Your Guide to Therapy FAQs in Raleigh, NC

My work draws on several evidence-based frameworks, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT). Rather than applying a single rigid model, I integrate these approaches based on what each couple or individual actually needs — what's happening in the room, what's driving the disconnection, and what's most likely to create lasting change. This means your work with me will be grounded in research, but it won't feel like a protocol.

I have been working with couples for 15 years, with a focused specialization in relational dynamics, infidelity recovery, and the emotional patterns that drive disconnection. Over that time, I have worked with couples at every stage — from early-stage partnerships navigating growing pains to long-term marriages in need of deep repair.

No. I work with couples at every stage — dating, engaged, partnered, or married. What matters most is your desire to understand each other more deeply and strengthen your relationship.

Fit matters. If you value depth, emotional clarity, direct communication, and a therapist who can hold complexity without judgment, you’ll likely feel at home here. The free consultation is a chance for both of you to get a sense of my style and ask any questions you have.

That’s completely normal. My role is to create a space where both partners feel respected, heard, and not pressured. You don’t need to be on the same page to begin, just willing to explore what’s happening.

You don’t need a clearly defined issue to begin. Many couples come in with a sense of distance or emotional drift. Part of our work is understanding what’s happening beneath the surface so you can reconnect with more clarity and intention.

Yes, if both partners are willing to engage. Therapy can help you gain clarity, understand what’s driving the distance, and determine whether repair, reconnection, or a thoughtful transition is the right next step.

Yes. This is one of my areas of specialization. I help couples slow down, understand the meaning of the rupture, and rebuild trust in a way that feels earned, steady, and emotionally safe.

That’s more common than you think. Many couples come to me after therapy that felt surface‑level or unstructured. My approach is grounded in systems thinking, emotional attunement, and evidence‑based frameworks, giving you a clearer, more actionable path forward.

Yes, fully and without reservation. I work with couples across all identities and orientations. My practice is affirming and non-judgmental, and I bring the same depth of clinical attention to every partnership that walks through the door — or logs on to a session.

I keep a limited caseload intentionally, so that each client receives the time and attention their work deserves. Availability varies, but I encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call — that's where we'll talk about timing, fit, and next steps. If there's a wait, I'll be transparent about it from the start.

Yes. My office at 4082 Barrett Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609 is located in a professional office building with free parking available on site. The office is easily accessible from most areas in the Triangle, including North Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, Morrisville, and Apex.

Yes. Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person work for most people, including for couples therapy specifically. Many clients find that meeting from the comfort and privacy of their own home actually reduces some of the friction around attending — no commute, no shared waiting room, no logistics to coordinate. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the work itself, and both translate well to a virtual format. I offer telehealth throughout North Carolina, Maryland, and Florida.

A couples intensive is an extended, focused block of therapy — typically several hours over one or two days — rather than the traditional 50- or 60-minute weekly session format. Intensives are designed for couples who want to make significant progress quickly, whether because weekly scheduling is difficult, because the relationship is in acute distress, or because you want to go deeper than weekly sessions allow in a shorter amount of time. They're also a strong option for couples navigating infidelity or a major breach of trust, where early momentum matters. The work is the same — grounded in evidence-based approaches to communication, emotional attunement, and relational repair — just concentrated. If you're wondering whether an intensive might be the right fit, we can talk through it during your free consultation.