FAITH
Telehealth Only Providers
LifeCare Counseling & Psychiatry Telehealth Staff
These members of our team operate remotely and do not see clients or patients in person at any of our locations at this time.
Adam Cheyunski, RN, PMHNP
Adam Cheyunski is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience in mental health care since 2013.
He brings a unique blend of coaching, education, motivation, and psychopharmacology to his practice, integrating diet, exercise, and lifestyle strategies alongside conventional medicine. Adam emphasizes the connection between mental, physical, and spiritual health, believing that total wellness requires balance in all three areas.
Adam views his practice as a ministry, approaching each patient with Christ-centered compassion, empathy, and respect. He creates a safe and calming environment where clients feel supported in their journey toward improved mental health and overall wellness.
Emily Hartung, PhD, LCMHC
Emily Hartung is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Her continued education reflects a deep commitment to growth and excellence in counseling.
Emily has a particular passion for supporting those in helping professions who experience burnout and secondary traumatic stress. Her work focuses on helping individuals process trauma, restore emotional balance, and rediscover resilience in both their personal and professional lives.
She believes strongly in the importance of a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship and primarily practices from a person-centered framework. Emily is passionate about helping clients discover healing and solutions while experiencing unconditional positive regard and compassion throughout the counseling process.
Ryan Murdoch, MA, LCMHC
Ryan Murdoch trained as a Christian counselor at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, graduating Summa Cum Laude with departmental honors. He worked as a staff therapist with a multi-state Christian counseling practice in Connecticut before moving to the Durham area.
Ryan brings a diverse background in teaching, tutoring, writing, counseling, carpentry, and fine furniture crafting, which helps him partner effectively with clients as they navigate challenging and painful life experiences. He approaches counseling as a way to serve others with mercy, grace, and truth, adapting to each client’s unique goals and needs.