Narissa Huntley, LCMHC

Narissa Huntley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She focuses on helping people make sense of anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, and trauma and abuse. Her tone is warm and straightforward, and she aims to make therapy feel practical and manageable.

She believes self-discovery starts with small, clear steps. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and learning ways to act that match those values. Conversations are collaborative rather than scripted, and the therapist adapts to each person's communication style.

Narissa brings six years of direct counseling experience across varied settings. That work has included private practice, home-based care, school settings, homeless shelters, and community mental health agencies. She has worked with children, teens, and adults on common mood and behavior concerns as well as life transitions.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed tools. She uses elements of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, existential ideas, and narrative work to shape practical steps people can try between sessions. Plans are adjusted to match real goals and day-to-day realities.

Narissa emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and nonjudgmental support. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on clear, doable strategies that help people feel more capable. If someone wants straightforward guidance and a collaborative process, she aims to provide that support.

How Narissa’s Approaches Work Online and in Conversation

Client-centered therapy starts with listening. The therapist focuses on understanding each person’s perspective and building a trusting connection to guide change. This approach helps when people want someone who hears them and tailors the pace and goals to their needs.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together. It breaks big problems into small steps and teaches practical skills to test different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is useful for anxiety, mood challenges, and everyday stressors.

Motivational interviewing is a gentle way to clarify what matters most and to strengthen the motivation to change. It suits people who feel stuck or unsure about next steps and want help making a plan that fits their values.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which approaches match the client’s goals and preferences, and they will adjust methods as progress is made. This is a collaborative process aimed at practical, achievable steps.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how appointments are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Different formats can also reduce the need to be on camera or shorten a session when needed, so practical needs are easier to meet.