Couples Counseling

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Couples Counseling

Comprehensive therapy for individuals suffering from mental health conditions related to traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Mental Health Professionals Providing Couples Therapy

Navigating relationship challenges can be complex, but with the right support, couples can find pathways to healing and growth. Our mental health services for couples in Wake County, North Carolina, provide a supportive environment where you and your partner can explore everyday life issues, communicate more effectively, and strengthen your bond.

Whether you’re facing communication issues, unresolved conflicts, or need guidance reconnecting, our couples therapists at Wake Counseling are here to help you build a healthier, more fulfilling and positive relationship with your partner.

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Types of Relationship Conflicts Treated by Our Therapists

Our therapists specialize in a range of relationship challenges in the mental health field. These challenges can affect couples at different stages of their partnership.

Navigating family relationships can add complex layers of stress to your partnership. A marriage therapist helps couples understand and manage their interactions with extended family members, set healthy boundaries, and foster a supportive home environment that respects individual family roles.

Rebuilding trust is foundational to healing and strengthening a relationship. Whether trust was eroded due to dishonesty, inconsistency, or betrayal, our counseling for couples provides a safe space for both partners to express their feelings, confront their doubts, and work on rebuilding a solid foundation of trust together.

The aftermath of infidelity challenges even the strongest relationships. We guide couples through the difficult emotions and decisions that arise, helping them to process grief and anger, understand the underlying causes of the affair, and, if they choose, work toward forgiveness and making positive changes to rebuild their relationship.

Physical and emotional intimacy are key to a fulfilling relationship. Our therapists assist couples in addressing issues such as mismatched sexual desires, emotional disconnection, and other barriers to closeness, helping them to reconnect and rekindle intimacy in their relationship.

Disagreements over parenting styles and responsibilities can lead to significant strain between partners. We help couples find common ground, align their parenting techniques, and co-parent effectively to ensure the well-being of their children and the health of their relationship.

Effective communication is often one of the first casualties in relationship strains. Our sessions focus on enhancing listening skills, expressing thoughts and feelings constructively, and developing strategies to prevent misunderstandings and resolve conflicts healthily.

Money issues can lead to serious conflicts in a relationship. We provide strategies for discussing finances openly, setting shared goals, and managing financial planning jointly to minimize tensions and promote harmony. 

Major life changes such as moving, job changes, health issues, or aging can disrupt the dynamic of a relationship. Our therapists support couples as they navigate these transitions, helping them to adapt to new roles and circumstances while maintaining a strong, supportive partnership.

Domestic violence and other forms of abuse within a relationship are serious issues that require immediate and sensitive intervention. Our therapists are trained to provide support and resources to individuals in abusive situations, helping them understand their options and make informed decisions about their safety and well-being.

Common Topics We Explore in Couples Counseling

Build a Safe Space for Mental Health Awareness in Your Relationship

Creating a safe space for mental health within a relationship is crucial for fostering understanding, support, and resilience between partners. 

Here’s how you can cultivate a relationship that prioritizes mental well-being and encourages open dialogue about mental health:

  • Educate Yourselves
    • Take the time to educate yourselves about mental health issues, understand the symptoms, triggers, and treatments available. This knowledge can demystify mental health challenges and equip both partners with the tools to support each other effectively.

  • Practice Active Listening
    • When discussing mental health, practice active listening. This involves giving your full attention, acknowledging your partner’s feelings without judgment, and responding empathetically.

    • Create a Stress-Reducing Environment
      • Cultivate a living environment that reduces stress and promotes relaxation. This could involve organizing the space to reduce clutter, maintaining a soothing atmosphere, and setting aside time for relaxation activities you can do together.

  • Enlist Professional Counseling
    • Sometimes, love and support within a relationship aren’t enough on their own. Encourage seeking help from mental health professionals when necessary. It’s a sign of strength, not weakness, to seek assistance.

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  • Set Boundaries and Respect Them
    • Recognize and respect each other’s limits. Boundaries can be emotional, physical, or mental and are essential for maintaining a healthy relationship where both partners feel safe.

  • Promote Open Communication
    • Encourage honest and transparent conversations about each partner’s mental health experiences and needs. Establishing regular check-ins can help both partners feel supported and understood.
  • Offer Reassurance and Support
    • Let your partner know that their mental health does not define them or your perception of them. Provide reassurance that you are there for them in any way they need, whether it’s accompanying them to therapy sessions or simply providing a listening ear.

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What to Expect from Couples Counseling

 At Wake Counseling, our approach is tailored to meet the specific needs of each couple, ensuring that therapy is a constructive and healing experience.

Here’s a detailed look at what you can expect when you join us for couples therapy.

  • Our therapists are empathetic professionals dedicated to supporting you without judgment.

  • They bring a deep understanding of the emotional challenges that affect relationships.

  • Trained to handle sensitive issues with care and confidentiality.

  • Provide a supportive atmosphere that fosters openness and trust.

  • We will help you establish clear, achievable future goals for what you want to accomplish from counseling services.

  • Regular reviews to ensure that therapy is progressing towards these goals.

  • Discussions to realign expectations and ensure both partners are committed to the process.

  • Measurable objectives that allow partners to see the progress they’re making.

  • Therapy begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify your unique needs and goals.

  • Each couple receives a customized, individual therapy plan that outlines the therapeutic approach and objectives.

  • Adjustments are made as needed to reflect progress and any new challenges that arise.

  • Emphasis on interventions that are evidence-based and proven to support relationship health.

  • Learn tools and skills needed for effective ways to address and resolve conflicts as they arise.

  • Techniques focus on finding solutions that respect both partners’ perspectives.

  • Training in problem-solving skills that promote fair and constructive disagreements.

  • Tools to de-escalate tense situations before they lead to bigger conflicts.

  • Training in how to communicate clearly and listen actively to each other.

  • Exercises designed to improve verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

  • Techniques to express needs and desires without creating defensiveness.

  • Strategies to enhance empathy and understanding between partners.

  • Identify negative behaviors that have become patterns in your relationship.

  • Work on strategies to break these cycles and prevent them from recurring.

  • Exploration of underlying issues that contribute to toxic dynamics.

  • Guidance on creating new, healthy patterns that support mutual growth.

  • Explore ways to foster respect and appreciation for each other’s differences.

  • Therapy sessions that emphasize the importance of understanding and valuing your partner.

  • Exercises to increase awareness of each partner’s contributions to the relationship.

  • Techniques to cultivate gratitude and admiration between partners.

  • Implement daily communication practices to foster honesty and transparency, essential for rebuilding trust after betrayals such as an affair.

  • Guide couples through activities designed to re-establish a deeper connection at a comfortable pace, promoting warmth and affection.

  • Encourage participation in shared hobbies and activities to create positive memories and reinforce emotional bonds.

  • Utilize therapeutic strategies to deepen emotional connections and intimacy, effectively addressing both individual and relational concerns.

  • Equip yourselves with tools and knowledge to handle future issues.

  • Focus on building resilience and maintaining the improvements made during therapy.

  • Sessions on anticipating and planning for potential relationship stressors.

  • Continuous development of skills for sustaining a healthy relationship long-term.

Our comprehensive approach ensures that couples therapy at Wake Counseling is not only about overcoming current issues but also about building a lasting foundation for a strong, resilient relationship.

Benefits of Couples Therapy

Couples therapy offers significant benefits for those struggling with their relationship. By addressing issues in a therapeutic setting, you can both regain happiness and a meaningful connection. 

Here are some key benefits of couples therapy:

  • Improved communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Strengthened connection
  • Better understanding
  • Clarified relationship goals
  • Rebuilt trust
  • Enhanced problem-solving
  • Improved emotional regulation
  • Increased empathy
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What Therapy is Best for Couples Counseling?

At Wake Counseling, we employ a variety of successful therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of each couple. Your therapist will decide on the best style(s) of therapy for you and your partner at your intake session. 

Psychotherapy involves deep explorations of each partner’s background, beliefs, and emotions to understand how these factors influence the relationship. It aims to uncover root causes of conflicts and provide strategies for managing them effectively.

EFT centers on emotions and attachment within relationships, helping couples create secure bonds and increase trust and intimacy. It’s particularly effective in healing from past emotional injuries and enhancing emotional availability and responsiveness.

Our evidence-based therapies include techniques supported by research, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps couples alter negative thought patterns that lead to relationship strife, promoting healthier interactions.

Marriage and parenting therapy offers strategies for navigating the challenges of married life and parenthood, helping couples align their parenting styles and marital roles to foster a cohesive and supportive family environment.

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Couples Therapy FAQs

Couples counseling offers tools and guidance to help you identify and address relationship issues, but it doesn’t guarantee a fix for all problems. Success in therapy depends on both partners’ commitment to understanding each other’s needs, making necessary changes, and working together to foster growth and healing.

While the cost of therapy may seem daunting, it’s important to consider the long-term benefits against the emotional and financial costs of unresolved relationship issues. Most health insurance plans cover some form of family counseling, which can significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses.

If you decide to separate during therapy, your therapist will support you through the process respectfully and professionally. We provide tools and resources, including divorce counseling and strategies for managing the impact on children and friends, to help you make informed and thoughtful decisions.

Absolutely. We offer an initial, no-obligation consultation to discuss your unique situation and assess the potential benefits of couples counseling. This session is a chance for you to ask questions and get a feel for what therapy could look like for you and your partner.

Schedule Your Couples Counseling Appointment Today

Enhance your relationship and well-being by contacting Wake Counseling today. Explore how couples therapy can support and strengthen your connection with your spouse and lead to a happier, more fulfilling life. Contact us today to speak with a certified, experienced couples therapist. 

New clients can call at 919-647-4600 or submit a form submission to schedule an appointment.

    Wake Counseling Locations​

    364 Raleigh St, Holly Springs, NC 27540

    1143 Executive Cir STE A, Cary, NC 27511

    5920 S Miami Blvd, STE 204, Morrisville, NC 27560

    8319 Six Forks Rd, Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27615

    184 Wind Chime Ct, #101, Raleigh, NC 27615

    3041 Berks Way, Ste 204, Raleigh, NC 27614

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    Our Couples Counselors

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    Samuel Collis
    LCMHCA

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 706, RALEIGH, WAKE FOREST

    Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD
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    Georleena Douglas
    LCMHC

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 716, Raleigh

    Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+
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    Lindsay Abshier
    LCMHCA

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 735, RALEIGH, WAKE FOREST

    Teen, Child, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQ+, ADHD, Eating Disorder
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    Lisa Wilsey
    LCSWA

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 709, CARY & RALEIGH

    Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD, Eating Disorder
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    Ambri Williams
    NCC, LCMHCA - Team Lead

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 704, Cary

    Teen, Child, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Mood Disorders
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    Emily Savage
    LCMHCA

    CONTACT: (919) 647-4600 EXT 740

    Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use, LGBTQ+
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    Rebecca Reed
    MS, NCC, LCMHC

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 720, RALEIGH

    Teen, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Realtionship Distress, Family Conflict
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    Carla Zegerman
    LCMHC

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 729, HOLLY SPRINGS

    Teen, Adults, EMDR, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use, Family
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    Echo Blum
    LCSWA

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 721, Holly Springs

    Adults, EMDR, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Substance Use
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    Mya Hooks
    LMFTA

    (919) 647-4600 ext. 710, Online Only (Telehealth)

    Teen, Adults, Couples, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use

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