Take a moment to meet Dr. Karen Barbee

As your mental health therapist, or Life Coach, I choose to partner with you and take a journey together, be it long or short, to assist you in meeting your therapeutic goals. Therapy should always be “therapeutic." I will strive to create an environment that is safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS), I specialize in working with adolescents and adults in the areas of women’s issues, self-esteem, marriage and family needs, anxiety, and depression as well as many other areas. I also work with individuals who are in need of substance abuse counseling.  
I was born and raised in North Carolina and after living in other places, and have come to love and adore the Tarheel State and am glad to continue to call it my home.    

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My Background

I am the owner and Clinical Director of Renaissance Wellness Services, LLC, a growing agency that provides outpatient mental health and substance abuse service in Chatham, Wake, and Orange counties. I opened my business with my future clients in mind. It’s very important to me that you always feel welcome and accepted for who you are. My passion is empowerment through the development of a healthy self-esteem. Self-esteem impacts every part of our lives and many times individuals will see major, positive changes as their self-esteem balances. An imbalanced self-esteem is the root cause of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger, obsessive compulsive disorder and so many other mental health issues. Therefore, as this area is targeted, other areas are positively affected as well.   

I absolutely love to learn and have listed below my degrees, licenses and areas of certification. I look forward to taking the journey with you.
Many Blessings;

Dr. Karen Barbee, EdD, LCMHCS, LCAS

Degrees

Professional Credentials

Professional Memberships 

Bachelor of Science: Journalism & Mass Communications from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Master of Science: Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Doctorate of Education: Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University Sarasota


Professional Credentials:
Licensed Clinical Mental Health C counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) through the North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisors 
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) through the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board.
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Certifications:
National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors.
National Certified Juvenile Sex Offender Treatment Specialist
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional


Professional Memberships:
Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
American Counseling Association
Triad Business Journal Leadership Trust 

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Dr. Barbee's Blog

Follow me on my blog as I post information weekly regarding mental health topics that affect our lives every day. I entitled it "the mental health mission," because it really is my mission to provide you with the information you need about your mental health in a way that is understandable and relatable so that you can live your best life! I welcome your feedback to any of my posts!