Marriage Counseling Therapists in Kernersville, NC
Currently Accepting Couples and Families. Thank you for taking the first step towards healing. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I utilize systemic, evidence-based theories and practices to meet my client where they are and take them where they want to go. This simply means I view people within the context of their relationships and utilize interventions that have proven to be effective.
Currently Accepting Couples and Families. Thank you for taking the first step towards healing. As a marriage and family therapist, I work with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I utilize systemic, evidence-based theories and practices to meet my client where they are and take them where they want to go. This simply means I view people within the context of their relationships and utilize interventions that have proven to be effective.
Kernersville Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCMHC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Our clinical staff consists of a registered play therapist (that's me), a substance abuse counselor, a Spanish speaking marriage and family therapist and a Christian counselor.
I enjoy providing individuals with the opportunity to address problems in a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth toward self-awareness, coping and overall wellness. I have experience in offering counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am especially interested in helping families to create or restore peace within their home by utilizing play therapy techniques with children and strengthening parenting skills with adults. I also enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have training in EMDR and I am a Certified TF-CBT therapist.
Our clinical staff consists of a registered play therapist (that's me), a substance abuse counselor, a Spanish speaking marriage and family therapist and a Christian counselor.
I enjoy providing individuals with the opportunity to address problems in a safe and supportive environment that encourages growth toward self-awareness, coping and overall wellness. I have experience in offering counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I am especially interested in helping families to create or restore peace within their home by utilizing play therapy techniques with children and strengthening parenting skills with adults. I also enjoy helping people overcome the effects of depression, anxiety, and trauma. I have training in EMDR and I am a Certified TF-CBT therapist.
Tonya Moore
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervis, NCC, LCMHCS, BCPCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
I specialize in marriage counseling with 13 years experience.
There are times when there is the feeling that all hope is gone. I believe that God has a plan for your life, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future...and will bring you back from captivity. My goal is simple: to help my clients discover that "plan", gain insight, make changes, and grow in God's grace. I am here to assist you in your journey back to wholeness: mentally, emotionally, relationally, and/or spiritually. Whether you're trying to restore a broken marriage, mend family relationships, pick up the pieces or seeking a fresh start, hope and healing awaits you.
I specialize in marriage counseling with 13 years experience.
There are times when there is the feeling that all hope is gone. I believe that God has a plan for your life, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future...and will bring you back from captivity. My goal is simple: to help my clients discover that "plan", gain insight, make changes, and grow in God's grace. I am here to assist you in your journey back to wholeness: mentally, emotionally, relationally, and/or spiritually. Whether you're trying to restore a broken marriage, mend family relationships, pick up the pieces or seeking a fresh start, hope and healing awaits you.
Trinity Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHCS, LCMHC, NCC, BCPCC, ICST
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, or anger? Do you need marital counseling or parenting guidance? Do you have a child or teen who is struggling? We are here to help while offering hope.
Have there been times when you felt that all hope was lost? It isn't. Do you wonder how you are going to take that next step? God is on your side. He has beautiful plans for your life, plans to give you hope and a future! The team at Trinity Christian Counseling desires nothing more than to assist you in discovering that plan and to walk along side you as you grow in God's grace. Using the Bible, Christ-centered wisdom, and psychological principles, we will help guide you back to emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relational wholeness.
Do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, or anger? Do you need marital counseling or parenting guidance? Do you have a child or teen who is struggling? We are here to help while offering hope.
Have there been times when you felt that all hope was lost? It isn't. Do you wonder how you are going to take that next step? God is on your side. He has beautiful plans for your life, plans to give you hope and a future! The team at Trinity Christian Counseling desires nothing more than to assist you in discovering that plan and to walk along side you as you grow in God's grace. Using the Bible, Christ-centered wisdom, and psychological principles, we will help guide you back to emotional, spiritual, behavioral, and relational wholeness.
My mission is to provide the very best counseling and coaching services to help people grow and enrich their lives. I specialize in individual, marital, family, and career counseling as well as professional coaching. Rather than narrowly focusing on problems or diagnostic labels, I help people develop productive lifestyles. As a result, my clients have the satisfaction of improving their own health and having a positive influence on their world.
My mission is to provide the very best counseling and coaching services to help people grow and enrich their lives. I specialize in individual, marital, family, and career counseling as well as professional coaching. Rather than narrowly focusing on problems or diagnostic labels, I help people develop productive lifestyles. As a result, my clients have the satisfaction of improving their own health and having a positive influence on their world.
Dr. Edwena Kirby
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, PhD, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
I am also trained in Marriage and Family Issues, Rapid Resolution Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.
Your thoughts are what guide your decisions. Perhaps the strength you used to have has weaken, causing you to doubt or question your ability and/or who you are. Start today, seek a new life for yourself. Imagine what your future can look like. See that together we can create change and healing, allowing you to move beyond pain, sadness, anxiety, and confusion. Accurate assessment and therapeutic approaches, including understanding and professional guidance will help you experience daily peace, love, laughter and happiness. I am fully convinced from a high success rate among those who have sought and received therapeutic counseling and moved forward, experiencing a healthy productive life that you will also.
I am also trained in Marriage and Family Issues, Rapid Resolution Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing.
Your thoughts are what guide your decisions. Perhaps the strength you used to have has weaken, causing you to doubt or question your ability and/or who you are. Start today, seek a new life for yourself. Imagine what your future can look like. See that together we can create change and healing, allowing you to move beyond pain, sadness, anxiety, and confusion. Accurate assessment and therapeutic approaches, including understanding and professional guidance will help you experience daily peace, love, laughter and happiness. I am fully convinced from a high success rate among those who have sought and received therapeutic counseling and moved forward, experiencing a healthy productive life that you will also.
Esther Mendez
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Personal power is necessary when bad things happen to good people. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with individuals of all ages and their families. So whether it's the end of a marriage or a job; PTSD; depression or the roller coaster of ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Behavioral Addictions and more, I'm here to help you step through the door of your "old" normal and into improved personal power and an increased sense of personal success that will become your "new" normal with a happier, healthier life.
Personal power is necessary when bad things happen to good people. With over 18 years of experience in the mental health field, I've worked with individuals of all ages and their families. So whether it's the end of a marriage or a job; PTSD; depression or the roller coaster of ADHD, Bipolar Disorders, Behavioral Addictions and more, I'm here to help you step through the door of your "old" normal and into improved personal power and an increased sense of personal success that will become your "new" normal with a happier, healthier life.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples and families work through difficult situations such as anxiety, depression, stress, diverse family dynamics, cultural concerns, intergenerational trauma, low self-esteem, grief/loss, spiritual issues, marital discord, and much more.
Hello - I’m glad our paths have crossed! My name is Chaka (yes, like Chaka Khan), and my goal is to work with you to overcome obstacles and issues that are interfering with your progress and passion in life. Resolving conflict, repairing relationships, healing from past trauma, building self-esteem, reversing dysfunctional patterns all assist in reaching this goal. I truly believe that, although people get hurt in relationships, it is also through relationships that people can heal. Change is not easy, but it is attainable and sustainable. As you embark on your healing journey, I will be here to see you through it.
I have a passion for helping individuals, couples and families work through difficult situations such as anxiety, depression, stress, diverse family dynamics, cultural concerns, intergenerational trauma, low self-esteem, grief/loss, spiritual issues, marital discord, and much more.
Hello - I’m glad our paths have crossed! My name is Chaka (yes, like Chaka Khan), and my goal is to work with you to overcome obstacles and issues that are interfering with your progress and passion in life. Resolving conflict, repairing relationships, healing from past trauma, building self-esteem, reversing dysfunctional patterns all assist in reaching this goal. I truly believe that, although people get hurt in relationships, it is also through relationships that people can heal. Change is not easy, but it is attainable and sustainable. As you embark on your healing journey, I will be here to see you through it.
Dominique Correa Mood disorders Marriage And Family Therapy
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MS, LCMHC-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27285
As a therapist specializing in marriage, couple, and family therapy, as well as depression, anxiety, and infidelity recovery, I offer a comprehensive approach tailored to your unique needs.
Welcome to a safe space where healing and growth thrive. If you're a person of color, particularly African American or Latino, navigating the complexities of relationships, battling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trust issues, borderline personality concerns, or grappling with the aftermath of infidelity, you've found a supportive sanctuary. Together, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, fostering stronger connections and cultivating emotional resilience.
As a therapist specializing in marriage, couple, and family therapy, as well as depression, anxiety, and infidelity recovery, I offer a comprehensive approach tailored to your unique needs.
Welcome to a safe space where healing and growth thrive. If you're a person of color, particularly African American or Latino, navigating the complexities of relationships, battling with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trust issues, borderline personality concerns, or grappling with the aftermath of infidelity, you've found a supportive sanctuary. Together, let's embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, fostering stronger connections and cultivating emotional resilience.
James Wise
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT, LMFTA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
As a family systems therapist, I view clients from the perspective of their holistic environment. Together we will look at where you are coming from, and where you want to go. I work with clients between 13-80 experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationship issues, marital conflict, family conflict, major life adjustments, adolescent issues, parenting issues, men’s issues, and more. I also work with couples and families to improve communication, process trauma, and enhance relationships. There is a soft spot in my heart for teens, young families, couples, men, and those who grieve.
As a family systems therapist, I view clients from the perspective of their holistic environment. Together we will look at where you are coming from, and where you want to go. I work with clients between 13-80 experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, relationship issues, marital conflict, family conflict, major life adjustments, adolescent issues, parenting issues, men’s issues, and more. I also work with couples and families to improve communication, process trauma, and enhance relationships. There is a soft spot in my heart for teens, young families, couples, men, and those who grieve.
Keisha Shaw Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284 (Online Only)
I have experience in numerous areas of counseling including mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, spiritual issues, trauma, anger management, and marital and family counseling.
I could not be more honored to join you on your journey to balanced wholeness. The truth is, many people struggle to live the lives that were purposed for them because they do not know how. Your decision to seek therapy will place you in the position to be equip to recognize, challenge, and change many aspects of your life. I am an advocate for healthy living physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and I'm motivated by seeing the lives of people transformed. Thus I has a genuine call to educate and counsel in a bold effort toward self-discovery and awareness to find hidden treasures in each individual.
I have experience in numerous areas of counseling including mood disorders, anxiety, life transitions, parenting, spiritual issues, trauma, anger management, and marital and family counseling.
I could not be more honored to join you on your journey to balanced wholeness. The truth is, many people struggle to live the lives that were purposed for them because they do not know how. Your decision to seek therapy will place you in the position to be equip to recognize, challenge, and change many aspects of your life. I am an advocate for healthy living physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually and I'm motivated by seeing the lives of people transformed. Thus I has a genuine call to educate and counsel in a bold effort toward self-discovery and awareness to find hidden treasures in each individual.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
I also help pre marital couples prepare for marriage, and assist longer term relationships to reestablish connection with each other, improve communication, co-parent more effectively, and increase trust.
Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level.
I also help pre marital couples prepare for marriage, and assist longer term relationships to reestablish connection with each other, improve communication, co-parent more effectively, and increase trust.
Are you searching for more purpose in your life? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Do you feel disconnected to yourself and others? I help clients create a life and relationships that are more in line with what they value and feel more nourishing on a soul level.
Lynn Lerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, QS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
Hi, I'm Lynn. As a devoted parent, you want your child to receive effective, specialized, and caring treatment. At Forsyth Family Counseling, you can rest assured they will receive this level of care. Your child's emotional and behavioral issues can also affect the entire family. That is why I am here to help you, your child, and your family regain their inner peace and harmony. I will work with you and your child using proven evidence-based treatments. What are evidence-based treatments? They are types of therapies that have a great deal of research proving effectiveness.
Hi, I'm Lynn. As a devoted parent, you want your child to receive effective, specialized, and caring treatment. At Forsyth Family Counseling, you can rest assured they will receive this level of care. Your child's emotional and behavioral issues can also affect the entire family. That is why I am here to help you, your child, and your family regain their inner peace and harmony. I will work with you and your child using proven evidence-based treatments. What are evidence-based treatments? They are types of therapies that have a great deal of research proving effectiveness.
Kim O'Neill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, mood disorders, relational issues, substance abuse and trauma. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist. I also utilize mindfulness and self-compassion to support others on their journey of healing so they can live a "good life". I’m passionate about supporting all people on their journey. Whether you are on a path of healing or a path of self-actualization, psychotherapy can be an opportunity to grow beyond your current experience. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself, your relationships and to deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you.
I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress, grief/loss, mood disorders, relational issues, substance abuse and trauma. I’m a Certified EMDR Therapist. I also utilize mindfulness and self-compassion to support others on their journey of healing so they can live a "good life". I’m passionate about supporting all people on their journey. Whether you are on a path of healing or a path of self-actualization, psychotherapy can be an opportunity to grow beyond your current experience. It’s an opportunity to better understand yourself, your relationships and to deepen your connection to yourself and the world around you.
Deidre Montgomery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284
Seeking therapeutic counseling can be challenging for any number of reasons, from being ready to take the first step on your mental health journey to finding a therapist that's right for you. Wherever you are on your path, I aim to provide a comforting, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, valued, and comfortable being yourself. Therapy is collaborative work with your goals as the focus. The number of different therapeutic treatments out there may be overwhelming, but I can help you find what works. No matter who you are, I will work with you to reach your next step and grow while you decide what we are working towards.
Seeking therapeutic counseling can be challenging for any number of reasons, from being ready to take the first step on your mental health journey to finding a therapist that's right for you. Wherever you are on your path, I aim to provide a comforting, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard, valued, and comfortable being yourself. Therapy is collaborative work with your goals as the focus. The number of different therapeutic treatments out there may be overwhelming, but I can help you find what works. No matter who you are, I will work with you to reach your next step and grow while you decide what we are working towards.
Ashton McCurry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kernersville, NC 27284
The exhausting power battles, behavioral issues, and failed attempts to connect are starting to wear you thin. Teachers, coaches, even other relatives have offered help or advice, but too often it doesn't work, or misses the mark entirely. Things are feeling out of control, and your whole family is hurting. You're looking for some peace, a plan, a way forward, and the ability to feel grounded again. You want nothing more than to form healthy connections with your child, see them heal, and be equipped for the future, but things feel really stuck.
The exhausting power battles, behavioral issues, and failed attempts to connect are starting to wear you thin. Teachers, coaches, even other relatives have offered help or advice, but too often it doesn't work, or misses the mark entirely. Things are feeling out of control, and your whole family is hurting. You're looking for some peace, a plan, a way forward, and the ability to feel grounded again. You want nothing more than to form healthy connections with your child, see them heal, and be equipped for the future, but things feel really stuck.
It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.
It is frustrating to have tried everything, yet continue to feel in pain, sad, hopeless, stuck in the past, and worrying about the future, yourself, and your relationships. Stress, past trauma, chronic physical & mental illness can make you feel that way, affecting your quality of life (QOL). Imagine though a life where you get a boost of energy and motivation, quiet negative self-talk, cope better with stress, manage physical and emotional pain, build confidence, feel less worried, self-conscious and withdrawn, regain hope and pleasure in things you used to enjoy, live a healthier life style, and accomplish meaningful life goals.
Hello! Many of us don't know how much the experiences in life have contributed to the weight we carry day in and day out. You may notice something is feeling “off” and be unsure exactly how to pinpoint it or unsure of how to take the first step. All experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly, contribute to how we show up for ourselves and others and write the pages within our book of life.
Hello! Many of us don't know how much the experiences in life have contributed to the weight we carry day in and day out. You may notice something is feeling “off” and be unsure exactly how to pinpoint it or unsure of how to take the first step. All experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly, contribute to how we show up for ourselves and others and write the pages within our book of life.
Araby Boykin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Kernersville, NC 27284 (Online Only)
Hello! I’ve worked as a licensed counselor since 2017, with previous experience as a social worker. My focus is working with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depressive symptoms, relational difficulties, family issues, substance use, and severe mental illnesses. My theoretical orientation is an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. I have learned that no two people are the same and that everyone must be treated individually and holistically.
Hello! I’ve worked as a licensed counselor since 2017, with previous experience as a social worker. My focus is working with adults who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depressive symptoms, relational difficulties, family issues, substance use, and severe mental illnesses. My theoretical orientation is an integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Behavioral Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness. I have learned that no two people are the same and that everyone must be treated individually and holistically.
I enjoy working with many individuals. My specialty is sex therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have low sexual arousal disorder or who have erectile dysfunction disorder. I can provide Christian-focused counseling at the client's consent. I also enjoy helping individuals manage their anxiety as well as their obsessions and compulsions.
I enjoy working with many individuals. My specialty is sex therapy. I am passionate about helping those who have low sexual arousal disorder or who have erectile dysfunction disorder. I can provide Christian-focused counseling at the client's consent. I also enjoy helping individuals manage their anxiety as well as their obsessions and compulsions.
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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.