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Couples therapists in Durham, NC
Top couples therapists in Durham, NC
Durham couples can access flexible, affordable therapy through Headway, with 791 licensed providers available for virtual or in-person sessions. Whether you're navigating conflict, rebuilding connection, or preparing for marriage, our therapists use evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs.
As a board-certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to mental stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for over 10 years. I have had the opportunity to support individuals and families in their journey to healing and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a warm, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and encouraged. Whether you're facing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, I'm here to walk alongside you as you build confidence, discover your strengths, and create positive change in your life.
I have been working as a therapist for almost 5 years now and I believe having a safe space to process life in what feels like a chaotic world is important! I have worked with both adults and kids over the years with a focus on trauma. I also work to support with relationships, boundaries and building self confidence while struggling with anxiety and depression.
Something Beautiful Counseling was built around a simple belief: that healing is possible for everyone, and therapy should feel like a real partnership — not a clinical process you're being put through.
I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors on anxiety, depression, OCD, eating concerns, PTSD, grief, relationship challenges, and family stress. I also offer couples therapy through a Solution-Focused approach. Whether you're carrying something heavy or just need support navigating life's transitions, there's a place here for you.
- Are you tired of just surviving each day?
- Feeling stuck and unable to escape the pain, dysfunction and trauma of your past?
- Awake all night and can’t shut off your racing thoughts?
- Are you struggling under the weight of imposter syndrome, social anxiety, the regrets of yesterday and anxiety about the future?
- Have you experienced loss and are having trouble letting go?
- Want to overcome the perfectionism, procrastination, paralysis cycle?
My clients would say I am down to earth, non-judgmental, authentic, warm and compassionate. I often use humor in sessions and find this can ease discomfort around working through hard things. I show up with my own lived experiences which helps me in my work with clients. I am also learning to navigate the world as chaotic and crazy as things feel while parenting children through the process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor and have worked in the field for more than 10 years. My experience ranges from school based therapy, community mental health, hospital psychiatric intake and now private practice. I have worked with children, adolescents adults and couples. I especially enjoy working with those within the LGBTQIA+ communities. My specialties are trauma/PTSD, OCD, Couples work and Anxiety. I also enjoy attachment focused treatments and working through negative beliefs we developed as children.
I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to feel heard and supported. I pride myself on being a proactive advocate for my clients, ensuring that every strategy we implement is tailored to their unique long-term goals.
An experienced LCSW, Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and educator, Sherry Smith provides holistic, logical and solution focused techniques to get you feeling better about your circumstances while facilitating solution focused methods proven to help.
If you are truly ready to feel better, and if you are truly ready for change, Sherry Smith is the therapist for you.
Before I became a therapist, I spent years in the classroom as a 9th grade English teacher and school social worker, as well as in nonprofit, learning how people grow through story, creativity, and being truly seen. That background, along with a lifelong love of dance, writing, and music, shapes how I practice as an LCSW today. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, stress, and identity, and I bring the same warmth and directness I developed in education to every session. If you are looking for a therapist who will be both a steady presence and an honest thinking partner, I would love to connect.
About our couples therapists located within 20 miles of Durham, NC
- 96%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 88%Relationship issues
- 79%Trauma
- 75%Stress management
- 100%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
- 58%Oxford
- 96%English
- 4%American Sign Language
- 4%Hindi
- 4%Urdu
- 96%In-person or online
- 4%In-person only
- 67%Woman
- 33%Man
- 42%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 17%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 8%Nurse Practitioner
- 4%Substance Use Disorder
- 100%Individual therapy
- 75%Couples therapy
- 54%Family therapy
- 29%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right couples therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in Durham
Looking for couples therapists in Durham starts with identifying what you want to work on together. Couples therapy and couples counseling can support partners navigating communication challenges, conflict patterns, trust after infidelity, parenting disagreements, or major life transitions. Not all therapists have specific training in couples work, so it helps to look for licensed marriage and family therapists or therapists who list couples-focused approaches, such as the Gottman Method or emotionally focused therapy, in their bios.
In a mid-sized city like Durham, you may find both local office options and virtual appointments that make scheduling easier for both partners. The right fit often depends on practical details, including appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether the session format works for both schedules. As you compare Durham couples counseling options, read each therapist’s profile for clues about how they structure sessions, how they describe their communication style, and whether they offer a brief consultation to assess fit before booking.
Marriage counseling in Durham, NC can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you compare couples therapists in Durham who are accepting new patients, review estimated out-of-pocket costs after entering your insurance details, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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