Sara D Peach, MSW, LCSW
Supportive Counseling for Life Improvement
(919)471-6501, ext. 8
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The greatest success is successful self-acceptance. - Ben Small
My Background
I have always been interested in psychological issues, which led to 10 years of working in the Psychology Department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While there I studied social behavior in young children and gained an appreciation for the formative nature of those years and their later influence on us as adults.
In graduate school I worked with people struggling with mental illness, as well as developed and ran a group to support individuals dealing with separation and divorce.
After receiving my Master’s degree in 1988, I worked in county mental health for ten years. In 1996 I was able to concurrently establish my private practice in Durham, NC and the next year also began working at Duke University’s Diet and Fitness Center. In 2003 I began devoting myself full-time to my private practice.
In addition to treating overweight and overeating problems, low self-esteem, and stress, I treat grief and bereavement, dysfunctional family issues, and relationship problems. I can work with you in my office, and I can also provide telephone coaching to address losing weight, compulsive eating, dietary nutrition, and exercise. My intention is to support you in achieving healthy lifestyle change and emotional healing, which leads to increased self-awareness and ability to meet your own needs. The improved emotional experiences and self-compassion will thereby greatly enhance your life.
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #C000578, North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Resume
1986-1987 - Social Work Internship with Mental Health Association of Durham County; included developing and facilitating support group for those going through separation and divorce
1987-1988 - Clinical Social Work Internship at Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Center, Chapel Hill, NC; psychotherapy services to individuals
1988 - Master of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Awards received: National Institute of Mental Health, 1986-1987; Cameron Scholarship, 1986-1988
1988-1998 - Lead Clinical Social Worker, Person Counseling Center, Roxboro, NC (local community mental health center)
1996-present - Private practice, North Duke Psychotherapy Offices, Durham, NC
1997-2003 - Behavioral Clinician and Lifestyle Maintenance Counselor, Duke University Diet and Fitness Center, Durham, NCMemberships
Academy of Certified Social Workers of the National Association of Social Workers
Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association
North Duke Psychotherapy Offices
400 Crutchfield Street, Suite C
Durham, NC 27704
919.471.6501, ext. 8
Fax 919.471.2211