Your Journey to the Extraordinary You Starts Here.

AKLE Tree Behavioral Health Counseling - where Awareness, Kindness, and Love guide the way.

Life's path isn't always smooth — trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, illness, career changes, relationships, and uncertainty can leave you feeling disconnected from who you truly are. I'm Madel Abb, therapist and owner of AKLE Tree BHC, and I provide compassionate clinical mental health counseling. I will meet you where you are and walk with you toward healing, growth, and the extraordinary you.

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Therapeutic Approach

Healing looks different for everyone, and so does the path to get there. My approach is collaborative and integrative — meaning I draw from a range of evidence-based therapies tailored to what feels right for you.

I am a trauma-informed therapist and work primarily from an Acceptance Commitment Therapy framework, weaving in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, relational-cultural therapy, family systems therapy, existential therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy depending on your needs and goals. I may also incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — a powerful, brain-based approach that supports healing from trauma and has helped many clients experience lasting change.

Whatever we use, the work is always guided by awareness, kindness, and a deep belief in your capacity to heal and grow — tapping into your internal strength. Together, we'll find the path that fits.

I provide individual counseling to young adults through senior citizens, available in person in Chapel Hill, NC and via telehealth.

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Credentials & Education

Wake Forest University, MA-Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

University of California, Irvine, BS Biological Sciences

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling, LCMHC (NC #16286)

Certified CMHC and National Certified Counselor (NCC) (#1405539)

Training & Certifications

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Clinical Hypnosis

Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

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Services, Fees, & Insurance

All fees are due at the time of service. I accept major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, & AMEX).

Individual Therapy

I work with adult individuals navigating:

  • Anxiety & Stress

  • Depression

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Grief & loss

  • Cancer & chronic illness

  • Life transitions & career changes

  • Relationship challenges

  • Existential concerns

Fees & Sessions

I offer:

  • Intake & assessment: $240

  • 45 minute Session: $180

  • 60 minute Session: $200

  • 90 minute Session: $220

  • Consultation: cost based on case

Insurance

I am credential with:

  • AETNA (commercial plans)

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (most plans)

For out-of-network insurance and self-pay a super bill is provided.

I Care

I believe everyone deserves a safe space to be heard, understood, and encouraged. My practice centers on warmth, respect, and real-world strategies that fit your life.

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