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473,898 people sought individual therapy help in North Carolina in the last year

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As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how bu... As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building of new life skills can empower us once again. Read more

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I understand many of the unique challenges and issues my clients are facing.

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I am here to partner with you in your healing journey to overcome these challenges and work towards the life you have envisioned for yourself or your ... I am here to partner with you in your healing journey to overcome these challenges and work towards the life you have envisioned for yourself or your relationship. Read more

Caroline Carlson

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What is your go-to approach for individual therapy?

My go-to approach for helping you in individual therapy is to first actively listen to and connect with your story. We will then collaborate to create an individualized therapeutic approach that best matches your needs. I find the approach with the best benefit for most clients is a cognitive behavioral therapy approach, which we often will supplement with dialectical behavioral and/or solution-focused therapy techniques. The most important thing for you, the client, is to know that any therapy approach used will be tailored to best meet you where YOU are, throughout your journey.

What tools do you teach in individual therapy?

I teach the following tools in individual therapy:

  • Psychoeducation: When you discover your untapped ability to make changes about how you think, you will in turn change everything about your life!
  • Deep breathing: Developing the practice of using your senses to directly communicate calmness and clarity to the mind grows your ability to navigate the world with more empowerment and less anxiety. Consistent use of breath practice also promotes a stronger sense of inner awareness to allow you to discover your own answers from within.
  • Mindfulness: Developing the practice of mindfulness is essential to halting the continued assault on your senses created by the world's 24/7 chaos. By developing the ability to better direct your thoughts, you will shut the door on all the noise when YOU choose. As a result, you will feel less overwhelmed by the presumed expectation that you must solve every challenge all at once. When you focus on “this moment,” you experience lowered anxiety, more inner peace, and more creativity to approach a challenge.
  • Thought reframing: Sometimes we just need to be able to shift our focus a few degrees to see things entirely differently than the assumptions or negative views that keep us trapped and unable to see there are ALWAYS MORE POSSIBILITIES!
  • Grounding: Keeping your feet “on the ground” is essential to allow for clear thinking and is an invaluable tool for calming severe anxiety or panic attacks.
  • Therapeutic workbooks: Verbalizing your thoughts in writing rather than visualizing only in your mind provides deeper processing of new thinking and better integration of learned skills.

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy?

I know a client is making meaningful progress in individual therapy when he/she begins to authentically verbalize understanding of needed changes followed by consistent implementation of learned skills into daily life. When this happens, lowered anxiety and a more positive mood soon follow.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement individual therapy?

Clients can supplement individual therapy time by consistently implementing techniques covered in sessions. The most significant change happens in the individual work done between sessions, not in the sessions themselves.

What should someone do to prepare for starting individual therapy?

To prepare for your first individual therapy session, I encourage you to be ready to answer the following questions:

  • What do you want to change, accomplish, or make better in therapy?
  • What would life be like if your symptoms were significantly improved?
  • What are you prepared to bring to the therapy process in order to accomplish the change you are seeking?

Starting Individual therapy

What is individual therapy?

Individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, allows people to engage in private sessions with a skilled therapist, counselor, or psychologist. The core objective of individual therapy is to establish a secure and confidential setting where you can openly discuss whatever emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenges you face. Through these one-on-one sessions, the client and therapist work together to delve into, comprehend, and ultimately find solutions for the issues at hand in their life.

How does individual therapy work?

Individual therapy unfolds in a structured process, commencing with an initial assessment in which the therapist gathers essential information about your history, concerns, and objectives. Together, you and your therapist collaboratively establish specific, attainable goals for your sessions, which can encompass symptom alleviation, personal development, or finding solutions to particular challenges.

Can individual therapy help me?

Yes, individual therapy, also known as individual-counseling, at Thriveworks can help you to improve your mental health and overall quality of life.

Is individual therapy conducted in person or online?

Individual therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does individual therapy last?

The duration of your individual therapy sessions will vary. The decision on the number and frequency of sessions is typically collaboratively determined by the client and therapist.

How much does individual therapy cost?

At Thriveworks, we take most major forms of insurance, which means that many of our clients only pay $0-$50 co-pay per session. However, there are also self-pay options that sit around $200 per session, depending on the service and location, for those who are out-of-network.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Raleigh therapists and counselors accept 26 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Caresource

  • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA)

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • First Health Network

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Self-pay costs at Raleigh
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

5.0 Learn about verified reviews
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I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
Read more I quite pleased with my Therapist. She’s quite professional. She’ll corrects me, and is detailed. I’d definately recommended her to friends.
June Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Read more I’m very happy I found this place. I love my therapist. She really seems to care about me. Caroline has given me some good tips on handling my grief. I would recommend Caroline to anyone going through this kind of grief. I always leave feeling better then when I walked in and for that I thank you
Jan Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Read more Me and my wife love Levi! He is a great therapist for couples grief counseling! Highly recommend!
Harley Dec 2023
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★★★★★
I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Read more I have known Meredith Hinson for several years. She is patient and kind without judgement. She definitely makes me feel at ease.
Northeast Raleigh Sep 2021
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★★★★★
Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Read more Kathleen is such a professional, educated, and expert in her field. She shows a lot of compassion and pride in her work with clients. Kathleen will be someone you can trust and be able to have a wonderful working relationship. I would pick her for a counselor any day!
Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Read more I have known Kathleen Moore for many years and find her to be highly skilled and professional as a Counselor. In my personal experience she is highly intuitive and knows how to listen well and respond accurately to issues as they are presented. I highly recommend her to others.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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★★★★★
Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Read more Your staff, Kathleen Moore, has been a constant professional. Her expertise and sound advice as a counselor exemplifies compassion, integrity, and honesty that is most needed in this field. Thank for the years of unwavering support.
Northeast Raleigh Dec 2020
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Child Therapy Northeast Raleigh is off of Highwoods Blvd. We are across the street from Highwoods Park KinderCare, and down the road from Taco Bell.

Phone number

(919) 822-8270

Languages spoken by NC providers

  • English
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