Essence of Empowerment

Essence of Empowerment is a person-centered, trauma-focused private practice located in North Raleigh. We support adolescents, adults, and couples in all types of relationships in reducing mental health symptoms and improving quality of life. 

At Essence of Empowerment, we support a variety of diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and more. We prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment for all, and prioritize caring for members of diverse communities including marginalized populations and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Each of our therapists provide culturally responsive, LGBTQIA+ affirming care and specialize in different populations and needs. We celebrate all identities, abilities, and intersectionality. 

We are currently offering virtual and in-person therapy. Please verify with your insurance provider that they cover virtual therapy if you're interested. 

What We Offer

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Individual therapy doesn't have to be intimidating. We will offer you the space to discuss whatever you need. If you don't know where to start, we will explore together and identify goals for therapy.

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

Whether working to maintain your healthy relationship or if things are hard right now, relationship counseling can offer the space and support to help you identify and work towards your goals.

FAMILY SUPPORT

Although we don't offer family therapy, we recognize that family can be an important part of your support system. If you would like to invite your family (biological or chosen) to a session, please let us know. We can discuss how to incorporate them into your care. 

Areas of Interest

DIFFICULTIES  UNIQUE  TO  THE LGBTQIA +  COMMUNITY 

Our identities often shape how the world views us and, therefore, how we navigate the world. With this understanding, we have specific interests and experience in working with people who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community and with individuals who are gender non-conforming. Our therapists clinical experience includes providing individual therapy, gender-affirming services and identity exploration.

ANXIETY

Anxiety can be a very helpful tool in our lives: It helps keep us motivated, prepared, attentive, protected, and connected with others. It is when we begin to experience anxiety as persistent, distressing, and without relief that we should tune in and seek help. Each of our therapist's are trained in multiple modalities to treat anxiety including, but not limited to, CBT and mindfulness.

OTHER

• Depression & Mood Disorders

• Substance Abuse Concerns

• Sex & Intimacy

• Bipolar Disorder

• Life Transitions

• Religious Trauma

• Discreet Services for Professionals

• Women's Issues