have significant training in several styles of individual therapy including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as insight-oriented therapies and psychodynamic perspectives. My more recent training in somatic approaches and mindful self-compassion complement my certification in yoga and mindfulness instruction to create a holistic approach to mental health. I have also recently been trained in leading others in writing for health, through Duke Integrative Medicine, and enjoy incorporating creative journaling into therapeutic work. My work addresses a wide variety of issues, including anxiety and depression, life transitions, trauma, identity and self-esteem issues, relational issues, as well more specialized issues such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. My therapeutic style is warm and engaged, and I take a client-centered and anti-oppression approach to my work. I have significant experience working with folks of all sexual orientations and gender expressions, those practicing non-monogamy, people of color, folks from many different backgrounds, and folks in bodies of different sizes, shapes, and abilities. I believe a compassionate respectful orientation toward understanding, hearing, and believing each person’s unique reality as a human is the most important foundation for any healing to happen. In addition to psychotherapy for individuals and couples, I also hold workshops and classes on yoga, writing, and self-compassion practices. I also offer private yoga and mindfulness instruction, and private sessions guiding expressive writing techniques. Click here to learn more about Jasmine.
AVA JOHNSON
they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: yes!
type of clients: children, teens, adults, individual, couples
approach: Person-centered, Multicultural, DBT
education/training: Wake Forest University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Savannah College of Art & Design
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), sliding scale, self-pay
Click here to learn more about Ava.
NAHAL KAIVAN
she/her/hers and they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: yes (accepting again!)
type of clients: adults, individual, couples
approach: ACT, Feminist, MCT, Psychodynamic, Trauma-focused
education/training: Duke University, Washington State University, Pepperdine University
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay
I am a part-time clinician interested in working with minoritized or Othered humxns, in particular. My clinical interests include working with individuals from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds, immigrant and first generation family dynamics, individuals who are Othered, or placed outside of culturally constructed margins and general identity development while humxns navigate vibrant, ever-changing life stages. I have experience working as a therapist with adults and families in the United States, France, Spain and Morocco over the last decade. My research pursuits are guided by Liberatory, Womxnist and Critical theories and serve to advance the growing body of knowledge on Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Psychologies, Islamic Psychology and the uplift and improvement of quality of life for Womxn of Color, People of Color and marginalized communities. Broadly, I am interested in pursuing knowledge that disrupts dominant ways of knowing or understanding the world through critical inquiry. I am able to provide therapy, consultation and connection in English, Spanish and Persian. Click here to learn more about Nahal.
ALEX LOMBARDI
they/them/theirs
accepting new patients: waitlist
type of clients: children, teens, adults
approach: Somatic Experiencing, DBT, EFT, attachment, relational and developmental trauma-focused therapy, NARM
education/training: UNC-CH
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Alex (they/them) is a queer healing artist enlivened by creating spaces and a future where all folx are validated, loved, and cared for - and know they matter. On their own healing journey from enmeshment, Alex believes in the transformative power of nurturing a connection and relationship to the Self, so that we may show up fully in relationship with others. Alex is called to explore with teens, adults, groups, and our culture at large, what is getting in the way of our access to connection, healing, love, and overall wellness. They believe they will be a good fit for folx who are willing to explore their trauma, and how those experiences are impacting them in the present moment. Alex is not focused on behaviors or the idea of “fixing”. As a relational therapist, they are energized by being present with folx as they learn to relate to themselves, to other people, and to the ways they have learned to keep themselves safe, in new ways. Alex’s hope (and belief) is that as we reconnect with our agency, and practice embodying compassionate curiosity, we can and will take better care of ourselves, each other, and the Earth. When Alex is not seeing clients, they delight in connecting with family, friends, and nature, and be-ing through creating.
If you are curious to learn more about Alex and their therapeutic approach, you are invited to explore their website: https://www.universoulight.com/
MARVICE MARCUS
he/him/his
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: teens, adults, individual, couples
approach: Interpersonal Process, Relational Cultural Theory, Psychodynamic, Liberation Psychology
education/training: Predoctoral Internship, Duke University, PhD, Washington State University, MA/BA, University of Nevada, Reno
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), Cigna, United (pending) sliding scale, self-pay
Click here to learn more about Marvice.
ADRIENNE MICHELLE
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: children, teens, adults, individual, couples, families
approach: marriage and family therapy, sex therapy, DBT
education/training: Thomas Jefferson University
insurance: self-pay, sliding scale
I am a black queer femme therapist who works primarily with LGBTQ+ or QTPOC individuals, couples, and families to help them build and better their lives and relationships. I have have always had a passion for helping others. In addition, I have been a facilitator and counselor for the majority of my life, starting in college when I began developing diverse and inclusive sex education programs in New Jersey and Maryland working with LGBTQ+ counseling organizations. Since becoming a therapist, I have realized that helping people on an individual level is only a part of my passion. I am focused on creating better systems whether it be with clients, couples, families or companies; my idea of a healthy self includes having a personal and professional balance. I enjoy meditation, and use body scanning and coaching heavily in practice. As one of very few queer, black, femme, therapists, I also offer virtual counseling so no matter where you are, you can access a gender and sexually competent therapist who is focused on your happiness and authentic self. Aside from therapy and speaking; I love cooking and being a dog mom. Feel free to follow me @adriennemichelletherapy. Click here to learn more about Adrienne.
JEREMY MOORE
he/him/his
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, CPT for PTSD, CBT, DBT, Internal Family Systems
education/training: UNC-CH
insurance: Self-pay Only
I’m so glad that you have discovered Radical Healing and are interested in starting therapy. The type of therapy I offer is highly collaborative and grounded in the belief that all of us possess the innate ability to heal ourselves and grow. My goal as your therapist is to help you activate this adaptive energy. In my practice I utilize a variety of approaches and will work with you to identify the approach that will work best to help you reach your goals. I have a special interest in working with folks who experience anxiety, panic, and are recovering from trauma. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, which is a body-based approach to healing from trauma. Regardless of the therapeutic approach we take, I use a strengths-based, anti-oppressive lens to better understand and work with both the effects of oppression and the power of resiliency. Click here for to learn more about Jeremy.
DAVID YOUNG OH
she/her/hers and he/him/his
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Feminist, Social Justice
education/training: The Johns Hopkins University, Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, Boston University
insurance: self-pay, sliding scale, barter, free
I am a QTPOC, first generation born, Korean-American counselor specializing in the treatment of anxiety, low self esteem and relationship difficulties. I also enjoy working with issues related to identity, acculturation, immigration and life adjustments. More generally, I provide psychotherapy to those who are dissatisfied with themselves, their relationships or their career and who aspire to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Psychotherapy leads to better self-knowledge, to making healthier life choices and to greater self acceptance and confidence, while reducing uncomfortable symptoms that interfere in daily living and inhibit a values driven life. I believe successful treatments are based on a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment, where you can comfortably explore all presenting issues with me. I believe in the inherent worth and dignity of each client and design my treatments to allow each individual to live a more full and exceptional life. Click here to learn more about David.
AFUA OSEI
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: adults, individual, couples
approach: EMDR, psychodynamic, Mindfulness-Based CBT
education/training: University of Pennsylvania
insurance: BCBS (pending), United, Cigna, Aetna (pending), self-pay
Click here to learn more about Afua.
EMILY PATULSKI
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: teens, adults, individual
approach: DBT, CBT, Trauma-Focused, Feminist, HAES (Health At Every Size)-aligned, Solution Focused, Certified Grief Informed Specialist (CGP)
education/training: Boston University
insurance: self-pay, BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home, Blue Local), United, Aetna, Cigna
Click here to learn more about Emily.
MEAGAN POWLAS
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: children, teens, adults, individual
approach: CBT, DBT, EMDR
education/training: UNC-Chapel Hill
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Meagan.
JAHKAHZIA "JAE" RICHARDSON
she/her/hers
accepting new client: waitlist
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: CBT, DBT, EMDR
education/training: NCCU, William Peace University
insurance: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Jae.
AMAR SAXENA
they/them/theirs and he/him/his
JAY SCHNAAK
they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: yes!
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: Harm reductionist, Psychodynamic, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches
education/training: NC State, Elon University
insurance accepted: BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Home and Blue Local), self-pay, sliding scale
Jay Schnaak is a non-binary, transperson from the South. They have a warm, earnest style, and aim to create an atmosphere of compassion, non-judgment, and curiosity with each patient. Jay is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ adults by honoring their self-determination. Jay works with clients to co-create a trusting, comfortable space to show up authentically and process experiences together. Jay’s therapeutic style is engaged and pragmatic, collaborating to chart out a unique path for each patient to gain self-knowledge and achieve their wellness and quality of life goals. By engaging in therapy, clients are choosing to pursue a more authentic connection to themselves, to others, and to a more fulfilling life.
Outside of work, Jay enjoys trail running, gardening, exploring nature, reading non-fiction, dancing, and discovering new music. Click here to learn more about Jay.
ANNIE SEGREST
she/her hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: individual, families, adults
approach:
education/training: UNC-CH
insurance: self-pay
Click here to learn more about Annie.
ANNA WEBER
they/them/theirs and she/her/hers
accepting new clients: waitlist
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: liberational, narrative, feminist, mindfulness-based, ACT, DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed
education/training: Swarthmore College, Chatham University
insurance accepted: self-pay, BCBS (all plans except Blue Value, Blue Local and Blue Home), sliding scale
I am a White, pan-sexual, queer, non-binary counselor who grew up in the Midwest. I spent multiple years in organizing and activist communities, which informs how I imagine change as a part of therapy and the world at large. My counseling experience stems from working with womxn with substance use disorders and TLGBQ+ folx. The mental health experiences that we have worked through together include complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, anger management, borderline, bipolar, ADHD, identity exploration, gender-affirming services, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief/loss.
Overall, I identify as an anti-oppressive therapist who believes healing is a crucial form of intra- and interpersonal justice. I recognize systems and communities as factors that underly mental health concerns and as spaces that we can reclaim to heal together. I hold humility, safety, trust, warmth, and communication as primary values. Especially recognizing power dynamics between therapist and client, I strive to empower and support people to create their own definitions of and pathways to healing. I specifically offer an intersection of feminist, liberational, narrative, and mindfulness practices with clients. I believe these approaches can help us create new worlds, perspectives, hopes, and senses of peace. Click here to learn more about Anna.
BETHANY WICHMAN-BUESCHER
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: children, teens, adults, individual
approach:
education/training: UNC-Chapel Hill
insurance: BCBS (except Blue Value, Blue Local and Blue Home), self-pay
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SKYE WILSON
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: no
type of clients: children, teens, adults, individual
approach: existential, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing
education/training: Old Dominion University
insurance: BCBS (pending), self-pay, sliding scale
Click here to learn more about Skye.
(from left to right: Ava Johnson, Adrienne Michelle, Parker T. Hurley, David Young Oh, Della Mosley)
DANCE - MOVEMENT - PILATES
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INTERNSHIP ORGANIZING BOARD
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MARVICE MARCUS
he/him/his
Director of Clinical Training and Internships
approach: Interpersonal Process, Relational Cultural Theory, Psychodynamic, Liberation Psychology
education/training: Predoctoral Internship, Duke University, PhD, Counseling Psychology, Washington State University, MA/BA, University of Nevada, Reno
Click here to learn more about Marvice.
DELLA V. MOSLEY
she/her/hers
Director of Research, Consultation and Outreach
approach: Black feminist
education/training: Clinical Doctoral Internship, Duke University; PhD, Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky; M.S., School Counseling, The Johns Hopkins University; BA, Psychology, Bradley University
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DAVID YOUNG OH
she/her/hers and he/him/his
Director of Clinical Services
approach: DBT, psychodynamic, femme-inist, social justice, anti-oppression
education/training: MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, The Johns Hopkins University, MA/BA, Boston University, Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis
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(From Left to Right): Marvice Marcus, Della V. Mosley, David Young Oh
INTERNSHIP TRAINING FELLOWS
B. ANDI LEE
she/her/hers
type of clients: teens, adults, individual
approach: liberation psychology, anti-oppressive intersectional feminist, CBT, mindfulness, bereavement, person-centered, trauma-informed, narrative therapy
education/training: PhD candidate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Hi! I’m Andi, and I am a queer, cisgender Taiwanese American daughter of immigrants. My approach to therapy is rooted in liberation psychology, with the goal of promoting radical healing from systemic traumas that deplete our well-being and nurture collective care. I have a deep passion for working with QTPOC, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals navigating feelings of non-belonging, depression, anxiety, bereavement, trauma, and interpersonal stressors across the lifespan. I have extensive experience in working with neurodiverse children and teens, adults with chronic pain and other medical stressors, and low-income BIPOC families. As a liberation psychologist, I practice acompañamiento, or psychosocial accompaniment, meaning I would be alongside you in therapy, learning with and from you, affirming and hearing your story, and bear witness to your healing. I have training in a variety of therapeutic approaches and am always willing to collaborate with you on what best fits your needs and promotes your healing both within and outside the therapy room. In my free time, I like to collectively organize with comrades, make custom postcards, be in nature, and dance. Click here to learn more about Andi.
HOPE LEWIS
she/her/hers
type of clients: adults, individual
approach: DBT trainee
education/training: MSW candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wellesley College
I am a Black queer femme from the suburbs of Philly. I believe every person is the expert on themselves and what they need out of therapy. I enjoy working collaboratively with folks and seek to provide a non-judgemental, open, and compassionate environment. My therapy style is rooted in a recognition of systemic and individual oppression with a focus on liberation and community care for all. I acknowledge the guidance of my ancestors in all the work that I do. I have experience working with Black and Latine youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and their families. I am interested in working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks in discussing identity development, intersectionality of identities, experiences with marginalization, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. In my free time, I love to dance, go to concerts, watch reality TV, and read stacks of memoirs and romance novels. Click here to learn more about Hope.
PLANT MEDICINE - HERBAL HEALING
RICKY BRATZ // Cazimi Healing
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes
education/training: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Goddard College
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she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes
education/training: Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Goddard College
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REIKI - ENERGY WORK
SARRYN SHAPERO
they/them/theirs
accepting new clients: yes
education/training: Level 3 Certified Reiki Master/Teacher
payment: self-pay, sliding scale, barter
Click here to learn more about Sarryn.
SELF-EXPRESSION // HAIR DESIGN
OBSYDIAN STUDIO
RORI TIJERINA
(they/them/theirs)
accepting new clients: yes!
payment: self-pay, sliding scale
Hi, I’m Rori (they/them pronouns, please). I’m a 3rd generation Mexican/American, Texas born ‘n’ raised. As a person less inclined toward societal/conventional beauty standards, becoming a hairstylist wasn’t always on my radar. I had the misconception that entering the cosmetology world had to mean embracing those things blindly.
The ways we adorn and groom ourselves has been central to who we are and how we engage with one another in the entirety of human history. When I realized that helping someone curate their look could have such a more profound effect — I dove right in.
Being in the queer and trans community, it’s become so obvious to me how much a hair cut/style can mean changing how someone perceives their self, how others perceive them, and help folks feel more embodied. I recognize the vulnerability in sitting in a salon chair under a cape while someone sculpts your new look, and I want to make that as comfortable and enjoyable as possible for people.
I’m also a firm believer that these services and “luxuries” provide an upward movement through a capitalist society and shouldn’t be reserved only for those of privilege. I provide sliding scale services with a heavy reliance on mutual aid. If you’d like to donate to help me continue, please do!
I received my cosmetology certification via Durham Beauty Academy while apprenticing under Rachel Radford at Ceremony Salon in Carrboro, NC. I have also received advanced training for all hair textures in color, hair painting and balayage techniques from Whittemore House, Leftbrain Group, Bayou St. Blonde, Wella and Framesi color formulation, as well as razor and shear haircutting from Dre Donahue, Jayne Edo, Kien Hoang, R+Co and Oribe, and continue to grow my skill set with ongoing advanced education.
instagram: rori.tijeras
MARICON MAGIC AESTHETIC
Sól Rivera
My name is Sól Rivera (latine and they/them) and I have worked in hair and cosmetics for seven years. In my time span working in the industry, I have seen the truly expressive queers doing their own hair in their bathrooms at home or kitchens or in the basements of DIY shows and thought to myself, “It’s my full belief that queers have always had to resort to ‘kitchen’ hair even if they do not want to.” It is my belief also that luxury hair and experiences should be accessible, sincerely, to all. The cosmetic industry has always catered to cis straight individuals and this space is a reclamation of aesthetic healing. I provide haircuts and coloring, brow stylings, and makeup services to teach one on one makeup skills in a comfortable environment or by request, for specific events.
instaslam: mariconmagicaesthetic
YOGA MOVEMENT THERAPY
IVY INGRAM
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes
education/training: Integrative Yoga Therapy, Kripalu Yoga Center, Ayuryoga at the Ayurvedic Institute, Boston College, Brown University
she/her/hers
accepting new clients: yes
education/training: Integrative Yoga Therapy, Kripalu Yoga Center, Ayuryoga at the Ayurvedic Institute, Boston College, Brown University
(From Left to Right): Jae Richardson, Della V. Mosley, Sunshine, David Young Oh, Dana DePietro
NON-DISCRIMINATION & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Systems of power, privilege, and oppression have traditionally created barriers for persons and groups with particular identities, ages, abilities, and histories. We pledge to do all we can to replace such barriers with ever-widening circles of solidarity and mutual respect. We strive to be a center for health and healing that truly welcomes all persons and commits to structuring the center in ways that empower and enhance everyone’s participation.
We intentionally welcome all. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other. We value the diversity of differences which includes (but is not limited to) gender identity and its expression, age, race, ethnicity, and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, financial means, family structure, educational and class status and political perspective.
We intentionally welcome all. We foster a climate of purposeful inclusion, an environment where all can feel safe, valued, cared for, and given an opportunity to form meaningful connections with each other. We value the diversity of differences which includes (but is not limited to) gender identity and its expression, age, race, ethnicity, and national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, financial means, family structure, educational and class status and political perspective.
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Radical ❤️ Healing
2003-2011 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC 27707
