Araby Boykin

Araby Boykin is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. She works with adults who feel stuck by trauma, depression, or relationship and family problems. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at finding steps that fit each person’s life.

She draws on a mix of methods to match what each person needs. Sessions often include practical skill-building from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotion regulation strategies drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the goals, along with client-centered listening that keeps the client in charge of the pace.

Araby has five years of clinical experience as an LCMHC in North Carolina. She has worked with people dealing with mood disorders, personality concerns, trauma, PTSD, and issues such as impulsivity, addictions, grief, and postpartum depression. This background informs how she helps clients set clear, doable goals.

In therapy she focuses on teaching skills, testing small behavior changes, and talking through tough emotions. She also helps people navigate life transitions, communication struggles, and problems with jealousy, forgiveness, or control. Sessions emphasize what works in daily life and how to build on a person’s strengths.

People who choose her can expect supportive, straightforward care aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day functioning. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the client’s pace, helping people name their goals and decide what to try first. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical behavior therapy teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest a plan. That plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift, keeping the client involved in each step.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or offering sessions without video when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals and therapists can tailor techniques like CBT worksheets, DBT skills coaching, and mindfulness practice to work in online sessions, helping clients bring new skills into everyday situations.