Ann-Marie Duncan, LCMHC

Ann-Marie Duncan is a licensed therapist practicing in North Carolina with 28 years of clinical experience. She holds the credential LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and centers her work on offering respectful, affirming care for people facing a wide range of life challenges.

Her practice places emphasis on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, people navigating complex relationship dynamics, and those managing mood concerns such as depression and anxiety. She also brings experience in addiction recovery, sexuality exploration, and helping clients build greater self-love and clarity about life purpose. Ann-Marie works with diverse relationship structures and family backgrounds to address patterns that affect emotional well-being.

Ann-Marie approaches therapy with empathy and a focus on each person’s unique journey. She creates a progressive, non-judgmental space for exploring emotions, strengthening resilience, and making practical changes. Whether addressing grief, trauma, parenting concerns, or career and identity questions, she aims to walk alongside clients as they pursue meaningful personal growth and transformation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ann-Marie Duncan integrates several evidence-informed approaches into online work to meet each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and pace - the therapist provides empathy, active listening, and support so the person can explore values, identity, and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking deeper self-understanding and improved self-esteem.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without judgment and to respond more intentionally. It can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mood symptoms by increasing awareness and moment-to-moment coping skills. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change; it often supports work on addiction, behavior change, and readiness for new steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann-Marie Duncan works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options make it easier to access consistent support from a licensed professional while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and allow therapy to continue when in-person visits are not practical.