Reviews of Cary Counseling Center (Psychologist)

Jessica C

After close to 20 years of being with my husband and less than a few weeks away from signing divorce papers, we agreed to try therapy one last time. I did not expect it to save our marriage, let alone transform it. We each learned things about ourselves and each other that have made a huge difference. We approach and handle our issues using the techniques we learned from Dr. Kaye which has resulted in open and honest (all be it sometimes uncomfortable) conversations that result in solutions instead of arguments. Needless to say, we did not get divorced and we both agree we are closer now than we ever have been. We are very grateful for Dr. Kaye and his services.

Doug Field

For more than 30 years I was treated by psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers for "severe depression." Though progress was made, I endured two psychiatric hospitalizations and received a variety of medications including some that were very harmful to me. Throughout all that my symptoms persisted and family life and work remained difficult. My last MSW suspected EMDR therapy would help me and she referred me to Dr. Kaye. Dr. Kaye was the first therapist to accurately diagnose my condition. Depression was an evident symptom that was masking my real illness, dissociated identity disorder. Over several years of EMDR and talk therapy with Dr. Kaye my symptoms are dramatically reduced and I am happier than I have been since I was a child. I can heartily recommend Dr. Kaye without any reservations.

Connor O'Leary

Miriane Portes is simply awesome: warm, wise, knowledgeable and caring. If you are looking for someone to help you deal with past trauma or to just get out of your own way so you can live life to the fullest, Miri is the therapist for you!!!

Josh Whiton

I first met Bryce by attending a lecture he gave. His model of attending to the unconscious directly, where many problems lurk and originate, immediately struck me as superior to mere "talk" therapy that tries to get at deep-seated issues from a superficial layer. Indeed, in working with Bryce, I found it so (as did many of the friends I sent to him). Sometimes Bryce will just talk with you, which can be beneficial, but he's far more than just a talk-therapist should the need for a different approach arise — so much so, that I think of him less as a therapist and more as a wizard of the mind.

Sadah Sadiya

Without the help of Deborah Riley, I do not know where I would be today! She has been instrumental in my life and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for help. She is a great listener and gives thoughtful advice and assignments.

Joshua Riemer

Dr. Templeton was beyond amazing helping get through a tough time in my life. The best out there!

Dorian Dimitrov

Miri is a trusted, reliable, professional that has helped our family tremendously.

L L

I have recently begun to see Deborah R. at Cary Counseling Center and she has been extremely helpful, thorough, honest and supportive. I could not have been placed in better hands. Her care and compassion is insurmountable; she truly loves what she does and the people she cares for. She is a class act!

Google Reviewer

I initially thought Dr. Kaye was a divine intervention, and I still do! Your mechanic, hairdresser/barber, doctor and psychotherapist are all people that when you find a good one, you hold onto them. My wife and I were separated and moving apart, and it all seemed so senseless, sort of like being in another country and not knowing the language, but the miscommunication was with the most important person in my life. We had tried another counseling service in the area prior to our separation that I believe had good intentions, offering us help and purporting "Solutions," but only proved to smear around the hurt and anguish with buzz phrases and happy thoughts. It was like putting a clean bandage on a festering wound, and we both knew it, hence the subsequent separation, but we still had no tools to create healing or even understand what was causing the wound. I needed support to deal with our impending divorce and purely by accident, or so I thought, found Dr. Kaye for individual counseling. I immediately found him to be very different and refreshing from previous counselors; very knowledgeable, personable and extremely astute. Dr. Kaye eventually accepted us for couples counseling sessions and "yada, yada yada" we are now not just happy, but more happily married than we had ever understood. It's too much to express, but it is not an intuitive process building a relationship, the language has to be taught, and there are few that have the skill and the tools to allow you to understand and help yourself. Dr. Kaye is one of those few, and, though I may not want him creating my hairstyle, working on my car or performing surgery on me, he's a good one and has made all the difference in my life,... in our lives! P.S. We are expecting our first born in January. : )

Anneli Leander

Barbara Ann Caudill has been a wonderful counselor for our familys' needs and I can highly recommend her. She has great listening skills and years of experience. In addition she has a very pleasant, calm and reassuring way to communicate with both youth and adult.

John Story

Deborah Riley is a fantastic therapist. She is a great listener and always has sound advice. I highly recommend her to anyone needing help.

John C

I contacted Dr. Kaye to help my fiance and me navigate some tough roads with respect to family transition, step-children, and relationship development. We read his book and attended approximately 6-8 sessions. Dr. Kaye gave my fiance and I the tools to significantly improve our relationship along with our relationships with our children. I later met with Dr. Kaye in a 1:1 setting for another 10-12 sessions. I have to say that Dr. Kaye has helped more than words can express. I happen to have a degree in Psychology, and therefore I had a pretty good idea of what to expect as it pertains to talk therapy. I was wrong. We did not dwell on specific issues, but rather we worked intensely on developing the tools, identifying important qualities, and internal mental structures to allow me to constructively deal with any situation. Dr. Kaye did not help me fix a specific problem, or help me come to terms with something specific from my past, but rather he helped me build a framework to reconcile any issues I identified (or may identify in the future) from the past. Moreover, the tools, or strategies, have helped me develop a much more confident, open, caring, understanding, empathetic, compassionate, and overall happier 'me.' I can not speak highly enough of Dr. Kaye and his methodology.

Lilian H

My visit with Dr. Kaye was phenomenal. He listens to the patient and relies on his vast amount of experience and neuro-psychology training to help the patient comes to a deeper conclusion about themselves than other therapists out there. If you are seeking logic and rationality about your psychological well-being, he is the right person to visit.

edward fairley

Dr. Kaye did a great job making me feel comfortable on my first visit. He was able to breakdown my issues and how to go about correcting them. I love that he was very direct and honest and told me like it is. He educated me on things I did not know about being in a relationship, and gave me a different outlook, and approach to being in a relationship. I wanted the best and I got the best!!!!! If you want the best Dr. Kaye all day!!!

Jenny Secretname

My experience with Cary Counseling was wonderful. I enjoyed working with Barbara Ann Caudill and found her to be very helpful with identifying and working with my reasons for seeking counseling. She was empathetic and nonjudgemental. I felt very comfortable discussing uncomfortable topics with her and found her recommendations for coping to be beneficial. I would recommend Barbara Ann to anyone seeking guidance on how to navigate through difficult times or emotions.

Jessica Mcclarnon

After being a victim of sexual assault and ptsd someone reccommened emdr therapy to me and referred me to Miriane Portes. She did a wonderful job explaining the process and working with me and after less than two months, I'm doing so much better. For those suffering with ptsd, I highly reccommend talking to someone at Cary Counseling Center about how emdr can help you.

Clark Dyson

Dr. Riley provided pre-marital counseling for my wife and I. I would highly recommend her. During our sessions, she helped us walk through common issues, like finances, and weekly issues, like an argument about cleaning dishes. A major boon for having these sessions were the tool sets that she has armed us with to make our marriage work.

Shannon Roberts

My experience, as a client of Miriane Portes, was life changing and wonderful. I am still reaping the benefits of her counseling and especially her use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR. I came to her about 6 years ago with some general anxiety issues that were interfering with my personal and work relationships. Through her professional guidance and insight, I was able to recall and experience relief from several childhood and teen traumas that had debilitated and colored my thinking, emotions and behaviors. Her ability to facilitate my healing and recovery were at an expert level. I have been able to maintain the beneficial results of her treatments ever since with new insights on how to cope with and eliminate the effects of the "buttons" that occasionally trigger those old cognitive-emotional events. Miriane is a consummate professional and a wonderful counselor. I highly recommend that anyone who suffers from PTSD, anxiety disorders, or the stresses of everyday life contact her immediately. She is wonderful. Shannon B. Roberts, PhD

D J

I'm so thankful that I found Mariane Portes at Cary Counceling. She helped me to deal with many tramatic events that I went through as a child. She used EMDR and taught me many coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety. I have been to many therapists over the last 30 years and none of them ever addressed the issues I had like she did. She has a wonderful way of making you feel comfortable and relaxed. I saw her for about eight months. She recently told me that I didn't need to have anymore visits as we had reached our goal. I never thought I would hear a therapist say that. She said her door is always open if I need her. I can't thank her enough for all she did for me. I would highly recommend her!

Steve King

My wife and I had some relationship questions due to a number of recent stress inducing changes (job induced separation, etc). We love each other very much, and value our marriage, and thought it would make sense to find an expert, though I confess I put going to a "marriage" counselor, somewhere between dental surgery and the opera. But Dr Bryce Kaye was excellent -- we came out of there armed with a number of helpful items, and I have no doubt he's a subject matter expert.

Lauren Hunter

I HIGHLY recommend Brandy Templeton. I have seen many different therapists in the past and she is the only one that was able to get to the root of my problems and actually help me get through difficult situations. She is a wonderful therapist that creates such a warm environment and is easy to open up to. By her action plans and goals that she set, my mental health greatly improved. She is extremely compassionate and it is very obvious that she cares for her clients. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Her help has been invaluable and I am so thankful for her.

Adam Scott

I can't recommend Cary Counseling more strongly. Both Dr. Riley and Dr. Kaye are proving to be extremely helpful in not only listening but providing concrete research and action plans to move forward. I am grateful to have found them and know they will continue to do a lot of good in helping people heal.

K. C.

Deborah Riley helped me through some tough times. She is very professional and knowledgeable. Thank you very much I highly recommend her.

Frank Menius

Bryce Kaye is an excellent therapist. I went to see him after going through a separation. I told him my goal was to fix my marriage. He instead fixed me and helped me through grief and through gaining my own autonomy and rebuilding an internal value system. He explained the science behind every activity we did in session. He rebuilt me to where I can stand on my own and now am fully able to rebuild my relationship or move on without the strings of codependency.

Richard W

Highly recommend Dr. Kaye and Love Odyssey Tours. Practical, proactive, and professional, we left with the tools we needed to help reinvigorate our marriage of 19 years and helped us better understand each other. After returning and beginning our follow-up work, my wife and I both agree that we could not have made a better investment in ourselves and our family. A heartfelt thank you, Dr. and Mrs. Kaye.

Ann Neilson

Miriane Portes is an efficient, patient, and successful therapist. I approached her initially for EMDR treatment of various traumas, and she helped through insightful guidance, sympathetic and forthright coaching, and with productive resources to tackle my traumas. Naturally, I was unsure of the EMDR treatment; however, my unsure expectations were optimistically replaced due to the effective treatment, as well as the confidence and ability of Miriane as a therapist. I highly recommend her to any patient.

Randall Wark

EMDR Therapy with Miriane Portes, was a life-changing, performance enhancing experience. Military, police (and other first responders), as well as anyone who has experienced traumatic incidents in their life can benefit greatly from this treatment. I was looking for an efficient, effective, no-nonsense method of tackling some weaknesses and issues I carried around. This was exactly what I had hoped it would be, and then some. Highly recommended.

MindCrafts & Art, LLC Jennifer

Fire you "Call Center" lady. Thanks!

Isabelle Csordas

Deborah Riley has/is changing my life for the better! The best decision I made was walking into that office!

George Authenttikrevu

I have struggled with addiction for many years. During my difficult journey I attempted to quit multiple times. I saw a handful of therapists and unfortunately for me I was able to deceive them and act as if I was getting better. Then I met Dr. Kaye. He saw right through my deception and provided me very direct feedback and held me accountable for my own recovery. So if you're serious about getting well there is no one better to help you than Dr. Bryce Kaye. I owe my life to him. Thank you! Regards, George

Marla Wolf

I was so fortunate to have found Mariane Portes at the Cary Counseling Center in Cary. I was seeking out EMDR therapy specifically to help me overcome a PTSD. I had dealt with all of the emotional issues and didn't understand why I was unable to move past this time in my life. Mariane was AMAZING and so patient, understanding, and insightful. I was made to feel comfortable with her right away and trusted her to take me through the process. For the first time since 1991 I am able to live free from that experience. I never left her office without feeling better than when I entered. Mariane has given me perspective and tools to move forward positively and happier. I also know at any time I can call her and she will make room for me, if needed. She is AMAZING at what she does as well as so enjoyable to be around. THANK YOU :)

AJohn Ymous

I was recently divorced, heart-broken, and apathetic towards most things. Meeting with Brandy helped me process the divorce and start a new chapter in my life. She does a fantastic job listening and guiding me through my thoughts, giving me the opportunity to process and figure things out on my own. It was nice to have someone to talk to, who wasn't trying to push their agenda on you.

Carmen Gonzalez-McKernie

Brandi is a gifted therapist and facilitator. She was able to create space for me and my husband to have honest, hard conversations, and equipped us with resources that will be helpful in the future. I highly recommend her as a couples therapist.

Ceil Hall

I am a former couple's counselor, myself, and I feel incredibly blessed and grateful to have found Bryce Kaye. Without him, I doubt my relationship with my boyfriend would have lasted. But now, because of his intervention, we are getting along better than ever, we trust each other again, and the bedrock of our friendship has been restored. Bryce's method of helping couples goes far beyond what almost all other therapists and counselors offer: in addition to helping couples improve their communication, he teaches us how to get along with one another and establish a balanced relationship based on just the right blend of satisfying our personal needs, the needs of our partner, and the needs of the relationship itself. He knows just when to share (unbelievably valuable) information (i.e., educate us) and when to pull back and let us talk to each other during the sessions. He introduces concepts that I've never heard of before, concepts that truly made all the difference to my boyfriend and me. He's knowledgeable, has decades of experience, and his understanding of psychophysiology informs the advice he gives--and it works! He is a kind and fair person; easy to talk to; non-judgmental, always considerate of both parties. If you have read negative comments about Bryce, I recommend that you ignore them, because I assure you that he is the best chance that you have to saving your relationship - here in the Triangle area, and probably in the entire southern region. I consider myself very lucky that we live so close to his office - I'd drive hours to get help like this; help that I have been unable to find elsewhere. We had to pay full price for Bryce, because our insurance doesn't cover couple's counseling. But he is worth every penny (and more). After all, my relationship with my significant other is among the most important investments in my life. If you do go see Bryce, I recommend that you approach the experience as if you were taking a course in school; because Bryce takes an active approach: he teaches, he educates. I had my own ideas of how to "fix" my broken relationship, but I set them aside, listened to what he had to say, and I tried the things that he suggested. So did my boyfriend. And they worked. His book "The Marriage First Aid Kit" was a very helpful adjunct to our therapy, and reading it shortened the amount of visits we needed. It so happened that we were able to cut through a boatload of confusion, fear, anger and pain in only 4 sessions. You might require more or fewer; the important thing is, Bryce is not after your money. He lets you lead the way with whatever your agendas are, and when you think you are finished, he doesn't recommend that you keep seeing him, although he certainly leaves the door open to go see him again, if needed. There are few health care providers that have impressed me as much as Bryce Kaye. If you go see him, you are making a wise choice; I can't imagine any couple with any problem that he can't help you solve. He cares, he wants to help, and he does.

Robert Fischer

Dr. Kaye is an extremely effective and powerful therapist. He is truly a therapist, because what he does is actually therapeutic -- he is intent and intense on his goal of treating and healing, which can be a stark and shocking contrast to other therapists. When you go into a session with Dr. Kaye, prepare to be genuinely challenged, to be engaged actively, and to be challenged to grow and heal.

Parker 12

I was diagnosed with PTSD after a traumatic car wreck, in searching for someone to help alleviate and deal with the symptoms I discovered Miriane Portes. She was incredibly instrumental in helping me recover over a several month long period. I would recommend her to anyone who needs help dealing with a troubling memory creating anxiety in their life. She truly is a kind and caring person and in working with her I felt that she was genuine in all aspects of her approach to my problems and emotions.

Shane Lohf

It doesn’t take long to realize that Dr. Kaye knows what he is talking about and uses his vast amount of knowledge in a way that most therapist do not. His treatments take work on the clients end, but are practical and effective. If you have a mental issue that you want to work through, Dr. Kaye’s methods are certainly worth a try!

Bob Builder

Barbara Ann Caudill helped me understand the sources of my emotional stress and provided a very safe place for me to open up about my past. In our sessions, she was kind, patient, and professional. With her help, I was able to grow as person and reach a much healthier place than when I began therapy. She genuinely cares, and I cannot recommend her enough as a counselor.

Lindsey Taylor

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I think Brandy might be an angel, and she was there during the darkest moment of my life. This was 2.5 years ago, so this review is a long time coming. She is caring, understanding and SHE LISTENS! It's so hard to find a therapist that seems like they are truly listening. I wish I could have seen her longer, and highly recommend her.

Leslie Griffin

Bryce Kaye and Cary Counseling Center is the best in the Triangle area. Dr. Kaye provides the right mix of compassion, direction and accountability for being the best you possible. Forget just talking about your life, Bryce is the one to see if you want to change it.

D M

I have been going to Cary Counseling for a while now. Barbara Caudill has helped me come to terms with some issues in my relationship and my partners disorder as well as unexpected events that have come up. Barbara has offered insights that have allowed me to disconnect from the confusion, see the big picture, and determine my boundaries and what I was willing to accept. She is a calm voice of reason, a champion when needed, a sounding board and she offers possible solutions and approaches to difficult situations. She always greats you with a smile, calls well in advance in the rare occasion that she has to reschedule and is very effective in reaching the problem in a gentle, nonjudgmental manner. I would recommend Barbara to anyone needing a kind understanding counselor that helps get to the root of the problem.

Brittney Sweeney

Deborah Riley has been a game changer for me. I've seen a few counselors in the past, and none have even compared to her. What sets Deborah apart from others is that she challenges you and holds you responsible. I've never felt judged by her, and I've always left her office feeling better than I did when I walked in. If you're feeling stuck, or need direction, I would highly recommend Deborah!

Courtney Pernell

I have had many therapists over the years, and they were all fine, but I needed a therapist that was more than fine. I needed someone smarter than me, someone that could see through my bs, and that could offer practical solutions for moving forward. I had grown weary of other therapists simply wanting to rehash the past, but never quite helping me to get on with life in a healthy way. Before Bryce, I always seemed to be left with the feeling of, "well I know how I got here, but what do I do about it?". In a relatively short amount of time of working with Bryce, I was able to effectively manage issues that had plagued me my entire life. His methods have proven to be invaluable for becoming a healthy, autonomous adult. I recommend Bryce to anyone willing to put in the work it requires to strengthen your inner core. He is not for lazy people that just want a magic pill to fix it all.

H GriKret

My fiance and I had booked a marriage retreat (love odyssey) with Dr./Captain Bryce Kaye and his wife Helen to work through some major relationship issues that we thought only a retreat could fix. Having never done so, we were somewhat apprehensive about what the experience would be like. We were intrigued by the prospect of doing the counseling on a boat versus the standard "in-the-office counseling" so many other retreats were offering. All the while, we both felt that sharing our most intimate issues with a counselor we had never met would be a daunting task, especially in such a confined environment. Nothing could have been further from the truth. Bryce was amazing in analyzing and identifying our problems in no time while being extremely tactful and likable. The presence of his wife made the atmosphere very relaxed and an air of humor was added to all counseling sessions. This made it very easy for us to share our most intimate and at times embarrassing secrets. The overall experience itself was well beyond what we could have imagined. As we were working through our problems, the beautiful North Carolina backdrop made for a romantic getaway that in addition to all the valuable advice given by Bryce and Helen made for a memorable experience we will cherish for years to come. I can confidently say that our relationship has never been better. Bryce and Helen have truly brought our relationship to a level few people will experience. In addition to Bryce's book, the Marriage First Aid Kit, the retreat is something every couple would greatly benefit from, whether they are in crisis or not.

Kula Sackey

Had a couples therapy appointment at 3:00 pm. Showed up at 3:04 pm. There was no receptionist to say hello or sign us in. Filled out new patient information. Waited with my boyfriend for an hour. No one spoke to us the whole time we were there. The therapist we were supposed to see walked past us several times and then at the end of the hour took another couple in. If it's because we were 4 min late then she should have said she couldn't see us. If it's because we're an interracial couple then that's bad business and hurtful. We ended up leaving without being seen and without having anyone speak to us. I wish I could give no stars.

Jim Miner

Excellent and knowledgeable counselor. I highly recommend Debra Riley. She has helped me thru some rough spots.

Sharon Johnson

I couldn't even get past the receptionist to make an initial appointment. She was terribly rude, and I'm not going to be treated that way every time I have a visit. No thanks!

Susan M

I highly recommend Deborah Riley. She is direct, yet kind. She gives us pertinent homework assignments and actual action steps to help us improve our relationship and our own mental health. She is an excellent counselor.

noora oglesby

I’m so grateful that I found Miriane Portes at Cary Counseling. She helped me to deal with anxiety I was not able to drive just after few session I was able to drive. She used EMDR and taught me many coping skills to deal with stress and anxiety. I have been to many therapists over the last 20 years and none of them ever addressed the issues I had like she did. She has awesome the way of making you feel comfortable and relaxed. I saw her for about one month’s twice a week. She recently told me that I didn’t need to have any more visits as we had reached our goal. I never thought I would hear a therapist say that. She said her door is always open if I need her. I can’t thank her enough for all she did for me, she is amazing . I would highly recommend her!

TA B

Couldn't get past the preliminaries with Dr. Kaye which is unfortunate as I was looking forward to working with him. I don't mind straightforwardness but there is a difference between being forthright and being rude. Dr. Kaye came off egotistical, and impatient. It seems he has let his accomplishments real or precieved go to his head. Certianly not qualities I want in a therapist in such a sensitive area of my life. All the best to those that have been helped by Dr. Kaye, unfortunately he was not a good fit for me. **Response to Dr. Kaye -Sunday April 28th 2019** Dr. Kaye this situation must have happened to you several times as you are not able to accurately recall the circumstance. I NEVER asked you about a previous diagnosis. I was NOT concerned about insurance as I expressed to you in our initial conversation (after you gave me your credentials and told me you weren't cheap) I was prepared to pay out of pocket. I called you a second time to clear up some concerns I had about procedures and viewpoints. If you are going to trust someone with such a sensitive area of your life it is important to know where they stand on certain things, as a therapist can affect things for better or worse. After responding to some of my questions you asked if I was wondering if I should come to you, I said yes. You responded, "I will not be interviewed over the phone, and I had a lot of other things to do and I am very busy, and if you couldn't get the information you needed about me from the website or my book then most people book an appointment and get a feel for me that way. But I will not continue to be "questioned"/interviewed.' I am busy and have lots of paperwork and clients to get to etc. Ironically when I called back a short time later to cancel the appointment you answered the phone. I told you I wanted to cancel my appointment you said "I figured that." What about that had to do with ethics? Or trying to get an insurance break? Ethics or insurance were never mentioned in the second conversation. How would you feel if your .Dr. Responded to you that way? Again you could have expressed yourself in a straightforward manner without being rude. Not the type of behavior and attitude expected by a mental health professional. Again its unfortunate, and I wish you and your clients the best. But not a good fit for me.

One At A Time

I had an eye-opening, wonderful experience with Miri Portes when dealing with some past unresolved traumas. Not only was she very caring and understanding, she used a technique called EMDR. I had amazing results within just a few sessions. Additionally, I've gone to her to discuss and work through many family and other issues and always felt better afterwards. She always has good counsel or helps me find my own solutions by listening, supporting and encouraging me. I encourage others to seek her out whenever you need counseling. You will be happy that you did!