Couples Therapy in Raleigh NC
The goal isn’t to never struggle.
It’s to know how to find your way back to each other when you do.
You can tell your partner what time pickup is. It’s harder to say what’s actually going on with you. A conversation about the dishes turns into something bigger, one of you goes quiet, and you both end up lonely in the same house. Over time, couples fall into patterns where each person’s response leaves the other feeling even more alone. That pattern is what we’ll work on together.
Therapy gives you room to step out of that pattern and slow things down. We’ll look at what’s happening between you, what each of you is trying to say, and what keeps getting lost on the way. I’ll make space for both of your experiences, and I’ll be honest and direct about what I’m noticing.
I’m not here to take sides or teach you how to have a conflict-free relationship. The goal is to understand each other more deeply, talk in ways that actually go somewhere, and repair when things go sideways, because they will. Whether you’re in a hard season or just want to feel closer, we’ll work toward a relationship that feels intentional, secure, and more like the partnership you both want.
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.
Communication Breakdowns
Parenting Differences
Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Strain
Life Transitions
Broken Trust & Unhealed Wounds
Financial Stress
What Brings Couples to Counseling
Emotional Distance & Disconnection
Conflicts That Keep Coming Back
Intimacy & Sexual Concerns
Feeling Unsupported or Unseen
Whatever moving forward looks like, we’ll start where you are.
Here is what you can expect
Intake Session
The first session is an opportunity to hear your unique story and get to know one another to understand what brought you to therapy. Typically we will discuss your relationship history, current concerns, areas of connection and disconnection, and what change looks like for you.
The goal of the first session is to begin to establish trust in the room and set the groundwork for meaningful change.
Follow Up Sessions
Follow-up sessions give you and your partner space to build on the work you began in your initial session. You’ll explore relationship patterns, strengthen communication, work through areas of conflict, and develop practical tools to support a healthier, more connected relationship.
Couples therapy is a collaborative process. The therapist isn’t there to take sides or decide who is right or wrong. Therapy provides a structured environment where both partners can better understand one another, identify unhelpful patterns, and work toward meaningful change.
Why Work with Me
I’m a licensed clinical mental health counselor with more than 10 years of experience. I’ve worked in community mental health, telehealth, and a Raleigh non-profit, and in a group practice before opening my own studio. I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and a relational approach.
I’m also trained in EMDR, which can help when old hurts keep getting triggered between you, and I hold a certificate in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International for couples navigating fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.
I’m a wife and a mom myself, so I know how fast the relationship slides to the bottom of the list. My style is warm and direct. I’ll tell you what I’m noticing, and you’ll both be heard.
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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A couples therapist’s role is not to determine who is right or wrong. Instead, the therapist works to understand both partners’ perspectives and help the couple identify patterns that may be contributing to conflict.
Therapy should provide a balanced environment where both partners have an opportunity to feel heard, understood, and respected. The focus is typically on improving the relationship dynamic rather than assigning blame.
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No. Some couples come after a big break in trust. More come because things have gone quiet or tense. Both are welcome, whether you’ve been together 2 years or 20. I’m affirming of all genders and sexualities.
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Couples sessions start at $185 for a 50 minute session. If a longer session fits your goals better, we can do 90 minutes. The free 15 minute consultation is a good time to ask about anything else.
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Couples typically schedule sessions more frequently at the start of therapy. This can often be weekly or bi-weekly, depending on the goals and timeline of the couple. Ideally couples will make desired progress and move towards a maintenance model where they attend therapy less frequently, often in a monthly or every 6 week model.
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Couples therapy can be helpful for many relationships, but it may not be right for everyone. If there is ongoing physical violence, coercive control, intimidation, or fear for a partner’s safety, traditional couples therapy may not be appropriate. In these situations, individual support and safety planning should come first.
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Yes, couples therapy is confidential, similar to individual therapy. We will discuss confidentiality in the first session and I will share with you legal and ethical exceptions related to safety or reporting requirements.
If individual sessions happen outside of the couple, we will discuss all aspects of confidentiality before those sessions occur.
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It’s common for partners to have different feelings about therapy. If your partner is hesitant, forcing them to participate is unlikely to create a productive therapeutic experience.
You can still seek individual therapy to gain perspective, learn healthier ways to communicate, and explore what you can control within the relationship. Sometimes, one partner’s willingness to seek support can create an opportunity for the other partner to become more open to counseling over time.
Reconnect. Repair. Renew.
In person at my Raleigh studio and virtually across North Carolina.
You don’t have to figure it all out before you walk through the door.
Start with a free 15 minute call.