Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Southern Pines, North Carolina NC
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Relationships
Craig Springer
Psychologist, PhD
I recognize how central relationships are to one’s health and well-being. I also understand how painful it can be when we have difficulties establishing or maintaining relationships or when we have difficulties in a particular relationship. The ability to maintain harmonious personal connections is not necessarily easy. Because of its inherent difficulty, many people encounter high levels of relational stress and may even experience a complete cut off from others.
The good news is that even though developing meaningful and healthy relationships requires a specific set of skills, which can be learned. Those who can improve their style of communication can bring about profound improvement in the level of closeness, support and satisfaction in their relationships and consequently experience greater happiness in their lives.
I can work with you to provide the tools necessary to improve communication and establish more intimate connections. I begin by examining your patterns of interactions to determine what is causing or maintaining your interpersonal conflicts or leaving you feeling detached. Next, I will guide you through practices that will teach you how to improve your relationship style and connections with others.
20 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina
Relationships
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Relationships & Couples Therapy: The Courage to Connect
Moving from Conflict Loops to Secure Attachment
Relationships are the primary "systems" we inhabit, and when they are in distress, every other part of our lives—our work, our health, and our parenting—feels the impact. With over 20 years of experience and specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples move beyond the surface-level "who said what" to address the deeper attachment needs that drive your conflict.
Deconstructing the "Cycle"
Most couples find themselves stuck in a "negative dance" where one partner pursues and the other withdraws. We work together to identify:
The Pursuit-Withdraw Loop: Understanding how your partner's shut down might be a survival strategy for overwhelm, and how your "pushing" might be a desperate bid for connection.
Rejection Sensitivity & Attachment Trauma: Addressing how past wounds and childhood attachments "show up" in your current arguments.
The Impact of External Systems: Using Systems Theory to explore how social constructs of power, gender roles, and even spiritual expectations influence your dynamic.
A Specialized Clinical Framework
I offer a sophisticated, research-backed path to relational repair:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Considered the "gold standard" for couples, EFT helps you de-escalate conflict and create a "secure base" where you both feel seen, safe, and valued.
Discernment Counseling: For couples on the brink of divorce or separation who aren't sure if they want to repair or uncouple. I provide a structured, neutral space to gain clarity.
Intensive Repair for High-Conflict: Integrating EMDR to process individual traumas that are leaking into the relationship and fueling chronic volatility or burnout.
For the "Professional" Couple
I have a "special love" for working with healers, pastors, and therapists in relationship. I understand the unique burden of maintaining a "public image" of a healthy marriage while struggling in private. I provide a confidential sanctuary where you can drop the "expert" roles and focus on the raw, human work of loving one another.
21 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Relationships are some of the most rewarding parts of life—but they can also bring stress, frustration, and conflict. I specialize in helping couples and partners navigate challenges such as communication difficulties, trust issues, emotional disconnection, infidelity, and differing values or expectations.
In therapy, couples gain a safe, structured space to explore underlying dynamics, improve understanding, and develop skills for healthy communication and problem-solving. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Theory, helping partners identify negative interaction patterns, manage emotional reactivity, and create new ways of relating that foster connection, empathy, and mutual respect.
Whether you are looking to repair a struggling relationship, navigate major life transitions together, or strengthen an already healthy partnership, therapy focuses on both insight and action—teaching practical strategies that partners can implement in daily life. I also support blended families, co-parenting couples, and couples navigating significant stressors such as relocation, career changes, or family illness.
My goal is to help couples build resilience, deepen intimacy, and create a relationship foundation that is not only functional but also fulfilling.
22 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Relationships
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Not all therapists provide evidence-based therapies, and not all therapists who claim to provide CBT are specially trained in this approach. The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness team consists of doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in cognitive behavioral therapies.
We are also trained in tailoring your treatment to your individual needs, so you can be sure you are receiving highly individualized care while also benefiting from the techniques that are proven to work.
5 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Relationships
F. Monroe Spivey
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, BMP, LCMHC
“If you think you’re enlightened — begins a well-known adage by spiritual leader Ram Dass — “[then] go spend a week with your family.”
It hits a nerve, right?
That’s because we’re most vulnerable — & thus most easily triggered — with our families of origin.
Inevitably, those same wounds and soft spots show up within our romantic relationships.
But there’s hope! In learning to reparent ourselves, we liberate ourselves to a new relational future. Informed by my own personal growth work, I support clients to heal attachment trauma and thereby transform their relationships.
13 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Southern Pines, North Carolina Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Southern Pines, North Carolina average 17 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Black / African American |