Licensed clinicians providing trauma-informed counseling

Meet Our Therapists

Nekesha L. Burns, MSW, LCSWA
For six years, Nekesha has worked alongside kids, teens, adults, couples and families across Wake County through trauma, depression, co-parenting struggles and major life transitions. Her style is warm and collaborative, drawing on CBT, TF-CBT and EMDR. “You’re the expert on your life. I’m just here to walk beside you.”

Lisbeth Barrios Maldonado, MSW, LCSWA
Lisbeth is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist whose own experience in therapy brought her into the field. She meets clients where they are, building practical tools while keeping their culture, story and pace at the center. “Everything is figureoutable.” She’s welcoming new clients in person or by telehealth.

Kristyl Wagner, MSW, LCSWA
With 20 years of experience working with kids, teens, adults, couples and families across the Triangle, Kristyl leads with relationship first, using EMDR, TF-CBT and CBT. “I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to walk with you.” She’s accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth sessions.

Therapy schedules vary by participant. Please call 919-821-0790 to schedule an appointment.

Cost

Insurance & Cost:
TFS accepts insurance. If you don’t have insurance, you can still receive care as a self-pay client, and we’ll talk through costs with you when you schedule your appointment.

Financial assistance: If you live in Wake, Durham, Johnston or Cumberland County and don’t have insurance or Medicaid, call Alliance Health at 800-510-9132 to see if you qualify for help covering the cost of services.