Our specialized couples therapists work with partners at all stages of their relationship. Whether you are seeking pre-marital counseling, navigating a difficult transition, or just need a relationship "tune-up," we are here to support you. We frequently help couples navigate:

• Communication breakdowns and frequent arguing

• Rebuilding trust after infidelity (physical or emotional)

• Financial disagreements and stress

• Intimacy and sexual concerns

• Feeling like you are "growing apart" or experiencing boredom

• Co-parenting struggles and family blending

• Separation, divorce, or deciding whether to stay together

Banyan Tree Counseling has deep roots in marriage and family therapy. We have personally recruited and carefully selected some of the very best couples therapists in North Carolina. Our team has advanced training in several proven methods of relationship counseling, most notably the Gottman Method—an approach based on 40 years of psychological research. Our clients consistently describe our therapists as authentic, warm, and compassionate, fostering a space of exploration, discovery, and respect (with room for humor, too!).

It is completely normal to feel unsure about the future of your relationship. If you and your partner are on the brink and wondering whether you should stay together or separate, standard couples counseling might not be the right first step. For couples in this specific situation, we offer Discernment Counseling, a specialized, short-term process designed to help you gain clarity and confidence about the direction of your relationship before committing to full couples therapy or divorce.

Making the decision to begin therapy can be difficult, but taking responsibility for your emotional health and relationship can yield remarkable results. You don't have to waste any more time stuck in unhealthy patterns.

Please Note: Couples counseling at Banyan Tree Counseling is self-pay only. We do not accept insurance for couples or relationship counseling at this time.