Therapist profile
Araby Boykin, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Parenting support
About Araby
Araby Boykin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, relationship concerns, grief, and issues with self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with addictions, bipolar mood swings, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Her sessions are practical and focused on skills. She uses a mix of approaches to help people manage symptoms and get clearer about next steps. That may include learning new coping skills, changing unhelpful thought patterns, or practicing emotional regulation techniques.
Boykin draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in each person's concerns. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy tools when they fit the situation. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolbox for building awareness and motivation.
Her background includes work with adults who have mood and personality disorders, psychotic disorders, PTSD, and trauma. She is nationally board certified and a member of the American Counseling Association in addition to holding the NC LCMHC credential.
People looking for help with communication problems, parenting stress, forgiveness, impulsivity, or midlife questions often find her approach direct and skills-oriented. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the platform steps to schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
This therapist uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely to what matters most to the client and building sessions around those concerns. It helps adults clarify priorities and make practical changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and shift behavior through concrete exercises. CBT is often applied for anxiety, depression, and mood-related problems.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) supplies specific emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. Those skills can help with impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and everyday life. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together.
The original profile does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist during scheduling about how sessions can be arranged to fit your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home life concerns does she address?
She helps with parenting strain, relationship stress, family problems, communication issues, and intimacy-related concerns among adults.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on skills from CBT and DBT alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on mood disorders, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the NC LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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