Marriage Counseling Therapists in Carrboro, NC

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Chelsea Westbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a wide variety of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and grief. I specialize in working with individuals and families. I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life. I am an LGBTQQ2SIAP+ affirming therapist and have received multiple trainings in best practices to serve the gender expansive population.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am trained to help with a wide variety of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety and panic disorders, trauma, and grief. I specialize in working with individuals and families. I have a passion for working with caregivers of young children, as well as those in their emerging adulthood stage of life. I am an LGBTQQ2SIAP+ affirming therapist and have received multiple trainings in best practices to serve the gender expansive population.
(984) 208-2428 View (984) 208-2428
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Triangle Wellness Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC, MSA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I am a licensed professional counselor practicing in Orange County, North Carolina. I have extensive experience assisting families and couples with marital discord, behavioral issues, communication breakdowns, and parent-child conflict. My goal is to empower each one of my client's by creating a non-judgmental therapeutic environment that respects their dignity and self-worth. Please access my website where you can find my availability and choose a time that is convenient for you (steven-clemens.clientsecure.me).
I am a licensed professional counselor practicing in Orange County, North Carolina. I have extensive experience assisting families and couples with marital discord, behavioral issues, communication breakdowns, and parent-child conflict. My goal is to empower each one of my client's by creating a non-judgmental therapeutic environment that respects their dignity and self-worth. Please access my website where you can find my availability and choose a time that is convenient for you (steven-clemens.clientsecure.me).
(919) 374-2359 View (919) 374-2359
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Sally F Maslansky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
Therapy at its best is a unique collaboration between therapist and client. I offer my education, training and experience along with an open mind and attuned communication to assist my clients' in exploring the issues they bring to therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with adults, couples, adolescents and families working on interpersonal and intra-personal issues. I am committed to nurturing my client's personal growth and development towards achieving a deeper sense of self knowing and the ability to live an integrated, emotionally regulated and balanced life.
Therapy at its best is a unique collaboration between therapist and client. I offer my education, training and experience along with an open mind and attuned communication to assist my clients' in exploring the issues they bring to therapy. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in working with adults, couples, adolescents and families working on interpersonal and intra-personal issues. I am committed to nurturing my client's personal growth and development towards achieving a deeper sense of self knowing and the ability to live an integrated, emotionally regulated and balanced life.
(919) 714-4139 View (919) 714-4139
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Kenny Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
Are you struggling to evict the ex who's living rent-free in your brain? Or is there so much conflict and miscommunication in your marriage that you wonder how you'll ever stay together? When your most significant relationships are in crisis, it leaves you feeling uncertain and deeply anxious about the future. Sleepless nights and emotional turmoil have you on edge, wondering how you'll ever make it through if "just one more thing" happens. As a therapist with 25 years of experience, I understand the toll that relationship distress and conflict can take on your mental and physical health.
Are you struggling to evict the ex who's living rent-free in your brain? Or is there so much conflict and miscommunication in your marriage that you wonder how you'll ever stay together? When your most significant relationships are in crisis, it leaves you feeling uncertain and deeply anxious about the future. Sleepless nights and emotional turmoil have you on edge, wondering how you'll ever make it through if "just one more thing" happens. As a therapist with 25 years of experience, I understand the toll that relationship distress and conflict can take on your mental and physical health.
(385) 437-6869 View (385) 437-6869
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Vann Joines
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I am certified as a Transactional Analyst, a Redecision Therapist, a Marital and Family Therapist, a Group Psychotherapist, and an Advanced Integrative Therapist which combines a psychodynamic approach with Energy Psychology.
My experience is that the psychological symptoms we experience in the present are the ways we have tried to protect ourselves from the experience of the early trauma that we went through in childhood, and that by clearing the early trauma, we can release the symptoms in the present. My approach is to help clients identify and resolve the early trauma so they can have a joyous life in the present.
I am certified as a Transactional Analyst, a Redecision Therapist, a Marital and Family Therapist, a Group Psychotherapist, and an Advanced Integrative Therapist which combines a psychodynamic approach with Energy Psychology.
My experience is that the psychological symptoms we experience in the present are the ways we have tried to protect ourselves from the experience of the early trauma that we went through in childhood, and that by clearing the early trauma, we can release the symptoms in the present. My approach is to help clients identify and resolve the early trauma so they can have a joyous life in the present.
(919) 300-7807 View (919) 300-7807
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Meredith Milke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
I'm also certified in using the Prepare & Enrich Assessment tool for pre marital counseling.
New Clients - I will have some openings for individual clients in August, 2024. I am not taking any new couples at this time. - - - - I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas. I have 20 years experience working with adolescents, adults and families. My work includes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. We will explore your relationships, environment, recent life events and stressors to gain perspective of how you are affected emotionally, physically and spiritually.
I'm also certified in using the Prepare & Enrich Assessment tool for pre marital counseling.
New Clients - I will have some openings for individual clients in August, 2024. I am not taking any new couples at this time. - - - - I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas. I have 20 years experience working with adolescents, adults and families. My work includes a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach. We will explore your relationships, environment, recent life events and stressors to gain perspective of how you are affected emotionally, physically and spiritually.
(919) 809-6566 View (919) 809-6566
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Edie Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LMFT, PLLC
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Now offering 90 minute couple sessions. I am an experienced, licensed marriage and family therapist working with couples, individuals and children. I can help put your history in its rightful place and create a healthy narrative that will allow you to flourish. Let's partner to gain insight on potential blockers and craft practical solutions to move you past them, creating harmony in your relationships. Call today to schedule a free 30 minute meet & greet.
Now offering 90 minute couple sessions. I am an experienced, licensed marriage and family therapist working with couples, individuals and children. I can help put your history in its rightful place and create a healthy narrative that will allow you to flourish. Let's partner to gain insight on potential blockers and craft practical solutions to move you past them, creating harmony in your relationships. Call today to schedule a free 30 minute meet & greet.
(919) 794-8394 View (919) 794-8394
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Devon Abdo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
Sex and relationships can be hard to talk about --- But you don't have to do it alone! I am Devon Abdo (her/she), LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Sexuality and Sex Therapy. I work with both couples and individuals who are interested in exploring their relationships and sexuality or need help dealing with this crazy world. I believe in tailoring each session to the needs of each client where they are, of any gender orientation, gender expression, race, or relationship style. I am trans-affirming, fetish-affirming, and poly-affirming.
Sex and relationships can be hard to talk about --- But you don't have to do it alone! I am Devon Abdo (her/she), LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Sexuality and Sex Therapy. I work with both couples and individuals who are interested in exploring their relationships and sexuality or need help dealing with this crazy world. I believe in tailoring each session to the needs of each client where they are, of any gender orientation, gender expression, race, or relationship style. I am trans-affirming, fetish-affirming, and poly-affirming.
(984) 223-5292 View (984) 223-5292
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Grey Mastro Hubbard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker with approximately ten years experience providing mental health services to children and families. I have worked with a wide range of families with a wide range of strengths and challenges. Much of my experience has been focused on assisting children, teenagers and families recover from traumatic experiences. I also feel that I can be helpful to those dealing with depression and anxiety.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker with approximately ten years experience providing mental health services to children and families. I have worked with a wide range of families with a wide range of strengths and challenges. Much of my experience has been focused on assisting children, teenagers and families recover from traumatic experiences. I also feel that I can be helpful to those dealing with depression and anxiety.
(919) 635-4235 View (919) 635-4235
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Christopher S Weintrob
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
I believe that human connection is the most powerful force in our lives, and that it can be the source of much of our strength as well as much of our pain. The quality of the psychotherapeutic relationship forms the foundation for all growth and healing done within this context. The simple addition of a new, invested relationship to one's life can help provide room to move forward. Once this foundation is in place, amazing progress can be made, whether this is conceptualized as a return to a more fulfilling moment in life, or as more fully achieving one's potential.
I believe that human connection is the most powerful force in our lives, and that it can be the source of much of our strength as well as much of our pain. The quality of the psychotherapeutic relationship forms the foundation for all growth and healing done within this context. The simple addition of a new, invested relationship to one's life can help provide room to move forward. Once this foundation is in place, amazing progress can be made, whether this is conceptualized as a return to a more fulfilling moment in life, or as more fully achieving one's potential.
(984) 205-0021 View (984) 205-0021
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Lisa Kay Gist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
I specialize in relational growth, maturity, and care across the lifespan. Let's notice which of your relationships are thriving and which are struggling. Let's notice the strengths you bring to your relationships. Let's notice relational habits that make relationships feel disconnected, unsafe, exhausting or unsustainable.
I specialize in relational growth, maturity, and care across the lifespan. Let's notice which of your relationships are thriving and which are struggling. Let's notice the strengths you bring to your relationships. Let's notice relational habits that make relationships feel disconnected, unsafe, exhausting or unsustainable.
(984) 205-4485 View (984) 205-4485
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Madigan Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP, SSP, Coach
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Hello! And welcome to my practice. I have a couple of specialities. First, I help sufferers of trauma become safely emobodied after years of disconnection and fear of feeling. Second, I help clients build nervous system regulation and secure attachment so they may feel safer and more free in the world. Third, I coach clients make room for their true 'selves' in their lives, without sacrificing family or connection, blending individuation/exploration with secure attachment. And finally, I help clients remove barriers between them and their goals so they may lead more purpose driven lives for themselves and those around them.
Hello! And welcome to my practice. I have a couple of specialities. First, I help sufferers of trauma become safely emobodied after years of disconnection and fear of feeling. Second, I help clients build nervous system regulation and secure attachment so they may feel safer and more free in the world. Third, I coach clients make room for their true 'selves' in their lives, without sacrificing family or connection, blending individuation/exploration with secure attachment. And finally, I help clients remove barriers between them and their goals so they may lead more purpose driven lives for themselves and those around them.
(872) 225-2150 View (872) 225-2150
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Elizabeth McInerney
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I am a counseling psychologist who offers individual and relationship therapy to adolescents and adults. I have expertise in working with those who are experiencing distress due to anxiety, depression, eating concerns, relationship conflict, sleep disorders, stress, and trauma. I work best with individuals who seek to deepen their self awareness and to explore the nuanced complexities of life.
I am a counseling psychologist who offers individual and relationship therapy to adolescents and adults. I have expertise in working with those who are experiencing distress due to anxiety, depression, eating concerns, relationship conflict, sleep disorders, stress, and trauma. I work best with individuals who seek to deepen their self awareness and to explore the nuanced complexities of life.
(919) 646-3795 View (919) 646-3795
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2nd Spring CCC, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
If what you need is a healing journey from life's challenges or relationship complexities, I'm here to guide you. Whether you're navigating traumas, in need of coping strategies, or wanting lasting positive changes, your journey is at the heart of my warm, personalized approach. From self-discovery to resilience, find a genuine connection and expert support crafted just for you. Let's embark together on a personal path to well-being, where the focus is on your needs and aspirations with understanding, compassion, and heartfelt expertise.
If what you need is a healing journey from life's challenges or relationship complexities, I'm here to guide you. Whether you're navigating traumas, in need of coping strategies, or wanting lasting positive changes, your journey is at the heart of my warm, personalized approach. From self-discovery to resilience, find a genuine connection and expert support crafted just for you. Let's embark together on a personal path to well-being, where the focus is on your needs and aspirations with understanding, compassion, and heartfelt expertise.
(919) 646-6860 View (919) 646-6860
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Joseph Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
Waitlist for new clients
MOTIVATE Counseling & Coaching, a mental health & personal improvement practice, helps you get where you want to be. We often view growth & learning positively but stress & discomfort negatively. The reality is they are inherently connected. You are the expert of your life & no one is better able to determine what is best for you than you. Whether past traumas, current stressors, future worries, inability to follow through, or reluctance to take that “next step”…MOTIVATE will help process & develop a healthier understanding of what has occurred in your life, clarify what you want, understand barriers & overcome them.
MOTIVATE Counseling & Coaching, a mental health & personal improvement practice, helps you get where you want to be. We often view growth & learning positively but stress & discomfort negatively. The reality is they are inherently connected. You are the expert of your life & no one is better able to determine what is best for you than you. Whether past traumas, current stressors, future worries, inability to follow through, or reluctance to take that “next step”…MOTIVATE will help process & develop a healthier understanding of what has occurred in your life, clarify what you want, understand barriers & overcome them.
(919) 822-9264 View (919) 822-9264
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Francesca Nicole Morfesis
Psychological Associate, MA, LPA, HSP-PA
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
My love is helping people learn to navigate the terrain of the body and to find the wisdom and freedom of feeling and ‘sensing’ as ways of knowing and healing. This domain is difficult to navigate alone - We live in a time when our nervous systems are deeply taxed and carry significant trauma, and in which the cultural resources for healing have been repressed or lost under the weight of systems of oppression. I want to help you find your way back to a sense of wholeness by listening to your innate wisdom. Please note- I only accept clients who have some form of contemplative practice because it creates a foundation for our work!
My love is helping people learn to navigate the terrain of the body and to find the wisdom and freedom of feeling and ‘sensing’ as ways of knowing and healing. This domain is difficult to navigate alone - We live in a time when our nervous systems are deeply taxed and carry significant trauma, and in which the cultural resources for healing have been repressed or lost under the weight of systems of oppression. I want to help you find your way back to a sense of wholeness by listening to your innate wisdom. Please note- I only accept clients who have some form of contemplative practice because it creates a foundation for our work!
(919) 759-5384 View (919) 759-5384
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Dani Leah Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510  (Online Only)
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.
I believe pleasure and intimacy are key components to realizing your own worth. Whether you are looking to connect more deeply to yourself, a partner, or a community, I am here to reflect your own capacity for joy and fulfillment back to you. Therapy is about connection, and I bring my openness, curiosity, and sense of humor into my sessions. I use a blend of techniques from emotionally-focused therapy, somatic psychotherapy, sex therapy, and yoga to work with both individuals and partners.
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Jenna Best
Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
Understanding and making sense of your experiences and patterns can help you live a more balanced life - a life which empowers you and generates a positive path to growth, health, and well-being. The goal of our therapy would be to bring more awareness to your choices and patterns, so that you can be empowered to make more mindful decisions. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and make sense of the past and meet new challenges in your life with more clarity and balance.
Understanding and making sense of your experiences and patterns can help you live a more balanced life - a life which empowers you and generates a positive path to growth, health, and well-being. The goal of our therapy would be to bring more awareness to your choices and patterns, so that you can be empowered to make more mindful decisions. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and make sense of the past and meet new challenges in your life with more clarity and balance.
(919) 883-9447 View (919) 883-9447
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Emily Berman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Carrboro, NC 27510
The work I do is primarily focused in the here and now. We will focus at what’s happening in your day-to-day life and identify aspects you might want to change in order to create more joy, happiness, creativity and sense of peace in your life.
The work I do is primarily focused in the here and now. We will focus at what’s happening in your day-to-day life and identify aspects you might want to change in order to create more joy, happiness, creativity and sense of peace in your life.
(857) 776-3661 View (857) 776-3661
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Gillian Corzine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, NCMFT, AAMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carrboro, NC 27510
I believe understanding how my client perceives the world is essential to successful treatment. For 30 years I have helped a multitude of individuals and family groupings to find peace, resolution and happiness in many areas of their lives. I am a dedicated therapist who is present in the session and highly committed to honoring and respecting the individuals who have allowed me to work with them. I draw inspiration from Pema Chodron, Virginia Satir and Esther Perel.
I believe understanding how my client perceives the world is essential to successful treatment. For 30 years I have helped a multitude of individuals and family groupings to find peace, resolution and happiness in many areas of their lives. I am a dedicated therapist who is present in the session and highly committed to honoring and respecting the individuals who have allowed me to work with them. I draw inspiration from Pema Chodron, Virginia Satir and Esther Perel.
(919) 885-0069 View (919) 885-0069
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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.