Marriage Counseling Therapists in Fayetteville, NC
Freedom Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (Online Only)
I specialize in marital relationship issues, military family life issues, management of chronic mental health disorders such as severe depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder.
Everyone experience’s struggles in their lives that can feel too overwhelming at times. Even though you are doing the best you can to cope, you just might need a little help getting things on track. I am interested in providing you with the tools to understand your issues and to reach your life goals.
I specialize in marital relationship issues, military family life issues, management of chronic mental health disorders such as severe depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder.
Everyone experience’s struggles in their lives that can feel too overwhelming at times. Even though you are doing the best you can to cope, you just might need a little help getting things on track. I am interested in providing you with the tools to understand your issues and to reach your life goals.
Kellsie Siebach
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28305
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina. I have earned my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from the University of Houston. I have about 10 years of mental health experience including residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and private practice. I work with couples and adult individuals with a wide range of struggles including (but not limited to) relationship distress, anxiety, stress, depression, behavioral issues, anger, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina. I have earned my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy degree from the University of Houston. I have about 10 years of mental health experience including residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and private practice. I work with couples and adult individuals with a wide range of struggles including (but not limited to) relationship distress, anxiety, stress, depression, behavioral issues, anger, and trauma.
Corey Christopher Winston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCASA, CCSOTS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28304 (Online Only)
To those couples anticipating marriage, let's prepare and enrich your foundation! I provide pre- marital and marital counseling.
Accepting New Clients for Telehealth Appointments! I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults and families. Everyone has a different life filled with different challenges. My focus is investigating what you are experiencing, understanding the challenges you face and offering you array of options for healing. This can be your first step toward a new life. Your search most likely reflects your search for something better and that takes great strength!
To those couples anticipating marriage, let's prepare and enrich your foundation! I provide pre- marital and marital counseling.
Accepting New Clients for Telehealth Appointments! I have over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents, adults and families. Everyone has a different life filled with different challenges. My focus is investigating what you are experiencing, understanding the challenges you face and offering you array of options for healing. This can be your first step toward a new life. Your search most likely reflects your search for something better and that takes great strength!
Can Do Counseling
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, EdD, LCHMCS, LCAS, CCS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28314
I am a born-again believer with over 30 years of marriage.
I conduct individual, marriage, family, group, adolescent, and substance abuse counseling. Because counseling is an interactive process, your commitment, cooperation and open communications will greatly enhance our counseling relationship. This will be extremely beneficial in helping to address/change your thoughts, feeling, and actions or behaviors. Since there are no instant or immediate permanent resolutions to life's challenges, I am asking that you be patient as we work towards an acceptable solution. To facilitate this process, you will be given homework assignments and encouraged to participate in various exercises and projects, as required.
I am a born-again believer with over 30 years of marriage.
I conduct individual, marriage, family, group, adolescent, and substance abuse counseling. Because counseling is an interactive process, your commitment, cooperation and open communications will greatly enhance our counseling relationship. This will be extremely beneficial in helping to address/change your thoughts, feeling, and actions or behaviors. Since there are no instant or immediate permanent resolutions to life's challenges, I am asking that you be patient as we work towards an acceptable solution. To facilitate this process, you will be given homework assignments and encouraged to participate in various exercises and projects, as required.
Michelle R Walters
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28305
Licensed in New Jersey and North Carolina. Easy scheduling and intake process. If you want to grow, create, "thrive instead of survive", improve your work, life, relationship, marriage, or just try to problem solve stuck areas, the tools are here! I especially enjoy using evidence-based treatments that empower clients and produce RESULTS! My motto is: My job is to work myself out of a job! If this resonates with you, call or email today!
Licensed in New Jersey and North Carolina. Easy scheduling and intake process. If you want to grow, create, "thrive instead of survive", improve your work, life, relationship, marriage, or just try to problem solve stuck areas, the tools are here! I especially enjoy using evidence-based treatments that empower clients and produce RESULTS! My motto is: My job is to work myself out of a job! If this resonates with you, call or email today!
Donald Sanders
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (Online Only)
I am also a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator that can help prepare couples for marriage and enrich the lives of married couples.
I believe that everyone may experience unfortunate circumstances during their lifetime. When this happens, we may need a helping hand in managing our difficulties. It takes a brave person to ask for assistance but this is the first step in the healing process. If you would like for me to be that helping hand, please contact me. I offer Tele-Counseling at various times in order to meet the busy schedules that many people have in their lives. Please feel free to email me and request an appointment.
I am also a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator that can help prepare couples for marriage and enrich the lives of married couples.
I believe that everyone may experience unfortunate circumstances during their lifetime. When this happens, we may need a helping hand in managing our difficulties. It takes a brave person to ask for assistance but this is the first step in the healing process. If you would like for me to be that helping hand, please contact me. I offer Tele-Counseling at various times in order to meet the busy schedules that many people have in their lives. Please feel free to email me and request an appointment.
Sunflowers Wellness
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28304 (Online Only)
To those couples anticipating marriage or already married, let's prepare and enrich your foundation! Corey and DeNotra cater sessions for couples together to provide insight in male and female perspectives!.
We are accepting new clients! We offer Individual, Family, Marriage, Couples Counseling. Problems with communication and lack of resolution in conflict can cause damage to relationships. Sunflowers are not only beautiful but they also symbolize focus, healing, unity, love and warmth. Corey and DeNotra Winston counsel couples together to provide insight from both male and female perspectives! Some of the areas we can address: Arguments & Resentments Over Past Hurts, Communication Problems, Connection / Intimacy Problems, Infidelity / Trust Issues, Money / Finance Conflicts, Pre- Marital Counseling, Sexual Problems, etc.
To those couples anticipating marriage or already married, let's prepare and enrich your foundation! Corey and DeNotra cater sessions for couples together to provide insight in male and female perspectives!.
We are accepting new clients! We offer Individual, Family, Marriage, Couples Counseling. Problems with communication and lack of resolution in conflict can cause damage to relationships. Sunflowers are not only beautiful but they also symbolize focus, healing, unity, love and warmth. Corey and DeNotra Winston counsel couples together to provide insight from both male and female perspectives! Some of the areas we can address: Arguments & Resentments Over Past Hurts, Communication Problems, Connection / Intimacy Problems, Infidelity / Trust Issues, Money / Finance Conflicts, Pre- Marital Counseling, Sexual Problems, etc.
A Center for Marriage and Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
For the past 20 years, CMFC has provided clinical services in the Fayetteville area specializing in marriage and family counseling. We have both male and female therapists available offering a wide variety of clinical services for individual and family therapy. Please visit our website at MarriageandFamilyCounselingNC.com for more information. The website allows you to schedule an appointment or you may call (910)485-0940 24 hours a day. We are accepting new patients, and we accept ALL insurances.
For the past 20 years, CMFC has provided clinical services in the Fayetteville area specializing in marriage and family counseling. We have both male and female therapists available offering a wide variety of clinical services for individual and family therapy. Please visit our website at MarriageandFamilyCounselingNC.com for more information. The website allows you to schedule an appointment or you may call (910)485-0940 24 hours a day. We are accepting new patients, and we accept ALL insurances.
Candis Braxton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28314
I have been working with couples since 2014 providing pre- marital counseling and have been counseling young adults, domestically and abroad, for over 10 years.
I work with Young Adults & Professionals pioneering the new terrains of independent life, Pre marital & Seasoned Couples trying to steer their relationship out of the rocks, Mothers desiring to offload some of their unwanted childhood/ life-hood baggage that's meddling with the childhood experience they are trying to curate for their own children, Families going through transitions, desperately trying to hold it all together, and Christian individuals, couples and families seeking to have a Bible-centered therapeutic experience.
I have been working with couples since 2014 providing pre- marital counseling and have been counseling young adults, domestically and abroad, for over 10 years.
I work with Young Adults & Professionals pioneering the new terrains of independent life, Pre marital & Seasoned Couples trying to steer their relationship out of the rocks, Mothers desiring to offload some of their unwanted childhood/ life-hood baggage that's meddling with the childhood experience they are trying to curate for their own children, Families going through transitions, desperately trying to hold it all together, and Christian individuals, couples and families seeking to have a Bible-centered therapeutic experience.
Tracey R Frink
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT-S, CST, EMDR, EAMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28306
She treats soldiers and families who may experience stress from multiple deployments, and redeployment, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marital stress, and sexual dysfunction.
Tracey is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with additional training in trauma recovery, post-traumatic stress disorder/symptoms (PTSD), Sensory Processing Disorders, Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), and Sex Therapy. Her unique experience embodies a holistic approach. She combines traditional talk therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), equine therapy, and somatic techniques for effective symptom relief and client empowerment. Tracey works with military personnel and their families, couples, and the LGBTQIA community. Tracey is knowledgeable of world religions, Native American spirituality and Christian faiths; she is understanding of individuals who consider themselves atheist, humanist, agnostic, seeker, or other.
She treats soldiers and families who may experience stress from multiple deployments, and redeployment, PTSD, anxiety, depression, marital stress, and sexual dysfunction.
Tracey is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with additional training in trauma recovery, post-traumatic stress disorder/symptoms (PTSD), Sensory Processing Disorders, Equine Assisted Mental Health (EAMH), and Sex Therapy. Her unique experience embodies a holistic approach. She combines traditional talk therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), equine therapy, and somatic techniques for effective symptom relief and client empowerment. Tracey works with military personnel and their families, couples, and the LGBTQIA community. Tracey is knowledgeable of world religions, Native American spirituality and Christian faiths; she is understanding of individuals who consider themselves atheist, humanist, agnostic, seeker, or other.
Dr. Wiley Hughes
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, DMin, PsyD, LCMHC, FBPPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28306
I offer pre marital and marriage counseling and I am experienced in treating people with all kinds of mental health issues including PTSD.
I offer a wide variety of counseling services. If you are not sure what kind of counseling you want or need, start with me! I will help you through the process and help make it as easy as possible for you to get back to feeling like "you" again. In addition to a variety of therapeutic approaches to psychotherapy I also integrate measurement-based care into the treatment of our clients. Using approved and tried-and-true assessments I offer a full-approach to whole-person counseling. Give me a call today for available session times guaranteed within the month.
I offer pre marital and marriage counseling and I am experienced in treating people with all kinds of mental health issues including PTSD.
I offer a wide variety of counseling services. If you are not sure what kind of counseling you want or need, start with me! I will help you through the process and help make it as easy as possible for you to get back to feeling like "you" again. In addition to a variety of therapeutic approaches to psychotherapy I also integrate measurement-based care into the treatment of our clients. Using approved and tried-and-true assessments I offer a full-approach to whole-person counseling. Give me a call today for available session times guaranteed within the month.
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Laura Gose
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
The first step into counseling can be difficult one, but I will provide you with a caring and safe environment which will make a positive difference in your life. My goal is to enhance your life and give you the skills to deal with today's challenges. I strive to be a place of help, hope, and healing for families and individuals experiencing emotional, relational, spiritual, and marital distress by providing promote healthy relationships and improve the overall well being of our clients through high-quality mental health services which focus on the needs of families and individuals.
The first step into counseling can be difficult one, but I will provide you with a caring and safe environment which will make a positive difference in your life. My goal is to enhance your life and give you the skills to deal with today's challenges. I strive to be a place of help, hope, and healing for families and individuals experiencing emotional, relational, spiritual, and marital distress by providing promote healthy relationships and improve the overall well being of our clients through high-quality mental health services which focus on the needs of families and individuals.
CareNet/Fayetteville Family Life Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT-S, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28305 (Online Only)
Profession memberships includes Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), American Counseling Association (ACA and American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
My priority, as a therapist is to assist you through the challenges one faces in life. I am a Person-Centered therapist acknowledging the individuality of each client. I am trained in the integration of psychology and faith. Therapeutic interventions are eclectic incorporating a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit. I have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, Mood/Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder, Life Transition Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Anger Management, and Women Issues. I, also have experience working with Couple/ Marital Counseling and Family-related concerns. As a military spouse, I enjoy assisting military families.
Profession memberships includes Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), American Counseling Association (ACA and American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).
My priority, as a therapist is to assist you through the challenges one faces in life. I am a Person-Centered therapist acknowledging the individuality of each client. I am trained in the integration of psychology and faith. Therapeutic interventions are eclectic incorporating a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit. I have experience in treating Anxiety, Depression, Mood/Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorder, Life Transition Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Anger Management, and Women Issues. I, also have experience working with Couple/ Marital Counseling and Family-related concerns. As a military spouse, I enjoy assisting military families.
Dr. Bianca Ramosdelrio Elliott The Conversation Location Pllc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMFTS, EMDR, Trauma, Reiki
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28303
I was directly affiliated with the military for over 20 years and am familiar with the military lifestyle, couple/ marital relationship issues, lifecycle, and the effects on military families.
We all carry baggage. Both the past and the present can weigh us down. Make time for self-care whenever you can. Why not get going right now? I/We can serve you to be the best version of—yourself or relationships. We are connected to Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, Robinson, New Hanover, and Lee counties in North Carolina and are proud to serve 1st responders and veterans. Through my involvement in the military first and 1st responder community, I understand the unique challenges that 1st responder, military personnel, and their families face. Call or email me to let go of the past, take control of the present, and plan for the future.
I was directly affiliated with the military for over 20 years and am familiar with the military lifestyle, couple/ marital relationship issues, lifecycle, and the effects on military families.
We all carry baggage. Both the past and the present can weigh us down. Make time for self-care whenever you can. Why not get going right now? I/We can serve you to be the best version of—yourself or relationships. We are connected to Cumberland, Moore, Harnett, Robinson, New Hanover, and Lee counties in North Carolina and are proud to serve 1st responders and veterans. Through my involvement in the military first and 1st responder community, I understand the unique challenges that 1st responder, military personnel, and their families face. Call or email me to let go of the past, take control of the present, and plan for the future.
Heart to Heart Counseling & Wellness Ctr PLLC
Counselor, PhD, MA, LPA
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28303
We specialize in play therapy, trauma/PTSD, military family life and Veterans, attachment-based therapy, grief/loss, marriage and couple's counseling, family therapy, divorce, and much more.
Through the use of individual and family therapy, our agency works with individuals and families in order to promote optimal emotional, physical, social, and mental well-being. The overall goal for therapy is to provide the opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and insight within a safe, supportive environment. The therapeutic approaches that we use are client-specific and tailored to meet the individual's needs. We use an eclectic approach that facilitates personal growth and positive change. Our expertise extends across a variety of populations.
We specialize in play therapy, trauma/PTSD, military family life and Veterans, attachment-based therapy, grief/loss, marriage and couple's counseling, family therapy, divorce, and much more.
Through the use of individual and family therapy, our agency works with individuals and families in order to promote optimal emotional, physical, social, and mental well-being. The overall goal for therapy is to provide the opportunity for growth, self-discovery, and insight within a safe, supportive environment. The therapeutic approaches that we use are client-specific and tailored to meet the individual's needs. We use an eclectic approach that facilitates personal growth and positive change. Our expertise extends across a variety of populations.
4 Love Counseling & Consulting, PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Hoping to heal from a horrible event? Seeking to improve your marriage? Looking for guidance on parenting your child? Need space to become self aware and grow into the person you believe you should be? We believe we can help!
Hoping to heal from a horrible event? Seeking to improve your marriage? Looking for guidance on parenting your child? Need space to become self aware and grow into the person you believe you should be? We believe we can help!
New Day Counseling Center, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CCAS
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Each of our therapists has extensive experience in marital, individual, child/adolescent, and family therapy.
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient" (Steve Maraboli). At New Day Counseling Center, we specialize in helping you find your inner strength. If you are not meeting your personal goals, feel that you are surrounded by people who drain your energy and optimism, or are just existing day to day with sadness, anger, guilt, or blame, put yourself at the top of your priority list and give us a call. Visit our website at www.newdaycounselingcenterinc.com and read our therapist profiles to select the therapist that is right for you.
Each of our therapists has extensive experience in marital, individual, child/adolescent, and family therapy.
"Life doesn't get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient" (Steve Maraboli). At New Day Counseling Center, we specialize in helping you find your inner strength. If you are not meeting your personal goals, feel that you are surrounded by people who drain your energy and optimism, or are just existing day to day with sadness, anger, guilt, or blame, put yourself at the top of your priority list and give us a call. Visit our website at www.newdaycounselingcenterinc.com and read our therapist profiles to select the therapist that is right for you.
I specialize in anger management, marital conflict, relationship issues, stress/anxiety, and self-esteem.
Choosing a Therapist is a "Big Deal" and I believe I can be the "Right" Therapist for you. I'm not here to judge or ridicule, but I am here to get to the root of issues that bring high levels of distress and anxiety. I have created an environment that is safe and engaging for counseling. I take pride in establishing a professional relationship that is based on making you feel better than when you arrived. My ultimate goal is to help you resolve ongoing issues that cannot be resolved alone. I have immediate openings and look forward to working with you.
I specialize in anger management, marital conflict, relationship issues, stress/anxiety, and self-esteem.
Choosing a Therapist is a "Big Deal" and I believe I can be the "Right" Therapist for you. I'm not here to judge or ridicule, but I am here to get to the root of issues that bring high levels of distress and anxiety. I have created an environment that is safe and engaging for counseling. I take pride in establishing a professional relationship that is based on making you feel better than when you arrived. My ultimate goal is to help you resolve ongoing issues that cannot be resolved alone. I have immediate openings and look forward to working with you.
Monica Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fayetteville, NC 28303
My specialties include depression, PTSD, marital/relationship issues, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, grief/loss, parenting, adolescent peer relations, coping skills and more on the list to the right of this profile.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment approaches are eclectic as everyone has different needs. My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
My specialties include depression, PTSD, marital/relationship issues, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, grief/loss, parenting, adolescent peer relations, coping skills and more on the list to the right of this profile.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have experience in counseling children, adolescents, adults, and couples. My expertise in counseling active duty service members to include special forces soldiers and their families along with veterans have given me the confidence in addressing your specific mental health needs. My treatment approaches are eclectic as everyone has different needs. My approach includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, family systems, solution focused, client-centered as well as other evidenced based therapeutic practices.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Fayetteville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, NC 28301
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/ marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.