Hillsborough moves at a more human pace — a historic river town of front porches, writers, and long walks on the Riverwalk. People choose it for the quiet. But quiet towns still hold loud struggles: marriages that have drifted, grief that lingers past the casseroles, anxiety that hums beneath a calm surface, family wounds that go back generations. And in a town this size, it can feel like there's nowhere to talk about any of it without the whole county knowing.
Telehealth solves that gracefully. Through a private, encrypted video link, you can meet with Ginny Porowski, LCMHC from your own living room — no waiting room, no familiar faces, no drive. She's licensed across North Carolina and brings more than 30 years of experience and a warm, whole-person approach shaped by her background as a registered nurse. For those who prefer in-person care, our North Raleigh office at 8218 Creedmoor Road is roughly 40 minutes down I-40 and I-540.
We work with Hillsborough residents on:
- Marriage & couples counseling — for long marriages that need tending and newer ones finding their footing.
- Grief & loss counseling — support after the loss of a spouse, parent, or long chapter of life.
- Anxiety counseling — practical, evidence-based help for worry that won't settle.
- Depression therapy — care for the heaviness that can settle in during retirement, empty-nest, or caregiving seasons.
- Narcissistic abuse recovery — healing from difficult family systems, at any age.
Faith runs deep in Orange County's older communities, and if it's part of your life, faith-based counseling is available — prayer, Scripture, and honest wrestling included. If it isn't, you'll simply receive skilled, licensed clinical care. Every relationship starts with a free 10-minute phone consultation; sessions are $160 for 50 minutes, with superbills and HSA/FSA accepted.