COUPLES THERAPY
In-person across the Triangle, with online therapy in North Carolina and select other states where our clinicians are licensed.Stop having the same fight. Start finding your way back to each other.
When conversations keep turning into conflict, or you feel more like roommates than partners, it can be hard to know what to do next. Couples therapy gives you a place to understand the pattern, hear each other differently, and decide how you want to move forward.
The same conversation again
Maybe you talk about the dishes and end up talking about whether either of you feels appreciated. Maybe one of you wants to work things out right now while the other needs space. Or maybe nothing dramatic is happening. You just miss feeling close.
You don’t have to agree on exactly what’s wrong to begin couples therapy. And you don’t have to wait for a breaking point.
what are sessions like?
Your therapist gets to know both of you, what brought you in, and what you hope might be different. You can look at what happens when a conversation gets hard and practice different ways to respond. The goal is to understand the pattern you are both living in, not decide who wins an argument.
A good fit for both of you matters.
It can be hard enough to decide to try couples therapy. Finding someone you both feel comfortable talking to is another step. Tell our Wellness Coordination team what’s been happening, what each of you hopes to work on, and whether you’d prefer to meet in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Garner, or online in North Carolina. We’ll help you explore a therapist match.
Your therapist will make room for both perspectives and help you notice what happens between you when things get hard. You don’t need to agree on who’s “right” before you begin.
Get to know two of our couples therapists
Emily Baggett, LMFT
Emily works with couples on relationship patterns, communication, and connection. Her approach draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy, narrative therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Marie Agius, PhD, LCMHCS, CCS, LCAS
Marie works with adults and couples, including people navigating pressure, responsibility, and relationship patterns they want to understand differently.
Do we need to be in crisis?
No. You can seek support when something feels difficult, distant, or unresolved, even if you are still managing everyday life together.
What if we want different things from therapy?
You can bring that uncertainty into the initial conversation. Your therapist can help clarify your goals and whether working together is appropriate.
Does insurance cover couples therapy at Third Wave?
Couples therapy at Third Wave is private pay, even if your therapist accepts insurance for individual sessions.
How much does couples therapy cost?
The fee depends on the clinician and appointment type. Our team will confirm the session length, total fee, and cancellation policy before you book. Extended appointments have separate arrangements.
Can we meet online?
Yes. Online couples therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into your lives. Our team will confirm options based on where you’ll each be located and your therapist’s licensure.
What happens after we reach out?
Our Wellness Coordination team will be in touch to learn what you’re looking for and walk you through therapist options, scheduling, and fees. You don’t need to explain everything in the form. A little about what brings you here is enough to start, and reaching out doesn’t commit you to an appointment.
