Couples Counseling Therapists in Matthews, NC
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Kathi Bradley
Counselor, MS, MA, LCMHCA, RYT, CFT
Verified
Verified
Kathi helps individuals and
couples
emerge through struggle to healing, freedom and positive growth. Her approaches are rooted in depth psychology, appreciating the impact of early experiences and relationships. She helps clients see and emerge from unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating - leading to enduring freedom and vitality, not short-term solutions. Kathi's strength is personal growth and life coaching. She also walks with those experiencing troubled relationships, loss, grief, anxiety, depression, childhood or adult trauma, infertility, life-changing illness or disability, and body image challenges.
Nakita Brisbon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFTA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist Associate and I work with families,
couples
, and children through a systemic lens. My passion is to help individuals struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as people working through obstacles that lie in the way of connecting with their full selves. I work with
couples
and families struggling with difficult relational issues including communication, conflict, infidelity, commitment, reconnecting, as well as processing through traumatic events, and
couples
in need of premarital counseling.
Chelsea Lee
Counselor, LCMHCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a
couples
and adults’ specialist. My focus is on those struggling with concerns related to relationships, intimacy issues, pre marital concerns, anxiety, poor communication skills, depression, low self-esteem, co-parenting, and life transitions. I thrive in
couples
work but also enjoy working with young adults (18+). In this stage of life there is a need for balancing newfound independence, friendships, romantic relationships, identity, work, job/school stress. Together we can work towards exploring interests, and working through past trauma, to promote a healthier future.
Mike Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, CSAT
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
In addition to individual and marital therapy, I also lead therapy workshops for addiction recovery, as well an intensive work with
couples
and individuals.
My practice is focused on treating sexual brokenness and addiction, trauma (relational, single event, PTSD) and marital issues, including infidelity. Many times, these three treatment areas are linked together and experience in all three leads to more comprehensive therapy. I have also worked with clients with many different presenting issues over 19 years of private practice. I believe this experience helps me address the varied needs that my clients present.
Waitlist for new clients
Eve Rogerson
Counselor, LCMHCA, NCC, MA, PGDE, BSc
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
You may be struggling with an important
relationship
; being overwhelmed by the impact of past trauma; exploring your sexuality or gender identity; navigating the world safely because of systemic oppression and injustice; facing financial hardship; feeling lost; learning to manage a health condition; feeling unable to connect with family; experiencing unexplained anger; or a thousand other things that there isn't room to list. It is my job and my hope to empower you by providing an empathic, safe, and supportive environment in which to explore struggles, pain, and roadblocks such that opportunities for help and growth can emerge.
Eric S Strauss
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist with over thirty years experience who specializes in seeing
couples
. If you are experiencing problems in your marriage,
couples counseling
(also known as marriage counseling, marital therapy, or
couples
therapy) can be of great help in dealing with the difficulties you face. You may be experiencing repetitive arguments and poor communication, conflicts over parenting, money, dealing with extended families, or intimacy, or you may be trying to cope with the aftermath of an affair. Some
couples
struggle with less specific crises but feel they have lost a sense of closeness and connection.
Danielle Coffey
Counselor, MS, LCMHCA
Verified
Verified
Whether its work stress, personal or
relationship
issues, adjusting to a new place or life change, or dealing with the pressure to be in a certain place in life by a certain time, I get it.
From social media to student loans, and everything else in between, navigating life as a 20- or 30-something in today’s world can be overwhelming. It can sometimes be difficult to manage the stresses, pressures, fears, and expectations that come with all of the changes and challenges of this time in life.
Sabriya K Mutize
Counselor, LCMHC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I am experienced in working with individuals and families to manage stress, anxiety, life transition/adjustment issues,
relationship
problems, self esteem issues, academic difficulties, and school related behavioral/social issues.
I believe in helping individuals attempting to move from a place of being "stuck" to living life beyond self-limiting beliefs. I have worked to help adults, adolescents, and children in the behavioral field for over a decade. I have the passion to serve as a motivating catalyst to help individuals reach their full potential. I know that this work takes time, effort, and grace - I am is willing to help walk through this journey.
Melody Joy Carr
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I enjoy working with teens, adults and
couples
who might be experiencing conflict, grief, depression or anxiety for circumstances beyond their control. No matter what difficulty or darkness lies before us, we can always find beauty in the mess and design in the chaos. I love helping others discover strengths and find hope. I have experience as a high school counselor, I'm a former pastor's wife, and my first job out of college was in campus ministry. Whether life is overwhelming, your marriage is struggling, or your teenager feels anxious/depressed, I firmly believe that there can still be fruit in your life.
Rebekah Schlottman
Counselor, MA, LPCA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping people discover their innate strengths. Empowering them to find solutions for the changes they desire in life, I approach each person as an individual with unique strengths and needs. Many of the adults and children I have worked with have dealt with depression, anxiety,
relationship
challenges, life transitions, and ADHD. I also have received training in EMDR to work with those who have experienced traumatic events in their lives, such as car accidents, abuse, and other disturbing memories.
Hutton Life Coaching, Certified Life Coach
RMT, MBA
I help people with problems and passions. What are you looking for more of?? Love, joy, excitement, peace, connection, success?? A new job, new or improved
relationship
, better health? What are you looking for less of??? Stress, depression, anxiety, loneliness, frustration?? Bad habits? My clients typically feel stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated but are also ready and motivated to TRY SOMETHING NEW!!
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Jenna Lane
LCMHC Associate, LCMHCA, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I aim to create a space that is safe and accepting for all. I have experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, and
relationship
issues. Additionally, I specialize in working with children and adolescents who may be struggling with ADHD, behavioral issues, relational conflicts, stress, and more.
Boyce L Smith
Counselor, MA, LCMHCA, LCAS, CCS, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Areas of expertise include: substance use, trauma, mood/anxiety concerns,
relationship
issues, life changes/adjustments, grief/loss, non-monogamous and polyamorous
couples
, gender and sexual identity, LGBTQI+ individuals, men's issues, anger management, depression, and working with individual,
couples
, families.
Taking the step to seek out counseling takes tremendous courage and vulnerability. My approach in counseling is holistic and takes into account the whole body, mind, and spirit. As a therapist I treat individuals,
couples
, and families regardless of race, age, sexuality, gender, religion, or ethnicity. Both professionally and personally, I believe that we all have what is necessary for true growth and change. Join me on the journey of exploring your needs and goals to help you accomplish a desired outcome.
Not accepting new clients
Lee Sumrall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCMHC-S, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a passion for working with
couples
, including those looking for premarital counseling, healing from divorce or affairs, sexual intimacy difficulties, and working on communication skills training.
The name of my business reflects my desire to help you find "Common Ground" within your relationships. Whether it is a marital issue you are struggling with or a parent/child/teen relational issue, I am here to help you through it. This is a goal of my counseling practice and finding common ground is one way I have helped
couples
and families for the last decade.
Calm Seas Family Services, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My mission and calling is to work on
relationship
difficulties in the family.
My ideal client is someone who is dissatisfied with their current life and is ready to discuss making a change to live the life they wish to live.
Not accepting new clients
Alma Williams Burch
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, CCMC
Verified
Verified
I have successfully provided services for
couples
, families, and individuals facing mental health challenges like depression, anger,
relationship
issues, grief, and PTSD, among others.
People come to counseling because they want to change their personal or family situation, solve a particular problem, or simply bring a healthier balance to their lives. My role as your counselor is to support, encourage and assist you in doing the necessary work to discover, understand, heal and move forward. I use particular concepts and techniques selected from a broad range of therapies. I primarily draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Behavior Therapy, Talk Therapy, and Mindfulness. I integrate these and other therapies with Biblical principles and a Christian worldview.
Cynthia Morris
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Current problems in living presenting as anxiety, depression, behavioral and relational struggles are often the unperceived result of past
relationship
dynamics, harm, or trauma.
Are you ready to care for and be kind to yourself? Do you struggle with behaviors, thoughts, or relationships? Do you feel misunderstood, confused, or angry? Do you feel anxious, stressed, or nervous? Are you sad, impulsive, or withdrawn? Maybe you don't know what you feel. Are you aware of a difference between the inside and the outside? Have you tried everything to change or get "it" to stop with no avail? I specialize in and engage your life stories while working for transformation in your body, mind and soul.
Karen E Hooper
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Research has found that happiness is one of the most effective health interventions. I work with individuals,
couples
, and families, using a positive psychology approach that helps clients identify and build upon what they are already doing well. I can help you understand the importance of the mind/body connection, and how to utilize this to feel better. I can help you become aware of how your choices are impacting your life satisfaction and help you gain new skills and perspectives on your challenges. Feeling energetic and hopeful again is possible. I encourage you to call today.
Reaching Resolution, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHCS, NCLSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Reaching Resolution is a group practice with over 25 years of experience working with children,
couples
, individuals, and families to help find solutions to the problems that you or your loved ones face. We use a positive, strengths-based approach, drawing from evidence-based strategies to fit your own unique situation and needs. We use a solution-focused approach to help you find positive ways to handle situations and reach the resolution that's right for you.
Mandy Bird
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Couples
and family therapy have also been an important focus of her practice.
Mandy, a licensed psychotherapist, has been in private practice since January of 1993. For her, being a professional counselor and helping people grow is sacred work. She is committed to helping people pursue their own potential and views her work as a therapist as a life-calling. Mandy has a diverse background and range of experiences from working with birth mothers and adoptive families to corporate consulting and executive coaching.
As a therapist, Mandy has helped hundreds of people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, sexual abuse and trauma as well as many other issues.
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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.