Ursula Merritt, LCSW

Ursula Merritt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship challenges, and major life changes, offering care tailored to each person's situation.

Her practice emphasizes creating an affirming, culturally responsive environment that welcomes diverse identities and backgrounds. Whether someone identifies as Christian, LGBTQ+, an older adult, or comes from another community, she aims to understand each person’s story and respond with respect and relevance.

Ursula takes a collaborative and empathic approach, working alongside clients to develop insight, build emotional resilience, and create practical strategies that fit daily life. She draws on structured, evidence-informed methods to support goal-setting and lasting change while honoring each client’s values and pace.

Known for balancing compassion with practical guidance, Ursula seeks to meet people where they are and help them move forward with clarity and hope. Her work centers on supporting personal growth and coping skills so clients can better manage current challenges and plan for the future.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ursula Merritt often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to support clients who are feeling uncertain about change - this method focuses on exploring values and increasing personal motivation for steps toward recovery or growth. When appropriate, she applies Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set clear goals and build practical strategies that produce measurable progress in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Ursula works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she tailors techniques to suit what feels most useful and sustainable for that individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from home, during work breaks, or while managing busy family responsibilities, helping therapy fit into real life without added travel time.