Clare Smith - Cary
MSW, LCSW
Please note that I am still requiring clients to wear masks
for in-office appointments.
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I am so excited to work with people using creative modalities to help them find themselves and grow. I work primarily with kids and teens using Play Therapy, Art Therapy and EMDR to give them an accessible way to communicate about and process whatever life throws their way. I have a lot of experience and training in working with trauma and helping families heal from it. I am very comfortable working with the following mental health conditions and more:
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ADHD
PTSD & Dissociative Disorders
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Anxiety
Depression and other mood disorders​
In addition, I am also able to help individuals understand and cope with the following issues:
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Bullying
Stress Management
LGBTQ
Gender Identity & transgender health care support
Divorce- child coping
Trauma
Social Skills
Self-esteem
Anger Management
Parental skill education & support
Mindfulness, radical self-acceptance, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR have been a particular focus for me personally and professionally. I believe in creating a non- judgmental environment for clients and families to tell their stories in a way that is most comfortable for them. I am LGBTQ affirming and have worked with clients of many different backgrounds. I connect well with children, adolescents, and young adults and deeply enjoy helping families learn to communicate and treat each other with kindness.
In network with most BlueCross BlueShield (Except BlueHome, BlueLocal, and BlueValue), Optum/United, UMR, Aetna, and Cigna
To schedule with Clare contact:
919-439-9323
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield (Exceptions: BlueHome, BlueLocal, HealthyBlue and BlueValue)
Cigna
United Healthcare/Optum
Reasonable Self Pay Rate