Araby Boykin , LCMHC

Araby Boykin, LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), is a North Carolina clinician who supports adults working through stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship or family difficulties. With five years of clinical experience, she draws on each person’s strengths to help them move toward increased well-being and greater functioning in daily life.

She has worked with adults facing depression, PTSD, personality and psychotic disorders, and related challenges such as addiction, grief, parenting concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her approach combines skill-based therapies and a collaborative, client-driven stance so people can build practical tools while exploring deeper patterns that shape their emotions and relationships.

Araby uses a range of evidence-informed interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each client’s needs. She emphasizes clear goals, coping strategies, and improving communication and impulse management when those areas are priorities.

She is nationally board certified and a member of the American Counseling Association, and she integrates professional standards with a compassionate, strengths-based style to help people work through obstacles and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Araby frequently integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building on a person’s existing strengths to foster self-understanding and confidence - it is helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that examines the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps people develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially useful for emotional dysregulation and related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Araby works with each person to identify goals, trial techniques, and adjust the plan so therapy matches their needs, preferences, and pace. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods to create a tailored path rather than relying on a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity when life circumstances change. These options allow regular contact, timely check-ins, and the ability to practice new skills in day-to-day settings with the guidance of a therapist.