Araby Boykin, LCMHC

Araby Boykin helps people navigate life challenges that can disrupt their sense of calm and well-being. She guides adults toward using their own strengths to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and a range of mood and personality concerns. Her approach emphasizes practical tools and compassionate support so clients can move through obstacles and toward greater functioning and meaning.

She has experience working with mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress, and related trauma responses. Araby blends evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered techniques, and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. These methods are used to address symptoms, build coping skills, and improve relationships and self-regulation.

Araby is credentialed as an LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and practices in North Carolina. She aims to create a respectful, collaborative space where adults can explore goals, develop clearer coping strategies, and work toward sustainable changes at a pace that fits their life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Araby uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and focused, often useful for anxiety, depression, phobias, and mood-related concerns by teaching skills to change reactions and daily habits.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger interpersonal skills. DBT can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties by offering concrete coping strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy is another foundation of her work, emphasizing a collaborative, respectful relationship where the client’s goals and perspectives guide the process. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and decision-making across life transitions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Araby works together with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online care with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let clients fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity through changes. These options make it easier to access regular support and practice new skills between sessions with a therapist who understands their circumstances.