Douglas Phares, LCMHC

Douglas Phares holds the LCMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and has seven years of professional experience providing therapeutic support in North Carolina. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation challenges, low self esteem and confidence issues, and depression, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s specific needs and circumstances. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work, meeting clients where they are and adjusting approaches as progress unfolds. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life can take real courage, and he aims to offer steady support throughout that journey. Douglas prioritizes a collaborative, person-centered relationship that focuses on practical goals and strengths while addressing the emotional patterns that interfere with daily functioning and wellbeing.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, individualized process in which dialogue, goal-setting, and interventions are adapted to the client’s priorities. His approach centers on understanding each person’s experience and working alongside them to build skills, insight, and resilience over time.