Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Testing Services
At The Armstrong Center for Hope, we provide compassionate, evidence-informed psychological and counseling services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, organizations, and communities. Our clinicians strive to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients can strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and move toward meaningful growth and healing.
Our Services
Play Therapy
Play is a child’s natural language. Through play therapy, children are able to express emotions, process experiences, and develop healthier coping skills in a developmentally appropriate way.
- Anxiety and fears
- Behavioral difficulties
- Social challenges
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and stressful life events
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Family transitions, including divorce or separation
We partner closely with parents and caregivers to support progress both inside and outside the therapy room.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is an evidence-based treatment designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship while improving children’s behavior and emotional functioning.
PCIT may be beneficial for families experiencing:
- Frequent tantrums or defiance
- Aggression or disruptive behaviors
- Attention and impulse-control difficulties
- Parent-child conflict
- Challenges with emotional regulation
This approach equips parents with concrete tools that promote healthier communication, stronger attachment, and more effective discipline strategies.
Parent Management Training (PMT)
Parent Management Training helps caregivers develop effective behavioral management techniques that support positive child and adolescent development.
- Reinforce desired behaviors
- Establish healthy boundaries and routines
- Respond consistently to difficult behaviors
- Reduce power struggles within the home
- Improve communication and family functioning
Our goal is to empower caregivers with practical, sustainable skills that foster both structure and connection.
Adult Therapy
Life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, isolating, or difficult to navigate alone. Individual therapy provides a confidential and supportive space to explore emotions, gain insight, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression and mood concerns
- Trauma and recovery
- Relationship challenges
- Life transitions
- Burnout and workplace stress
- Self-esteem and identity concerns
- Grief and loss
Our clinicians integrate evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s unique goals, values, and experiences.
Couple Therapy
Healthy relationships require communication, trust, empathy, and intentional effort. Couple therapy helps partners better understand one another, navigate conflict more effectively, and strengthen emotional connection.
- Communication difficulties
- Repeated conflict cycles
- Infidelity or breaches of trust
- Parenting disagreements
- Emotional distance
- Premarital counseling
- Major life transitions
Our therapists provide a balanced and supportive environment where couples can build healthier patterns of interaction and deepen relational understanding.
Family Therapy
Families often experience seasons of stress, transition, or conflict that impact the wellbeing of each member. Family therapy focuses on improving communication, strengthening relationships, and helping families work together more effectively.
- Parent-child conflict
- Behavioral concerns
- Blended family adjustments
- Grief and loss
- Divorce or separation
- Trauma or crisis situations
- Communication breakdowns
Treatment is collaborative and designed to help families create healthier dynamics and stronger connections.
Group Therapy
Group therapy offers individuals the opportunity to receive support, develop skills, and connect with others facing similar challenges in a professionally facilitated environment.
- Anxiety management
- Social skills development
- Parenting support
- Trauma recovery
- Emotional regulation
- Stress reduction and resilience
Group therapy can foster insight, encouragement, accountability, and a greater sense of community and belonging.
Psychological Testing & Assessment
Comprehensive psychological evaluation can provide valuable insight into cognitive, emotional, behavioral, academic, and personality functioning.
Evaluations may include:
- ADHD assessments
- Learning disability evaluations
- Autism spectrum assessments
- Diagnostic clarification
- Personality assessment
- Emotional and behavioral functioning
- Cognitive and intellectual testing
We provide clear feedback and practical recommendations tailored to each client’s needs.
Mental Health Training & Workshops
We provide engaging, practical training on a variety of mental health and wellness topics for organizations, churches, schools, healthcare teams, and community groups.
Topics may include:
- Stress management and burnout prevention
- Trauma-informed care
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Mental health awareness
- Resilience and self-care
- Leadership and team dynamics
- Parenting and family wellbeing
Our trainings are designed to be informative, interactive, and immediately applicable.
Business & Organizational Consultation
Healthy organizations depend on healthy people and effective systems. We partner with businesses and organizations to support employee wellbeing, strengthen workplace culture, and improve organizational functioning.
- Leadership consultation
- Team development
- Workplace communication strategies
- Burnout prevention initiatives
- Employee wellness programming
- Crisis response support
- Conflict management
- Psychological insights related to organizational effectiveness
We tailor consultation services to the unique goals, culture, and challenges of each organization.
Begin Your Journey
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your organization, our team is committed to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and professional care. We welcome the opportunity to partner with you in pursuing growth, healing, and hope.
TREATMENT APPROACHES
Treatment Concerns We Address
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Evaluation
Behavior Disorders
Conflict in the Workplace
Depression
Grief and Loss
Marriage and Family Issues
Parenting
Religious and Spiritual Concerns
Stress Management
Theoretical Approaches
Appreciative Inquiry
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Trauma-Focused CBT)
Eclectic
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Family Systems
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Music Therapy
Parent Management Training (PMT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Person-Centered Therapy (PCT)
Play Therapy
Principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Payment options
Insurance Currently Accepted
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna/Evernorth
Medicaid (Alliance, Partners, Trillium, Vaya, AmeriHealth Caritas, and Healthy Blue)
Medicare
Pre-Paid Packages
We also accept self-pay clients. Some insurance plans provide out-of-network benefits, which may come with a separate deductible. Check with your insurer representative for details. Also, we will provide you with a superbill so that you may pursue reimbursement. In some cases, sliding scale rates based on your household income level may be available. Please phone or message us for more details.
No surprises act notice
STANDARD NOTICE
“Right to Receive a Good Faith Estimate of Expected Charges” Under the No Surprises Act
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
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You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
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Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least one business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
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If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
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Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call Wendy Cavalieri, Practice Manager, at 919-418-1718, ext. 200.
VIEW OUR CULTURAL COMPETENCY & DIVERSITY PLAN
Office: (919) 418-1718
Fax: (919) 794-5715
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Durham-Shannon Summit
3604 Shannon Road,
Suite 200
Durham, NC 27707
Raleigh-Campus North
805 Spring Forest Road,
Suite 800
Raleigh, NC 27609