Ursula Merritt, LCSW

Licensed in North Carolina · 11 years in practice

Ursula Merritt is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C011855 · expires October 2026
NPI: 1356794499 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About Ursula

Ursula Merritt is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She frames therapy as a practical, person-focused process and aims to meet people where they are. Sessions emphasize clear steps and listening first, so clients feel understood and guided toward change.

Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also helps people facing anger issues, addiction concerns, relationship problems, and major life changes.

Background and approach

The profile notes an inclusive approach that welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer clients and people from different faith backgrounds. Ursula uses methods that target thoughts, motivation, and goal-setting to produce workable change. In session she draws on short-term tools and collaborative problem-solving to help clients test new responses.

Conversations focus on small experiments and practical skills rather than long lectures. Her style is straightforward and empathetic. She encourages clients to identify one or two clear goals and then track progress in small steps.

Expectations and options are discussed together so people can choose what feels manageable. Ursula describes her work as culturally aware and respectful of diverse life stories. She aims to support personal growth by helping people build coping skills, strengthen self-worth, and move through tough transitions at a pace that fits them.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Ursula names

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Online support

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It breaks problems into concrete parts and teaches tools that help shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help people find their own motivation and build commitment. This method is often helpful for addictions and when someone feels stuck about making changes.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, achievable steps toward a preferred future. Sessions identify what already works and expand those moments into practical experiments. It is useful when people want faster, goal-oriented progress without lengthy exploration.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying tools, seeing what helps, and adjusting plans together.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, family life, or daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

The therapist works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.

What is the typical therapy style and approach?

The style is collaborative and empathetic, focusing on practical steps, short-term tools, and clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques are used to guide sessions.

How much experience does the therapist have?

There are 11 years of clinical experience working as a licensed professional in mental health.

What credentials and region are listed?

The clinician holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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