Essential Counseling and Therapeutic Services

05/27/2026

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to explore your authentic self? Essential Continuum Counseling and Therapeutic Services offers LGBTQIA+-affirming care and Autism/ADHD-specialized, evidence-based therapy tailored to support the “true you.” Schedule a consultation today and take the next step toward wellbeing. Learn more: https://wix.to/BQqr9b7

Essential Counseling and Therapeutic Services is a comprehensive professional counseling and therapy team in Durham, NC offering both in-person and telehealth options to ensure immediate availability for those seeking support. All our clinicians specialize in Autism ADHD AuDHD, and provide neuroaffi...

05/26/2026

Why are tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) more than just fun? In our latest blog, Ben Pruitt explains how TTRPGs support social connection, creativity, emotional processing, and therapeutic growth — all in a collaborative, low-pressure environment. Read the full piece to learn how these games can be used in therapy and everyday life. https://wix.to/pKxvrzi

TTRPGs (Tabletop Roleplaying Games) have become increasingly visible over the last decade.

12/30/2025

Understanding the Intense World Theory can help explain sensory overwhelm and guide kinder, science-informed care. At Essential Counseling and Therapeutic Services, we use clinician-backed strategies like sensory planning, pacing, and personalized coping tools in both telehealth and in-person sessions to reduce overload and increase confidence. We welcome neurodiverse clients, including autistic and LGBTQIA+ individuals, in Durham (5716 Fayetteville Road). Learn more and get support: https://wix.to/4DvIEb6 🌿🤝

11/19/2025

We provide expert, compassionate care for neurodiverse individuals and LGBTQIA+ community members — in person at 5716 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC, and online. Our team offers individualized therapy and supportive group programs for autism, ADHD, and related needs. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Learn more and book a visit: https://www.therapyessential.com 🌟🤝 +

11/19/2025

🌟 Discover how group therapy can be a game-changer for emotional wellbeing! At Essential Counseling in Durham, NC, we offer engaging sessions like DBT and Table-Top Role Playing that help enhance emotional regulation and social skills. We believe that everyone deserves supportive connections in their journey towards mental health. Come join us! 💖💬
Learn more at https://wix.to/oiIOG1P and see how we can support you!

11/05/2025

At Essential Counseling, we wholeheartedly embrace neuroaffirming care, ensuring that our support is inclusive for everyone, especially the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities. 🌈✨ Your unique mental health journey matters to us! Come visit us at 5716 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC. Together, we create a safe space for all! 💖

Learn more about our commitment to you: https://wix.to/rTPI4iS

09/15/2025

07/07/2022

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Defuser: A Visual and Tactile Thought Management Technique for Intrusive Thoughts brought on by Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Autism, etc.

07/07/2022

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