Narissa Huntley , LCMHC

Narissa Huntley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with six years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults through a range of life challenges. She helps people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and transitions by creating a respectful and compassionate space where self-awareness and authenticity can grow.

Narissa's experience spans multiple settings, including private practice, home-based care, schools, homeless shelters, and community mental health agencies. That variety informs a flexible, person-focused style that adapts to each client's circumstances and goals. Her work emphasizes collaboration and tailors conversation and treatment plans to meet unique needs.

Her therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with humanistic, psychodynamic, and solution-focused techniques, inviting clients to explore patterns, build skills, and identify meaningful changes. Narissa prioritizes warmth, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental attitude, avoiding stigmatizing labels while encouraging practical steps toward improvement.

Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life often takes courage, and Narissa aims to support and empower individuals and families who choose that path. She looks forward to partnering with those ready to explore growth and change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. It helps people build self-understanding, strengthen communication, and gain confidence in decision-making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; it is effective for challenges such as anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy introduces present-moment awareness and practical attention strategies to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration guides treatment choices and ensures the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, manage caregiving responsibilities, or access support from different locations. These options can increase convenience and continuity of care while allowing therapists to tailor the format to each client's comfort and goals.