I was referred to Kate Gotelli for EMDR therapy. After meeting with her she explained to me that…read moreEMDR would not be beneficial in my case. While doing so, she explained that although she does run a business, this treatment would not be the best course of action and referred me to an appropriate therapist. She said.."I am treating you like my sister...anyone can take your money..but that's not right, you need appropriate help!" I was so touched, the first therapist that has been completely blunt and with such care for my healing. She is the first out of 17 therapists I have been to in the past 30 yrs that has given me an accurate diagnosis. She is an Angel!! Thank you Kate+++++TY!!!!!!!!!!!!

From the owner: Kate Gotelli, LCSW, SEP is a psychotherapist and owner of her solo practice, Mindful Awakening,…read morePLLC in Carrboro. She is a Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, a Certified EMDR Therapist, and a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator. Kate specializes in psychotherapy with adults and has over 20 years of clinical experience in behavioral healthcare services. Her interests focus on trauma resolution, shame resilience and wholehearted living. She runs weekly groups on The Daring Way™ and Rising Strong™ based on the research of Brené Brown. Kate also provides clinical consultation and supervision to other licensed and provisionally-licensed mental health professionals.

Dr. Boustani has been an angel to me and my family. It's amazing that such a small person can have…read moresuch a huge presence. She has an amazing way of cutting straight through all of the BS and empowering you to really see what is going on and what to do about it. She has a wealth of professional experience, but she is also just an incredible person and really authentically cares about you. I would recommend her to absolutely anyone looking for counseling or psychotherapy, regardless of age or circumstance...

Dr. Boustani is amazing. I had difficulty working with other therapists/doctors, she quickly began…read moreusing out of the box methods to help me obtain the tools I required to deal with the trauma which was derailing my life. When someone has trust issues the absolute worst thing anyone can do is to be manipulative, she understood that and took a very srtaight forward approach; she was ever understanding, wise, and respectful in my encounters with her. I highly recommend her to anyone who wishes to avoid a negative experience or who has had a negative experience with therapy in the past. Therapy is work, it will hurt, however when done with the correct therapist for you it can (and will) change yoru world for the better.

i have been working with dr. whitenack for over 7 years. i'm in my 60's, married 40+ years, raised…read more2 children and have an mba with a 4.0 gpa. i've worked in finance my entire career and been around the block a few times in my life. i find dr. caleb whitenack the best psychiatrist i have ever worked with. my son began seeing a psychiatrist in 2nd grade, diagnosed with ocd that was a huge alteration to daily life, even challenging today in his 30s. the physician was very good with degrees from duke and yale. this was my first time working with a psychiatric. since this time, i have worked with numerous psychiatrists for my son, my daughter with add and my own personal challenges. what i find outstanding of dr. whitenack, in addition to his clear expertise in the field, is his ability to actively listen, clearly connect with his patients, articulate clearly, be professional and is blessed with great intuitiion. this by itself makes an amazing psychiatrist. although, he additionally goes out of his way to seek and quickly provide the most cost effective ways for patients to acquire and afford their medications. even knowing local discounts for specific meds and rx cards that work best. this is critical to many patients. i personally know individuals who have stopped taking medications because of cost, which has been detrimental to their health. in summary, he is an expert, has the full package of personal skills to successfully connect with his patients and be knowledge of medication avenues for patients to successfully acquire them. everything that gives his patients every possible opportunity for success. amazing caring expert!! cynthia w.

Seeing Dr Whitenack has been life-changing for me. He is an excellent listener, thorough and…read moreknowledgeable. In a few visits we had a plan that is working so well, I fell like I am living my life again. The office is friendly and comfortable, and he is so kind and easy-going, the whole experience is a positive one. Dr Whitenack is a great asset to our community!

Visiting Steven is like going to that safe place that you have tucked away in your heart from your…read morechildhood. I feel trusted and trusting in his space and can allow my deepest, truest voice to be heard in his presence. There's no judgement from him, only kindness that strives to stroll through some painful past experiences. Steven is a most trusting, helpful, and skilled healer (and an excellent writer too!) He is persistent yet mindful of boundaries. He will nudge you over that small roadblock of your mind and help you to realize how easy (or difficult) it was to overcome. Then you will learn how glad you are to have gone through it. The world seems like a different place after a session with Steven. There should be a sign in Steven's office - Disclaimer: Clarity and mindfulness may follow. Self-understanding, rejuvenation, growth, tranquility, confidence, and mental relief all come to mind. Steven will put years of experience, research, reading, writing, singing, and learning into the path of your winding river. Aptly named: Flow Healing Arts.

Steven is the bomb diggity. Plain and simple…read more I went to Steven, so I thought, because my back was hurting, and no conventional therapies were working for me. I also thought it could be some kind of emotional issue as well, I was desperate and tired of being hunched over like an old lady. What I got was so much more. Not only did my back pain go away, but I got major transformation to boot. My relationships have improved. I started dating (after being single for 2 years), and I'm feeling more present and "in-my-body" than I ever have before in my life. I think every person who wants real transformation should go see this guy. He's not only a genius at what he does, but he really walks the talk. He IS a really grounded, present, and open hearted guy. You just feel calm in his presence. It's a rare find to find a healer who seems to have some of their own stuff worked out, it gives you a lot of faith in what they're doing with you! Anyway, he's awesome. GO. Just...go.

I have worked with Amy at Somatic Collaborative for over a year. In this work together I have…read morecreated a new relationship with my trauma, my body and my emotions. I truely feel safe in my own space and in the world, for the first time in my 70 years on this earth. This somatic work has given me an opportunity to step out of my story and view my very sensitive nervous system with respect and awe. Amy has helped me to understand that I "AM NOT BROKEN". And most importantly to learn how to understand and use the messages from my nervous system as a guide. The environment at the Collaborative is respectful, healing and safe. I am grateful to have found Amy and the Somatic Collaborative.

I saw Amy for about a year and have benefited enormously from being with her. She always was…read moreintimately present and non-judgemental even when traumatized and very needy parts of me showed up. She was willing to follow where no other therapist had dared to go, making the relationship real and caring. She is able to think outside the box and has an adventurous spirit. Most of all, it was thanks to her genuine care and love that old traumatized parts in me could heal. I highly recommend her. MH, Chapel Hill

I have seen Jenna for couples counseling and one individual session. She is warm and open and…read moreincredibly insightful. I feel like she has a thorough understanding of my issues, my partner's, and those we face together. She is goal-oriented, sharing book recommendations and links to videos and other information--all relevant and helpful. I highly recommend her.

It had been over 35 years since I'd seen a therapist but after several recent challenging events in…read moremy life, I decided I needed a few months of counseling to regain my balance. I feel like I'm back in the game of life now but I'm still consulting with Jenna after 18 months. She continues to be an excellent resource for me because she is a great listener but knows when to jump in if my emotional reasoning starts to stray. Her insights into why I sometimes get stuck are really helpful to me. She is grounded and evidence based, introducing me to various tools, attitudes and skill sets for managing my sometimes turbulent emotional landscape. But she also has great intuition and insight into mysteries of the heart and the need to respect and learn from our reptilian instincts without being controlled by that part of us. Jenna has a great balance between head and heart. Her vibe is confident, open to life and compassionate. She knows she has something good to offer and she skillfully brings that spirit to our conversations. I trust her and highly recommend her.

When I'm asked for a referral, Beth Newton is the first name that comes to mind. She is a wonderful…read moreclinician!

I refer to Beth Newton, LCSW frequently for couples therapy. Being a couples therapist requires…read morethoughtful and dedicated evidence based training and I refer to Beth because she, unlike any other couples therapist in Durham, dedicates the time and devotion to the proper training. Many therapists say they work with adults, children and couples. There is no way to be adequately trained in all three. Beth is singularly focused on couples. That makes her outstanding in the field.

Please don't go here. I'm begging you go elsewhere. I had Dr. Reed test me for a wide range of…read morethings. After both sessions I have left the building crying. He talks down to me and told me after my testing that I was "definitely mentally slow but not due to a learning disability" so he didn't know how to help me. Dr. Reed is not supportive at all. He acts like he judges you and if you can find a work around for something, he says you must be just fine on your own. Even if you explain that you can't function without said work around. Please do your mental health a favor and DONT GO!!!

Two of our children were inaccurately diagnosed by this group. We spent so much time and money…read moreonly to have to start completely over for both children with a different provider. There was no effort to actually figure out the puzzle and get a correct diagnosis. I would not recommend.

I always look forward to my visits with Liz. Her stylish office in a convenient location makes a…read moregreat first impression on new and returning clients. Liz's inviting attitude and lovely smile immediately makes me comfortable and ready to speak with her about any issues that I may be facing. She offered advice, but mostly challenged me to think differently about my situation, posing questions that forced me to think on my own. She came prepared with exercises, book recommendations, and anecdotes tailored to my personality and therapeutic needs and goals. Liz is great at remembering the details and creates a personal relationship with clients. I always left the office with a new energy, eager to remain positive and face the day! I highly recommend Liz's therapy and practice. Thank you, Liz, for your great work.

I cannot speak highly enough of Liz as a counselor. My partner and I began seeing her in October…read more2014, when our 13-year marriage was in crisis. She skillfully and patiently helped us work through some of the issues - both immediate and underlying - that had developed in our relationship, and I can honestly say that our relationship is stronger now than it ever has been. We have grown tremendously as individuals and through that growth, as a couple. Liz is extremely easy to talk to, and someone that you warm up to almost immediately. Her strength lies in her ability to listen attentively, and then help you develop the tools you need to resolve conflict and challenges that arise outside the counselling session. She is highly intuitive and does a wonderful job at articulating the importance of perspective, and the control we have over choosing how we want to proceed in life. After having made significant progress on the issues that we were struggling with, my partner and I continue to see Liz once a month. I also have individual sessions with her that always prove extremely helpful. I leave inspired and renewed, much stronger both emotionally and mentally.