I occasionally have openings for new individual therapy clients. Please note that I am no longer accepting new couples therapy clients, and I do not see children or teenagers. Please read these FAQs and email me (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/contact)to inquire about my availability.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. I am also licensed to provide services by telehealth to clients in South Carolina and Florida. Link to SC Social Work Telehealth Registration Listing (https://llr.sc.gov/TeleHealth/SocialWork.html) Link to FL Department of Health Telehealth Registration (https://flhealthsource.gov/telehealth)

I offer daytime appointments Monday - Thursday between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. I do not have appointments available on evenings or weekends. Due to the high demand for mental health services, I have very limited openings, and my availability for specific appointment times can change quickly. Contact me (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/contact)to inquire about specific appointment times.

I offer both in-person sessions in North Raleigh and online video sessions to clients anywhere in North Carolina or South Carolina. Please note that my in-person availability is currently limited to Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. I offer online appointments at other times.

Please click here (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/fees)to view my self-pay rates and insurance information.

At present, I am only able to accept insurance for clients located in NC. I will update this page when I am able to accept insurance for SC and FL clients. I currently accept the following insurance plans as an in-network provider: • Aetna • North Carolina State Health Plan, as a Clear Pricing Project Provider • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - most plans** • Carolina Behavioral Health Alliance (CBHA) • MedCost ** Note: I do not accept BCBS marketplace, Medicaid, or Medicare Advantage plans. I am also not in-network with the following BCBS plans: Blue Home, Blue High Performance Network, Blue Advantage, Blue Local, and Healthy Blue. If I don't accept your insurance, it is still possible that your insurance company may reimburse you for a portion of your self-pay services. I do not submit out-of-network claims; however, I can provide you with a monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Please speak to your insurance provider directly to get information regarding your mental health coverage, out-of-network benefits, co-pays, and deductible. Important Note: Some services, including couples therapy, premarital counseling, and certain therapy intensives may not be covered by insurance. Please click here (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/fees)to view self-pay rates.

I accept all major credit and debit cards, including HSA and FSA cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diner's Club.

I offer free 15-minute consultations for potential clients by video chat. These calls give us an opportunity to see if we might be a good fit to work together, and it allows me to answer any questions you might have. If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation, please email me (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/contact)to inquire about my availability for new clients.

Click here (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/contact)to contact me and inquire whether I am accepting new clients. For the fastest response, please email me.

I specialize primarily in treating PTSD, trauma, and dissociative disorders, including depersonalization/derealization and dissociative identity disorder (DID). I also frequently assist clients with anxiety and grief, including traumatic grief. Common Issues Treated • Trauma & PTSD, including complex PTSD • Anxiety, Panic, & Phobias • Dissociation / Dissociative Disorders • Bipolar Disorder • Childhood Trauma • Emotional Numbing • Family-of-Origin / Unresolved Childhood Issues • Grief & Loss, including traumatic grief • Life Transitions • Men's Issues • Stress • Sexual Trauma • Social Anxiety & Isolation • Survivors of Domestic Violence • Women's Issues If you are seeking help with an issues not listed, I may still be able to help. Please contact me (https://www.paxtontherapy.com/contact)if you have any questions.

I don't believe that one-size fits all when it comes to therapy. I am trained in a variety of science-backed treatments so we can find the right fit for you. I am trained in all of the top evidence-based treatments for PTSD, including: • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Prolonged Exposure • Written Exposure Therapy I also utilize the following treatment approaches in individual therapy: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including advanced training in • CBT for Anxiety (CBT-A) • CBT for Depression (CBT-D) • CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) • CBT for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) • Internal Family Systems I am trained in the top evidence-based treatment methods for couples: • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) • Gottman Method (level 3) • Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) - couples therapy specifically designed for PTSD