What does Tara Gogolinski specialize in?

Tara Gogolinski is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) specializing in couples therapy, marriage counseling, infidelity repair, and premarital counseling for high-achieving couples in Raleigh, NC and online across NC, MD, and FL. She has 15 years of clinical experience and is trained in EFT, Gottman Method, and IBCT.

Does Rising Tides Therapy Center accept insurance?

Rising Tides Therapy Center is a private-pay practice and does not accept insurance. Upon request, a superbill can be provided for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Contact the practice for current session fees.

Does Tara offer online therapy?

Yes. Tara Gogolinski offers online therapy for couples and individuals throughout North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida via secure telehealth.

What is a couples therapy intensive?

A couples therapy intensive is an extended, focused session — typically a half-day or full-day format — that allows couples to do deeper work in a concentrated period of time. Intensives are ideal for couples navigating a significant rupture, infidelity, or those who want faster progress than weekly sessions allow.

What therapy methods does Tara use for couples?

Tara integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT), tailoring the approach to each couple's specific needs, patterns, and goals rather than applying a single rigid model.

How long does couples therapy typically take?

The length of couples therapy varies depending on the complexity of the issues and the goals of each couple. Many couples begin to notice meaningful shifts within 3–4 months of weekly sessions. Deeper work, including infidelity recovery, often takes longer. A free 15-minute consultation can help clarify what to expect for your specific situation.

Where is Rising Tides Therapy Center located?

Rising Tides Therapy Center is located at 4082 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609. Tara also offers online therapy throughout North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida.

Is couples therapy the same as marriage counseling?

The terms are often used interchangeably. At Rising Tides Therapy Center, couples therapy and marriage counseling refer to the same evidence-based relational work — helping partners understand their patterns, improve communication, and rebuild emotional connection, whether married or not.

Questions Couples Who Are in Love Should Be Able To Answer About One Another

Mar 17

Written by Tara Gogolinski

HuffPost article regarding questions couples who in love should be able to answer

In this HuffPost feature, Tara Gogolinski, LMFT, offers a grounded look at why the strongest couples don’t just share a life together — they stay deeply curious about each other’s inner worlds. She explains that long‑term connection isn’t built on knowing a partner’s routines, preferences, or daily habits alone. What truly strengthens a relationship is the ongoing practice of asking thoughtful questions that reveal how each partner is feeling, what they’re carrying, and what they need to feel supported.

Read Here