Greenwood Psychotherapy and Consulting

03/13/2026

Feeling a little “Friday the 13th” energy today?
Whether it’s black cats, broken mirrors, or just a streak of bad luck, this day has a reputation for making us a little more on edge.

The truth is—life can feel unpredictable any day of the year. That’s where Greenwood Psychotherapy comes in. We can’t change the date on the calendar, but we can help you manage stress, ease anxiety, and navigate life’s unexpected curveballs (even the spooky ones).

If Friday the 13th has you feeling extra jittery, remember—you’re not alone, and we’re here to help.

📍 Serving Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill
🌐 www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

03/12/2026

✨ Clinician Spotlight: Ashanti Gaydon ✨

We recently asked Ashanti a few questions about her approach to therapy, what guides her work, and a little about what helps her stay grounded.

What do you hope clients feel in their first session?
I truly wish for everyone to feel safe, recognized, and free from judgment. Many people step into therapy with heavy hearts, and my hope is that they find comfort in knowing they're not alone in their journey anymore.

What’s something you believe about people that gives you hope?
I truly believe that everyone is remarkably resilient, often more than they realize in themselves. With just a little support and encouragement, growth and progress are always within reach.

What’s a value that guides how you show up in your work?
Authenticity is so important. I truly believe that healing occurs when people sense they’re engaging with an authentic individual rather than just a professional role.

What originally drew you to this field?
I was drawn to this work because I’ve always been curious about people’s stories, what shapes, sustains, and heals them. I wanted to create spaces for honesty about struggles without shame. I also know systems can hinder growth and access, which motivates me to advocate for supportive environments rather than overlooked ones.

Fiction, nonfiction, or podcasts?
Fiction is such a wonderful escape! I really enjoy getting lost in a good story; sometimes, immersing myself in a different world is just what I need to reset and feel more grounded again.

If you're looking for a therapist who values authenticity, resilience, and creating a safe space to share your story, Ashanti would love to connect.

Greenwood Psychotherapy
www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
Ashanti@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

03/05/2026

Anxiety can show up in a lot of different ways. For some people it’s constant worry or racing thoughts. For others it might be tension in the body, difficulty sleeping, or feeling overwhelmed by everyday decisions.

While anxiety is very common, that doesn’t mean you have to manage it on your own. Small practices—like slowing down your breathing, grounding yourself in the present moment, or getting curious about anxious thoughts—can help calm your nervous system and create space to respond differently.

Therapy can also help people understand where anxiety comes from and develop practical tools for working with it. Research consistently shows that approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy are effective in treating anxiety disorders.

If anxiety has been making life feel harder lately, support is available.

Learn more about our therapists or reach out at
greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
admin@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

03/04/2026

Greenwood is excited to share that Jayden Falldorf, MSW, LCSWA (he/him) is currently accepting new clients.

Jayden works with older children, teens, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, rumination, people-pleasing, life transitions, and addictions. He also supports couples and non-monogamous relationships, and practices from a trauma-informed lens, including healing from religious trauma.

If you or someone you know is looking for thoughtful, compassionate support, Jayden offers free consultations to help determine goodness of fit.

Ages 13–65
In-person and virtual options available

To learn more or schedule a consultation:
📧 jayden@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

📞 919-813-0615
🌐 www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

02/24/2026

Clinician Highlight: Beth Flack

Beth Flack offers a warm, nonjudgmental space for adults seeking healing, clarity, and deeper self-understanding. With over 17 years of experience in psychotherapy and substance use treatment, Beth helps clients explore how patterns of thinking, feeling, and past experiences shape their mood, relationships, and sense of self.

Beth specializes in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, alcohol use, and life transitions such as career changes, relationship shifts, and retirement. She also supports clients struggling with emotion regulation and intense shame, helping them build safer, more compassionate relationships with themselves and others.

Her approach integrates evidence-based modalities including DBT, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, and EMDR, tailored to each client’s needs. Beth believes trauma healing can be life-changing and offers thoughtful, steady support throughout that process.

Beth offers free 15-minute consultation calls to help determine if working together feels like the right fit.

📍 Pittsboro, NC
📧 bflack@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
📞 910-471-4552
🌐 www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

If you’re ready to make meaningful change, Beth would be honored to walk alongside you.

02/19/2026

❄️ Feeling the Winter Blues? You’re Not Alone. ❄️
Shorter days, colder weather, and disrupted routines can take a real toll on mood and energy. Whether it’s full Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or just a heavy winter slump, there are ways to support yourself.

Here are 4 practical actions that can help:

🌤 Prioritize light
Get outside during daylight hours when you can, or consider a light therapy lamp to support your circadian rhythm.

🚶 Keep your body moving
Gentle, consistent movement like walking, stretching, or yoga can improve mood and reduce fatigue.

🤝 Stay connected
Isolation can deepen winter blues. Reach out to friends, family, or supportive communities—even when it feels hard.

🧠 Talk it through
Therapy can help you understand what you’re experiencing, develop coping tools, and feel less alone during the winter months.

At Greenwood Psychotherapy, our clinicians support adults, teens, and families navigating SAD, depression, anxiety, and life stressors—with warmth, care, and evidence-based approaches.

🌐 www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

📧admin@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through winter. Support is here. 💚

02/19/2026

We’re honored to be featured in Voyage Raleigh. Take a moment to read this spotlight on Greenwood Psychotherapy & Consulting, where Melissa Graf and Sharon McGee share their journey, vision, and the heart behind their work in our community.

If you’d like to learn more about what guides our practice and why we do what we do, you can read the full article here:
https://voyageraleigh.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-melissa-graf-and-sharon-mcgee-of-greenwood-psychotherapy-consulting/

Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Graf and Sharon McGee. Hi Melissa and Sharon, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. Greenwood Psychotherapy & Consulting began not with a business plan, but with a shared recognition. Prior to Co-Founding this organization in January, 202...

02/17/2026

Now Accepting Clients!
Ashanti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) who provides virtual therapy for teens (12+) and young adults. She offers compassionate, personalized support for clients navigating anxiety, depression, feeling stuck, and life’s everyday challenges—meeting each person with warmth, empathy, and encouragement.

Ashanti believes deeply in the power of therapy to foster growth and change. Her goal is to create a space where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered, while working collaboratively toward meaningful, lasting progress.

Her approach is flexible and strengths-focused, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), systems theory, strengths-based work, and affirmative therapy. Sessions are tailored to each client’s unique needs, values, and goals—because no two journeys are the same.

If therapy feels daunting, Ashanti wants you to know you don’t have to do it alone. She’s ready to walk alongside you as you turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

💻 Virtual Therapy | Accepting new clients
ashanti@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
Ashanti's phone: 919-263-4144
www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

02/11/2026

Now accepting clients: Caroline Van Vooren

Caroline (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults ages 18–55, offering in-person sessions in Raleigh and telehealth across North Carolina. She believes therapy begins with a strong, compassionate relationship—creating a safe space for vulnerability, empowerment, and meaningful change.

Her approach is person-centered with a systems focus, recognizing how family, culture, and social environments shape our experiences. Caroline uses evidence-based modalities including CBT, I-CBT, ACT, and mindfulness, and supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, family dynamics, relational concerns, and racial/ethnic identity. She is especially passionate about working with Indigenous people and other marginalized communities.

Outside of therapy, Caroline enjoys cooking, going for walks, spending time with her cat Gray and dog Rush, and reading mystery novels. She looks forward to collaborating with you.
caroline@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
Caroline's phone: (919) 438-0381
www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

02/07/2026

Ismael Santillano (he/him) is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Associate who works with adolescents and young adults ages 16–35. He offers a warm, affirming space for clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity questions, family pressures, and relationship challenges—especially those balancing multiple cultures or worlds.

Ismael brings particular understanding of the Latinx experience, while welcoming people of all backgrounds and identities. He believes therapy should be a space where you don’t have to perform or be “fixed,” but can show up fully, breathe, and feel truly understood. Healing, for Ismael, happens through genuine connection and collaboration.

His work is client-centered and flexible, drawing from CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, always guided by what feels most helpful to the client. Ismael views your background and lived experiences not as obstacles, but as strengths worth honoring.

📍 Chapel Hill, NC
📧 ismael@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
📞 919-307-9558
🌐 www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

Your story matters—and Ismael would be honored to walk alongside you.

Psychotherapist

02/04/2026

Clinician Highlight: Matt Whitt

Matt is a fully licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) and former philosophy professor who works with adults across life stages. He takes a non-judgmental, contextualist approach, viewing concerns like anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and grief as understandable responses to life circumstances—not personal failures.

His work focuses on self-exploration, acceptance, and clarifying values, helping clients make changes not only in mindset, but also in habits, relationships, and daily life. Matt is trained in ACT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and grief counseling, and is LGBTQIA+ affirming, non-religious, and engaged in anti-racist work.

Matt prefers in-person therapy at his South Durham office and offers walk-and-talk sessions when appropriate. Telehealth is available when needed.

01/30/2026

Ismael Santillano (he/him) is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Associate who works with adolescents and young adults ages 16–35. He offers a warm, affirming space for clients navigating anxiety, depression, identity questions, family pressures, and relationship challenges—especially those balancing multiple cultures or worlds.

Ismael brings particular understanding of the Latinx experience, while welcoming people of all backgrounds and identities. He believes therapy should be a space where you don’t have to perform or be “fixed,” but can show up fully, breathe, and feel truly understood. Healing, for Ismael, happens through genuine connection and collaboration.

His work is client-centered and flexible, drawing from CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, always guided by what feels most helpful to the client. Ismael views your background and lived experiences not as obstacles, but as strengths worth honoring.

📍 Chapel Hill, NC
📧 ismael@greenwoodpsychotherapync.com
📞 919-307-9558
🌐 www.greenwoodpsychotherapync.com

Your story matters—and Ismael would be honored to walk alongside you.