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Education and training:
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B.Sc., Yale University
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MD, University of North Carolina
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MSPH, UNC Gillings School of Public Health
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Psychiatric residency at UNC Hospitals
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Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Experience:
I've worked as a consulting psychiatrist in hospitals, have completed thousands of client hours, continuing education, and supervision as a therapist, and I've served as medical director of the outpatient arm of an eating disorders treatment center. I'm a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP.)
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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS (age 17+) FOR:
Medication Management Services
Dr. Kuhns' psychotherapy waitlist is currently full.
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new patient inquiries for Dr. Kuhns: (919) 241-1032 kira@nourishhealingspace.com
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Or schedule an intake call online now with our practice manager:
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payment and insurance : in network with many BCBS plans (not Blue Home or Blue Value), CIGNA, self-pay and out-of-network accepted (payment due at time of service)
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meet Kristen:
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Kristen Verrill is a queer-identified Clinical Social Worker specializing in care for LGBTQ+ adults, children and adolescents. She has experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings treating depression, anxiety, symptoms related to trauma, self-harm behaviors, disordered eating behaviors, dysmorphia and dysphoria, ADD and ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder and personality disorders. She has also worked extensively with the transgender and gender non-conforming community and is informed in working with gender identity exploration as well as struggles related to body dysphoria.
Kristen utilizes the therapeutic relationship to help her clients explore historical relational patterns that may influence disruptive behaviors or experiences in their present everyday life. She believes that the therapy room provides a unique and safe space for individuals to identify root causes of painful or disruptive symptoms and/or develop deeper understandings of themselves and their identity.
Kristen appreciates the individuality of each of her clients and adapts her treatment modality to best suit their needs. Her work with clients draws from psychodynamic theory, DBT, and mindfulness based treatments. She works with her clients to develop healthy coping skills to manage difficult feelings in the moment as well as to uncover and understand the narrative behind those feelings.
Kristen primarily works with folx in the queer community but is also happy to work with adults and adolescents outside of her community as well.
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Kristen Verrill, LCSW-A
Psychotherapist
(she/her/hers)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (age 13+) FOR:
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
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new client inquiries for Kristen: (919) 797-9215 kristen@nourishhealingspace.com
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payment and insurance : most BCBS plans ((not Blue Home or Blue Value), self-pay, out-of-network (payment due at time of service for out-of-network option)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS (age 13+) FOR:
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
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new client inquiries for Kristen: (919) 797-9215 kristen@nourishhealingspace.com
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payment and insurance : most BCBS plans ((not Blue Home or Blue Value), self-pay, out-of-network (payment due at time of service for out-of-network option)
Kristen Verrill, LCSW-A
Psychotherapist
(she/her/hers)
meet Kristen:
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Kristen Verrill is a queer-identified Clinical Social Worker specializing in care for LGBTQ+ adults, children and adolescents. She has experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings treating depression, anxiety, symptoms related to trauma, self-harm behaviors, disordered eating behaviors, dysmorphia and dysphoria, ADD and ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder and personality disorders. She has also worked extensively with the transgender and gender non-conforming community and is informed in working with gender identity exploration as well as struggles related to body dysphoria.
Kristen utilizes the therapeutic relationship to help her clients explore historical relational patterns that may influence disruptive behaviors or experiences in their present everyday life. She believes that the therapy room provides a unique and safe space for individuals to identify root causes of painful or disruptive symptoms and/or develop deeper understandings of themselves and their identity.
Kristen appreciates the individuality of each of her clients and adapts her treatment modality to best suit their needs. Her work with clients draws from psychodynamic theory, DBT, and mindfulness based treatments. She works with her clients to develop healthy coping skills to manage difficult feelings in the moment as well as to uncover and understand the narrative behind those feelings.
Kristen primarily works with folx in the queer community but is also happy to work with adults and adolescents outside of her community as well.
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updated March 2022:
FULL FOR NEW CLIENTS
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contact information for Kristen: (919) 797-9215 kristen@nourishhealingspace.com
Note: new client inquiries may not be responded to.
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payment and insurance : most BCBS plans (not Blue Home or Blue Value), self-pay, out-of-network (payment due at time of service for out-of-network option)
adults/teens
EMDR
therapist
Samantha Flynn, LCSW-A
Psychotherapist
(she/her/hers)
sees age 17+
not accepting new
patients
Rebecca Kuhns, MD, MSPH
Psychiatrist
(she/her/hers)
meet Dr Kuhns:​
Dr. Kuhns offers expert medication management with a holistic touch. She believes strongly in the healing power of human connection. She also sees some clients for psychotherapy alone, or for combined medication management and psychotherapy.
She brings an intersectional, womanist lens to her practice. She practices from a Health at Every Size perspective, and is an active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP.) She is committed to providing safe and respectful care to members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a practicing Christian, she is also committed to providing a safe space for clients to discuss their spiritual life in the setting of their mental health care.
She has completed substantial training in Somatic ExperiencingTM , and often incorporates elements of somatic work into the treatment space. ​
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At this juncture, Dr. Kuhns is not accepting new patients for medication management or psychotherapy. Established patients, please use the onpatient portal or call (919) 241-1032 to contact Dr. Kuhns.​​
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payment and insurance : most BCBS plans (not Blue Home or Blue Value), most Cigna/Evernorth plans, Aetna, self-pay, out-of-network (payment due at time of service for out-of-network option)
sees age 13+
waitlist for new clients
EMDR
therapist
Samantha Flynn, LCSW, CEDS
Psychotherapist
(she/her/hers)
meet Sam:
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Samantha Flynn is a licensed clinical social worker and Certified Eating Disorder therapist, a rigorous certification that recognizes true expertise in the field of eating disorders.
Prior to joining Nourish, Sam worked as a primary therapist in a residential eating disorder treatment center. She has experience working with adolescents and adults. Sam practices through a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework and believes everyone should feel safe in their bodies. Her passion is empowering clients and challenging diet culture. She believes that the best care should be accessible to all, and this is reflected in her practice.
Sam uses an eclectic approach to treatment – integrating psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and parts work, among others in her practice to provide comprehensive, individualized care. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, disordered eating, trauma, self-harm, personality disorders, and ADD/ADHD.
Sam is able to offer EMDR, as a evidence-based,highly effective option for trauma treatment.
She is also an LGBTQ+-affirming therapist and believes that everyone should have a safe place to heal. She believes that therapy is a powerful tool and the therapeutic alliance is crucial to change.
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WAITLIST FOR NEW CLIENTS (age 13+):​
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payment and insurance : most BCBS plans (not Blue Home or Blue Value), Aetna (Jan 2025), self-pay, out-of-network (payment due at time of service for out-of-network option)
