Araby Boykin, LCMHC
LCMHC supporting adults with mood disorders
- Mood and anxiety support
- Trauma and abuse care
- CBT DBT mindfulness
About Araby Boykin
Araby Boykin is a licensed counselor who helps adults navigate overwhelming challenges and restore a sense of balance and purpose in their lives. She focuses on helping people identify and build on their own strengths to manage symptoms, confront difficult experiences, and move toward greater wellbeing. She has experience working with adults who have mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma, and she draws on multiple therapeutic methods to support recovery and growth.
Her practice incorporates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques. These tools are used to address patterns of thinking and behavior, build emotion regulation and coping skills, and set practical goals for change. Boykin is nationally board certified, a member of the American Counseling Association, and holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor—indicating advanced training in clinical counseling.
She aims to partner with clients who are ready to work through obstacles, strengthen relationships, and pursue their personal goals. Her approach balances practical strategies with a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to help each person move forward at a pace that fits their needs.
Her practice incorporates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques. These tools are used to address patterns of thinking and behavior, build emotion regulation and coping skills, and set practical goals for change. Boykin is nationally board certified, a member of the American Counseling Association, and holds the credential LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor—indicating advanced training in clinical counseling.
She aims to partner with clients who are ready to work through obstacles, strengthen relationships, and pursue their personal goals. Her approach balances practical strategies with a collaborative, strengths-based perspective to help each person move forward at a pace that fits their needs.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Co-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Araby Boykin have?
Araby Boykin has 5 years of clinical experience.
Is Araby Boykin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCMHC. License details are NC LCMHC 13801.
In which languages does Araby Boykin provide therapy?
Araby Boykin provides therapy in English.
Where is Araby Boykin located?
Araby Boykin is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Araby Boykin as my therapist?
You can work with Araby Boykin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Araby Boykin work with international clients?
Araby Boykin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Araby Boykin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Araby Boykin commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and improve daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding techniques to reduce rumination and support self-compassion.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Boykin works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, explore what methods resonate, and adapt techniques to fit each person’s needs and preferences so treatment stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter or more frequent connections are possible via live chat or text-based messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home while working with a therapist to address mood, trauma, and coping challenges.