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Ian Esmay

Therapist(he/him/his)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

As an LGBTQIA+, transgender, and BIPOC affirmative counselor serving in NC and SC, I work with clients experiencing the following concerns: anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and PTSD, self esteem, grief, men's issues, and internet addiction. I work with the following age population: teen, adults, and elders.

My approach to therapy

We all want to be heard. We all want to be supported. Especially when we’re unsure of our next steps in life and grow as a person. You just want to be accepted for who you are. You are worthy to be seen, heard, and accepted for who you are in every stage of life. Schedule a consult today to take the next step of your healing process and self-exploration journey.

What you can expect from me

In working together, we may explore a few of the following approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Humanistic, Person-Centered, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma Focused. Text/call 980-484-3728 for your free consultation or submit an inquiry at esmaycounseling.com. I look forward to meeting you!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Open Minded, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Radford University
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, LGBTQIA+, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Psychotic Disorders, Trauma Focused CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English