Meet Anu

Experience:

Anu Menon, LCSW is the Founder and Clinical Director of Tamarasa Therapy PLLC, a private practice in Durham, NC dedicated to compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care. She is an experienced therapist and clinical supervisor who supports both clients and fellow therapists in their growth and healing.

With over a decade of experience across hospital, community, outpatient and crisis settings, Anu has developed deep expertise in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and the lasting effects of trauma. She specializes in helping people reduce suicidal thoughts. Her approach integrates mindfulness and self-compassion with trauma-informed talk therapy, blending evidence-based methods with empathy and care. She is committed to creating a safe, collaborative space where clients can build resilience and reconnect with themselves. In addition to her clinical practice, Anu provides supervision and mentorship to therapists seeking to deepen their clinical skills and confidence in trauma-informed care.

More than just my work:

“In my spare time, you’ll find me hiking or curled up with a good book. I have an affectionate cat who sometimes pops in to say hi during telehealth visits!”

Client Focus:

Adults with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts

Types of therapy: CBT, DBT, IFS, ACT, Mindful Self-Compassion, EMDR, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2

Sliding Scale:

OpenPath Collective

Insurance:

Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna-Evernorth, Optum/UHC

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Meet Ebube

Experience:

Ebube (pronounced aye-boo-bay) is a warm, empathetic therapist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through a trauma-informed, equity-centered lens. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Social Work from Appalachian State University, graduating magna cum laude. Her clinical approach is rooted in direct practice with a strong foundation in social justice, restorative practices, and holistic mental health care.

With experience across school systems, outpatient mental health, and community-based programs, Ebube is especially committed to creating safe, healing-centered spaces for young people and families navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and identity development. She has received specialized training through UNC PrimeCare 4 Youth in integrated behavioral health care for children and adolescents, and has completed certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is currently completing training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to further support clients in developing emotional regulation, mindfulness, and effective coping skills. Her professional values are deeply informed by racial equity and restorative practices, with additional training through Organizing Against Racism (OAR) and Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. These frameworks guide her in honoring each client’s lived experience and in fostering respectful, culturally responsive relationships.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your child, Ebube provides a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment where healing and growth can take root.

More than just my work:

I would call myself a gamer, even though the only game I play is the Sims 4 :). I also enjoy gathering with friends and family, and my favorite TV show is Brooklyn 99.

Client Focus:

Individuals, Children (starting at 6+)

Types of therapy:

CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Art Therapy, Play Therapy

Sliding Scale:

OpenPath Collective

Insurance:

Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield

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Meet Kaitlyn

Experience:

Kaitlyn is an Advanced MSW student at the University of Central Florida. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health from East Carolina University. Then, she began pursuing her Master’s degree in Social Work where she is now in her final, clinical, year. Over the past five years, she has completed an internship as a School Social Worker, worked as a Registered Behavior Technician, and worked alongside individuals for a COVID-19 Contact Tracing Initiative. Kaitlyn is very passionate about advancing as a social worker.

More than just my work:

I love to travel– I find beauty in experiencing new places, people, and ways of life.

Client Focus:

Anxiety, Self-image, Relationship issues, Dissociative disorders, Suicidal Ideation

Types of therapy:

CBT, DBT, MI, Person-Centered Therapy

Sliding Scale:

OpenPath Collective

Free or reduced fee appointments available

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Meet Joanna

Joanna is a thoughtful, creative, and empathetic therapist-in-training, passionate about helping children and families navigate emotional regulation, school challenges, and identity development. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of Kentucky, bringing nearly two decades of experience as an educator into her therapeutic work.

Joanna holds a B.S. in Middle Grades Education from North Carolina State University and a Waldorf Handwork Teaching Certificate, with a focus on healing arts pedagogy. Her approach blends experiential, arts-based therapies—including visual and fiber arts, play, and movement—with a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed lens. She creates nurturing, engaging spaces where children build self-awareness, resilience, and self-worth through creative expression and sensory exploration.

She is especially skilled at helping struggling children adapt to classroom settings and supporting parents and caregivers in understanding and advocating for their children’s needs. Joanna works collaboratively with caregivers and educators to promote inclusive, strengths-based learning environments. In addition to her work with children and families, Joanna is committed to woman-centered therapy and LGBTQ+ affirming care. She supports clients exploring identity, navigating life transitions, and reframing negative thought patterns to foster confidence and emotional well-being.

Joanna offers an imaginative and affirming therapeutic space where safety, creativity, and authentic connection are at the center of healing.

More than just my work: I’m a cozy homebody with an adventurous streak—happiest in green spaces, by the ocean, or curled up with a good book. I’m also a mom, an artist, an animal lover, and a lifelong learner.

Client Focus: Children (5+), Adolescents, Parents and Caregivers, Women, LGBTQ+ Individuals

Types of Therapy: Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Mindfulness-Based and Somatic Practices, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy, ACT, DBT, CBT

Specialties: ADHD, Autism Spectrum, Anxiety, OCD, School-Related Challenges & Advocacy, Self-Worth and Reframing, Parent Support, LGBTQ+ Concerns, Woman-Centered Therapy

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Meet Lise

Experience:

Lise-Marie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) in North Carolina. She obtained a master’s degree in social work (MSW) with a certificate in trauma-responsive care from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology/gender & women’s studies from Grinnell College. Lise-Marie trained at Coastal Horizons Center conducting Intensive Outpatient Therapy for individuals struggling with substance disorder, as well as at The Open Gate/Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, providing client advocacy and empowerment services. She has worked with clients from various cultures, life experiences, and identities who struggled with depression, anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, domestic violence/abuse, and psychotic disorders. She also volunteered as COO to launch The Parasol Cooperative; a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting life through innovative technology.

More than just my work:

The dance floor is my personal sanctuary; I am an avid Latin dancer and an aerial acrobat with a decade of performance and choreography experience. Dance has taught me that beauty and freedom await when we embrace the unexpected and grow through adversity — just like my favorite quote says: “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” ~Vivian Greene

Client Focus:

Adults 18+, Women, LGBTQ+, Couples, Veterans

Types of therapy:

CBT, DBT, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, Strengths-Based, Mindfulness-Based, Gestalt, Jungian, Feminist, Holistic, Trauma-Responsive Care

Issues:

(Standard) Anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, addiction

(Specialties) Identity- and gender-affirming, women’s issues, dissociation, suicidal ideation, domestic violence/abuse, relationship issues, co-dependency, grief, bullying

Sliding Scale: Open Path Collective

Insurances:

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