Couples Therapy in Raleigh, NC

A steady, supportive space to understand each other more deeply and rebuild connection.

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What You May Be Experiencing

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Many couples come to me feeling stuck in patterns they can’t quite name: recurring arguments, emotional distance, or a sense of being roommates managing life rather than partners who feel close and understood. Many high‑achieving couples tell me they feel competent in every other area of life, yet unsure how to navigate the emotional patterns that keep resurfacing at home.

You may be longing for:

  • clearer communication

  • more responsiveness

  • a way to talk without things escalating or shutting down

  • a deeper sense of closeness

  • relief from the tension that keeps resurfacing

You’re not alone in this. These patterns are common — and they’re workable.

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How Couples Therapy Helps You Reconnect

Couples therapy offers a structured, emotionally attuned space to slow down, understand what’s happening between you, and begin making meaningful shifts.

Together, we will:

  • map the patterns that keep pulling you into the same arguments

  • explore the emotional needs driving your reactions

  • understand the moments where you feel unseen, unheard, or misunderstood

  • build new ways of relating that feel safer, clearer, and more connected

My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in systems thinking, helping you move from reactivity to understanding, from distance to closeness.

Where I Can Support You Most

  • Communication challenges

  • Emotional disconnection

  • High‑stress or high‑achievement lifestyles

  • Recurring conflict cycles

  • Parenting and life transitions

  • Repairing trust and rebuilding closeness

The Approaches I Draw From

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Gottman Method

  • Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT)

  • Systems‑based assessment and pattern mapping

These approaches help us understand what’s happening beneath the surface — not just what’s being said in the moment.

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How We Begin Working Together

Getting started is simple and intentional, giving both of you clarity about what comes next.

step one

Start the Conversation

Schedule a free consultation where both of you can share what’s been difficult, what you’re hoping for, and get a sense of whether we’re a good fit.

step two

Deeper Understanding

Once you become a client, we’ll slow things down and explore your relationship patterns, emotional needs, and communication styles so you can understand where you feel stuck.

step three

Rebuild Connection

Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan to help you reconnect, strengthen trust, and build a more fulfilling relationship.

Take the first step toward feeling closer again.

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Couples Therapy FAQs


  • My office is located at 4082 Barrett Drive in Raleigh, NC, conveniently situated near North Hills and easily accessible from Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and the greater Triangle area.

  • Yes — I provide secure, HIPAA‑compliant online couples therapy for clients throughout North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida, giving you flexibility and access to care no matter where you live.

  • Couples therapy is helpful if you’re experiencing communication challenges, emotional distance, recurring conflict, or simply want to strengthen your connection. If you’re unsure, a free consultation can help you determine whether this work is a good fit.

  • I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) — evidence‑based models proven to help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen connection.

  • Every couple is different, but many begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first several weeks. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan based on your goals, the patterns we identify, and a pace that feels right for both of you.


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If You’re Ready to Strengthen Your Relationship, I’m Here to Help

Whether you’re feeling disconnected, navigating a difficult season, or simply wanting to understand each other more deeply, therapy can offer the clarity and support you need. A free consultation is a gentle first step toward seeing whether this work feels like the right fit for both of you.

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