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Couples therapists in Charlotte, NC

45 verified listings 57 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated September 30, 2026

45 couples therapists in Charlotte are listed with details from their own websites. 35 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Listed fees run from $100 to $210 per session. 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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Verified listings

3 of 45 verified listings match:

Sorted by last name lowest listed fee

  1. George Bitar, PhD, LMFT

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

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Discernment Counseling
    Sessions
    Online and in person
    Session length
    50 or 80 minutes
    Hours
    Evening or weekend appointments
    Insurance
    Out of network. Ask about a superbill
    Also
    Premarital counseling · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)
    Visit website of George Bitar (opens in a new tab) Call George Bitar at (704) 776-2464

    Source: connectcouplestherapy.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1710280680

  2. Faith Drew, PhD, LMFT

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

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Discernment Counseling
    Sessions
    Online and in person
    Session length
    50 or 80 minutes
    Hours
    Evening or weekend appointments
    Insurance
    Out of network. Ask about a superbill
    Also
    Premarital counseling · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)
    Visit website of Faith Drew (opens in a new tab) Call Faith Drew at (704) 776-2464

    Source: connectcouplestherapy.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1992916670

  3. Karen Naegel

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

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Discernment Counseling
    Sessions
    Online and in person
    Session length
    50 or 80 minutes
    Hours
    Evening or weekend appointments
    Insurance
    Out of network. Ask about a superbill
    Also
    Premarital counseling · Intensives (extended multi-hour sessions)
    Visit website of Karen Naegel (opens in a new tab) Call Karen Naegel at (704) 776-2464

    Source: connectcouplestherapy.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1508642323

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

Questions about couples therapy in Charlotte

How many couples therapists are listed in Charlotte?

This page lists 45 verified couples therapists in Charlotte. Another 57 licensed marriage and family therapists with Charlotte practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

How much does couples therapy cost in Charlotte?

Among the 12 verified therapists here who list a fee, session prices range from $100 to $210. 12 mention a sliding scale. Fees change, so confirm the current rate with the therapist.

Can we do couples therapy online in North Carolina?

Yes. 35 of the 45 verified therapists in Charlotte 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 Charlotte take insurance?

Some do. Of the 45 verified therapists, 19 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 15 mention Aetna and 14 mention UnitedHealthcare / Optum 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 Charlotte use?

Of the 45 verified therapists, 21 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 19 mention Gottman Method, 6 mention Internal Family Systems (IFS) and 5 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 Charlotte accepting new clients?

5 of the 45 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 Charlotte with evening or weekend hours?

7 of the 45 verified therapists list evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Charlotte before booking?

11 of the 45 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 Charlotte

About these listings

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