COUPLES THERAPY
“To make a relationship last: couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other's hopes and dreams.”
- Dr. John Gottman
We all yearn to experience human connection and intimacy in relationships, particularly with our partners. Our partner can be a source of love and connection, or they can be a source of pain and rejection. Couples therapy can help clients reconnect and resolve problems in their relationship in order to create a more fulfilling and balanced life together.
Is couples therapy worth it?
According to the National Center for Family and Marriage Research, there are roughly 1 divorce to every 2 marriages in the United States - and North Carolina is ranked at #13 for divorce rates across the U.S. The average cost of a divorce when using an attorney is approximately $15,000-$32,000, and for mediation is approximately $4,000-$7,000. And these are only the financial setbacks. Separation and divorce impact not only the couple and their finances but also children, friends, extended family, the individual's immune system, their emotional and mental well being, their job performance, etc. As an alternative, couple therapy may help clients heal and renew their relationships, and prevent families from experiencing the pain and trauma of a divorce. Please contact our office today for a free 15-minute couples counseling phone consultation to see how our services may benefit you and your partner.
About the Couples Therapy We Provide
We provide couples with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where they can openly explore and express their emotions. Our therapists help partners recognize unhelpful communication patterns and replace them with healthier, more meaningful ways of connecting.
Using a range of therapeutic approaches, we support couples in rebuilding trust, strengthening emotional bonds, and improving their overall relationship. Our work is structured to help partners develop practical communication skills for managing conflict, gain deeper insight into each other’s inner experiences, and cultivate a greater sense of purpose and connection within their relationship.
MEET OUR COUPLES THERAPY TEAM
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Dakota Moser, MA, LMFTA
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
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Jenny Caldwell, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Seugnet Marais, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Kenyah Smith, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Libby Fentress, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Therapist
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Julie Moore, MA, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
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Kimberly Whalen, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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Dr. Sarah Whitmire
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor