Specialties
Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or the demands of graduate and professional life, I provide individual therapy in Durham, North Carolina tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
Although every person's story is unique, many of the challenges we experience share common patterns. Whether you're seeking support for trauma, anxiety, relationships, or the demands of graduate and professional life, my approach is tailored to your individual experiences and goals.
Below are some of the areas I most commonly help clients navigate. Click on any specialty to learn more about my approach and whether it may be the right fit for you.
Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Heal from traumatic experiences, childhood wounds, or distressing life events using EMDR and other trauma-informed approaches that help your nervous system process what feels stuck.
Relationship Challenges
Explore your attachment patterns, communication, boundaries, and recurring relationship dynamics to build healthier connections.
Duke Graduate and Professional Students
Navigate the unique pressures of graduate and professional training, including anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and major life transitions while developing greater resilience and balance.
Anxiety & Stress
Support for chronic worry, perfectionism, burnout, panic, and overwhelm so you can feel more grounded and present.
Couples Counseling
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Finding Your Place Between Cultures
Explore the unique challenges of balancing family expectations, cultural identity, belonging, and relationships while honoring both your heritage and your authentic self.
Not Sure Where to Start?
During our consultation, we'll talk about what's bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and determine whether we're a good fit.
Healing begins when you no longer have to carry what you've been carrying alone.
— Arezou Paksima, LCSW
