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Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC

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Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness, PLLC

Our mission is to promote the mental health of mothers and women through counseling, treatment, and education.

We are committed to empowering mothers to prioritize their emotional health because when a mom feels her best, everyone benefits. Our providers share the same passion: to help women feel their best. We work collaboratively with each other and our community partners to ensure our clients receive the best possible care. We have experienced our own motherhood challenges and, through our diverse background and training, are able to relate to our clients authentically and effectively. Clients describe us as warm, easy to talk to, direct, and honest. We welcome clients of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientation, race and religions to our practice. We would be honored to help you and believe that you deserve to feel your best self.

02/03/2026

Your vote counts! Please help us get recognized for the third year in a row! If you feel we make a difference, awareness raised by ‘Best of Durham’ helps our providers reach & support more people. Voting ends 2/20.

To vote: scan QR code or visit https://durhammag.com/vote/ #/gallery/521725281

02/02/2026

Curious about medication management? We share some of our most FAQs. Scan QR code or visit us at waypointcounselingnc.com to request an appointment.

01/30/2026

As we gear up for more winter weather, here's your reminder: two things can be true at the same time - you can be irritable or exhausted or frustrated and need a break (or all of the above); and still love your kids. Hang in there, parents. We see you, and you're doing great.

01/28/2026

Thinking about starting therapy and curious what the first session will look like? We’re sharing some highlights of what to expect, how you might feel, and takeaways. Choosing to schedule an intake session can feel nerve-wracking, relieving, or somewhere in between. Whatever you are feeling, choosing to start therapy is a powerful step toward caring for yourself.

01/27/2026

Samantha worked as a coach for ten years in higher education, coding bootcamps, and through her own business, Quarterlife Crisis, helping clients navigate career changes, find work/life balance, and manage people and conflict. These sessions often involved deep emotional work, and Samantha decided to formalize her skillset and gain her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through William & Mary.

She became increasingly passionate about working with parents after her own journey to motherhood. She deeply understands the intense highs and lows that can come from every stage of trying, loss, pregnancy, childbirth, newborn life, and ongoing parenting. Samantha uses Feminist therapy and a social justice lens to help clients analyze and externalize many of societal pressures and unfair expectations placed on moms. Her overall approach is eclectic and tailored to match client needs, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS) or “parts” work, attachment theory, and neuroscience. Ultimately, she is honored to partner with clients to build joyful lives with themselves and their families.

Samantha completed training on perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International. She also holds a masters in Organization Development from American University and a Bachelors in Environmental Policy from Middlebury College. In her free time, she chases her toddler, plays ultimate frisbee, wrestles her rambunctious dog, and attempts to maintain her team’s title of bocce league champion

01/26/2026

Being home with kids for days on end can be a lot.
If you’re feeling overstimulated, frustrated, or counting the minutes until bedtime—there's nothing wrong with you—this is genuinely hard.
So many parents (especially moms) feel guilt or shame for not enjoying every moment. But the truth? This season can be really overwhelming.
A few gentle reminders we share often in therapy:
✨ This is temporary
✨ Having a loose plan can help
✨ Flexibility matters (yes, even more screens than usual)
✨ When it’s too much, step away and reset—try jumping jacks or slow tapping on your shoulders or legs to calm your nervous system.
If today feels hard, hang in there.
You’re not alone—and support is always okay to ask for. 🤍

01/23/2026

Maternal health isn’t just physical recovery or healthy babies.
It’s also the anxiety, the trauma, the intrusive thoughts, the grief, the identity shifts, and the invisible mental load that so often goes unspoken.
On World Maternal Health Day, we’re reminded that maternal mental health spans pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond — and with the right support, healing is possible.
Needing help doesn’t mean you’re failing.
Maternal mental health is maternal health. 🤍

01/14/2026

Samantha Strom is a graduate practicum student at Waypoint—and accepting new clients now! You can learn more about Samantha’s experience at our team page, or reach out by phone or email. https://www.waypointcounselingnc.com/samantha-strom

01/06/2026

Chloe is a licensed clinical social worker with over 8 years of experience in the mental health field. Throughout her career, Chloe has worked with a wide variety of diagnoses and concerns including life transitions, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, eating disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness. After her own pregnancy and postpartum experiences, Chloe realized that support for mothers is often fragmented and insufficient. She is passionate about providing high-quality support throughout the motherhood journey: from trying to conceive through pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. She narrowed her focus to maternal mental health and obtained her certification in perinatal mental health from Postpartum Support International in 2024.

Chloe’s clinical practice is integrative and informed by evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

As a social worker, Chloe believes in the strength, dignity, and worth of every individual. She recognizes that in addition to working with a client’s individual concerns, we must also examine how the systems and environments around us affect maternal mental health.

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us to you ✨
This is your reminder that rest is productive, boundaries are healthy, and perfection is not required. Take time to recharge, tend to your mental health, and move into the new year with compassion for yourself. Wishing our clients and community partners a happy, healthy 2026.

12/19/2025

Our administrative coordinator, Katie Peel, is also a graduate practicum student at Waypoint—and accepting new clients starting in January! You can learn more about Katie’s experience at our team page, or reach out by phone or email. waypointcounselingnc.com/katie-peel

12/17/2025

✨ Holiday magic is real… but so is burnout. ✨
This year we’re keeping the magic and letting go of the pressure. Blinky the Elf has officially retired and is living his best off-duty life. 🎄💛

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Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.waypointcounselingnc.com/

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Our Story

I offer a compassionate and caring environment where you can safely discuss your concerns and worries. My clients describe me as warm, easy to talk to, and down-to-earth. My interests include depression and anxiety, improving confidence, work/life balance concerns, perinatal and postpartum issues, and grief counseling.

Through my practical and non-judgmental approach, I help my clients find balance in their lives. With useful strategies, I can assist you in improving your life satisfaction, ability to cope with stress, and overall happiness.

Whether it's day-to-day stress or unexpected or prolonged challenges you are facing, we will partner together to find the best path forward for you. I look forward to talking to you about your specific needs!