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The Essential Team

Authentic, Inspiring, Wise, Experienced

Our clinicians and support professionals inspire the wisdom, confidence, and radical realizations that can help you get unstuck, overcome obstacles, and unlock your authentic potential.

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While we are trained in evidence based therapies, we realize that long-lasting change can only occur when an individual feels comfortable, connected and calm enough to witness their own inner wisdom. By taking the time to help you feel more comfortable with yourself and others in a safe, judgement-free environment, we are better able to provide you with the custom tools and techniques to get you to the next level or path on your journey.

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Essential Counseling is now hiring only the best Licensed Mental Health Therapists. LCSW, LCSWA, LCMHC, LCMHCA, LMFT, LMFTA, CRC, CRCA all should apply.

OUR GROUPS

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SOCIAL

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CONFIDENCE

 

GROUP

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TUESDAYS

Neurodivergent -Affirming 

Social Confidence Group for Adolescents

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Tuesdays

6:00pm

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Schedule a Group Intake Appointment with Ali

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TEEN

 

DBT​

 

GROUP

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WEDNESDAYS

Join our exciting Neurodivergent-Affirming Teen DBT Group for ages 13-17!

Get ready to connect and grow every Wednesday

5 PM to 6:30 PM.

Don't miss out—our group kicks off in November!

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Call or email us for a Group Intake Appointment:

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919.748.4610

email@essentialcts.com

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ADULT

 

DBT​

 

GROUP

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THURSDAYS

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Neurodivergent -Affirming 

Adult DBT Group

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Thursdays

12:30-2pm​

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Call or email us for a Group Intake Appointment:

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919.748.4610

email@essentialcts.com

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INNER

 

REALMS

 

THE QUEST FOR

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BALANCE

 

TABLE-TOP

 

RPG

 

GROUPS

Neurodivergent -Affirming 

TTRPG

Table-Top Role Playing Groups

 

Ages 15-18

meet Saturdays 1:30pm​

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Schedule a Group Intake Appointment with Ben

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HOLY HURT

 

SPIRITUAL

 

TRAUMA

 

 

SUPPORT GROUP

A Healing Space for those who have lived experience of spiritual trauma.

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Mondays

4:30pm​

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​Neurodivergent -Affirming 

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Schedule a Group Intake Appointment with Ben

DBT Facilitator ReflectionsJesse, Fynn and Leon
00:00 / 01:04
Therapeutic D&D at Essential Leon Monroe and Jesse Scott
00:00 / 02:26

​Deborah B.

"Leon Monroe has made an enormous difference in my child’s life. Leon has a very calm presence. He quickly developed a rapport with my child after other therapists had been unable to help. He uses creative strategies to encourage open communication during therapy. The social groups at Essential are designed to engage children playfully through common adolescent interests. This has been a far more effective approach for my teenager (with Level 1 autism) than other groups we have tried. I have seen tremendous growth in my child’s resilience and social relationships since treatment began. We have also received valuable support and guidance from other members of the team. The team’s experience and skill in treating autism spectrum disorder has led us to feeling much more optimistic about our child’s present quality of life along with the future ahead".

Services

Beyond traditional counseling and therapy, are Essential Counseling and Therapeutic Services

Individualized Therapy

Weekly individual therapy sessions have demonstrated significant effectiveness in achieving both short-term and long-term objectives.


With our expertise in DBT, ACT, and CBT, we are able to specifically tailor our approach to address the needs of neurodiverse minds, specifically those with Autism, ADHD, and the Twice Exceptional.

Additionally, we offer EMDR and ERP, both highly effective in addressing phobias, fears, obsessions, compulsions, and OCD.

 

Groups

We offer an array of social group, clubs and courses to meet the various personalities and cognitive levels of those we serve. See our full listing of groups listed above.

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Adaptive Therapies

We provide Independent Skills Training and Therapeutic Support both at home and in the community, utilizing services covered by certain insurance plans. Additionally, we offer Parent and Caregiver Training as needed, emphasizing the importance of Self-Care.

Contact Us

Address

5716 Fayetteville Road, Ste. 202

Durham, NC 27713

Contact

Opening Hours

We are located in  the Heart of the Triangle, beside the Amercian Tobacco Trail and close to Southpoint Mall.

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