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Ann-Marie Duncan

Ann-Marie Duncan

LCMHC

North Carolina

Collaborative counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMHC
License
LCMHC, North Carolina / 4987
Experience
28 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational interviewing
    • Inclusive approach
    • Practical goals

    About Ann-Marie

    Ann-Marie Duncan is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 28 years of experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship or intimacy concerns, and questions around sexuality and identity. Her work also covers parenting strain, grief, ADHD, compassion fatigue, career shifts, and finding life purpose.

    She creates an inclusive, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through what matters most. Sessions focus on the person in front of her rather than a label. Ann-Marie draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and on client-centered methods to prioritize each person’s values and goals.

    Mindfulness skills are used to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity. Solution-focused techniques help set small, practical steps when someone wants immediate change. Together these approaches aim to strengthen self-love, rebuild confidence, and address family of origin patterns that keep people stuck.

    Ann-Marie has extensive experience supporting people through addiction and recovery, codependency, and drug and alcohol addiction concerns. She also works with issues like seasonal affective disorder, mood disorders, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions.

    Her style is collaborative and direct when needed. She helps people identify workable goals and then supports them in taking realistic steps. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

  2. How these approaches work in online therapy

    Ann-Marie commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore ambivalence and find their own reasons to change; this approach is practical for addiction, habit change, and getting unstuck. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person’s values and needs, offering a listening stance that helps people feel heard and understood. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach short attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve mood.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She talks with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past, then adapts methods to fit the person. The process is collaborative rather than prescriptive, with regular check-ins about progress and next steps.

    The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue support during life transitions while working toward concrete goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTDepression

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    28+ years

    Listed in

    North Carolina

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she address?

    She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, career change, ADHD, and related concerns.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style?

    The style is collaborative and person-focused, emphasizing listening, practical goal-setting, and helping clients find their own motivation for change.

    What is her clinical background and experience?

    She holds 28 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, addiction recovery, family of origin issues, and diverse relationship structures.

    What credentials and region apply to this practice?

    She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and provides services based in that state.

    Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with scheduling?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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