Couple's Therapy in Raleigh
and via telehealth across North Carolina
Relationships shift. Stress accumulates. Protective patterns form. Over time, what once felt easy can start to feel tense or distant.
Couples therapy creates space to slow the cycle down, make sense of it, and rebuild connection in intentional ways.
When You Care Deeply but Keep Missing Each Other
Most couples who reach out still love each other. The problem isn't lack of care. It's that the ways you try to protect yourselves when stress rises end up pushing you further apart.
You might find yourselves having the same conversation on repeat, each of you trying to be heard but both leaving feeling unseen.
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These patterns aren't random. They reflect histories, stress loads, and attachment strategies that once made sense. When we step back and look at the relationship from a clearer vantage point, the cycle becomes understandable. And once it’s understandable, it becomes workable.
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Clarity creates choice. Choice creates change. And that is where I come in.
Who This Work Is For
Most of the couples I work with care deeply about their relationship even if they're not sure what's possible anymore. They are often thoughtful, capable adults who feel confused or discouraged by what's happening between them and want help making sense of it.
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You don't have to be certain the relationship can be repaired. You do need to be willing to look at what's happening with honesty and curiosity.
This work tends to be a strong fit for couples who:
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Feel stuck in a recurring cycle and want to understand why.
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Are open to examining their own protective responses.
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Care about the relationship, even if hope feels thin.
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Want clarity about what's possible, rather than staying in limbo.
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Value compassion alongside accountability.
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Couples therapy here is not about forcing a particular outcome. It is about gaining a clearer view of the relational landscape. When the pattern becomes understandable, couples can make thoughtful decisions whether that means rebuilding connection or redefining what comes next.
What This Work Looks Like
Couples therapy with me is collaborative and exploratory, but not aimless.
You choose the mountain. I help you navigate the terrain.
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As we talk, I'm listening for the pattern beneath the argument--the moments where protection replaces openness, where fear shows up as anger or withdrawal. My role is to help you see that pattern clearly and understand how each of you contributes to it.
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When the cycle is named and mapped, it stops feeling mysterious or personal. It becomes something you can work with together.
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From there, we experiment. We try new responses. We slow conversations down. We practice staying present where you might normally retreat or escalate.
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There isn't a rigid script for how sessions unfold. But there is intention. No matter where the conversation goes, I'm tracking the relational terrain and equipping you with the skills to move toward greater clarity, safety, and flexibility.
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Insight matters here, but insight alone isn't enough. We translate understanding into different choices in real time.
Format and Investment
I offer couples therapy in Raleigh, NC in office on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with telehealth available across North Carolina Tuesday through Friday.
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Standard couples sessions are 50 minutes. Initial relational intakes are 80 minutes to allow space for both partners’ perspectives. Ongoing 80-minute sessions are available when helpful.
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50-minute couples session: $175
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80-minute session: $260
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Couples typically begin meeting weekly to build momentum and clarity. As patterns shift and skills strengthen, we may transition to biweekly sessions. In my experience, meeting less frequently than every other week tends to shift the focus toward crisis response rather than meaningful progress.
Couples therapy is an investment in the long-term health of your relationship. My goal is to provide focused, meaningful work that makes that investment worthwhile.
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If weekly therapy doesn't fit your schedule or you're looking for a more concentrated approach, I also offer relationship intensives. You can learn more about intensive options here.
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As a private-pay practice, I do not bill insurance directly. I can provide monthly superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Because plans vary widely, I encourage couples to contact their insurance provider to understand their specific benefits. You can learn more about using your out of network benefits on our Resources tab.
Take The Next Step
If you're considering couples therapy in Raleigh and want a space that balances compassion with clarity, I offer a free 15-minute consultation to explore fit.
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You don't have to decide everything today. Sometimes the first step is simply gaining a clearer view of what's happening--and what might be possible.
