Couples Counseling Therapists in Charlotte, NC
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Essential Elevation Counseling & Consulting PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety,
relationship
issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, and ADHD.
I believe that counseling is a journey that we embark on together where one learns the tools and skills necessary to live a fulfilling life. I integrate multiple theoretical perspectives that will best fit you and the concerns you wish to work through. My most used perspective Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on examining the relationships between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I will focus on thought distortions that may cause you to experience any stress or discomfort. We will also attend to the behaviors and feelings that assist you in believing in these negative thought patterns.
Waitlist for new clients

Hannah Sanii
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience providing both brief and long-term counseling for a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, substance and alcohol use,
relationship
stress, trauma and PTSD, and more.
Counseling is a voluntary and collaborative process. This requires that you be actively involved and willing to set and work toward specific goals. Counseling is a tool that individuals can use to deal with problems in a way that is best for that individual. Your counselor cannot “fix,” “cure,” or “heal” you in any way. However, unconditional acceptance, listening and understanding, professional expertise, and honest communication can help you reach your goals to achieving a happier, healthier life!

Jenny Caldwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clinical experiences include working with individuals of all ages, pre-marital
couples
, married
couples
experiencing a range of marital difficulties, and families experiencing conflicts, divorce, blending of families and other concerns.
I am passionate about working with individuals and families. I believe the client/ therapist
relationship
is a critical component of the therapeutic process and place emphasis on maintaining a nonjudgmental, caring, and safe environment for my clients. My compassion and use of evidence-based research models provide a space for me to empower and support clients. I believe that the therapy process is collaborative, both therapist and client work together to develop strategies and tools to help clients transition through stressful times. Using both long and short-term therapy approaches, I create an individual approach for clients.

Insightful Options, PLLC
Counselor, EdD, LCMHCS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our specialty areas are SUD, addiction, DWI, domestic violence, parenting children with special needs, teenage issues, anger management, family conflicts/resolution,
couples
/marital issues, career counseling supervision, and professional private practice development.
We explore Insightful Options to help you change your life, face your fears and overcome difficult obstacles. We have years of experience working with individuals and families dealing with a wide range of issues. We provide services M-F and Sat. We also provide Affordable Therapy Services for individuals. In addition, we provide SUD/ DWI/DOT/SAP services that includes group sessions. We also provide Tele-Mental Health Therapy sessions for SC, NC, and GA clients for additional privacy and convenience. We have a nonprofit organization for additional assistance in different service areas...https://www.greenemcilwainefoundation.org/

Judith M Thorne
Psychologist, MA, MS, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I have worked with
couples
, children and families for over 25 years. In the last 20 years, I have also specialized in the treatment of women, and
couples
suffering from prenatal and postpartum disorders.

Eileen Geiger
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Eileen enjoys working with older teens (16+) and young adults as they work toward independence, identity formation, and
relationship
building.
Eileen strives to help individuals deepen their self awareness, uncover self compassion, and find acceptance in their life journeys. Eileen’s approach to counseling is warm, collaborative, strength based, and trauma informed. She believes therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental space to examine your thoughts and feelings while processing past events that have led you to become who you are today.
Not accepting new clients

Mary Gail Frawley-O'Dea
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Child & adolescent clinicians, career counselors, and
couples
& family therapy specialists allow for a variety of services under one roof.
No two therapeutic journeys are alike. They reflect the unique interactions of the individuals involved in the process. Therapist and patient enter into a
relationship
through which, when things go well, "more" becomes possible: more life, more love, more play, more feelings, more thought, more choice, more reflection.
Specializing in work with adult survivors of childhood & adolescent sexual abuse, I combine psychodynamic, developmental, and trauma perspectives. The past can truly become past and the present freed to become reflective of the genuine talents, hopes, yearnings of the person with whom I journey.

Nadia Antoszyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
For the past twenty one years, I have worked as a LCSW with children, adolescents adults and
couples
using a variety of treatment modalities. This experience comes from woring in hospitals, mental health agencies and partial hospitalizations programs. I specialize in Mood Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Trauma/abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Bereavement/Grief and Mental Health Conditions(HIV/AIDS, Diabetes, and etc.) More recently, I was certified as a Parent Coordinator for the Mecklenburg Court system.

Rebecca Wojciechowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Within my practice as a therapist I use a person centered and strengths based approach to meet clients where they are. In my experiences with youth and adults, I have learned that everyone desires to feel heard and seen, and often when those needs aren’t met, they may lead to unhealthy habits or a lack of healthy coping skills. Primarily I work within family systems,
couples
, and individuals throughout transitions or during pregnancy and postpartum periods. During therapy I assist clients in developing healthy coping skills, reframe negative thoughts, and create attainable goals.

Nancy E Arnold
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
I work with adult individuals/
couples
presenting with
relationship
issues describing symptoms of anxiety, anger, infidelity, depression, addiction, chronic illness/pain, grief, shame, low self-worth.
Do your relationships repeat the same frustrating circles? Are moments of joy fewer than moments of anger, confusion, heartache or pain? Unwittingly, you learn about yourself and how to be in relationships by watching others. What you believe you see influences the majority of your choices. If your relationships aren't healthy, neither are you. My clients feel hurt and frustrated in their relationships, presenting with questions like why and what next. Exploring those feelings and discovering what they uncover about past and present patterns and beliefs, you can work toward finding authenticity, truth and healing.

Antoinette Souffrant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adults who are interested in addressing life stressors such as family problems, addictions,
relationship
issues, divorce, bereavement and trauma related issues. I have over thirty years of experience in helping individuals reach healthy solutions to their complex problems.

Sherry B. Stacks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified
Verified
"When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."-Harriet Beecher Stowe. I encourage you in the healing process as you discover your innate strengths and develop them. My extensive training in
relationship
and various modes of individual therapy prepare me to work with individuals,
couples
, and families. With an emphasis on interpersonal relationships and their impact on thinking, emotions and behavior, I address the whole person emphasizing the ever-changing life cycle.
Not accepting new clients

Kaye Fulcher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My approach to counseling is to help each individual understand their inner parts -- those aspects with their own ways of thinking, feeling, or believing, some of which we like and some of which we don't. Our parts can pull us in different directions or keep us from achieving our goals. One part may want to leave a
relationship
while another part wants to stay. One part may want to change jobs while another wants stability. We may also have parts with feelings we don't fully understand, like anger, hopelessness, or anxiety. We may wonder why these feelings can be so intense at times.

Sun Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHCS, RPT, PhD, DBH, RYT
Verified
Verified
We can help! We are committed to building a
relationship
with you in order to navigate your story.
We can all benefit from gaining insights, learning skills, and having “tune ups” along the way. If you’re feeling stuck, struggling with how you feel about yourself or in
relationship
with someone, experiencing unwanted or intrusive thoughts or memories from a past experience, ruminating on negative thoughts or beliefs, or feeling anxious or depressive symptoms, you don’t have to walk through it alone! We have two locations and a consortium of providers who can help!

Jessica McCall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified
16 Endorsed
Verified
16 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and trauma therapist (EMDR). I walk with clients through emotional healing, addiction recovery, and
relationship
repair. My advanced training and clinical niche are in helping individuals and
couples
who are struggling with infidelity and betrayal, trust, intimacy and sex, process addictions (sex, love, tech, food, work), communication, and complex or attachment-oriented trauma. I am also Certified to work with premarital
couples
as a Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and I am trained in Discernment Counseling to help
couples
considering divorce.

Dogwood Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, LMFT, LCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We work with individual adults and adolescents on issues including anxiety, behavioral issues, depression, emotional disturbance, family conflict, life transitions, mood disorders, pregnancy and postpartum support, PTSD,
relationship
issues, sexual abuse, substance use/addiction, and trauma.
At Dogwood Counseling, we believe in meeting you where you are and helping you get to where you want to be. We are a team of licensed clinicians, each with individualized specialties and areas of interest. Being part of a dedicated group of clinicians allows us the opportunity to collaborate and work together to provide clients with the best care.
Waitlist for new clients

Kevin Moore
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LPC, LCAS
Verified
Verified
I have maintained an independent private practice since 1992. Combined with my prior professional experiences in hospital, partial and day programs, as well as over 30 years working in the substance abuse field, I bring professionalism, stability and a wide range of experience to the counseling
relationship
. I am confident that you will find my "keep it simple" and goal directed approach fitting to your needs. You will know by the end of our first visit if we "connected". Establishing rapport is instrumental in moving forward.
Not accepting new clients

Personal Enrichment Counseling & Consulting
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPCS, NCC, CSAC, BC-TMH
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
relationship
expert, I work with those who are interested in having an emotionally healthy
relationship
along with those who are in any phase of a
relationship
process such as: dating, premarital, newlyweds, married, considering separation and divorce.
"CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS"! GIVE US A CALL OR EMAIL TODAY!!! You're up at night, again. Tired of the tears! The pain! The worry of yet another broken
relationship
, is just too overwhelming! You've tried everything to have a good
relationship
, to no avail. Sometimes things go well, then you're back where you started. You often ask, Is there a way out? What do I need in order to have a successful
relationship
? My name is Dr. Delores "Gigi" Hamilton. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Author and Certified
Relationship
Expert. I understand your struggles. Give me a call. Let's get your
relationship
back on track.

Joey Hess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling to find help that's right for you? Are you facing difficult life transitions and unsure of how to proceed? Are you dealing with the burden of shame or guilt alone? Do you want a non-judgmental space to examine your
relationship
to substances? Are there behaviors you would like to change but unsure of where to start? I provide radically compassionate and accepting care to people with all life experiences and stories. I believe that a collaborative, safe, and strong relational connection is the foundation for providing a therapeutic space for clients to experience empowered growth and change.
Not accepting new clients

The Resilience Within
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My 8 years of experience have shown me that an aligned therapeutic
relationship
is key in affecting meaningful growth, change and healing in the context of talk therapy. We might be a good match if you are interested in an upfront, humanistic approach dedicated to supporting you in cultivating greater self, relational and societal awareness. My approach centers around empowering oneself to find the willingness to engage in self-care practices that not only benefit you but that also give you the energy and mental wellness to engage in fulfilling and thriving interpersonal relationships that align with your integrity and dignity.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.