- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Narissa
Narissa Huntley is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She lists anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and life transitions among the issues she addresses. Narissa has worked across settings including private practice, schools, homeless shelters, home-based care, and community mental health agencies.
Her sessions focus on helping people understand what drives their feelings and behavior. She uses conversational, practical methods so clients can notice small changes and try new ways of coping. Narissa blends different approaches to match what a person needs rather than following a single technique.
She often uses client-centered methods to make space for the client's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety. Mindfulness practices may be introduced to help with grounding and moment-to-moment awareness.
Narissa has experience working with children, teens, and adults in many environments. That background can be useful when life changes involve school, family, housing, or community resources. She also lists areas such as ADHD, grief, parenting, anger, career concerns, and caregiver stress among the topics she addresses.
People who reach out are guided through clear conversations about goals and next steps. The first meetings typically include listening to current needs, discussing what has or hasn’t helped before, and planning practical steps to try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening to the person’s perspective and using that input to guide sessions. It helps when someone needs time to sort out feelings and preferences, and when the therapist and client decide goals together.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and situations where small behavioral changes can ease symptoms.
Mindfulness practices encourage attention to the present moment through simple exercises. These techniques often help with grounding during stressful moments and building awareness of bodily and emotional signals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match current needs, goals, and what feels manageable. That may mean trying CBT strategies for a period, then adding mindfulness, or keeping conversations more client-centered when needed.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, use screen-shared worksheets during CBT work, or practice mindfulness exercises together without needing to commute.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
Narissa works with stress, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, trauma, life changes, parenting, ADHD and related topics.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is conversational and interactive, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, mindfulness, and other approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience providing direct mental health counseling across several settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NC LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.