Farid Awad

Farid Awad

DMIN, MA, LMFT, LCMHC

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I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in December 2020. My graduate program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related and Educational Programs (CACREP). I have been honored to work with clients for one year during my master’s program and have one year of clinical experience. I also completed my Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University Theological Seminary in January 2011. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.


From 2008 to 2017, I served on active duty as an Army Chaplain, where I conducted over 3,000 hours providing pastoral counseling for Soldiers and their Family members dealing with marital conflict, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, moral injuries, anxiety, depression, and numerous life stressors. I continue to serve as a Chaplain in the North Carolina National Guard.

I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University in December 2020. My graduate program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling Related and Educational Programs (CACREP). I have been honored to work with clients for one year during my master’s program and have one year of clinical experience. I also completed my Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University Theological Seminary in January 2011. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.


From 2008 to 2017, I served on active duty as an Army Chaplain, where I conducted over 3,000 hours providing pastoral counseling for Soldiers and their Family members dealing with marital conflict, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, moral injuries, anxiety, depression, and numerous life stressors. I continue to serve as a Chaplain in the North Carolina National Guard.

Farid Offers Care For:

  • Individals
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Marital Counseling
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Affective Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias & Panic Disorders
  • Internet Addiction
  • First Responders
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military
  • Minorities & Ethnic Groups
  • Infidelity Issues
  • Intimacy Issues
  • Pornography
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Child Abuse (victim)
  • Trauma (Single-Incident)
  • Trauma (Complex)
  • EMDR
  • Physical Abuse (victim)
  • Post-traumatic Stress
  • PTSD
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Christian Counseling
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Spiritual Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Codependency Issues
  • Depression
  • Disability Issues
  • Grief & Loss
  • Life Problems
  • Occupational Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress Management

  • Insurances Accepted

    Please note this list may not be comprehensive.


    • Aetna 
    • BlueCross BlueShield
    • Cigna
    • Medcost
    • Optum Behavioral Health
    • Self-Pay

  • Education

    • MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Liberty University, 2020)
    • D.Min Pastoral Counseling (Liberty University Theological Seminary, 2011)
    • M.Div Master of Divinity (Liberty University Theological Seminary, 2007)
    • BA Biblical Theology (NorthPoint Bible College, 2002)

  • Licenses, Certifications, & Awards

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (NC #2440)
    • Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor  (NC #16507)
    • National Certified Counselor (1725117)
    • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (#264315)

  • Additional Training

    • EMDR Basic Trained
    • Solution-Focused Counseling
    • Solution-Focused Therapy
    • Telemental Health
    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (Level 1)
    • Narrative Trauma Therapy
    • John Gottman (Levels 1 & 2)

  • Professional Activities & Memberships


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