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| Location: |
Fran W Smyth, MA
4921 Professional Court
Raleigh, NC 27609
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| Phone: |
(919) 845-7114
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| Email: |
Send email
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| Profession: |
Psychologist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
Anxiety and Depression
Relationship Issues
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| Session Formats: |
Individuals
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| Practice Description: |
Currently, I am unable to accept new patients.
Anxiety and depression can become overwhelming. Often, this is because people attribute their problems solely to themselves, worsening already negative feelings through self-recrimination. Yet, the entire environment in which a person lives may need exploring to understand how our behaviors, when combined with the behaviors of others, may be contributing to problems. From that larger understanding, solutions often become self-evident.
In my practice, I try to help clients find the source of their problems; those that originate from within, and how they relate to current stressors and relationships. This allows people to release themselves and others from the cycle of blame and recognize themselves as an important part of a dynamic system. Self-awareness, coupled with the awareness of the world around us, empowers us to make constructive choices, allowing our emotional reactions to align naturally.
I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety or depression, especially when they are adjusting to loss, major changes in their lives, or if they are having a difficult time with their partner, family, work or social situations.
During the first interview, I try to help people sort through any confusion and gain a sense of direction. My clients usually need therapy on a weekly basis only for the short term and can quickly begin extending time between sessions or simply return as needed.
I am licensed by the North Carolina Psychology Board as well as the North Carolina Board of Professional Counselors. Please contact me through this site if you’d like to set up an appointment. For business inquiries, please text me at the number below.
Business inquiries: Call or text: 919-845-7114
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
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Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Anger Management
Codependency
Crisis/Trauma
Ethnic/Cultural Issues
Grief/Loss
Impaired Professionals
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Personal Growth
Self-Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Women in Stressful Relationships
Cults and other high demand relationships
Shyness and Isolation
Problems coping with adult children
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| Age Specialties: |
Adults
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Behavioral
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eclectic
Family Systems Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Person-Centered Therapy
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| Education: |
MA Clinical Psychology
UNCC
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| License #: |
1215, 3716 |
| Licensed In: |
North Carolina |
| Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna
Behavioral Health Systems
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Empire BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan
MultiPlan
Optum
United Behavioral Health (UBH)
UnitedHealthcare
Cigna EAP
UBH EAP - (Optum)
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| Insurance and Billing Details: |
Your payment is your copay after any deductible is met. I will file your insurance for the companies I have listed. |
| Office Hours: |
Morning, Afternoon and Evening with some Saturday appointments available |
| Additional Comments: |
Additional contact information: email: fwspsy@gmail.com
text: 919-845-7114 |
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| Accepting New Clients: No | | Years in Practice: Over 10 | | Wheelchair Accessible: No | | Near Public Transport: Yes |
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