Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Charlotte, NC

Tired of Walking on Egg Shells? Communication issues? Misunderstood, not heard? Tired of secrecy? Is trust or infidelity destroying the relationship? The power to make lasting changes comes from within. Better communications is key. Let me help restore love and respect into your relationship! Tired of the verbal & emotional abuse. Thinking about ending the relationship? Get real solutions from arguments! Don't use your pain as a reason not to change. Get life changing skills now! I also work with adolescents/ teens, helping them unleash their potential for Greatness! Your marriage / relationship does not have to end. Get Help Today

My practice welcomes adults and couples. My style is active and responsive with a pragmatic focus and a sense of humor. We will have a free-flowing conversation and explore whatever is on your mind and in your heart. Our work will proceed at your pace, so that you can move forward with greater calm and confidence.

Relationships can provide the greatest joy yet create emotional pain in our lives. Anxiety, depression, shame, and trauma can be traced to a current or past relationship. Maybe you are in an unhealthy or unfulfilling relationship. Perhaps, you are experiencing a relationship loss due to a divorce or a breakup. Or you may be living with the impact of early childhood trauma/neglect. You also may be single with a longing to be in a relationship. Despite the cause of emotional pain, I believe you can heal and grow. I offer a safe environment where we work collaboratively toward a fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

Niki Mullis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist Associate. A graduate of Queens University with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Health Services, Niki completed her graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University. She is a Prepare/Enrich facilitator and offers pre-marital counseling. Niki is also certified in the Level 1 Gottman Method and continuing training to become fully certified.

Over the last 5 years, I have experience working with individuals, couples and families struggling with relationships, parenting, and life transitions. I understand the importance of relationships throughout life and utilize my skills to assist parents, couples, and families in building healthy, long-lasting relationships. It is a natural occurrence in all relationships to have periods of highs and lows. Oftentimes the stressors of life make it difficult to heal from the lows and transform your marriage with life’s changing stages.

Let love heal! Essentially-the appreciation of oneself creates the standard of adherence for others. Begin your journey of healing through self-reflection and by affirming your worth regardless of past or current trauma. I base my practice through the lenses of a womanistic approach. I aim to empower women by means of incorporating various therapeutic techniques in which yields self-esteem and self-confidence!

I work with clients going through a wide range of emotional and relationship difficulties including addiction, grief, trauma, anxiety, relationship problems, marital difficulty, divorce, infidelity, life transitions, substance abuse, and the pain of growing up in a difficult parent/child relationship.

I firmly believe that every individual possesses the inherent capacity for self-understanding and growth. As a counselor, I am wholeheartedly committed to making a difference in the lives of those who may be facing various challenges. My goal is to create a safe and empathetic space where clients can freely explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. I use a variety of different therapeutic techniques to suit the unique needs and goals of each individual. However, a person-centered approach forms the foundation of my counseling philosophy.

Taking this brave step in your healing journey is something to be truly proud of. I'm here to support you through exploration, navigating challenges, and embracing your strengths. Whether navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-confidence, or seeking self-forgiveness, I offer a supportive space where you're empowered, validated, and truly heard. Your expertise in your life is valued, and I provide personalized tools to address your unique challenges. Together, we'll focus on your strengths, well-being, and prioritize your path to acceptance. Let's work together to achieve your goals and cultivate the personal growth you deserve.

Are you looking to work through challenges in your relationship? Would you like to enhance your relationship, prepare for marriage or prevent divorce? The cycle in marriage and relationships can cause us to lose hope and believe that being truly happy and fulfilled may not exist. This is not true. I am here to journey with you and your spouse/fiancé to understand where you are in the relationship cycle and what could potentially be preventing you from experiencing joy, peace, connection and unconditional love.

I believe that people today are looking for meaning in their lives. The issues that many are experiencing such as depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship problems stem from a struggle to find meaning and one's place in the world. A balance must be achieved between the psychological and spiritual dimensions of the client's life. It is my personal therapeutic philosophy that the issues that the client may be facing can be used as a motivating force to help him or her achieve and maintain this psycho-spiritual union.

I am passionate about helping clients develop stronger and happier relationships with themselves and their loved ones, as I believe the quality of these dynamics determines the quality of our lives. I enjoy working alongside individuals as we navigate the patterns and events of their past and present in the hopes of creating healthier and more fulfilling futures. I also enjoy working with couples to help them better understand how their individual patterns show up in their relationship, therefore deepening the connection with themselves and their partners.

I believe it is my job to collaborate with my clients to create a Narrative that feels authentic and attuned their passions, identities, and values. We often get lost in what we feel like we should or can't do, which confines us in little boxes that make it hard for us to feel vibrant and celebrate our uniqueness. I believe that when we explore and deconstruct the social constructions and dominant discourses in our social-cultural location and biases that don't align with our personal experiences or beliefs we have the autonomy and freedom to get in touch with our most core self and better understand how we interact with our world.

Maybe you've been listening to podcasts, been in masterclasses, and reading self-help books thinking about your emotions so much that you haven't been feeling them. Maybe you feel as though you are experiencing your emotions "too much." Either way, if you could do this by yourself (whatever the "this" is for you), you would have done it by now! Being truly seen & understood can be profoundly healing, and this is foundational in the type of therapy that I work to provide. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I offer resilience informed therapy as an overall approach to emotional wellness as well as an approach to trauma recovery.

I offer counseling for PTSD, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD and relationship difficulties. If you struggle with PTSD because of the past traumas, I will gently help you decrease distress by processing and making sense of traumatic events and equipping you to respond rather than react in triggering situations. If you need counseling for anxiety and depression, we will work on skills to regulate your emotions, bring your anxiety to a healthy level, and help you experience joy, purpose and connection with others. If you seek counseling for OCD, I can help you tolerate uncertainty and fears to improve your quality of life.

Do you feel like trauma has hijacked your life? Are you experiencing depressive episodes/sadness, anxieties, negative thought patterns and relationship dynamics that tend towards being reactive? People that work with me learn how to understand the impact and effects of trauma and grow their resiliency muscle. Its time to stop hiding wounds you can’t name and skipping out on many possibilities in your life because of internal fears, waning drive and a sense of inner defeat. I can help.

Maybe you're questioning yourself, your decisions, or your relationships. Or you're struggling to figure out what's next. You are not alone. I work with teens, adults, and couples from various backgrounds with similar experiences. When working with me, they appreciate someone who's understanding and genuinely supports them through challenging times. My counseling style is holistic, relaxed, and tailored to each person's needs. Through a variety of techniques, I am able to support individuals, couples, and families.

My practice as a clinician focuses on eating disorders/disordered eating, perinatal mental health, and helping individuals who identify as "highly sensitive." Clients typically come to me wanting to heal their relationship with food and their body and understand their sensitivities to overstimulation and anxiety. I help my clients begin to notice the ways in which their past experiences impact their current experience of safety and dysregulation.

I am a psychologist who specializes in treating anger management, relationships issues, depression, and anxiety. I also help with divorce transitions, personal coaching, workplace conflicts, and identity development. I have received training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. I work exclusively with adults and primarily rely upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I help people manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in more effective ways. I offer support and guidance in a nonjudgmental and practical manner. I also administer psychological testing for bariatric surgery, ADHD, and intelligence.