Narissa Huntley

Narissa Huntley uses a client-centered approach to help people better understand themselves. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier. Her style is warm, interactive, and respectful, aimed at helping people feel seen while they work through tough moments.

Narissa is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina. She has six years of experience offering direct mental health counseling to children, teens, and adults for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, and life transitions. Her work has taken place in private practice, schools, homes, homeless shelters, and community mental health agencies.

Sessions focus on clear goals and straightforward strategies. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and existential ideas are used when questions about meaning, purpose, or identity come up.

Narissa adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs instead of relying on one fixed method. She avoids stigmatizing labels and keeps discussions practical and grounded. Parents who are worried about behavior, mood, or family stress can expect focused guidance and concrete steps to try between sessions.

Seeking change often feels like a big step, and Narissa emphasizes small, manageable actions. She supports people through grief, anger, parenting challenges, career stress, ADHD concerns, and burnout-related issues. If someone is ready to start, she helps guide the process toward clearer goals and measurable progress.

How client-centered and cognitive approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where the person leads the conversation and feels understood. It helps when someone wants to better understand their values, communication style, or emotional reactions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try a method, and adjust based on what fits. That collaborative process helps match techniques to real-life needs and preferences rather than forcing a single method.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as format details are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work on mindfulness practices, CBT exercises, and goal planning without rearranging their whole day. If someone wants remote options, they should check current session choices and schedule accordingly.