Couples Counseling Therapists in North Carolina

Trust, respect, safety and *authenticity* seems to be the most vital components to any relationship , especially the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. My personal philosophies encourage my therapeutic approach of providing a warm and safe environment where you feel like you can be YOU! Creating an atmosphere of no judgment, is of the utmost important to me in working with you as a client. I respect honesty and ensure to provide you the same so that you grow. We may laugh, we may cry, but we will leave feeling a little lighter (insert winky face).

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in individual, couple, family, and group therapy with children, teens, families, and adults. A total of 15 years in human services, 8 years directly related to therapy. I have provided out patient therapy. play therapy, and in school therapy. I have experience working with children, teens, couples and adults with a variety of mental health, emotional, and behavioral issues including: ADHD, adjustment/transitions, attachment, ODD, behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, school problems, couple conflict, and family conflicts.

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!!

Angie DeFilippi is a Board Certified, Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) that specializes in perinatal anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, parenting skills, and child and adolescent counseling. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Child Centered Play Therapy, Child Parent Relationship Training, and in perinatal anxiety and mood disorders. Angie practices from an integrative, person-centered approach and uses a variety of therapeutic techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), EMDR, expressive arts therapy, play therapy, and sandtray.

Years of working with women, families and couples continues to teach me that what is valued most is relationship and a sense of being heard. For most,the therapeutic relationship and discovery of their "voice" is the beginning of transformation. What a gift for me to be part of that process. Working from the framework of Person Centered Therapy, I marvel over my client's determination and abilities to overcome their depression, anxiety, co-dependency, use of substances, and negative self images (that developed as a result of abusive histories and/or unresolved grief). Holistically heart, mind and spirit!

I partner with individuals and families to promote mental health and wellness across the lifespan. My colleagues and I believe that comprehensive care is individualized, evidence-based, and founded on a culture of integrity, respect, compassion and authenticity with our clients and among our staff. Our hope is that we can assist you in finding acceptance, healing, growth, and work/life balance. Read more about myself and my colleagues at www.CatalystNC.com.

I am a Christian Counselor with a genuine belief that there is always hope. My approach is one of compassion and authenticity with a desire to meet people where they are, and walk alongside them through the challenges that they may be facing. My goal is to help one recognize the root of the struggle, develop a vision and plan for healing, and to support one through the journey of reaching one’s full potential. I work with kids, teenagers, parents adults, and couples .: specifically premarital/marital counseling, healing from a traumatic past, healthy boundaries, overcoming fear/anxiety, self confidence and lack of motivation.

We are all not OK all of the time. We struggle. We all struggle, whether with mental illness or adjusting to the concerns of everyday life. Could you benefit from having someone help you sort out those issues? I approach counseling from a Person Centered perspective which means my foundation is in being genuine, regarding each client as valuable and trying to understand their view. With couples I take this foundation and focus on attachment, or our need for emotional bonding.

Candra Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 12 years of mental health experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, couples , and families identify, confront, and resolve unique challenges in order to live more fulfilling lives. Candra also works with women as they manage emotional challenges relative to pregnancy. She specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, peri/postpartum health, and grief and loss.

I have been an LCSW for 27 years. My practice is in a comfortable home office setting and is conveniently located in Wilmington. I work with individuals, couples and families in their quest for resolution to life's challenges and stressors. Through my clients' stories, I am constantly reminded of the resilience of the human spirit in overcoming and/or accepting difficulties. If you are struggling with life's problems, consider giving yourself the gift of therapy. It can be a very powerful and positive experience.

You may be feeling overwhelmed by work, stress from your relationships, or parenting. And while you may put on a brave and confident face, secretly you're over-analyzing and over-thinking every situation and decision. It can be difficult to cope when you're feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You feel like you're stuck in a rut, unable to move forward. My advice? It's time to take a step back, slow down, and reflect on your life and the changes you want to make to build sustainable happiness. You deserve it! Let's talk about what's been going on and see how we can work together to make some positive changes.

Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional heath and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.

MaLena Goodnight is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in the state of North Carolina and a Marine Corps veteran. She has provided care in the mental health field for more than 10 years. She will be providing therapeutic care from ages 14-65+ for individuals seeking help with anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+, and/ or other sexuality issues. She is a strong ally, lifestyle-friendly, and kink-aware. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, and obtained her Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University.

Compassionate Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated in helping others overcome personal obstacles by using various treatment modalities to meet the unique needs of every client. As a military spouse , I have added experience serving a diverse population including, providing individual counseling for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, as well as providing family and couples counseling .

I work with both adolescents and adults (ages 12-65) experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, major life transitions/planning, and challenges related to identity. I have a particular passion for working with men, individuals who are neurodiverse (ADHD and ASD), in religious recovery, identify as Latinx, navigating queerness, and/or are experiencing challenges related to oppressive cultural expectations. Occasionally, I will work with couples to improve communication, learn skills for co-regulation, and identify problematic patterns/dynamics within the relationship .

My highest priority is to respect the integrity, faith and values of each person. I work with a variety of people and have an extensive psychodynamic and psychoanalytic background, advanced degrees in Psychology and Theology, and decades of clinical experience with persons and families in crisis. I welcome clients from any (or no) faith tradition. I have decades of experience working with people struggling with loss, grief, anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Visit me at www.drdavidfranzen.com. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you journey toward greater wholeness, and health.

Currently accepting new clients as of 09/13/23. As a psychotherapist, I work with adults who want to live a better, more meaningful life that isn’t dominated by suffering. In my work, my role is to help individuals tap into their inner wisdom and vitality during sessions to live better lives outside of sessions. I work with individuals to address issues including mood and anxiety, relationship struggles, substance use, life transitions, gender and sexuality, complex trauma, and identity exploration. I believe that we all struggle to deal with various types of pain, but with help, it is possible to live a liberated life.