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Arkatheia Thomas

Arkatheia Thomas, LCSW

North Carolina

Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in North Carolina
LCSW, licence C009095
NPI
1922397579
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
North Carolina

These details come from information Arkatheia supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • Motivational interviewing

About Arkatheia

Arkatheia Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma, grief, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. She also addresses career strain, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and changes that come with aging and caregiving.

Her sessions are practical and grounded. She helps people talk through what is happening now and develop clear steps to cope better. Conversations often include skills for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and breaking cycles that feed addiction or relationship conflict.

Arkatheia uses evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. Mindfulness practices and Motivational Interviewing are also part of her work when clients want them. These methods are used to reduce avoidance, change unhelpful thoughts, and strengthen motivation for change.

She pays attention to cultural and workplace stresses that affect daily life. Sessions can address blended family challenges, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, infidelity, and divorce-related concerns. Practical problem-solving and communication skills are frequent session topics.

Arkatheia welcomes international clients and conducts therapy in English. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

BHow sessions work

How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match personal values. It helps people who struggle with avoidance, anxiety, depression, or motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems with impulse control.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust plans as progress is tracked.

Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into work and family schedules, require less travel time, and can make it easier to keep regular check-ins. Whether the focus is building coping skills, addressing relationship patterns, or reducing anxiety, sessions are structured so techniques and homework can be used in everyday life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and grief, plus self-esteem and intimacy-related problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and client-centered, using approaches like ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to build coping skills and improve communication.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina, listed as NC LCSW.

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are accepted; confirm any location-specific details before scheduling.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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