Ann-Marie Duncan

(MA, LPC, LCAS)

About Me

I am a licensed professional counselor and a licensed addiction specialist in North Carolina with more than 25 years of counseling experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including medication assisted treatment centers, hospital psychiatric units, counseling centers, and private practices. I am currently a behavioral health specialist working with clients in a collaborative effort to provide counseling and assist in helping clients achieve relief from stresses associated with range of concerns such as substance abuse, anxiety, depression, adjustment to life’s issues and trauma. I encourage clients to improve their quality of life through the exploration and development of helpful life skills.

My counseling style is warm, supportive and nonjudgmental. I view therapy as a collaborative effort between the therapist and client. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I am a client centered, strengths based, trauma informed counselor who works with individuals toward getting stronger, accepting responsibility to move forward, and psychological healing. I am trained in CBT, DBT, harm reduction and motivational interviewing. I work with clients to identify treatment issues, develop treatment plans, and create a strong follow through in the counseling process. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek help to reach for a more fulfilling and happier life. Take the first steps towards a change can be daunting. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support, encourage, and empower you in your process.
I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • LGBT
  • Depression

I also have experience in Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD

Years of Experience: 25

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LPC #4987 (Expires: 2019-06-30)

Reviews

Written by K.A. on Mar 11, 2019 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Ann-Marie is thoughtful, knowledgeable, accepting, and open-minded. She is extremely skilled and non-judgmental.

Written by N.I. on Feb 16, 2019 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ann-Marie Duncan has been a great help to me during my time on BetterHelp. She responds back quickly, listens to what I am saying and asks questions to try and understand more about me to be able to help me through my problems. She provides worksheets depending on my individual needs and I really appreciate those. Would recommend!

Written by S.A. on Jan 14, 2019 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ann-Marie is a good counselor.

Written by L.A. on Dec 28, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

My favorite thing about Ann-Marie is that I don't feel judged when we're talking. She suggests outside resources in addition to her own advice. She keeps great track of what we've been talking about and working on between sessions. I feel comfortable sharing these issues with her and that's so important.

Written by H.A. on Dec 11, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ann-Marie Duncan is a very great counselor. She knows how to listen to my problems and give me skills to overcome struggles in my daily life. She’s very respectful and I’m thankful for her.

Written by S.T. on Nov 22, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ann-Marie is authentic and sincere. Ann-Marie is gentle when I need it but challenges me to solve problems that I need to address. Ann-Marie is more than just a good listener. She is an advocate for her client's best self. I appreciate the order and clarity that she has helped me develop in my relationships and my career. When I started with Ann-Marie I felt as if life was overwhelming and that I was sinking. Our dialogue has helped me to put things in perspective, but more importantly, she has given me real coping strategies that work real situations, Top marks and thanks.

Written by L.Y. on Oct 26, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief

She is great. She tells me a lot of things that have helped me during a difficult time in my life.

Written by L.I. on Oct 20, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem

Ann- Marie is a wonderful empathetic counselor. She is a great listener and is reassuring and very helpful. I'm looking forward to learning how to practice the techniques she will be teaching me to help me better manage my anxiety.

Written by A.N. on Oct 18, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties

Ann-Marie was very punctual and professional. She dealt with my problems rationally and in a calm/supportive tone. I would write quite long, and sometimes rambling emails about multiple problems that I am currently facing, but Ann-Marie was patient and addressed each concern equally. I would love to work with or recommend her again in the future.

Written by D.A. on Oct 14, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues

Exactly the person I needed and gave solid feedback and inspiration for reflection. Highest recommendations.

Written by B.R. on Oct 11, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder

Ann-Marie is very understanding and non-judgmental towards my experiences. She has never made me feel bad or guilty about the way I feel. She encourages me to participate in behaviors that would be positive for me when I'm in a bad state of mind. She reminds me that the things I feel are due to symptoms, and that helps me remember that I'm not a bad person and these things are not my fault. I recommend Ann-Marie for anyone that wants to feel validated and needs someone to listen.

Written by N.I. on Sep 14, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related, and anger

Ann-Marie is extremely sweet and smart and I'm glad I took the step to ask for help and that it led me to her. She works at whatever pace is right for me. She gives so much support and encouragement, I would recommend her to anyone.

Written by C.O. on Sep 10, 2018 after counseling with Ann-Marie for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship, and intimacy-related

Ann-Marie is an amazing counselor and listener and I felt very comfortable talking to her about personal matters. I would definitely recommend her to others.