Apex calls itself the "Peak of Good Living," and it has earned the title. Tucked into southwest Wake County, it's a fast-growing family community where neighbors still gather on the historic downtown sidewalks, kids fill the ball fields on Saturday mornings, and new cul-de-sacs keep welcoming young families. But a full, busy life — with school schedules, soccer practice, a long Triangle commute, and the steady hum of raising children — can leave very little room to look after your own heart and mind. That's where we come in.
Family Life Resources is led by Ginny Porowski, RN, MA, LCMHC, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and registered nurse who is currently accepting new clients. For Apex families, the easiest first step is usually secure video telehealth. Because Ginny is licensed across North Carolina, you can meet from anywhere in the state — including every corner of Apex — over a private, encrypted link. There's usually nothing to download and no commute to budget for. Counseling simply slots into the gaps you already have: after the morning drop-off, on a work-from-home lunch break, or once the house finally goes quiet at night.
If you'd rather meet face to face, you're always welcome at our office in North Raleigh at 8218 Creedmoor Road, Suite 101, near I-540. Some families like to mix the two — an in-person visit now and then to build that comfortable rapport, with video sessions filling in when work, weather, or a packed weekend gets in the way. The care stays exactly the same either way.
What can counseling help Apex residents with?
Counseling can help Apex residents with perfectionism and anxiety, marriage strain, grief, caring for aging parents, depression, and hurt from narcissistic family members. We work with individuals, couples, and parents throughout Apex, the Friendship area, west Cary, and the communities near Holly Springs, including the 27502 and 27523 ZIP codes. People reach out to us for a wide range of reasons:
- Marriage and couples counseling — rebuilding connection when parenting, money, and two busy calendars leave little time for each other.
- Anxiety counseling — easing the worry, overwhelm, and racing thoughts that come with holding a household together.
- Depression therapy — finding light and motivation again when the days feel gray, heavy, or simply flat.
- Grief and loss counseling — making room to mourn a loved one, a season, or a future that looked different than you'd hoped.
- Christian counseling — inviting faith into the work if that matters to you; completely optional, and all are warmly welcome.
- Life and career coaching — sorting through transitions, direction, and the question of what a meaningful next chapter looks like.
What ties every session together is a calm, hopeful, and practical approach. Ginny brings more than thirty years of experience and a holistic outlook — she pays attention to the whole person, not just a single symptom on a form. For many Apex parents, the hope isn't only to feel a little less stressed; it's to be more present at the dinner table, more patient with the people they love, and more grounded in their own sense of purpose.
Is there therapy for perfectionism in Apex, NC?
Yes. Ginny Porowski, RN, MA, LCMHC, works with Apex adults whose perfectionism and high-achiever stress have started to cost them sleep, peace, or closeness, by secure telehealth anywhere in North Carolina or in person at our North Raleigh office. Perfectionism isn't a diagnosis on its own, but it often travels with anxiety, burnout, and a harsh inner critic, and counseling can help you understand it and loosen its grip.
In a growing town full of careful planners, devoted parents, and professionals commuting across the Triangle, perfectionism can look like success from the outside. On the inside, you might recognize thoughts like these:
- “I can't relax until everything is done, and it's never all done.”
- “One small mistake at work replays in my head all evening.”
- “I'd rather do it myself than risk someone else doing it wrong.”
- “I feel like I have to be the perfect parent, the perfect spouse, and the perfect employee all at once.”
- “I put things off because I'm afraid they won't be good enough.”
- “Rest feels like something I have to earn.”
Counseling for perfectionism isn't about lowering your standards or caring less. It's about separating your worth from your performance, so that high standards can serve you instead of running you. With Ginny, that might mean noticing the inner critic's voice and where it learned to talk that way, practicing “good enough” in small, low-risk ways, building real rest into a week that has none, and learning to sit with the discomfort of an imperfect result. Because she is also a registered nurse, Ginny pays attention to what constant pressure does to your sleep, energy, and body, not only to your thoughts. If you'd like, faith can be part of the conversation too; some Christian clients find it freeing to explore grace instead of performance. That is always your choice. You can read more on our anxiety counseling page, and if perfectionism has tipped into work burnout or a career crossroads, life and career coaching may be a good fit alongside counseling.
Can Apex couples get marriage counseling?
Apex couples can meet with Ginny together for marriage counseling, by video from home or in person in North Raleigh, and couples sessions are $170 for 50 minutes. Many of the couples we hear from aren't in a dramatic crisis; they've simply drifted into running a household like business partners, with little energy left for each other.
Common reasons Apex couples and families reach out include:
- Feeling more like roommates or co-managers than partners after years of parenting and two busy calendars.
- The same argument about money, chores, or the kids that never seems to get resolved.
- A second marriage or blended family, where ex-spouses, stepparenting, and divided loyalties put pressure on a new relationship.
- Feeling burned out caring for Mom or Dad while still raising children, sometimes called the “sandwich generation.” Ginny's nursing background helps her understand the medical side of an aging parent's care, while counseling makes room for the guilt, grief, and exhaustion that come with it.
- Hurt that comes from inside the family, such as growing up with a narcissistic mother or father, or living with a partner whose control and criticism leave you doubting yourself. Our narcissistic abuse recovery counseling focuses on your experience, your boundaries, and rebuilding your self-trust.
You can learn how couples sessions work on our marriage and couples counseling page. If your partner isn't ready to come, individual counseling is still a meaningful place to start.
If anyone in your life makes you feel unsafe — through threats, intimidation, or physical harm — your safety comes first. Call 911 in an emergency, or reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline anytime at 800-799-7233 — free, confidential, and available 24/7. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Where can I find grief counseling in Apex after losing a spouse?
If you've lost a husband or wife, a parent, a child, or a marriage, grief counseling gives you a private, unhurried place to mourn, and Apex residents can meet from home by telehealth or in person in North Raleigh. There is no timeline you have to meet and no right way to grieve.
Ginny has a particular heart for people who have lost a spouse, whether to death or to divorce. A new widow or widower may be facing a quiet house, unfamiliar decisions, and friends who aren't sure what to say. Someone whose marriage has ended may be grieving the future they planned while co-parenting and starting over. And later, when a new relationship or a second marriage comes into view, it's common to feel hope and guilt at the same time. Counseling can help you honor what you've lost and build a healthy next chapter at your own pace. Learn more about our grief and loss counseling, or read what to expect in grief counseling before you call.
Why choose telehealth counseling from Apex?
Telehealth lets Apex residents see a licensed North Carolina counselor without adding a drive to an already full day; the key requirement is that you are physically in North Carolina during your session. We email you a secure video link ahead of time, and there's usually nothing to download.
- Meet from a home office, a quiet bedroom, or a parked car on your lunch break.
- Keep the same counselor when your week takes you to Cary, Holly Springs, or anywhere else in the state.
- All you need is a private space, a device with a camera and microphone, and a reliable internet connection.
- Move between video and in-person sessions as your schedule allows.
Our telehealth counseling FAQ covers privacy, technology, and what to expect in more detail.
How do I start counseling from Apex?
Starting is meant to feel easy and low-pressure. Every new client is invited to a free 10-minute phone consultation, so you can ask questions and sense whether it's a good fit before you commit to anything. Regular sessions are $160 for 50 minutes, with superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement and HSA/FSA cards accepted. If you live or work in Apex and you've been telling yourself you'll "get to this someday," let today be the day. One unhurried conversation can bring real clarity — and you don't have to reshuffle your whole week to have it.
The free phone consultation is a short call, not a session, so there's nothing to prepare. If you decide to move forward, your first appointment is a 65-minute initial consultation ($200), where you and Ginny get to know each other and shape a plan together. We're a private-pay practice and don't bill insurance directly, but we can provide a superbill you may submit for out-of-network reimbursement; the details are on our fees and insurance page. Call or text 919-306-0207, email info@familyliferesources.com, or use our contact form. To learn more about Ginny's background as a counselor and registered nurse, visit our About page, and if faith matters to you, our Christian counseling page explains how it can be included, always at your choice.