Couples Counseling Therapists in North Carolina

**Not accepting new clients as of 7/8/21**Whatever may be impacting you right now, a supportive ear, a caring witness can help you understand and sort out what is going on and explore ways to alleviate distress and improve your quality of life. I have experience and interest in working with individuals struggling with anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, chronic health problems, women's health (fertility issues, pregnancy, postpartum issues and adjustment), life transitions, work stress, parenting and a wide range of mental health concerns. I will work with you to shape the therapeutic experience for growth and change.

Sometimes we are so overwhelmed by our circumstances that we can’t see a way out. In an attempt to feel better, we fall into unhealthy patterns and habits that ultimately keep us stuck or make things worse. It can permeate our personal, professional and interpersonal lives but there is still hope. If you desire freedom for yourself and peace in your relationships, you've found a great starting place.

It can be exhausting to navigate life when isolated, facing one stressor after another, feeling depressed or anxious, or trying to recover from a traumatic experience. For many, these experiences interfere with day-to-day life such as our relationships, work, school, and more. For many, therapy can provide needed support. The most significant part of therapy is your relationship with your therapist, this is why I approach therapy by getting to know you as a whole person and use a collaborative approach to help empower your innate strengths.

Are you hurting, frustrated, or feel stuck? I honor your courage to seek wholeness & growth. I know you want relief. Enduring change through therapy can happen for you. Trauma, relationship challenges, family struggles & internal pain can be shifted! I welcome you into a space of honor, hope, safety, & power to change. I partner w/ you to achieve your goals for skillful living, belonging, & wholeness. I artfully employ therapeutic & scientific techniques that bring wellness to the heart & mind (SE, DBT, ART, CBT, IFS, EMDR, Gottman, EFT). Ages 5-75. I also offer faith integration upon request. I offer hourly sessions & intensives.

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.

"Conflict is the inflammation, disconnection is the virus." Since hearing this quote from Sue Johnson I have not seen a couple, family or individual where this does not ring true. I want to help reconnect you to those you love, while holding a healthy, non judgmental therapeutic relationship. I will work with you to identify, explore and share emotions that often times feel to vulnerable and raw. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with focus on systems and attachment theory I like to work with individuals, families and couples of all ages.

As a relationship and sex therapist specializing in women's sexual health, my ideal client is a woman seeking to heal and thrive. She may face challenges such as past sexual trauma, intimacy issues, low libido, or menopause concerns. She needs a safe, empathetic space to explore her feelings and experiences. Her goals are to reclaim her sexual autonomy, improve her relationships, and cultivate self-love. She wants to rediscover joy and confidence in her sexuality, understanding that this journey is vital for her overall well-being and personal empowerment. Are you that woman? Let's work together to embrace your fullest potential.

If you’re reading this then you have decided that it’s time to get reconnected with yourself, your partner, or even your friends. Dating may be a struggle, you may be having trouble finding direction with your partner, or you may even be holding yourself back from opportunities that you feel you're not good enough for. There's one thing that is often the common denominator: relational trauma. When you’re hurt by the people that you love, it breaks and it builds.

My passion is to help people through their process of healing hurts and restoring hope. If you have been struggling to communicate with your partner, have had difficulty dealing with grief or trauma, or simply want more out of life, counseling might be the next best step for you. My philosophy is very client-centered, recognizing that you have the ability to change your life, you just need the tools to help you along the way. If you are looking for a place of hope... I believe you can find it here.

Are you having relationship difficulties or feeling anxious or depressed? Perhaps you feel stuck and unhappy generally. Or maybe you are grieving a loss, a recent breakup, or a divorce. Over the years I have successfully worked with many individuals and couples to improve their relationships, sort out their feelings, and resolve their anxious and depressed moods. In the event of a breakup or divorce I am able to help you move through your grief and hurt, recover your sense of self, and rebuild your life. Having worked in several different healthcare settings, I will bring my extensive training and experience to our collaboration.

May I come along side as you embark with on a gentle heroic journey toward change? I seek to encourage clients to find rest and new skills so old habits and wounds might become scars of life to empower a stronger sense of self and a more hopeful future. I provide trained and experienced professional services with a warm, calm, compassionate presence as I assist individuals and couples. I join with individuals whose lives are interrupted by anger, perfectionism, loss, life stage or career changes, health concerns, intrusive thoughts, behaviors, or betrayal injury, on first or next steps.

Hi there and welcome! I'm Christina Dungan and I look forward to working with you. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming, and open space to allow you to address your needs and to become your best self. Over the last eight years, I have had the opportunity to engage with clients on all walks of life. I will meet you where you are at and we will work together to develop a plan tailored to best meet your needs. Starting therapy can seem overwhelming, but I am here to help and guild you towards your goals. Please don’t hesitate to reach out: ask questions, voice concerns, and start getting the help you're looking for!

Do you feel stuck? Are you tired of repeating the same behaviors that leave you feeling depressed, anxious or hopeless? Or maybe you are ready to deal with a traumatic event from your past or a difficult relationship. I provide a safe environment for you to begin the journey toward healing and wholeness. I love finding the root cause, leading to healing that allows you to finally live the life you were created for.

Wednesday and Thursday Evening Sessions Available! Are you in a place where life seems full of grief, lonely and fear? Are you dealing with a past experience, trauma or difficulty which seems impossible to move forward without facing? Is there a situation just out of reach and seems hard to obtain your goals? Do you feel overwhelmed, hurt or defeated? These are all specialty areas I can help you with through my supportive and compassionate approach to therapy. My respect for you as the client means I help empower you to achieve your goals and strengthen your own self-awareness and way of handling situations in your own life.

Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Maybe you have experienced betrayal on behalf of your partner, maybe you are coping with infertility, or maybe you are longing for the emotional connection you once felt with your partner. Relationships can be difficult, and investing in your relationship through couples’ therapy is a vulnerable and commendable step in the right direction. I am passionate about working with women and couples dealing with infertility/difficulty with family building, helping couples recover from a rupture in the relationship, or rediscovering the connection that once was.

I am a Christian Counselor and recognize that people come to counseling for a variety of reasons including personal problems, relationship struggles, spiritual issues, and addictions. I want to hear your story and walk with you towards healing and hope. An important part of this process is developing a relationship of trust and safety. I am committed to providing professional care and counsel that is marked by compassion and is free from judgment.

Are you feeling anxious, sad, stressed, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with painful feelings or a difficult relationship or situation? Is your marriage struggling? If so, I can help you find the solutions to the problems that trouble you. You'll find that I have a warm, non-judgmental, and easy style that helps people relax. I will help you actively learn new ways to cope, gain new insights, and experience new ways of relating to people or situations. I help people discover and eliminate destructive personal and interpersonal patterns, make difficult life decisions, and to find paths to greater fulfillment.

Often, the relationships and experiences that make up our lives shape our view of ourselves and become the filter through which we view the world. Do you find yourself feeling insecure in social settings or relationships, waiting to be rejected? Maybe outwardly you thrive in relationships, career, and health, but inside you feel sadness and hopelessness, a lack of emotional and mental strength, or overwhelming anxiety and fear. Are you a parent or spouse that's struggling to connect with your partner or child? Perhaps you're a teen or young adult struggling with fear, sadness, stress/pressure over the future, or low self-esteem?

Finding and navigating the path to recovery from addiction presents one of the more difficult, yet meaningful journeys the human spirit can take. This transformation, luckily, is something that no person ever has to do alone. Throughout the years of my personal recovery, I've developed a deep passion for connecting with others and human nature as it relates to feeling less alone in the world. Something I believe to be true is the idea that everything in our life connects. Through constellating these connections, an image emerges that which we can learn from.