Araby Boykin, LCMHC

Araby Boykin is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and related concerns. She supports adults dealing with trauma, mood challenges, and relationship or family strain. Her work focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and more in control.

She listens first and tailors sessions to each person's needs. Sessions look at the problems you bring and the strengths you already have. Araby draws on a mix of approaches so conversations can be focused, skills-based, or more reflective depending on what helps most.

Araby has five years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, post-traumatic stress, and trauma. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and motivation for change.

In practice she helps people build new coping skills, reduce upsetting symptoms, and work toward clearer goals. She also addresses co-occurring issues like impulsivity, anger, and communication problems that often complicate recovery.

Araby holds the LCMHC credential in North Carolina. She offers therapy in English and focuses on helping adults move through difficult life changes toward more stability and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person and their goals. It emphasizes listening, building on strengths, and shaping sessions around what the client needs most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced thinking, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help with intense emotions and impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people use skills learned in therapy in the settings where they live and work. Licensed professionals will discuss practical scheduling and format choices so sessions match your routine and goals.