Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in North Carolina
Simplicity Counseling Services, PLLC was founded to provide comprehensive mental health and substance use services that enhance emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well-being. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-informed care, to address depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship challenges. With offices in Durham, Goldsboro, and Swansboro, and virtual Telehealth options, we serve diverse populations across North Carolina. Our mission emphasizes practical coping strategies, empowerment, and fostering self-respect through individualized treatment plans. We prioritize accessibility by offering flexible scheduling, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and culturally competent care. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications in social work, mental health counseling, and specialized areas like sex offender treatment and trauma recovery.We accept major insurance providers and self-pay clients, ensuring financial transparency through clear pricing for services like therapy sessions and anger management programs. Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our team's extensive experience in public schools, military support programs, and clinical settings. We maintain compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements, including secure communication protocols for client confidentiality. By integrating mind-body approaches like mindfulness and yoga, we address holistic wellness while maintaining a focus on measurable outcomes and client-centered progress.
Services
Depression Counseling
Couples Therapy
Group Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Addiction Recovery
Anxiety Management
Eating Disorder Support
OCD Treatment
Telehealth Services
Sex Offender Therapy
Highlights and features
- Our team includes licensed clinical social workers and mental health counselors with specialized certifications in trauma and addiction treatment
- We offer evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, and EMDR tailored to individual needs
- Three physical locations plus virtual Telehealth services across North Carolina
- LGBTQ+ inclusive practice with culturally competent care for diverse populations
- Integrated approach combining mental health treatment with mindfulness and wellness strategies
Services
Depression Counseling
Our depression counseling services address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and emotional distress through evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy. Our licensed clinicians help clients identify negative thought patterns, develop coping strategies, and establish healthy routines. We specialize in treating depression co-occurring with anxiety, trauma, and chronic health conditions, providing personalized treatment plans that may include medication management coordination with psychiatrists.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening emotional connections between partners. Our therapists use Gottman Method principles and emotionally focused therapy to address trust issues, life transitions, and recurring arguments. We work with diverse relationship structures including married couples, domestic partners, and pre-engagement couples, helping them develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild intimacy through structured weekly sessions.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment addresses PTSD symptoms from accidents, abuse, combat, or other distressing events using EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic memories, manage flashbacks, and develop grounding techniques. We offer both individual and group therapy options with trauma specialists trained in treating complex PTSD and dissociative disorders, incorporating somatic experiencing and mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques.
Addiction Recovery
Our addiction recovery programs combine cognitive behavioral therapy with 12-step facilitation to treat alcohol, drug, and behavioral addictions. Certified clinical supervisors provide individual and group counseling addressing relapse prevention, craving management, and co-occurring mental health disorders. We offer specialized tracks for prescription medication abuse, gambling addiction, and dual diagnosis treatment, with options for intensive outpatient programming and aftercare planning.
Telehealth Services
Secure telehealth services provide accessible mental health care through encrypted video conferencing for clients across North Carolina. Our virtual platform supports individual therapy, family sessions, and group counseling with features like digital homework assignments and appointment reminders. We maintain HIPAA compliance while offering flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments, with technical support available for clients unfamiliar with telecommunication tools.
People
Lynnette S. Bailey
Therapist & Co-Owner
MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS, CCSOTS licensed clinician with expertise in co-occurring disorders and sex offender treatment. Former school social worker with 15+ years experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling.
Eric Bailey
Therapist & Co-Owner
MS, LCMHC licensed therapist specializing in severe mental health issues and athlete performance anxiety. Former special education teacher with experience in therapeutic recreation for special needs populations.
Michael L. Headen
Therapist & Co-Owner
MS, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS, CCSOTS licensed clinician with EMDR training and sex offender assessment expertise. Specializes in trauma recovery and behavioral analysis for developmental disabilities.
Melissa Culbreth
Life Coach & Counselor
Master's in Mental Health Counseling and Divinity with military chaplain experience. Uses narrative coaching and service dog therapy to help clients with deployment transitions and PTSD.
Amity Hines
Therapist
Doctorate of Social Work clinician specializing in family therapy and positive parenting programs. Provides strengths-based treatment for children, adults, and families with mental health challenges.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide depression counseling, anxiety treatment, trauma therapy, couples counseling, addiction recovery, and specialized services for OCD, eating disorders, and sex offender treatment.
Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide secure Telehealth services across North Carolina with encrypted video conferencing for individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Healthy Blue, Humana, Medicare, Optum, Tricare, United Healthcare, and Meritain Health insurance plans.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our clinicians hold advanced degrees and state licenses including LCSW, LCMHC, and LCAS credentials with specialized certifications in trauma, addiction, and sex offender treatment.
What are your office locations?
We have three physical locations in Durham, Goldsboro, and Swansboro, North Carolina, with virtual services available statewide.
Do you offer LGBTQ+ inclusive counseling?
Yes, our practice is LGBTQ+ friendly with therapists trained in culturally competent care for diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
