Online Therapy for Kids, Teens & Young Adults in Cary

Greetings, I am here to help you on your journey. We will accomplish your goals together. I want therapy to be a safe place where you can express yourself and grow into who you were created to be. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults in individual and family therapy. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural and Strategic Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Gestalt Family Therapy, and more. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, and Conduct Disorder. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your journey.

I am a licensed clinician with a passion for supporting individuals through life’s challenges with compassion, respect, and practical guidance. With a background in healthcare and behavioral health, I bring a holistic perspective to therapy—recognizing the connection between physical, emotional, and mental well-being. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. I have experience working with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and complex personal challenges. As a working professional and a parent, I understand the realities of balancing responsibilities and self-care. I integrate this understanding into my work, helping clients develop realistic strategies that fit their lives—not just ideal scenarios. Teletherapy offers flexibility and accessibility, and I am committed to making our virtual space just as supportive and engaging as in-person care. Whether you’re seeking clarity, coping tools, or personal growth, I am here to support you in moving forward with confidence.

My name is Blake Smith and I provide creative and compassionate mental health counseling with over 25 years of professional experience working in diverse school counseling and therapeutic settings. I graduated with honors from Western Carolina University in 2003 with a Master’s Degree in education & school counseling. I am honored to professionally support adolescents, families, and adults & young adults as they navigate life’s various transitions, challenges and opportunities. My range of focus is diverse and includes: anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship repair and growth, bullying, self-leadership and wellness goals. My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, creativity, and evidence-based practices, ensuring that each client feels heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful choices and change. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment where individuals can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build a stronger sense of self-worth. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths, gain clarity, and create a path toward personal calm, connectedness, and lasting contentment.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Supervisor with over 25 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents navigating anxiety and stress related to academics and the college application process. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in culturally responsive, evidence-based care. I also provide board-approved clinical supervision and am dedicated to ethical practice, strong therapeutic relationships, and meaningful outcomes for both clients and clinicians.

I am a compassionate and supportive therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life challenges and adversities to help empower and equip you to gain greater clarity, resilience and skills to help bring you up and out of life's hardships that has diverted you from living your best life. I know how life challenges can take us off track and having us live in auto-pilot and just surviving the moments. I work with children, adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, families and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship stress and brokenness in family units. My therapeutic styles are CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Informed, Strength and Supportive-Based Therapies all tailored to fit your wants, needs, desires and goals. I believe therapy is about working together in a safe space where you feel seen, heard and validated. Where you can come out of the someday mindset and feel empowered to make the lasting changes today. I will walk along side you in this growth journey cheering you along every step of the way. I believe in you!

I am Asia Miller, LCSWA, a licensed clinical social worker associate and clinical therapist dedicated to empowering students aged 13 and up, alongside their parents, through the intricacies of life transitions and emotional growth. I believe that even when children live with their parents and share everyday experiences, they can sometimes feel like strangers to one another. That disconnect can hinder a child's ability to express themselves authentically. In our work together, I create a compassionate and safe space for students to explore their emotions, recognizing that it’s perfectly okay to face challenges. I emphasize the importance of allowing children to express themselves in ways that feel comfortable and meaningful to them. This approach not only nurtures their emotional regulation but also fosters resilience and a sense of self-understanding. I work collaboratively with parents, helping them to truly know their child—not just as they wish them to be, but as they genuinely are. This journey involves promoting open communication, where both parents and children can share their thoughts and feelings. By fostering an environment where a child feels safe to express their innermost feelings, we cultivate stronger connections and deeper understanding within the family. Together, we will navigate the complexities of adolescence, bridging the gap between parent and child through empathy and awareness. My goal is to empower families to thrive, ensuring that both students and their parents embark on their journeys with a sense of purpose, emotional understanding, and connection. Let’s work together to create a brighter future, one where every child feels heard, seen, and valued.

I am an open-minded, nonjudgmental mental health therapist who graduated from UNCW with a Master of Social Work. I am passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they journey through life's challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, ADHD, bullying, depression, and grief. You are always the expert in your life. I am here to help you discover the tools that you need to be the best version of yourself. I provide a safe, open, and judgment-free atmosphere to ensure that you are heard, understood, and empowered to make a change and improve your life. I utilize a combination of modalities as there is no one-size-fits-all approach.