Merrill Wood
Counselor, LCMHC, CRC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Raleigh, NC 27601
Let's Connect (984) 300-3685
Hello! I'm Merrill, a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and I'm passionate about supporting people who struggle with disordered eating, anxiety, and trauma. My clients often describe themselves as smart, intuitive, driven, or sensitive people, and they frequently know the exhaustion of impostor syndrome, people pleasing, and following food rules. I specialize in collaborating with clients finding freedom from a constantly chattering inner critic, and clients seeking self-confidence and the inner safety to rest.
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while also using techniques from Internal Family Systems Therapy and Embodied Recovery. I am currently working toward becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and I'm committed to practicing from a sexually affirming, multiculturally humble, body positive, & trauma informed position.
Together we can reduce body image distress, cultivate resiliency, explore LGBTQ+ identity, find sexual health, manage relational conflict, and process experiences of pain, guilt, or trauma. Most importantly: while in counseling, I hope you feel perfectly safe to be exactly who you are while also exploring who you want to be without judgement or shame.
Call or Email Merrill Wood now for a free 15 minute consultation - (984) 300-3685
Let's Connect (984) 300-3685
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (984) 300-3685
Merrill Wood
Counselor, LCMHC, CRC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 15056 Merrill Wood
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Membership with International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals 2022
- Membership with American Counseling Association 2022
- Attended University of North Carolina, Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling , Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety
- Religious Trauma
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Gender Confirming Letters of Care
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Trauma and PTSD
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Relational
- Sensorimotor Informed
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (984) 300-3685
Merrill Wood
Counselor, LCMHC, CRC