Morgan Ridgell, Counselor

licensed clinical social work associate

Morgan Ridgell smiling outside the Cary office.

I serve tweens, teen girls, & women struggling with uncertainty, overwhelm, and hopelessness and want to live with confidence, in alignment with their values, & feel at ease.

Specialties:

  • Relationships- conflict, disconnection, resentment, trust issues, emotional distance, & unhealthy patterns

  • Anxiety- tension, fear, avoidance, hypervigilance, worry, & racing thoughts

  • Depression- hopelessness, fatigue, low self-worth, brain fog, loss of interest, & sadness

  • Grief & loss- shock, regret, loneliness, & sorrow

  • Guilt, shame, and self-worth- fear of rejection, comparison, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, & unworthiness

  • Stress management- overwhelm, pressure, burnout, mental overload, difficulty relaxing, & time scarcity

  • Life transitions- uncertainty, identity shift, loss of direction, fear of the unknown, & instability

Morgan’s style:

Morgan is expressive, collaborative, relatable, & casual.

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i believe

You are allowed to be both a masterpiece & a work in progress…simultaneously.

  • Our identity should be not only acknowledged but celebrated.

  • Healing takes place when we are empowered to take ownership of our journey.

  • We can put down the mask and show up as our authentic, messy selves.

  • We can reclaim our confidence and peace of mind while honoring our unique experiences.

  • Being a woman is layered and nuanced-we live many realities and can meet them with empathy and respect.

  • We can transform feelings of unworthiness into confidence and step into our power with clarity and purpose.

  • Healing is possible with support to navigate our struggles while we celebrate our strengths.

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Change starts today.

  • Certifications:

    Certified in Forensic Social Work

    Experience:

    Rehabilitation services to justice involved individuals

    Therapeutic support for adolescent survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence

    Case management for families managing crisis

    Academic advising, counseling, and admissions for higher education

    Professional organizations:

    National Association of Forensic Social Workers

    National Association of Social Workers

    Coalition of Black Social Workers (Executive Board Member)

  • Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate

    (License Number: P021267)

    Supervisor: Kristin Nakhla, MSW, LCSW

  • Master of Science in Social Work from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

    Master of Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

What it’s like to work with Morgan

This is a space for you to show up as your authentic self. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, & respected.

When clients come to see me, they can expect a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe space where their story is heard and honored. I meet clients where they are, taking a holistic and client-centered approach to help them navigate challenges and celebrate their strengths. My hope is to work collaboratively to set goals that align with a client’s values and vision for their life.

My lived experience coupled with personal growth and professional training make me uniquely effective.

  • I have worked with hundreds of college students-assessing their goals and dreams and crafting a plan to get there.

  • I have been the caregiver of a parent who has passed away.

  • My counseling practice is not an academic exercise-I have grown, healed and learned from many of my own personal struggles.

  • I have lived in 5 states.

  • I am the only girl of my family (and the middle child!).

When I am not serving clients, you’ll find me traveling in the states and abroad, cooking, and exercising. I love trying new restaurants-especially those on a rooftop with a great view! I have a chihuahua terrier named Nola.

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