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Ramatu Samura
LCMHCA, NCC
CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 714
ABOUT ME
Hello! I am Ramatu (TuTu) Samura, and I was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa. I have called NC my home since moving to the United States in the early 2000s. I completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. In 2017, I graduated with a Master of Arts in Public Health and worked in clinical trials research for over five years, helping individuals with cancer, blood disorders, and other chronic health issues. I received my second Master of Science from East Carolina University's Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation Studies (DARS) program. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina (LCMHCA) and a National Board-Certified Counselor (NCC).
I enjoy working out, attending concerts, and discovering new locations with my friends in my spare time. I also love spending quality time with my family and traveling yearly to see some of my family in Africa.
I'm so pleased you found Wake Counseling & Mediation, and I look forward to meeting you.
EXPERTISE
I have experience working with diverse individuals from different walks of life. I have worked with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, grief, PTSD/trauma symptoms, chronic health issues, stress, substance abuse, and life transitions. My experience also includes working at an outpatient substance abuse treatment center for adults with illicit substance use disorder and mental health problems.
COUNSELING APPROACHES
I use a holistic approach to counseling, including evidence-based practices and instruments like behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused brief therapy. My goal is to provide my clients with a secure, judgment-free space so they may feel comfortable taking risks that will help them achieve their goals.
I'm delighted to work with you and am available for in-person or telehealth appointments.
INSURANCES ACCEPTED
Please note, clients are responsible for calling their insurance to verify insurance benefits for Outpatient Therapy (in-network or out-of-network benefits if Wake Counseling provider is not in-network with your insurance plan). Here are commonly accepted plans by this provider:
BCBS (Out-of-Network for Blue-Local Plans for Duke & WakeMed)
Aetna
Ambetter of NC
UHC/Optum
Out-of-Network Insurance: We can provide a “Super Bill” invoice clients can submit to their insurance provider to claim out-of-network benefits. Client is responsible for verifying out-of-network benefits with their insurance plan.
Private/Self-pay, fee schedule is as following:
Initial Assessment/Consultation - $170
Individual 40-45-minute session - $105
Individual 46–60-minute session - $140
Family 45-minute session - $120
Family 46–60-minute session- $160
There will be $105 no-show/late cancellation fee for missed appointment unless cancel/reschedule appointment with a 24-hour notice in advance.
Blog Posts
Nearly everyone claims like they belong to a dysfunctional family. We also blame our families for our present troubles to the degree that we are not responsible for our actions. Our past interactions with dysfunctional families sometimes can affect our behavior. You can learn some more about a dysfunctional family and the ways to cope with growing up with a dysfunctional family.