Couples Counseling Therapists in Winston Salem, NC
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Victoria Lydon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with people going through difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, loneliness, low self-worth, loss, and grief.
We all long for connection and belonging, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live happy, fulfilling lives. Yet old wounds and communication styles often keep us from finding satisfaction in our current relationships, leaving us feeling stuck & disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet at times and we find ourselves feeling lost, broken, and questioning how we reached this point in our story.
I specialize in working with people going through difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, loneliness, low self-worth, loss, and grief.
We all long for connection and belonging, and positive relationships are essential in helping us live happy, fulfilling lives. Yet old wounds and communication styles often keep us from finding satisfaction in our current relationships, leaving us feeling stuck & disillusioned. Life also has a way of pulling the rug from under our feet at times and we find ourselves feeling lost, broken, and questioning how we reached this point in our story.
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Claire Harward
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, ADHDCSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27107 (Online Only)
I help individuals & couples overcome obstacles such as adult ADHD and autism, anxiety, life transitions, conflict management, and lack of connection in relationships. I advocate for clients’ relationship with self and others so they may leave therapy with the confidence to handle life's challenges. I create safety and trust with clients through empathy and a judgement free environment. I offer couples help with identifying negative cycles causing hurt and disconnection while teaching them skills to improve communication and increase satisfaction and fun in their relationship.
I help individuals & couples overcome obstacles such as adult ADHD and autism, anxiety, life transitions, conflict management, and lack of connection in relationships. I advocate for clients’ relationship with self and others so they may leave therapy with the confidence to handle life's challenges. I create safety and trust with clients through empathy and a judgement free environment. I offer couples help with identifying negative cycles causing hurt and disconnection while teaching them skills to improve communication and increase satisfaction and fun in their relationship.
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Marsha Rand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CST/S
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106 (Online Only)
Do you feel disconnected from your partner or spouse? Is sex a “problem” for you or in your relationship? Good sexual connection and a strong emotional bond are important keys for lasting fulfilling relationships. Sometimes, couples realize that they have become distant from one another and their relationship is not as satisfying as it used to be. Communication has become dull and ineffective. Sex is not satisfying or is non-existent. (See website) If this is happening with you and your partner, I can help you co-create a revitalized relationship through effective communication and heartfelt intimate connection and touch.
Do you feel disconnected from your partner or spouse? Is sex a “problem” for you or in your relationship? Good sexual connection and a strong emotional bond are important keys for lasting fulfilling relationships. Sometimes, couples realize that they have become distant from one another and their relationship is not as satisfying as it used to be. Communication has become dull and ineffective. Sex is not satisfying or is non-existent. (See website) If this is happening with you and your partner, I can help you co-create a revitalized relationship through effective communication and heartfelt intimate connection and touch.
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Emily Greasamar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve their relationships & communication, overcome anxiety & depression, navigate life-transitions, and heal from attachment wounds.
Hello, and welcome! If you are here, you're likely ready to make a change. As humans, sometimes we fall into painful cycles fueled by agonizing experiences of depression and anxiety. It can cause such disconnection with ourselves and the people we love. It's a frustrating, lonely, and oftentimes a hopeless place to be. If you found your way here, you likely want and DESERVE to find that long-overdue joy and peace that you and your relationships are craving. By the time you reach this place, it may feel like all efforts have been exhausted.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples improve their relationships & communication, overcome anxiety & depression, navigate life-transitions, and heal from attachment wounds.
Hello, and welcome! If you are here, you're likely ready to make a change. As humans, sometimes we fall into painful cycles fueled by agonizing experiences of depression and anxiety. It can cause such disconnection with ourselves and the people we love. It's a frustrating, lonely, and oftentimes a hopeless place to be. If you found your way here, you likely want and DESERVE to find that long-overdue joy and peace that you and your relationships are craving. By the time you reach this place, it may feel like all efforts have been exhausted.
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Are you or your child in a confusing time that you just can’t quite figure out, or re-experiencing a traumatic event that continues to disrupt your life? With a decade of experience as a therapist working in a wide variety of settings, I use an integrated approach including CBT, EMDR, faith-based, psychodynamic and others to treat multiple issues including anxiety, relationship conflict, depression, spirituality and more. My specialty is in treating grief and loss, which can come from not only death and divorce/break-ups, but by estrangement, disappointment, loneliness and many other experiences in life.
Are you or your child in a confusing time that you just can’t quite figure out, or re-experiencing a traumatic event that continues to disrupt your life? With a decade of experience as a therapist working in a wide variety of settings, I use an integrated approach including CBT, EMDR, faith-based, psychodynamic and others to treat multiple issues including anxiety, relationship conflict, depression, spirituality and more. My specialty is in treating grief and loss, which can come from not only death and divorce/break-ups, but by estrangement, disappointment, loneliness and many other experiences in life.
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I focus on working with families, couples, and parents to analyze and transform communication patterns and break destructive relationship habits.
I am a psychotherapist affiliated with a private practice group specializing in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and behavioral health. I have helped numerous families understand and support their loved ones struggling with substance use disorders. In my practice, I collaborate with treatment facilities, sober coaches, and case managers to ensure our clients receive comprehensive and high-quality care. My expertise includes Relational Life Therapy, DBT, 12-step Recovery, and the Satir Model.
I focus on working with families, couples, and parents to analyze and transform communication patterns and break destructive relationship habits.
I am a psychotherapist affiliated with a private practice group specializing in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and behavioral health. I have helped numerous families understand and support their loved ones struggling with substance use disorders. In my practice, I collaborate with treatment facilities, sober coaches, and case managers to ensure our clients receive comprehensive and high-quality care. My expertise includes Relational Life Therapy, DBT, 12-step Recovery, and the Satir Model.
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Martha B Metzler
Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with adolescents, women, young couples, and families teaching communication skills that will allow the family to healthily navigate conflict and communication differences.
My heart is to serve anyone that walks through my door. I hope to create a safe, trusting place for you to know you can share your struggles in an authentic and raw, and productive space. My heart is to serve you in a holistic way and I desire to give equal attention to the past, present, and future. I tend to lean towards a cognitive behavioral approach with a lot of grace thrown in. I desire to sit in the mess with you but then empower and equip you with the skills and coping mechanisms to climb your way out.
I have experience working with adolescents, women, young couples, and families teaching communication skills that will allow the family to healthily navigate conflict and communication differences.
My heart is to serve anyone that walks through my door. I hope to create a safe, trusting place for you to know you can share your struggles in an authentic and raw, and productive space. My heart is to serve you in a holistic way and I desire to give equal attention to the past, present, and future. I tend to lean towards a cognitive behavioral approach with a lot of grace thrown in. I desire to sit in the mess with you but then empower and equip you with the skills and coping mechanisms to climb your way out.
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Chelsea Sapp Golden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103 (Online Only)
Whether you are looking for someone to help you get off to a healthy start in a new marriage or teetering on the brink of divorce, couples counseling can make a world of difference! Maybe your child is having issues at school, struggling academically, acting out, having trouble making & maintaining friendships, or just feeling lost in a new or bigger school. My job is to help clients see their life challenges in a new way, so you can take the next steps toward lasting change. Skilled and compassionate use of evidence-based techniques can help clients explore options, figure out the best course of action, and implement life changes.
Whether you are looking for someone to help you get off to a healthy start in a new marriage or teetering on the brink of divorce, couples counseling can make a world of difference! Maybe your child is having issues at school, struggling academically, acting out, having trouble making & maintaining friendships, or just feeling lost in a new or bigger school. My job is to help clients see their life challenges in a new way, so you can take the next steps toward lasting change. Skilled and compassionate use of evidence-based techniques can help clients explore options, figure out the best course of action, and implement life changes.
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Starkesha Daye
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27103 (Online Only)
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.
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Banyan Tree Counseling & Wellness
MA, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
For couples, we help break cycles of interaction causing distress, guiding as they build a safe, intimate, and loving connection.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional heath and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
For couples, we help break cycles of interaction causing distress, guiding as they build a safe, intimate, and loving connection.
Our work is dedicated to helping ALL people develop healthy, satisfying, productive, and meaningful lives. Though it can be difficult to make the decision to begin therapy, we have found that those who have sought help and take responsibility for their emotional heath and relationships have achieved remarkable results. People come to us for a variety of reasons: they may be in transition, experiencing work stress, grieving a loss, struggling with religious or family ideals which no longer suit them, a new parent experiencing anxiety. Some have begun to feel daily life is stagnant, seeking more direction and purpose in their lives.
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Hi, I'm David. I specialize in helping teenagers, college students, and young adults/professionals with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma, and life and career transitions/direction. I am also passionate about helping athletes in developing effective performance mindsets and personal resilience. Additionally, I work with men's issues. Together, we will uncover the strength within you and achieve the goals you set in place.
Hi, I'm David. I specialize in helping teenagers, college students, and young adults/professionals with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma, and life and career transitions/direction. I am also passionate about helping athletes in developing effective performance mindsets and personal resilience. Additionally, I work with men's issues. Together, we will uncover the strength within you and achieve the goals you set in place.
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I have experience working with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Hi! I am glad you are here. It can be intimidating to trust someone with the pain, heartache, and uncertainty in your life. My hope is for counseling to be a place that feels safe enough for you to grow in the ability to trust and feel safe in your body. I want you to find a place where you can be seen, heard, and have your story held with dignity and honor. Whether that is with me or another therapist, I hope you can find someone to walk alongside you as you rest, grow in strength, and face the challenges in your life.
I have experience working with individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, identity issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Hi! I am glad you are here. It can be intimidating to trust someone with the pain, heartache, and uncertainty in your life. My hope is for counseling to be a place that feels safe enough for you to grow in the ability to trust and feel safe in your body. I want you to find a place where you can be seen, heard, and have your story held with dignity and honor. Whether that is with me or another therapist, I hope you can find someone to walk alongside you as you rest, grow in strength, and face the challenges in your life.
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My goal is to walk with you wherever you are, listen well, and help you thrive as a whole person—body and soul, individually and in relationship with others.
Are you wrestling with hard questions? Questions about grief, sexuality or gender, cultural identity, faith, or what's next? No matter what difficulties you are facing, there is hope and a path forward available.
My goal is to walk with you wherever you are, listen well, and help you thrive as a whole person—body and soul, individually and in relationship with others.
Are you wrestling with hard questions? Questions about grief, sexuality or gender, cultural identity, faith, or what's next? No matter what difficulties you are facing, there is hope and a path forward available.
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Since 2018, we've been the Triad's trusted partner in mental well-being, offering our unique blend of home-based and virtual services.
Life is complicated, but finding support for your mental health doesn't have to be. At House Call Counseling, we bring the haven of therapy directly to you, whether it's over the phone or in your own home.
Since 2018, we've been the Triad's trusted partner in mental well-being, offering our unique blend of home-based and virtual services.
Life is complicated, but finding support for your mental health doesn't have to be. At House Call Counseling, we bring the haven of therapy directly to you, whether it's over the phone or in your own home.
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Michael William Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA-MFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27103
I work with adolescent males, adult individuals, couples and families.
There comes a time in all of our lives that we need a helping hand. We may not like to admit it, but we need assistance in sorting out our thoughts, feelings, problems and even relationships. Often times these situations can be overwhelming and that is where I can be of assistance. We will work together on what you want to change and work on.
I work with adolescent males, adult individuals, couples and families.
There comes a time in all of our lives that we need a helping hand. We may not like to admit it, but we need assistance in sorting out our thoughts, feelings, problems and even relationships. Often times these situations can be overwhelming and that is where I can be of assistance. We will work together on what you want to change and work on.
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Lisa A. Rainwater
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, MA, PhD, CCTP, CT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winston Salem, NC 27101
My specialized training in Jungian depth psychology, grief, and couples work moves you into self-awareness, growth, and reconciliation.
Hello and welcome. You may be an individual or a couple seeking to understand how past attachments, fulfillments, and traumas inform your present with the hope of repairing and improving your relationship to Self and others. Or, you may feel lost and want to explore how to live life with intention, meaning, and authenticity. I help clients explore their attachment styles, grief, losses, and traumas with curiosity, mindfulness, and loving-kindness. It is my privilege to walk alongside clients, witnessing them blossom within this confidential, safe space of existential reflection, forgiveness, acceptance, and rebirth.
My specialized training in Jungian depth psychology, grief, and couples work moves you into self-awareness, growth, and reconciliation.
Hello and welcome. You may be an individual or a couple seeking to understand how past attachments, fulfillments, and traumas inform your present with the hope of repairing and improving your relationship to Self and others. Or, you may feel lost and want to explore how to live life with intention, meaning, and authenticity. I help clients explore their attachment styles, grief, losses, and traumas with curiosity, mindfulness, and loving-kindness. It is my privilege to walk alongside clients, witnessing them blossom within this confidential, safe space of existential reflection, forgiveness, acceptance, and rebirth.
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Some common issues I work with include relationship stress, communication skills, parenting, family conflict, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.
Some common issues I work with include relationship stress, communication skills, parenting, family conflict, mood disorders (depression, anxiety, etc.
I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal and change. As a counselor, I provide a space of nonjudgmental acceptance and authenticity which invites clients to show up exactly as they are and to be valued and supported in all aspects of their identity. I aim to partner with and empower my clients, utilizing the strengths and skills they already possess, to work toward their goals for healing and growth. My counseling orientation is grounded in a family systems approach, though I also draw significantly from attachment theory and person-centered counseling.
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Bonnie Marie Torella
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide help to those who want to feel better emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. As a Family Therapist in private practice, I offer support, guidance, and healing to the individual, couple, tween/teen, and family, who are facing challenging emotions or situations. While providing a safe environment for those with a variety of issues, I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, parent/family and couple issues, child/adolescent disorders, bereavement, life/stress management, and relationship conflict.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide help to those who want to feel better emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. As a Family Therapist in private practice, I offer support, guidance, and healing to the individual, couple, tween/teen, and family, who are facing challenging emotions or situations. While providing a safe environment for those with a variety of issues, I specialize in treating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, parent/family and couple issues, child/adolescent disorders, bereavement, life/stress management, and relationship conflict.
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George Campbell Hage
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, PhD, LCMHC, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Winston Salem, NC 27106
I work with adult men and women(ages16-99)struggling with sues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, as well as those who have attention deficits. I also work with individuals struggling to find the big picture of their life, struggling to identify core values, and are “failing to launch,” having a mid-life crisis, struggling to adapt to retirement, or are having a crisis of faith. I work with older teens (16+) who are having school related problems, suffering from anxiety or depression, or have attention deficit disorder. I consider counseling a ministry to your needs above your ability to pay. My rates are low.
I work with adult men and women(ages16-99)struggling with sues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, as well as those who have attention deficits. I also work with individuals struggling to find the big picture of their life, struggling to identify core values, and are “failing to launch,” having a mid-life crisis, struggling to adapt to retirement, or are having a crisis of faith. I work with older teens (16+) who are having school related problems, suffering from anxiety or depression, or have attention deficit disorder. I consider counseling a ministry to your needs above your ability to pay. My rates are low.
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Thank you for considering working with me as your counselor. I work individually and in groups with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I approach counseling from a person-centered theoretical background, meaning I believe that each person has within themselves the tools to grow, change, heal and improve. It is my goal to help individuals access those personal resources and grow in their personal self-efficacy. Self-awareness and self-efficacy, while goals in the counseling relationship, are difficult to achieve and will take time, energy, and client engagement. Clients will feel that they are able to face life's challenges.
Thank you for considering working with me as your counselor. I work individually and in groups with adolescents, adults, couples and families. I approach counseling from a person-centered theoretical background, meaning I believe that each person has within themselves the tools to grow, change, heal and improve. It is my goal to help individuals access those personal resources and grow in their personal self-efficacy. Self-awareness and self-efficacy, while goals in the counseling relationship, are difficult to achieve and will take time, energy, and client engagement. Clients will feel that they are able to face life's challenges.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.