Relationship Issues Therapists in Durham, NC
Mary Ann Roth, MS, LCMHC Dovetail Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713 (Online Only)
Reviving the love, joy, and connection in your romantic relationship is possible.
The connection is lost, communication broken, and intimacy scarce. How did we end up here in our relationship? Trying to discuss anything ourselves deteriorates into a bickering episode. Our impatience and frustration don’t allow for listening and compromise. We just don't seem to be on the same page anymore. Trying to fall asleep at night is next to impossible as the hurtful argument from earlier replays over and over. With so many unmet expectations and a lack of fulfillment, we are drifting further apart and feeling more alone. It’s been like this for such a long time, where do we begin to find the love and bond we once had?
Reviving the love, joy, and connection in your romantic relationship is possible.
The connection is lost, communication broken, and intimacy scarce. How did we end up here in our relationship? Trying to discuss anything ourselves deteriorates into a bickering episode. Our impatience and frustration don’t allow for listening and compromise. We just don't seem to be on the same page anymore. Trying to fall asleep at night is next to impossible as the hurtful argument from earlier replays over and over. With so many unmet expectations and a lack of fulfillment, we are drifting further apart and feeling more alone. It’s been like this for such a long time, where do we begin to find the love and bond we once had?
Thorne Myers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
I am kink-affirming, sex-positive, committed to anti-racism, celebratory of all queer identities, and work with people of all genders and partners in a variety of relationship structures (including monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, and poly relationships).
My name is Thorne (they/them) and I am a white, queer, non-binary licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) offering both individuals and couples/ relationship therapy in Durham, NC. My work is grounded in fierce compassion and a belief that everyone is capable of healing and feeling like they belong. It is my experience that one of the key elements of transformative therapy is our relationship; that we are a good “fit” and that you feel safe to share your joy, anger, grief, and tears. My style is gentle, attentive, playful, and person-centered–drawing from relational, narrative, and attachment-based therapy approaches.
I am kink-affirming, sex-positive, committed to anti-racism, celebratory of all queer identities, and work with people of all genders and partners in a variety of relationship structures (including monogamous, ethically non-monogamous, and poly relationships).
My name is Thorne (they/them) and I am a white, queer, non-binary licensed clinical social worker associate (LCSWA) offering both individuals and couples/ relationship therapy in Durham, NC. My work is grounded in fierce compassion and a belief that everyone is capable of healing and feeling like they belong. It is my experience that one of the key elements of transformative therapy is our relationship; that we are a good “fit” and that you feel safe to share your joy, anger, grief, and tears. My style is gentle, attentive, playful, and person-centered–drawing from relational, narrative, and attachment-based therapy approaches.
I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.
I strive to provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Many of my clients have a deep yearning to understand themselves better, to explore the roots of their struggles, and to gain insight into their patterns. Through a therapeutic relationship built on trust and collaboration, my aim is to provide the support, guidance, and therapeutic tools necessary for them to achieve their goals and lead a more meaningful and satisfying life.
Dr. Catherine Paquette
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27703 (Online Only)
I have current openings for individuals and couples, with three primary areas of specialty: 1) substance use, 2) trauma, and 3) relationship difficulties. I also help patients with other concerns such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to help you nonjudgmentally understand how you developed patterns that are not working for you now, and to use evidence-based strategies to help you meet your goals. I will help you feel safe and supported discussing sensitive topics while also giving you the structure and accountability needed to make meaningful changes. I use approaches that have been shown to be effective through research.
I have current openings for individuals and couples, with three primary areas of specialty: 1) substance use, 2) trauma, and 3) relationship difficulties. I also help patients with other concerns such as depression and anxiety. My goal is to help you nonjudgmentally understand how you developed patterns that are not working for you now, and to use evidence-based strategies to help you meet your goals. I will help you feel safe and supported discussing sensitive topics while also giving you the structure and accountability needed to make meaningful changes. I use approaches that have been shown to be effective through research.
Feeling hopeless? Avoiding your partner? Pretending everything is fine? I specialize in couples counseling, sex therapy, partnership therapy, and individual counseling. I help partners work through conflict and relational patterns in order to increase intimacy and trust. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you need depression support, help getting out of a relationship crisis, navigating a divorce, or just working on your partnership early, therapy is worth the investment.
Feeling hopeless? Avoiding your partner? Pretending everything is fine? I specialize in couples counseling, sex therapy, partnership therapy, and individual counseling. I help partners work through conflict and relational patterns in order to increase intimacy and trust. I help individuals work through depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Whether you need depression support, help getting out of a relationship crisis, navigating a divorce, or just working on your partnership early, therapy is worth the investment.
Michele Price
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27707
Waitlist for new clients
My approach to therapy is warm, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe a safe therapeutic relationship is essential in providing effective, transformative therapy. I honor the individuality of my clients and know the courage it takes to come to therapy, and I firmly believe that it’s in our deepest struggles that we have the most potential for learning and growth. I am guided by the belief that everyone holds the ability within themselves to heal, and that together through a trusting therapeutic relationship, I can assist clients in their journeys towards being more deeply connected to themselves and others.
My approach to therapy is warm, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and collaborative. I believe a safe therapeutic relationship is essential in providing effective, transformative therapy. I honor the individuality of my clients and know the courage it takes to come to therapy, and I firmly believe that it’s in our deepest struggles that we have the most potential for learning and growth. I am guided by the belief that everyone holds the ability within themselves to heal, and that together through a trusting therapeutic relationship, I can assist clients in their journeys towards being more deeply connected to themselves and others.
An effective therapeutic relationship can assist a client in creating personal well-being or skillfully responding to problems that can be solved by balancing environmental demands, basic needs, and management of moment-to-moment experiences.
I work with individuals with a range of concerns including stress management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. My philosophy involves an integrative approach to mental health and well-being. A successful goal for personal change will involve not only learning how to survive, but how to thrive while discovering and living your highest potential. I have been trained in a number of modalities and will use the most appropriate therapeutic tools to empower clients to more effectively meet the challenges they face in their lives.
An effective therapeutic relationship can assist a client in creating personal well-being or skillfully responding to problems that can be solved by balancing environmental demands, basic needs, and management of moment-to-moment experiences.
I work with individuals with a range of concerns including stress management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. My philosophy involves an integrative approach to mental health and well-being. A successful goal for personal change will involve not only learning how to survive, but how to thrive while discovering and living your highest potential. I have been trained in a number of modalities and will use the most appropriate therapeutic tools to empower clients to more effectively meet the challenges they face in their lives.
Do you struggle to get your needs met in your relationships? Perhaps you try repeatedly and fail to achieve harmony? I have a special interest in working with individuals experiencing unhappiness in their important relationships. When my clients first come in, they may feel they are doing the heavy lifting and hope that things will change. Their relationship dissatisfaction gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the person they strive to be according to their values. They feel like they are failing as a partner and in life. Greater self-confidence and fulfillment are attainable.
Do you struggle to get your needs met in your relationships? Perhaps you try repeatedly and fail to achieve harmony? I have a special interest in working with individuals experiencing unhappiness in their important relationships. When my clients first come in, they may feel they are doing the heavy lifting and hope that things will change. Their relationship dissatisfaction gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the person they strive to be according to their values. They feel like they are failing as a partner and in life. Greater self-confidence and fulfillment are attainable.
I rely upon a relationally-focused psychodynamic approach for individuals, couples and families in treatment of (in part): anxiety and stress; depression; trauma; relationship problems; loss, grief and life transitions; addictions and codependency; anger; perfectionism; and, low self esteem.
My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, accepting and collaborative.
I rely upon a relationally-focused psychodynamic approach for individuals, couples and families in treatment of (in part): anxiety and stress; depression; trauma; relationship problems; loss, grief and life transitions; addictions and codependency; anger; perfectionism; and, low self esteem.
My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, accepting and collaborative.
Douglas Waldruff
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27705
If you are in a relationship with a Narcissist, have experienced major and/or minor trauma, can't find the right relationship, don't know what to do to make your relationships better, or want to find greater success in life or business, then I may be the right person to help you move from coping to thriving. I provide coaching/therapy solutions to navigate the treacherous journey of leaving a Narcissist as well as overcoming adversity and psychological blocks that keep you from attaining your goals. I can help you deal with all of life's normal developmental concerns like work, having children, parenting and growing older.
If you are in a relationship with a Narcissist, have experienced major and/or minor trauma, can't find the right relationship, don't know what to do to make your relationships better, or want to find greater success in life or business, then I may be the right person to help you move from coping to thriving. I provide coaching/therapy solutions to navigate the treacherous journey of leaving a Narcissist as well as overcoming adversity and psychological blocks that keep you from attaining your goals. I can help you deal with all of life's normal developmental concerns like work, having children, parenting and growing older.
I see myself as a facilitator within the therapeutic relationship, providing objective guidance and support, as well as, challenging unhealthy thought processes, while creating a warm, accepting, and soothing environment in which to work.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Compassion, warmth, and objectivity are what I offer to everyone that walks into my practice, physically or virtually. Clients are accepted for who they are while receiving encouragement to become self-aware, grow and thrive within their communities. My goal is to create a safe space for reviving the soul (mind, will, and emotions); rebuilding weakened and destroyed personal, family and social foundations; (revealing) putting into proper perspective life's challenges and using them effectively to advance, bringing about restoration of the total being.
I see myself as a facilitator within the therapeutic relationship, providing objective guidance and support, as well as, challenging unhealthy thought processes, while creating a warm, accepting, and soothing environment in which to work.
I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, and couples. Compassion, warmth, and objectivity are what I offer to everyone that walks into my practice, physically or virtually. Clients are accepted for who they are while receiving encouragement to become self-aware, grow and thrive within their communities. My goal is to create a safe space for reviving the soul (mind, will, and emotions); rebuilding weakened and destroyed personal, family and social foundations; (revealing) putting into proper perspective life's challenges and using them effectively to advance, bringing about restoration of the total being.
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Helping to create a relationship with clients that facilitates change, which includes trust, respect, and confidentiality is of utmost importance to me.
People come to therapy because they want to feel better. Maybe it's relationship problems or anxiety/depression, but whatever the reason, life has become uncomfortable or painfull. Most people want more understanding of themselves and their situation. That being said change is what we all seek in therapy.Making your life work better is the goal. My therapy will help you alter self-defeating ways, get a more realistic and accurate perspective, gain insight that leads to improving the quality of your life.
Helping to create a relationship with clients that facilitates change, which includes trust, respect, and confidentiality is of utmost importance to me.
People come to therapy because they want to feel better. Maybe it's relationship problems or anxiety/depression, but whatever the reason, life has become uncomfortable or painfull. Most people want more understanding of themselves and their situation. That being said change is what we all seek in therapy.Making your life work better is the goal. My therapy will help you alter self-defeating ways, get a more realistic and accurate perspective, gain insight that leads to improving the quality of your life.
Are you going through a transition in your career, relationships, family? You're a leader, but feel uncertain. Perhaps you don't like your job, but are afraid to rock the boat. Are you retiring and don't know what's next? Maybe you are leaving, starting, or struggling in a relationship and want to do it "right" this time. All Transitions have stages we need to address. Our past experiences create our lenses of fear or excitement about the future. Knowing your old patterns will help you to create the life YOU want now. We can work 1-1, with a partner, a team or a family to see the old patterns and create new, successful ones.
Are you going through a transition in your career, relationships, family? You're a leader, but feel uncertain. Perhaps you don't like your job, but are afraid to rock the boat. Are you retiring and don't know what's next? Maybe you are leaving, starting, or struggling in a relationship and want to do it "right" this time. All Transitions have stages we need to address. Our past experiences create our lenses of fear or excitement about the future. Knowing your old patterns will help you to create the life YOU want now. We can work 1-1, with a partner, a team or a family to see the old patterns and create new, successful ones.
Monique Sorensen Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCMHC, LCAS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27713
Whether you're struggling with overcoming trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, drinking a little too much or using other substances, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey.
Is worry or anxiety disrupting your life? Does it feel like no matter what you try, nothing works? Are you struggling to change habits that only seem to make things worse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. Maybe you've resorted to drinking, prescriptions or marijuana to feel some relief. Maybe it's time you got some help. And I know this is hard. You've likely been thinking about seeking help for months, maybe even longer. But I'm so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
Whether you're struggling with overcoming trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, drinking a little too much or using other substances, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey.
Is worry or anxiety disrupting your life? Does it feel like no matter what you try, nothing works? Are you struggling to change habits that only seem to make things worse? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here. Maybe you've resorted to drinking, prescriptions or marijuana to feel some relief. Maybe it's time you got some help. And I know this is hard. You've likely been thinking about seeking help for months, maybe even longer. But I'm so glad you found me and have taken the courageous step of being here.
I believe in the power of the professional therapeutic relationship to support clients with safety, unconditional positive regard, and autonomy, and I use a collaborative approach to process current stressors, seek clarity, and develop goals for change.
Beginning the search for a therapist can feel daunting. You've taken the first step on a path to growth, healing, and change. Through my experience and training as an educator and as a mental health professional, I have discovered the power of human connection and the transformation we can experience when we are seen, heard, and supported without condition or judgement. I support adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, identity, and environmental stressors, and partnered folks who feel stuck in patterns that no longer work for their relationship.
I believe in the power of the professional therapeutic relationship to support clients with safety, unconditional positive regard, and autonomy, and I use a collaborative approach to process current stressors, seek clarity, and develop goals for change.
Beginning the search for a therapist can feel daunting. You've taken the first step on a path to growth, healing, and change. Through my experience and training as an educator and as a mental health professional, I have discovered the power of human connection and the transformation we can experience when we are seen, heard, and supported without condition or judgement. I support adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief, identity, and environmental stressors, and partnered folks who feel stuck in patterns that no longer work for their relationship.
I am a specialist in: personal and professional relationship issues; children/adolescents/families; psychological, educational, and forensic evaluations; and personal growth pursuits.
With over 25 years of experience, I subscribe to a solution-focus philosophy, in which I strive to address the problem with you as quickly as possible, but with enough depth to avoid relapse. I set goals early in treatment with adults and couples, or with children/teenagers and their families, so we can find successful solutions and change behavior problems, emotional difficulties, academic difficulties, or family problems as soon as possible. I love people and people's stories, and am always truly and deeply interested in the story of every child, teen, and adult I meet! I also think laughter is therapeutic and therapy can be fun.
I am a specialist in: personal and professional relationship issues; children/adolescents/families; psychological, educational, and forensic evaluations; and personal growth pursuits.
With over 25 years of experience, I subscribe to a solution-focus philosophy, in which I strive to address the problem with you as quickly as possible, but with enough depth to avoid relapse. I set goals early in treatment with adults and couples, or with children/teenagers and their families, so we can find successful solutions and change behavior problems, emotional difficulties, academic difficulties, or family problems as soon as possible. I love people and people's stories, and am always truly and deeply interested in the story of every child, teen, and adult I meet! I also think laughter is therapeutic and therapy can be fun.
Toni Georgiana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27703 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, life transitions and more.
Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? Are you struggling in relationships? Dealing with issues related to food or body image? Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of living the life you want? Imagine being able to talk to someone who can validate what you are feeling and help you understand it. You don't have to walk this journey alone. We all want to be heard and understood. Therapy is exactly that - a place to unload the thoughts and feelings you’ve been trying to make sense of on your own. It would be my privilege to help you sort it out. We all need support. Let me help.
I specialize in treating anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, life transitions and more.
Is pain from your past or worries about the future making it hard to enjoy the present? Are you struggling in relationships? Dealing with issues related to food or body image? Is anxiety or depression getting in the way of living the life you want? Imagine being able to talk to someone who can validate what you are feeling and help you understand it. You don't have to walk this journey alone. We all want to be heard and understood. Therapy is exactly that - a place to unload the thoughts and feelings you’ve been trying to make sense of on your own. It would be my privilege to help you sort it out. We all need support. Let me help.
Christine Pavey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27707
By first focusing on building a sense of safety and secure attachment in the therapeutic relationship, we will be able to explore the places in life where you feel stuck, in pain, and unfulfilled.
As a psychodynamic and attachment oriented therapist, I believe that the foundation of therapeutic treatment is a safe and supportive relationship between therapist and client. The process of treatment often uses the therapeutic relationship itself to uncover relational patterns from earlier in life that may be causing pain or dysfunction in the present day. By identifying the historical antecedent to a seemingly confusing or inappropriate emotional response, client and therapist are able to disrupt maladaptive patterns and choose new, more values congruent responses.
By first focusing on building a sense of safety and secure attachment in the therapeutic relationship, we will be able to explore the places in life where you feel stuck, in pain, and unfulfilled.
As a psychodynamic and attachment oriented therapist, I believe that the foundation of therapeutic treatment is a safe and supportive relationship between therapist and client. The process of treatment often uses the therapeutic relationship itself to uncover relational patterns from earlier in life that may be causing pain or dysfunction in the present day. By identifying the historical antecedent to a seemingly confusing or inappropriate emotional response, client and therapist are able to disrupt maladaptive patterns and choose new, more values congruent responses.
Angela Teal
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, NCLCMHC, LPC -GA
Verified Verified
Durham, NC 27704 (Online Only)
In working with clients, my goal is to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment, which is conducive to allow you to grow as an individual and live the best life you can. We will form a mutual desirable relationship and focus our sessions by establishing and setting goals, which we will continue to assess throughout the counseling process. I will listen and remain attentive to your thoughts and concerns.
In working with clients, my goal is to create a safe, accepting, and comfortable environment, which is conducive to allow you to grow as an individual and live the best life you can. We will form a mutual desirable relationship and focus our sessions by establishing and setting goals, which we will continue to assess throughout the counseling process. I will listen and remain attentive to your thoughts and concerns.
Ping-Tzu Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durham, NC 27704
I believe the relationship between a person and their own self is crucial to mental health.
Changes often raise fear and curiosity. I particularly enjoy working with clients who are full of curiosities and who are willing to explore unknowns and perceive unknowns as gifts. I am interested in supporting clients’ fear related to changes, and helping clients work on variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, traumas, identity development (e.g., sexual orientation and cultural identities), etc. Prior to arriving in the US, I was a mental health provider in Taiwan. In my early career, I practiced child play therapy and animal-assisted psychotherapy.
I believe the relationship between a person and their own self is crucial to mental health.
Changes often raise fear and curiosity. I particularly enjoy working with clients who are full of curiosities and who are willing to explore unknowns and perceive unknowns as gifts. I am interested in supporting clients’ fear related to changes, and helping clients work on variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, traumas, identity development (e.g., sexual orientation and cultural identities), etc. Prior to arriving in the US, I was a mental health provider in Taiwan. In my early career, I practiced child play therapy and animal-assisted psychotherapy.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
While need for human connection appears to be innate, the ability to form healthy, loving relationships is learned. Some evidence suggests that the ability to form a stable relationship starts to form in infancy, in a child's earliest experiences with a caregiver who reliably meets the infant's needs for food, care, warmth, protection, stimulation, and social contact. Such relationships are not destiny, but they are theorized to establish deeply ingrained patterns of relating to others. The end of a relationship, however, is often a source of great psychological anguish.