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Couples therapists in Raleigh, NC

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Top couples therapists in Raleigh, NC

Strengthen your relationship with evidence-based couples therapy in Raleigh. Headway connects you with 791 licensed providers trained in approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.

Karen Hernandez

Karen Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Hickory, NC


“I will teach you the skills you need such as emotional regulation, visual imagery, deep breathing, and learn to replace old thinking patterns...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Benjamin Willcott

Benjamin Willcott

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


Good to meet you.

Research shows that the single most significant driver of change in therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. I believe effective counseling requires compassion, acceptance, empathy, trust, curiosity, honesty, and a true sense of connection.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Kathleen Quinn

Kathleen Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I specialize in general mental health, as well as infertility, pregnancy loss, premenstrual disorders, and perinatal or postpartum experiences.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Maddie Clemens

Maddie Clemens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“A defining part of my therapy work is that I provide highly-personalized psychotherapy services for each of my clients.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Toni Mendillo

Toni Mendillo

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe that every individual has the capacity to learn new and more effective ways to cope with life's challenges.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Angel Dean-Moore

Angel Dean-Moore

Therapist

Virtual • Cary, NC


“My counseling is done with compassion, empathy, and respect. I use person-centered counseling to connect with my clients.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christopher Peacock

Christopher Peacock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jacksonville, NC


“I believe wholeheartedly that every person holds the capacity for change; sometimes, they just need the right tools and support to unlock that potential.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Patricia Geel

Patricia Geel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My therapeutic style is engaging and collaborative exploring with each client the strengths they already have to find solutions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kandace Koontz Perryman

Kandace Koontz Perryman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • High Point, NC


“I believe that the answers are all right there inside of us but we often have so much piled on top it is hard to find them.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Imani Mcphatter

Imani Mcphatter

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe therapy is a transformative journey, and my goal is to create a supportive space where you feel truly heard, valued, and empowered.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Nelson

Jennifer Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I consider myself as a client-centered therapist, who believes in the health and wellness of the whole person and honoring autonomy.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Allie Kirvin

Allie Kirvin

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I strive to create a welcoming, affirming space where you can feel truly heard, supported, and safe to be yourself.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Michelle Saunders

Dr. Michelle Saunders

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My background as a PhD Developmental Psychologist, LMFT... my experience with bipolar disorder, addiction, and abuse allow me to provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your needs.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Evie DavyRomano

Dr. Evie DavyRomano

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Allison Laajala Lozano

Allison Laajala Lozano

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to create an authentic therapeutic space where you feel seen and accepted just as you are.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Lally

Richard Lally

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stephanie Gooding

Stephanie Gooding

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be honest, understood, and supported—not judged or told what you "should" do.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Heather Alfano

Heather Alfano

Therapist

Virtual • Hendersonville, NC


“My approach is warm, compassionate, and solution-focused, helping you find practical ways to move toward greater calm and resilience.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Estes

Leah Estes

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My approach is collaborative, warm, and grounded in helping clients better understand their patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier connections with themselves and others.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christina Rush

Dr. Christina Rush

Psychologist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I use a combination of approaches rooted in empirical research. I lean heavily on ACT, DBT, emotion-focused couples therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Dr. Samuel R. Heath

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe wisdom can come from research and theory, but also from family, culture, faith, community, a grandmother who never went to college, or simply living long enough to learn some things the hard way.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andreana Lucas

Andreana Lucas

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


I have been practicing as a therapist for 8 years and believe that therapy should be both meaningful and practical providing a space to better understand yourself while developing tools that can make a difference in your everyday life. My experience includes working with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the challenges that often come with demanding roles and responsibilities. I have also worked closely with first responders and provide clinical supervision and support to other therapists.

My approach is integrative and tailored to the individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model. Depending on your needs, I may incorporate EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and trauma-informed care.

Stress management is a particular area of interest in my practice. I enjoy creating guided meditation and mindfulness experiences tailored to what a client is experiencing. I also welcome opportunities to incorporate your interests, strengths, and the things that genuinely matter to you into our work together.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacey Hellow

Dr. Stacey Hellow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hayesville, NC


“I have a LCSW with a PhD in Psychology. I have over 29 years experience working with individuals, groups and families from ages 2-100.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hazel Wilson

Hazel Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm and conversational, blending cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques to help you feel more grounded.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Cleveringa

David Cleveringa

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care that empowers you to achieve balance and wellness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sakiya Darden

Sakiya Darden

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, values and empowered.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Gutzke

Elizabeth Gutzke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the healing and change that therapy brings people and believe in the power of tapping into the creative and deeper part of self that promotes true growth.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Larry Daye

Dr. Larry Daye

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I have had the opportunity to work with the most chronically persistent disorders as well as the simplest of mental health disorders throughout the years of counseling.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amey Parkins

Amey Parkins

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I honor the courage it takes to make that first step in meeting with a therapist. It's not easy and I will strive to make the process feel warm, productive, and healing.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Mary Williams

Mary Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Greensboro, NC


“I believe you can be well and heal from past traumas, hurtful relationships, and reclaim peace within your body.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Donald Holland

Donald Holland

Therapist

Virtual • Wilmington, NC


“I have a passion to treat family systems that includes building communication skills with couples and other family members to strengthen each person with their talents, love languages, affirmations, to build one another up, and each person to feel...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
LeeShawn Brown

LeeShawn Brown

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I focus on developing a collaborative relationship with my client where they can feel empowered to actively participate in their therapeutic progress...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shamelya Perry

Shamelya Perry

Therapist

Virtual • Wilson, NC


“I utilize Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Solution Focused Approach, Mindfulness Activities, and etc. in my work with clients.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Raul Zambrano

Raul Zambrano

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I believe in the importance of helping clients rewrite their stories in a way they can feel victorious, rather than feeling stuck in past trauma and pain.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Arthur Frankel

Arthur Frankel

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“I want my clients to feel that they learned something about themselves and about their relationships after each session.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Shawnta Wright

Shawnta Wright

Therapist

Virtual • Durham, NC


“I believe that change is a process so I help clients increase their motivation and overcome barriers to making desired changes.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Tamieka Pennycooke

Tamieka Pennycooke

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and client-centered—I meet people where they are and honor their lived experiences.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kasey Saunders

Kasey Saunders

Therapist

Virtual • North Carolina


“My goals are to meet you where you are, listen to you, and to understand what you are wanting to accomplish from our time together.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lauren Turner

Lauren Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Salisbury, NC


“I provide a confidential, safe, and respectful atmosphere where we can collaborate to build and work on your goals.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marielle McDermott

Marielle McDermott

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Wilmington, NC


“I believe mental health treatment is most effective when we look at the whole person—not just symptoms.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our couples therapists located within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Raleigh, NC
There are over 23 therapists in Raleigh, NC accepting new patients.
23+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 100%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 83%Trauma
  • 83%PTSD
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 96%Cigna
  • 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • 52%Oxford
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 4%Hindi
  • 4%Urdu
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 65%Woman
  • 35%Man
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
  • 22%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 74%Couples therapy
  • 43%Family therapy
  • 26%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 Raleigh

Finding couples therapists in Raleigh starts with understanding what you and your partner want to work on together. Couples therapy, Raleigh couples counseling, and marriage counseling in Raleigh, NC may support concerns like communication patterns, trust after infidelity, parenting disagreements, relationship stress, and major life changes. Not all therapists have specific training in working with couples, so look for licensed marriage and family therapists or therapists who list couples-focused approaches like the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy in their profiles.

Raleigh offers a strong mix of local therapy options, with in-person offices across the city and virtual sessions that can make scheduling easier for two people. As you compare Raleigh marriage counselors or relationship counselors in Raleigh, NC, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new clients, session structure, and whether both partners feel aligned with the therapist’s approach. Some therapists offer a brief consultation, which can help you understand how they work with couples before you book a first session.

Couples therapy in Raleigh can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care more affordable. Headway helps you find Raleigh couples therapy options that match your preferences, schedule, and insurance plan. You can review therapist bios, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose a therapist who is ready to meet with new clients.

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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