Individual Therapy
From the first session, we’ll work with you to understand which therapy approaches may work best for you. We aim to quickly identify your needs and preferences.
We generally use two evidence-based approaches to therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). They are both effective, evidence-based treatments to treat a variety of common mental health and emotional concerns. While we use these two approaches most often, we’re open to other ways of working with you.
We can provide accountability and support for you to reach your personal and professional goals. This direct approach will help you get results. Instead of just talking about your situation, our sessions can be a time to take action.
Your Wellbeing Matters
Before starting individual therapy, we assess your overall wellbeing and stress. Above all, we consider and support your happiness and health. We help people cope with concerns like anxiety and depression, managing stress, or big life transitions.
Even if you are just feeling overwhelmed in your personal or professional life, therapy can help. We will collaborate in therapy to improve your self-esteem and self- acceptance. No matter what you’re dealing with, you will gain clarity and hope once we address your issues together.
Special Areas of Focus
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based therapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We’ll help you identify and change thoughts and beliefs that don’t serve you. With a different perspective on your situation, you will see the power you have to improve your quality of life.
Chronic and Pelvic Pain
Chronic pain can make it tough to enjoy many things in life. When ongoing discomfort gets your attention, activities you used to enjoy, movement, and exercise can take a backseat. Pelvic pain can be especially challenging to live with. It can interfere with your ability to do everyday activities and make sex uncomfortable. I can help you cope with chronic or pelvic pain and their effect on your relationships. I’m happy to consult with or refer to physicians and physical therapists for a holistic treatment plan.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotional pain is a part of being human, and we all experience it at times. In therapy, we’ll help you relate to this pain as something you can live with rather than something to eliminate or avoid. This more flexible viewpoint will make it easier for you to cope with life’s more difficult moments. Things hurt because you care about them! Instead of trying to care less or change your feelings, ACT can help you redirect your energy and action into what matters to you most.
Individual Therapy Services
Trauma Therapy
We are trained trauma therapists and can work with you to address your emotional pain. Any type of trauma can affect your confidence, relationships, and overall quality of life. Living through trauma can be overwhelming and strain your ability to cope.
What you experienced does not define you.
Trauma therapy will empower you to live with the peace and assurance you deserve. We use both prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy to help you heal from trauma. These evidence-based treatments work by helping you face your emotions and redefine how they affect you. You’ll learn skills you can start using right away to improve your daily life.
Adult ADHD Treatment
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder affects your life in many ways and can lead to feelings of low self-esteem, restlessness, dissatisfaction, or anxiety and depression. Therapy for adult ADHD can provide you with valuable insight and skills to help you focus more, improve memory, and restore balance to your life.
We tailor our approach to address how your ADHD specifically affects YOU for tangible results.
You may feel shame or confusion about not following through on plans or reaching your goals. You’re not alone. Together, we will help with accountability, stress reduction, and sorting through parts of your life that may feel chaotic.
Insomnia Treatment & CBT-i
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is a quick and effective treatment solution for improving sleep quality and reducing restlessness at night in as little as two sessions. CBT-i explores the way your thoughts and feelings, alongside outside life factors, may be impacting your sleep to create an individualized plan to reduce insomnia symptoms.
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Trauma-focused Treatments
I use both prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy to help you heal from trauma. These evidence-based treatments work by helping you face your emotions and redefine how they affect you each day. You’ll learn how to live with your trauma experiences and cope with your feelings.
Complicated Grief Treatment
If you struggle with long-term or complicated grief, therapy can help you move forward. I’ll guide you through your grief process and help you feel less overwhelmed by your emotions. With my support, you’ll learn to live with your grief more easily.
Sound like the help you’re looking for?
Reach out today to schedule your FREE consultation to see if
New Spark Therapy is the right fit for you.
3326 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Suite A230, Durham, NC 27705
Dr. Maggie Carraway is currently accepting new clients at this time.
Phone: (215) 882-9949 (for Dr. Mina Ratkalkar)
Phone: (919) 228-9288 (for Dr. Maggie Carraway)
Fax: (984) 250-9089