I’m Christina Gangos, a licensed psychotherapist in Durham, NC, certified level 2 in AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy). With years of clinical experience, I work with accomplished professionals and creative individuals who appear successful outwardly but often feel depleted or disconnected inside.

Many of my clients are dependable and caring, yet describe being unseen in their closest relationships. Saying “no” feels impossible, their worth feels tied to giving, and even praise rarely sinks in. Beneath the surface, a quiet question lingers: Am I enough?

These patterns are not flaws. They began as survival strategies—ways of staying safe and connected. Over time, though, they can leave you resentful, burned out, or cut off from your own needs.

Therapy offers a chance to shift this. My approach is discreet, compassionate, and grounded in AEDP’s transformative framework. In our work together, we slow down, notice repeating patterns, and gently open new ways of relating—to yourself and to others.

Clients often describe this process as restorative, even life-changing. It is a space where you can feel valued not only for what you provide, but for who you are. Whether you are a professional carrying great responsibility or an artist navigating the complexities of a creative life, therapy offers the possibility of feeling grounded, connected, and enough.