Couples Counseling Therapists in Raleigh, NC

I care deeply about working to empower my clients to live healthier, happier lives. I have experience working with children, teens, adults, individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in helping my clients increase their self-esteem, work through identity issues, conquer anxiety and challenges of existentialism, improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and heal past traumas. You can book a session with me directly here: yourjourneythrough.clientsecure.me

Are you, or someone you love, at a crossroads in life? Deciding to contact a therapist is the first step to bringing about the change you desire. I recognize that it takes courage to begin this search, and it is usually the result of emotional pain. I want you to know that there is hope. Your present circumstances do not have to dictate your future. This does not need to become your new normal. Instead, you have the power to overcome your current circumstances. I believe that through a safe and trusting counseling relationship, true healing can begin.

If you are in a relationship with a Narcissist, have experienced major and/or minor trauma, can't find the right relationship, don't know what to do to make your relationships better, or want to find greater success in life or business, then I may be the right person to help you move from coping to thriving. I provide coaching/therapy solutions to navigate the treacherous journey of leaving a Narcissist as well as overcoming adversity and psychological blocks that keep you from attaining your goals. I can help you deal with all of life's normal developmental concerns like work, having children, parenting and growing older.

I believe that every individual has the right to feel safe, to feel loved and to seek emotional peace and personal success. I help individuals and families find the balance necessary to heal through a variety of therapeutic services. I work with children, adults and families, however I specialize in issues involving traumatic experiences. My goal is individual and/or family empowerment through emotional regulation, trauma integration, relationship building and psycho-social education (skill building).

I work with adults of all ages, especially Black and brown men, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and college students. As a personal witness to the lack of competent mental health care, especially for queer Black men, I work towards closing that gap. My work with clients encompasses career transitions, relocation, relationship issues, life transitions, living with physical disabilities, suicidal ideations, and depression.

Sydney Dreyer is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of North Carolina. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with her Master of Arts and Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December of 2022. Sydney also received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminology from Meredith College in 2018. Sydney has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and couples and enjoys counseling clients with anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum , depression, grief, trauma, and clients who are looking for coping skills.

Has finding an inclusive therapist been a challenge for you? Do you need a counselor who understands experiences around BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, ability differences, and any other wonderful traits that make you who you are? As therapists at Nour Counseling, we self-identify with historically marginalized backgrounds, and have a special passion for supporting our communities. You can come to each therapy session resting assured that your therapist recognizes how the intersection of your various identities impacts the way you experience the world and presenting concerns. We celebrate folx who identify as bicultural, Black, African American, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, ability diverse, and all who have been historically marginalized because… Everyone means everyone.

Ellen Douglas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor who has lived and worked in the Raleigh area since 2008. Her approach to therapy draws upon the strengths and needs of each individual working from various therapeutic models including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Structural Family Therapy. Ellen's style is collaborative and supportive. She strives to create a safe space that allows clients to process, explore, question, and challenge their thought processes and behaviors.

My ideal client seeks transformative therapy, valuing empathy and holistic approaches. They often deal with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. Their needs include emotional support, empowerment, and personal growth. Their goals are emotional wellness, self-discovery, improved relationships, and career success. They seek therapy to lead a purposeful, fulfilling life free from limitations and past traumas. I'm dedicated to providing guidance and innovative methods to help them achieve these goals.

You deserve to live your best, most authentic life. My practice focuses on helping members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I celebrate all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender presentations, and believe that all relationship models between consenting adults are valid and beautiful. I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool in helping us find our path through the obstacles and challenges that life throws at us.

I believe counseling may include healing emotional wounds, developing coping skills and/or striving towards improving oneself. I work with clients who struggle with substance and alcohol misuse, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, race or gender related stressors and mood disorders. I have experience facilitating intensive outpatient groups and providing couples counseling.

I am a queer sex therapist, providing a relaxed, open, collaborative and non-judgmental atmosphere. My intention is to support people in the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, and kink communities (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse). I will cater my approach to your needs, but my natural style is straight-forward, so I tend to delve into the issues at hand so that you can see improvement in your emotional well-being as quickly as possible. Once immediate stressors have been calmed, we can work on a deeper level together in order to gain insight on underlying beliefs and experiences that may be contributing to your distress.

You did it! You clicked the link. Congrats, on taking the first step of your mental health journey. I know it was hard, maybe even scary, but you did it. I am proud of you. With all of my experience, education and credentials, my goal for our session is to know you so that I can help you. Together, we will embark on this journey to help you accomplish the goal you had in mind when you came to therapy. I am not monotone, I can try but that's not me. I am a highly skilled therapist with a heart that is invested in helping people overcome mental health challenges.

My ideal clients are individuals or couples that are seeking to understand themselves better and implement strategies to continue to live more meaningful and fulfilled lives. I have additional training in eating disorders and can support clients with body image, disordered eating, emotional eating, and improving their relationship with their body and food. I also enjoy working with couples that may benefit from increased communication or emotional and physical intimacy.

Whether you are navigating unhealthy attachments, having relationship and marital concerns, or overwhelmed with anxiety and fear there is hope for you to overcome! My therapeutic approach remains the same whether there is one or more persons in my office, I believe the quality of our relationships is mostly determined by the quality of our individual lives, and I endeavor to help my clients understand how their thoughts, misalignment of values, and unresolved rejection and abandonment concerns impact every area of their lives.

Doing it yourself, does not mean doing it alone, it means bringing in the resources that will assist you. I invite you to let me be your resource. During 20+ years of experience as a therapist, I have assisted hundreds of individuals and couples in making the changes and choices needed to create and sustain more fulfilling lives and more joyful, peaceful intimate relationships. I offer insightful, supportive, and interactive therapy blended with resourceful, practical suggestions that can help you heal life's hurts, like yourself more, adjust to life's transitions, and develop improved communication skills and relationships.

I believe therapy is a valuable investment in oneself and one’s relationships. I strive to provide a safe and comfortable therapy space where you can share your challenges and personal growth goals. I work collaboratively with you to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your goals in a manner that is most comfortable and effective for you. My practice is grounded in a commitment to understanding and addressing the specific needs of each individual and relationship, and fostering a supportive and inclusive therapeutic environment for all.

****Cambrio Counseling has immediate openings in N. Raleigh Locations for adults, children and couples ****ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. BOTH IN PERSON AND TELEHEALTH*** We have 7 therapists working with depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, domestic violence, children, adolescent and couples. We utlitize cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, strength-based therapy, EMDR and solutions-focused therapy in a client-centered, non-judgmental atmosphere.

Stephanie Hogate is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with over 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She is committed to helping adults and seniors navigate their life challenges and find their paths to a more fulfilled life. Stephanie specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, addiction issues, and major life transitions. Stephanie has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.