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Hi! My name is Heather Dest. I have been fully licensed as an LCSW in North Carolina since 2011. I have worked with a wide range of clients in an array of settings from Private Practice, Hospitals, Public Schools, College, Prison and Community Agencies. In these settings, I worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, regret, relationship issues, identity development, neurodivergence, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, decision paralysis and more. I believe the success of therapy is primarily based on rapport with the therapist and the experience, education and knowledge coming in secondary. This may sound surprising but if you have ever been matched with someone you didn't vibe with you know this is true. The skills, exercises and modalities of therapy mean nothing if you don't trust the person teaching them.

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Making a decision to begin therapy means you are ready for change but it also means you will have to be vulnerable. It means you are looking to allow someone else access to your strengths and your challenges in order to grow stronger and wiser. It is an important decision. I would love to work with you if you feel like my experience and approach may be a good fit for you.

Hello and welcome! I'm so glad you're here. My name is Iman Kee, and I currently live in Durham, North Carolina, where I am licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). With five years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward greater well-being and self-understanding. As a clinician, I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood. My goal is to partner with you, using evidence-based approaches to help you build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create lasting change that aligns with your values and goals. Every person's journey is unique, and I'm committed to offering care that is as individual as you are.

What drives me as a therapist is helping people feel seen, heard, and supported—especially during moments when life feels overwhelming. Over my 11 years of experience, I’ve learned how meaningful it can be to have a safe space where you can be honest, let your guard down, and begin to understand yourself with compassion.

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I’m passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths, build practical coping skills, and make changes that bring more peace and confidence into their lives. Whether someone is navigating grief, working through difficult relationships, or learning to set boundaries, I value meeting them where they are and moving at a pace that feels right for them. Seeing a client begin to trust themselves and recognize their progress is what continues to make this work meaningful to me.

Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Richards. I’m a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist based in North Carolina. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with adults seeking answers about changes or differences in how they think, learn, and function in everyday life. I enjoy helping people make sense of their experiences and better understand both their strengths and the areas where they may need support. My goal is to make the evaluation process approachable and meaningful, so that you leave not only with greater clarity and a better understanding of yourself, but also with practical recommendations and next steps that can make a difference in your daily life.

I’m Dr. Teel, a North Carolina–licensed clinical psychologist based in Fayetteville. My background includes psychological assessment, consultation, supervision, and therapy across the lifespan. I’m driven by the belief that people deserve care that feels both clinically grounded and deeply human. I bring warmth, curiosity, and compassion to my work, creating space for clients to feel heard, make sense of what they’re experiencing, and move toward meaningful change.