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Couples therapists in Durham, NC

5 verified listings 18 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated September 30, 2026

5 couples therapists in Durham are listed with details from their own websites. 4 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Imago. 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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  1. Sarah McKinney, MA

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

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Imago
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in NC
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum and Kaiser Permanente
    Fee
    $100–$195 per session; sliding scale available; free consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Sarah McKinney (opens in a new tab)

    Source: miresource.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1336974930

  2. Melanie Melton, MA, LMFT

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

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Imago
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in IL
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Humana, Magellan, Carelon, Ambetter, Molina, Health Net and MultiPlan
    Fee
    $100–$195 per session; sliding scale available; free consultation
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Melanie Melton (opens in a new tab)

    Source: miresource.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1174859169

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

Questions about couples therapy in Durham

How many couples therapists are listed in Durham?

This page lists 5 verified couples therapists in Durham. Another 18 licensed marriage and family therapists with Durham practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in North Carolina?

Yes. 4 of the 5 verified therapists in Durham 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 Durham take insurance?

Some do. Of the 5 verified therapists, 3 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3 mention UnitedHealthcare / Optum and 2 mention 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 Durham use?

Of the 5 verified therapists, 2 mention Gottman Method, 2 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 2 mention Imago and 1 mentions Internal Family Systems (IFS) on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Durham accepting new clients?

2 of the 5 verified therapists say on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Can we talk to a therapist in Durham before booking?

2 of the 5 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.

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