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Dr. Nelly Gregorian-DeLeon

Dr. Nelly Gregorian-DeLeon, LMFT

Therapist · North Carolina · 15+ years of experience

Gentle, experienced therapist for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
North Carolina
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English, Armenian, Persian
License (California)
LMFT · No. 97450
License (Connecticut)
LMFT · No. 3114
License (North Carolina)
LMFT · No. 2548
NPI
1841739604

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  • Warm and empathic
  • Multilingual clinician
  • Focus on relationships

About Nelly

Dr. Nelly Gregorian-DeLeon is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with about 15 years of clinical experience. She is based in North Carolina and works with people facing common life stresses like anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. Dr. Gregorian-DeLeon speaks English, Armenian, and Persian, and accepts international clients. Her background includes work with survivors and offenders of domestic and sexual violence, and with people coping with childhood abuse and high-conflict relationships. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than relying on a single method. This can include client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and depth-oriented work. In sessions she aims to be warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental. She focuses on the person’s story and practical skills - for example improving communication, managing anger, or building coping strategies for stress. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain and issues related to aging and geriatric concerns. Dr. Gregorian-DeLeon describes her style as culturally aware and adaptable. She draws on humanistic, narrative, Jungian, and trauma-focused ideas as they fit the situation. Her work can include short-term skills building or longer explorations of personal meaning. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, fill a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

California, Connecticut, North Carolina

Languages

English, Armenian, Persian

Approaches that guide online work and what they offer

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. It helps people feel heard and supported while they sort through difficult feelings and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It offers concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage depression, and change unhelpful patterns of behavior.

Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and life transitions. It can help when someone is facing big questions about purpose, loss, or major life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on skill-building, deeper exploration, or a mix of both.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about available online options and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire. Many people find online meetings helpful because they fit into busy lives, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions or caregiving responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship conflict, parenting challenges, stress, and related concerns such as abandonment and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, blending client-centered listening with practical strategies and deeper exploration depending on what the person needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has about 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues including domestic and sexual violence, childhood trauma, and high-conflict relationships.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LMFT licensed in California and Connecticut and practices from North Carolina as well.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English, Armenian, and Persian, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are session fees handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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