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LCMHC

Douglas Phares, LCMHC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Douglas

Douglas Phares is a licensed mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with seven years of clinical experience. He practices from a collaborative, client-centered stance that emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's unique situation.

Background and approach

Douglas works with concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, alongside related issues such as panic, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and impulsivity. He integrates practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills-based approaches when helpful, and draws on mindfulness and motivational techniques to support change and build resilience.

Douglas frames therapy as a partnership and encourages clients to set meaningful goals while he offers guidance, feedback, and skills coaching. Taking the first step toward greater well-being can be difficult, and he aims to provide steady support throughout that process.

Approach-Based Online Therapy to Build Skills and Insight

Douglas brings client-centered care together with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and tailoring the conversation to each person's goals, which helps create a collaborative foundation for change. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and grounding skills that can lower reactivity and support emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Douglas aims to find the best fit through collaboration. He works with clients to clarify goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan over time so the work stays relevant to changing needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility for busy schedules. These formats make it possible to access consistent support without travel and allow clients to use the communication style that feels most comfortable while learning skills and tracking progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Douglas address?
He focuses on a range of mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and ADHD, as well as related areas like panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a client-centered framework and combines approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor work to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Douglas has seven years of professional experience working with people on issues like anxiety, trauma, motivation, and depression.
Where is he licensed and what credential does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with the credential NC LCMHC 12097 and practices in North Carolina.
Does he provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working with him?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on personal preference and scheduling.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English