Couples therapists in Wilmington, NC

8 verified listings 14 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 1, 2026

8 couples therapists in Wilmington are listed with details from their own websites. 5 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago and Gottman Method. 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 , 1 listing
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , 1 listing
Imago Clear Approach: Imago
Internal Family Systems (IFS) , 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.
Imago: Developed by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt. Built on the idea that we carry an image from childhood into adult relationships.
Internal Family Systems (IFS): Developed by Richard Schwartz. Works with the different “parts” of each person; also adapted for couples.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

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Medicare , 1 listing

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Elizabeth Leigh Carter, LMFT

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

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

Imago

Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare

Also

Faith-integrated counseling available

Visit website of Elizabeth Leigh Carter (opens in a new tab) Call Elizabeth Leigh Carter at (415) 407-6892

Source: wellyoh.com, checked Oct 1, 2026 NPI 1245526748

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

Questions about couples therapy in Wilmington

How many couples therapists are listed in Wilmington?

This page lists 8 verified couples therapists in Wilmington. Another 14 licensed marriage and family therapists with Wilmington practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in North Carolina?

Yes. 5 of the 8 verified therapists in Wilmington 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 Wilmington take insurance?

Some do. Of the 8 verified therapists, 4 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 mention Aetna and 2 mention Cigna 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 Wilmington use?

Of the 8 verified therapists, 3 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 1 mentions Gottman Method, 1 mentions 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.

Choosing a therapist in Wilmington

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, 1 verified listing mentions the Gottman Method and 3 verified listings mention EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Imago and Gottman Method involve, and who developed them.
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Elizabeth Leigh Carter, LMFT