Couples therapists in Cary, NC

10 verified listings 14 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 5, 2026

10 couples therapists in Cary are listed with details from their own websites. 9 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Gottman Method , 5 listings
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Clear Approach: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) , 5 listings
Prepare/Enrich , 4 listings

2 more

Discernment Counseling , 2 listings
SYMBIS , 1 listing

What these approaches mean

Gottman Method: Developed by John and Julie Gottman. Usually starts with an assessment, then works on friendship, managing conflict and shared meaning.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Developed by Sue Johnson and grounded in attachment theory. Helps partners change the negative patterns that drive them apart.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Developed by Richard Schwartz. Works with the different “parts” of each person; also adapted for couples.
Prepare/Enrich: An online relationship assessment followed by feedback sessions with a trained facilitator, for engaged or married couples.
Discernment Counseling: Developed by William Doherty for couples where one partner is leaning out. Up to five sessions, aimed at clarity about the next step.
SYMBIS: The Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts assessment by Les and Leslie Parrott, used with a certified facilitator, mostly before marriage.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

5 of 10 verified listings match:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Remove filter Approach: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Listed alphabetically by last name.

Areinia Adams, LMFT

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Prepare/Enrich and SYMBIS

Sessions

Online and in person; online for clients in NC and SC

Insurance

UnitedHealthcare / Optum

Also

Premarital counseling · Faith-integrated counseling available

Visit website of Areinia Adams (opens in a new tab) Call Areinia Adams at (919) 247-2832

Source: purposeandpeacetherapeuticcare.com, checked Oct 5, 2026 NPI 1386074029
Adaria Baker, LMFT

Practice details below come from interlaceconnect.com, which lists several clinicians.

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Sessions

Online (telehealth)

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare / Optum

Also

Premarital counseling

Visit website of Adaria Baker (opens in a new tab)

Source: interlaceconnect.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1255853966
Erin Ballard, LMFT

Practice details below come from familysolutionsandwellness.com, which lists several clinicians.

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Discernment Counseling, Prepare/Enrich and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Sessions

Online and in person; online for clients in NC and SC

Hours

Evening or weekend appointments

Fee

Sliding scale available

Also

Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)

Visit website of Erin Ballard (opens in a new tab) Book online with Erin Ballard (opens in a new tab) Call Erin Ballard at (919) 909-1230

Source: familysolutionsandwellness.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1124383047
Chelsea Johnson, LMFT

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Prepare/Enrich

Sessions

Online and in person; online for clients in MA, NC and VT

Insurance

Out of network. Ask about a superbill

Fee

Sliding scale available; free 15-minute consultation

Also

Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming

New clients

Listed as not accepting new clients

Visit website of Chelsea Johnson (opens in a new tab) Book online with Chelsea Johnson (opens in a new tab) Call Chelsea Johnson at (919) 717-4848

Source: horizonsforliberation.com, checked Oct 5, 2026 NPI 1457788556
Mekenzie Meador, MS

Practice details below come from familysolutionsandwellness.com, which lists several clinicians.

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Discernment Counseling, Prepare/Enrich and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Sessions

Online and in person; online for clients in NC and SC

Hours

Evening or weekend appointments

Fee

Sliding scale available

Also

Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)

Visit website of Mekenzie Meador (opens in a new tab) Book online with Mekenzie Meador (opens in a new tab) Call Mekenzie Meador at (919) 909-1230

Source: familysolutionsandwellness.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1518872134

14 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Cary

How many couples therapists are listed in Cary?

This page lists 10 verified couples therapists in Cary. Another 14 licensed marriage and family therapists with Cary practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in North Carolina?

Yes. 9 of the 10 verified therapists in Cary offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in North Carolina (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Cary take insurance?

Some do. Of the 10 verified therapists, 4 mention UnitedHealthcare / Optum, 3 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield and 1 mentions Aetna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Cary use?

Of the 10 verified therapists, 5 mention Gottman Method, 5 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 5 mention Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 4 mention Prepare/Enrich on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Cary accepting new clients?

2 of the 10 verified therapists say on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Are there couples therapists in Cary with evening or weekend hours?

2 of the 10 verified therapists list evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Cary before booking?

2 of the 10 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

Choosing a therapist in Cary

How to choose a couples therapist: license types, how to check a license, and questions to ask before a first session.
Gottman Method vs. EFT: here, 5 verified listings mention the Gottman Method and 5 verified listings mention EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS) involve, and who developed them.
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Areinia Adams, LMFT

Adaria Baker, LMFT

Erin Ballard, LMFT

Chelsea Johnson, LMFT

Mekenzie Meador, MS