Douglas Phares, LCMHC

Douglas Phares is a licensed clinician in North Carolina with seven years of professional experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem and confidence issues, and depression. As an LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), he brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each interaction, meeting clients where they are and honoring their individual experiences.

He emphasizes collaborative care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to match each person’s unique needs and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method. Douglas encourages clients to recognize the courage in seeking change and offers steady support as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Clients can expect thoughtful listening, practical strategies, and a focus on building resources for long-term well-being. Douglas aims to create a therapeutic environment that promotes growth, resilience, and clearer direction so clients can move forward with greater confidence and purpose.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Douglas Phares uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values lead the work; this approach helps people who want collaborative support to explore motivation, self-esteem, and life direction. He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are integrated when needed to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier interpersonal skills for clients struggling with intense emotions or impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Douglas works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure care matches the client rather than forcing a single model onto every situation.

Online therapy with Douglas offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home, at work, or while traveling, supporting consistent engagement and steady progress.