Stephens Whitehurst
CRC, MS, LCMHC, ASDCS • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
About
Stephens Whitehurst is a therapist who has over six years of experience working with people on the autism spectrum. Whitehurst helps clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and co-occurring conditions, offering a compassionate and knowledgeable approach.
Whitehurst's educational background includes a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a dual concentration in developmental and psychiatric disorders. She also holds an undergraduate degree with a triple major in psychology, sociology, and criminology from Meredith College.
In her practice, Whitehurst employs an integrated therapeutic approach, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Clients can expect a warm, non judgmental environment where their strengths are recognized and nurtured. Her approach is tailored to meet the needs of each client, fostering personal growth and resilience.
About
Stephens Whitehurst is a therapist who has over six years of experience working with people on the autism spectrum. Whitehurst helps clients with developmental and intellectual disabilities, psychiatric disorders, and co-occurring conditions, offering a compassionate and knowledgeable approach.
Whitehurst's educational background includes a Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a dual concentration in developmental and psychiatric disorders. She also holds an undergraduate degree with a triple major in psychology, sociology, and criminology from Meredith College.
In her practice, Whitehurst employs an integrated therapeutic approach, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Clients can expect a warm, non judgmental environment where their strengths are recognized and nurtured. Her approach is tailored to meet the needs of each client, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Chapel Hill, NC
- Bachelor of Arts
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Grief
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD
- Stress
- Trauma
State Licenses
- North Carolina
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Essential Counseling - Durham Office
5716 Fayetteville Rd, 202
Durham, NC 27713