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I'm Dr. Doug
​​With over 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and coach, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate both hardship and growth.
My work is grounded in deep listening, genuine connection, and evidence-based practices, drawing from my training in psychology, child development, and family relations, as well as EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness approaches.
I strive to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal, rediscover their strengths, and build lives that feel authentic and meaningful.
My Services
Testimonials
"Dr. Waldruff’s therapeutic skills as a counselor, particularly in teaching clients how to negotiate and successfully accomplish conflict resolution is unparalleled. Without mincing words, he is by far the most brilliant therapist I have encountered--anywhere, bar none, and I have had the honor to meet many illustrious practicing academics in the field at ivy league institutions and other fine academic settings. He provides intensive one on one, comprehensive practical advice tailored to each persons’ individual needs.
In addition, he has an uncanny and acutely adroit ability in assessing and summarizing the presenting problem, person, or situation, and needs in order to quickly move to the problem solution focus stage. I currently drive a six-hour drive, just so I can be one of his patients because he is well beyond merely “competent.” The Triangle area is incredibly fortunate to have him in their midst."
A H, Client
"He absolutely knows about narcissistic personality disorder abuse and if you are going through any relationship with a narcissist, you need to see him so he can validate your pain.
He will address your trauma and will walk through it with you."
K A, Client
"I worked with Douglas to help me get rid of PTSD and other issues that had plagued me for years and caused much grief. I saw Douglas about 1/2 dozen times or more and he used EMDR.
The results are totally unreal. Not only did this COMPLETELY cure my PTSD, it cleared up problems with things from my childhood that had changed my personality for the rest of my life. Once the EMDR was done on each one the problem was gone. Now I am a totally different person than before."
K S, Client