Narissa Huntley, LCMHC

Narissa Huntley uses a practical, collaborative approach to help people make sense of feelings and find workable steps forward. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, practicing in North Carolina with six years of experience. Narissa writes plainly and meets people where they are to reduce overwhelm and build practical skills.

Narissa draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses client-centered listening to make space for each person's values and goals. These methods are paired with mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to support steady progress.

Her background includes counseling in private practice, schools, home-based settings, homeless shelters, and community mental health agencies. That mix of settings gives her experience with a wide range of life situations and stressors. She has worked with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, anger, and career or life transitions.

Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and learning tools that can be used between meetings. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Narissa aims to reduce shame around struggles and to help people reclaim a sense of purpose and steadier moods.

People who choose Narissa can expect short-term skill work and longer-term exploration when it helps. She encourages honest conversation about what is working and what needs to change as therapy continues.

Therapeutic approaches for online counseling and skill-building

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions so progress can be noticed in daily life.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and respect. The therapist follows each person's pace and priorities, helping them clarify values and goals without judgment. Existential ideas can be woven in to help with questions of meaning, purpose, and life direction when those topics come up.

Narissa approaches finding the right method as a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That gives room for both short-term skill building and deeper reflection when needed.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text sessions work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving routines.