MEET THERAPIST JANICE CUARESMA, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
I'm here to help you take charge of your life again.
I'm a Raleigh-based mental health therapist who serves all of North Carolina and specializes in trauma/EMDR, anxiety, and infidelity.
I am genuinely committed to your well-being.
AN EMDR AND GOTTMAN METHOD THERAPIST WITH LIVED EXPERIENCES
A Skilled Individual and Couples Counselor Committed to You
Get to know me inside and outside of the Raleigh counseling room
Professional Side
The important stuff.
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA, NC #A19584)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC, #1729837)
- Trained in
- Gottman Method (Level 1) and Gottman Method Treating Trauma & Affairs
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), basic and advanced trainings
- Brainspotting (Phase 1 only; Phase 2 to be completed in April 2026)
- Member of
- Licensed Clinical Counselors in North Carolina
- EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Personal Side
The relatable stuff.
- Child of immigrants
- Asian-American, Filipino
- Millennial
- Former digital marketer with 10+ years in corporate America (i.e., experienced unhealthy work environments, no work/life balance, layoffs, and poor managers)
- Active participant in managing her own mental health
- Yes, she has her own therapist!
- Self-reflective of her experiences
Education
Education
Proud BU Terrier and NU Wildcat Alumna
Proud BU Terrier and NU Wildcat Alumna
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Academic Distinction
CLIENT RESULTS ACHIEVED IN THERAPY
Therapeutic Outcomes from Talk Therapy and EMDR
Since 2022, I have supported dynamic individuals and couples with their goals for therapy. Here is a snapshot of outcomes achieved for those who regularly attended therapy and did the work outside of the counseling room.
EMDR + Trauma Therapy
- Reduced self-reported trauma symptoms as measured by PCL-5 by over 70%
- Reinforced positive belief that client is safe following a car accident in the past month
- Addressed stuck childhood memories through reprocessing
- Increased duration of sleep after processing sequence of traumatic event
TALK THERAPY + GOTTMAN METHOD
- Defined client's new identity and revisited personal values following a separation and divorce
- Identified and challenged irrational thoughts using cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Decreased ruptures in connection through application of Gottman Method communication and conflict resolution skills
IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, ONE BOOK AT A TIME
Dedicated to a Lifetime of Learning
Reading to Inform my Therapeutic Work with Clients
See which books on trauma, relationships, personal well-being, and more are on her shelf on Goodreads
MY PERSONALITY AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING
A Curious Traveler Means a Curious Therapist
Visited over 20 Countries and Five Continents
I enjoy learning about cultures and meeting new people.
So why disclose this? Effective counseling requires feeling heard and understood. I know each individual has a rich, complex story to share.
As a counselor, I welcome the opportunity to hear yours when you are ready.
A Curious Traveler Means A Curious Therapist
Visited over 20+ Countries
I enjoy learning about cultures and meeting new people.
So why disclose this? Effective counseling requires feeling heard and understood. I know each individual has a rich story to share.
As a counselor, I welcome the opportunity to hear yours when you are ready.
Ready to feel better and receive quality counseling?
Schedule a free consultation with Janice and take the next step toward meaningful change.