Couples Counseling

Love should not feel like survival

Even strong relationships can lose their rhythm. Sometimes one person shuts down while the other pushes harder. Sometimes the laughter fades, and small arguments become daily habits. Sometimes trust is broken, and even though both people want to move forward, they do not know how.

Black couple in couples therapy session

Couples counseling is where two people learn to see each other again. It is where we slow things down, rebuild respect, and get honest about what is working and what is not.

You do not need to be on the edge of a breakup to start. Many couples come to therapy because they want to protect what they have, not because they have already lost it.

How I Support Couples

My approach focuses on helping both partners feel heard and understood while teaching practical ways to rebuild emotional safety. We do not keep score or assign blame. We focus on awareness, accountability, and change.

I use emotionally focused and Gottman-informed methods that are grounded in real research. You will learn to identify triggers, manage conflict, and communicate without tearing each other down. I help you uncover the deeper meaning behind arguments so that connection replaces confusion.

Each session creates space for honesty, growth, and repair. Together we work toward rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, and creating new patterns.

What We Might Work On

  • • Learning how to argue without disrespect
  • • Rebuilding trust after betrayal or broken promises
  • • Managing conflict without shutting down or walking away
  • • Balancing independence and togetherness
  • • Reconnecting after distance, resentment, or emotional withdrawal
  • • Strengthening friendship, communication, and intimacy
  • • Understanding each other's needs instead of guessing or assuming

My Style

I am calm but direct. I believe accountability and compassion can coexist. My sessions are structured, goal-oriented, and honest. I guide both of you toward understanding how your behaviors impact the relationship and how to repair the damage with care.

You can expect me to challenge both partners to show up fully. I will help you learn new skills, not just talk about the same problems week after week.

What to Expect

  • • 50 or 75 minute virtual sessions for couples in North Carolina
  • • Joint sessions and occasional individual check-ins as needed
  • • Tools to improve communication, trust, and problem solving
  • • Practical homework to apply what you learn between sessions
  • • Flexible scheduling for weekly or biweekly appointments

Investment

Couples Session

$180

per 50-minute session

4-Session Package

$680

$170 per session

8-Session Package

$1,280

$160 per session

Insurance

Currently accepting:

  • • Aetna
  • • Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
  • • Cigna
  • • United Healthcare

Sliding Scale

Limited sliding scale spots available for couples experiencing financial hardship.

Payment Plans

Flexible payment options available. Let's discuss what works for your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all! I work with intercultural couples and help you navigate the beautiful complexity of blending different cultural traditions, family expectations, and communication styles.
It's common for one partner to be more ready than the other. We can start with that partner and often the other joins once they see the positive changes. Both partners' willingness is ideal but not always required to begin.
Most couples see improvement within 8-12 sessions. Some continue longer-term for ongoing support. The timeline depends on your specific concerns and goals.
Absolutely! Couples therapy is for any committed partnership regardless of marital status. Dating, engaged, married, or long-term partners are all welcome.
Not always. Sometimes therapy helps couples strengthen their bond, sometimes it provides clarity about whether to continue the relationship, and sometimes it helps partners separate respectfully. The goal is what's healthiest for both of you.
Yes! Premarital counseling helps couples build a strong foundation before marriage by addressing communication, conflict resolution, finances, family dynamics, and cultural expectations.

Ready to Strengthen Your Bond?

Start building the relationship you both deserve—with support that honors your cultural reality.

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