Makebia Rorie

Makebia Rorie is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She brings a direct, respectful approach and encourages people to use their own strengths when facing hard moments. Makebia notes that starting therapy takes courage and she acknowledges that first step.

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker credential (LISW). Makebia has five years of post-graduate clinical experience providing assessments and counseling services. Across her career she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, giving her exposure to a range of client needs and care environments.

In sessions she aims to listen first, understand the problem, and work with each person to set practical goals. She supports people who want help managing stress, reducing anxiety, addressing depression, or handling addictive behaviors. She also helps people build motivation, confidence, and healthier self-esteem.

Makebia emphasizes collaborative care. She treats each person as the expert on their life and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations are geared toward small steps that fit daily life and toward skills people can use between visits.

She practices in North Carolina and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin can expect a straightforward intake and goal-focused sessions aimed at making daily life more manageable.

Practical approaches for change in online therapy

Makebia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people tackle specific problems in straightforward ways. One common approach focuses on building concrete coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach emphasizes tracking thoughts and actions to spot patterns that feed depression or addictive behavior, and then testing small changes to shift those patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients help set priorities and try practical steps between sessions so therapy fits into everyday life.

If you are interested in online options, please confirm current session formats before booking. The main practical benefit of online therapy is convenience - it can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and options that don’t require being on camera for every visit. Licensed professionals can help weigh which format will best support your needs and routines.