Education
Masters in Counseling | University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2012
About
Damon Neely is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc), a therapy practice focused on helping men rebuild self-worth, strengthen identity, and create meaningful, lasting change. He specializes in working with high-performing individual, veterans, and men navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, perfectionism, and challenges related to confidence and self-worth. Damon integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy. His approach is both structured and insight-driven, helping clients understand the root of their struggles while developing practical strategies to improve emotional regulation, decision-making, and overall mental health. With a strong emphasis on self-worth and personal responsibility, Damon helps clients break free from limiting beliefs, negative self-talk, and patterns that keep them stuck. His work is particularly effective for those seeking a more direct, goal-oriented therapy experience that balances accountability with genuine support. Damon creates a collaborative and engaging therapeutic environment where clients are challenged to grow while feeling understood and respected. His goal is to help each client build confidence, gain clarity, and develop the resilience needed to live a more intentional and fulfilling life. Through this work, clients are empowered to move from self-doubt to self-trust and from feeling stuck to taking purposeful action.
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Message to clients
You may be someone who handles a lot on the outside—but internally feels overwhelmed, stuck, or overly self-critical. Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning men dealing with anxiety, burnout, or a persistent sense of self-doubt, even when life appears “together” on paper. Our work can help you: develop a more stable, internal sense of self-worth, reduce anxiety and constant overthinking, understand and change recurring emotional patterns, feel more grounded, confident, and clear in your view of self. I work with individuals who are ready to be honest with themselves and take action. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on results. I won’t just sit back and nod—I’ll challenge you, help you identify the patterns keeping you stuck, and give you practical tools to create real change. At the same time, I make sure you feel understood, respected, and supported throughout the process. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, identity, or navigating a major life transition, we’ll work together to rebuild your sense of self and help you move forward with clarity and purpose. If traditional therapy hasn’t worked for you, or if you’re looking for something more engaging and goal-oriented, this may be a good fit. If you’re ready to stop repeating the same cycles and start making intentional changes, I’m here to help you do exactly that.
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Race and ethnicity
White
Cultural and experiential knowledge
White culture
Languages spoken
English
Spiritual knowledge
Non-religious (Agnosticism, Atheism, Secular)
Location
Specialties
Anxiety, Existential questioning, Life transitions
Additional areas of focus
Burnout, Career counseling, Midlife stress, Panic attacks, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self esteem, Social anxiety, Stress, Veterans, Trauma
Therapeutic style
Challenging, Direct, Empowering, Intellectual, Solutions-oriented
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Emotionally focused therapy, Family systems, Psychodynamic, Strengths-based therapy
Cost
$155
/Individual Session
/Couples Session
/Family Session
Sliding scale
Does not offer sliding scale spots
Insurance accepted
Works with your out of network benefits to get you reimbursed for therapy
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Elizabeth Kupferman, LPC
Damon is an incredible therapist. His knowledge of psychology and philosophy and how to apply them to the problems of every day life never fail to blow me away. I consider him to be one of the best and love to consult with him on professional cases as well as personal issues because I find his insights to be so valuable.
Natasha Pemberton-Todd, LCMHCS
Damon is committed to the cause through which he has intimately walked. Damon has heavily invested in being a skilled professional and is dedicated to providing the utmost quality service to his clients.
German Alfaro, LMHC
Damon Neely is a licensed mental health counselor and veteran who provides specialized, client-centered psychotherapy for high-functioning professionals and men navigating complex emotional and identity-related challenges. Damon offers over 20 years of experience providing counseling services using an existential approach to assist individuals going through life transitions and addressing issues such as anxiety, depression and perfectionism.
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