Couples & Relationship Counseling
All relationships experience ups and downs. We’re here to help you through this season.
Whether you’re struggling to communicate with your partner, navigating difficult family dynamics, or dealing with any challenging relationship in your life, feeling disconnected from the people you care about is hard.
You deserve relationships that feel supportive, authentic, and fulfilling. Our therapists help couples and individuals build stronger connections and break through the patterns keeping them stuck.
Are you and your partner having the same arguments on repeat? Do you feel like you just can’t break through when talking to that one family member?
We understand how isolating it can feel when the relationships in your life aren’t working the way you hoped. Whether it’s with your partner, your parents, your teens, or other important people in your life, relationship struggles can leave you feeling frustrated and misunderstood.
You might be experiencing:
- Growing distance even when you're trying to stay close
- Difficulty setting boundaries with family members or friends
- Trust issues from past hurts that haven't fully healed
- Life transitions that are putting stress on your relationships
- The same conflicts over and over, without ever feeling truly heard or understood
- Communication breakdowns where conversations turn into arguments
- Feeling like roommates rather than partners who are truly connected
What you may not know is that most relationship problems aren’t about the surface-level issues you’re arguing about. They’re usually about deeper needs for connection, understanding, and feeling valued. But here’s the encouraging part… these patterns can change.
You can come to therapy together or as an individual. You don’t both have to be in counseling for your relationship to improve. Sometimes, when one person works on their communication skills, boundaries, or emotional responses, it can create positive shifts for everyone involved.
Your relationships can feel easier and even thrive.
We know it might be hard to imagine right now, but your relationships can feel more connected, supportive, and fulfilling.
Your relationships can feel easier and even thrive.
We know it might be hard to imagine right now, but your relationships can feel more connected, supportive, and fulfilling.
Here's what becomes possible when you work with our relationship counselors:
- You communicate in ways that actually resolve conflicts instead of creating more distance
- You feel heard and understood by the people who matter most to you
- You set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty or causing unnecessary arguments
- You rebuild trust and intimacy after difficult experiences
- You navigate life changes together rather than growing apart during stress
- You break free from old patterns that have been keeping you stuck
- You create the kind of relationship you've always wanted but weren't sure how to build
We’re here to help you develop the tools and insights you need to create stronger, more fulfilling connections throughout your life.
We meet with couples and individuals virtually anywhere in North or South Carolina, working around your schedules and what feels most comfortable for your situation.
We’re here to help you develop the tools and insights you need to create stronger, more fulfilling connections throughout your life.
We meet with couples and individuals virtually anywhere in North or South Carolina, working around your schedules and what feels most comfortable for your situation.
You're here because your relationship matters.
The fact that you’re even considering therapy shows how much your relationship means to you. That commitment is the foundation for positive change.
We’re ready to support you in this process, whether you’re coming together as a couple or working on your relationships individually. You deserve to feel heard, understood, and valued in your most important relationships.
The hardest part is often just starting. Once you take this first step, you’ll begin to see that the patterns that feel so stuck right now can actually shift and change.
Our Process
Getting started is simple.
STEP 1: Get Matched with a Therapist
Fill out our short therapist matching form to help us understand what you’re hoping to work on in your relationship. We’ll pair you with a therapist who fits your needs, preferences, and schedule.
STEP 2: Schedule a Free Consultation or Your First Appointment
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation with your therapist, or if you’re ready, go ahead and book your first full session. We can work with couples or individuals.
STEP 3: Begin Building Stronger Connections
Start working with your therapist to understand your relationship patterns and develop practical tools for creating the kind of connections you want in your life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do we both need to come to couples therapy together?
Not necessarily. While couples therapy with both partners is ideal, individual therapy focused on relationships can also create positive changes or even help provide clarity on what you individually want from the relationship – prior to couples counseling with your significant other. Sometimes, one person working on their communication, boundaries, or emotional responses can improve the entire relationship dynamic.
What kinds of relationships do you help with in therapy?
We work with romantic partnerships, marriages, family relationships, and other important connections in your life. Whether you’re struggling with your partner, parents, adult children, or close friends, we can help you build healthier communication and stronger bonds.
Can couples therapy really help when your relationship feels hopeless?
Even when it feels like your relationship is beyond repair, therapy can help. We’ve supported many couples in reconnecting and finding solutions that work for their unique situation. With commitment and openness to the process, meaningful change is possible.
We've tried couples therapy before, and it didn't work. What makes this different?
Not all therapy approaches are the same. We take time to understand your specific relationship patterns and goals, then match you with a therapist who truly gets what you’re dealing with. Our personalized approach gives you the best chance of finding support that actually resonates with your situation.
What if my partner won't come to therapy with me?
Individual therapy can still be incredibly helpful for your relationships. You can work on your own communication patterns, boundary-setting skills, and emotional responses. Often, when one person changes how they show up in the relationship, it creates positive changes for both people.
Is couples counseling covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage for couples counseling varies significantly by plan and provider. Coverage typically requires that one partner has a diagnosable mental health condition that’s being addressed. We’re happy to help you understand your specific benefits and discuss payment options that work for you.
Do you accept insurance for individual therapy focused on relationships?
Yes, individual therapy (including sessions focused on improving your relationships) is typically covered by insurance plans. We’re in-network with major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE, Medcost, and Traditional Medicare.
Your relationship can get better.
Let’s start today.
Couples and relationship counseling available virtually across North Carolina & South Carolina, with in-person appointments in New Bern, NC.