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14,458 people sought family therapy help in North Carolina in the last year

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As a mental health professional, I believe in seeing each person as a unique individual, not defined by a diagnosis, and I’m passi...

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Laura Harris, MS, LCMHC, is a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience supporting people who are used to performing und...

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Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina. She has been working since 2020 with adul...

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As a queer-identified person, I understand the importance of cultivating a judgment-free counseling space where you can be authent...

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As a systemically informed, non-binary, Latinx therapist, I have a personal understanding of the complex emotions associated with ...

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My experience as a disabled therapist informs a strengths-based practice rooted in acceptance, accessibility, and a deep empathy o...

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As a queer woman and North Carolina native, I understand the unique challenges and resiliency in recognizing and living your true ...

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Stephanie Skalos

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What is your go-to approach for family therapy?

A go-to approach in family therapy can be structural family therapy. I find benefit in this, as it works towards improving communication and boundaries with family members.

What tools do you teach in family therapy?

The following tools can be taught in family therapy:

  • Joining - learning about the family members and setting expectations
  • Mapping - creating a diagram of the family structure
  • Reframing - taking an issues and changing perspective on it based on the family dynamic

How do you know when a client is making meaningful progress in family therapy?

A client is making progress in family therapy when they are able to successfully communicate and set boundaries with others.

What can clients do in their personal time to supplement family therapy?

Clients can supplement their time in family therapy by practicing what they are learning outside of the therapy setting.

What should someone do to prepare for starting family therapy?

To prepare for the first family session, an individual can be willing to be open about what they have been experiencing.

Starting Family therapy in Durham

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in Durham, NC usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in Durham, NC offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in Durham accept 24 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina | BCBS Medicare Advantage

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

  • Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

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Self-pay costs at Durham
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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I always appreciate Stephanie's honesty and taking time to listen to me and how she helps me process what I am going through. She gives me strategies to help me work through my challenges and reminds me of my strengths and abilities to live life to the fullest.
Read more I always appreciate Stephanie's honesty and taking time to listen to me and how she helps me process what I am going through. She gives me strategies to help me work through my challenges and reminds me of my strengths and abilities to live life to the fullest.
Michele Sep 2025
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DeJuan is wonderful!
Whitney Sep 2025
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Darryl is outstanding . I would have had great trouble getting through the issues I have had to overcome. He is kind, thoughtful, and has offered good ways to deal with my issues. I would highly recommend him as a therapist. I have fired quite a few over the years. He is definitely a two thumbs up.
Read more Darryl is outstanding . I would have had great trouble getting through the issues I have had to overcome. He is kind, thoughtful, and has offered good ways to deal with my issues. I would highly recommend him as a therapist. I have fired quite a few over the years. He is definitely a two thumbs up.
Emily Sep 2025
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I appreciated the online as well as in-person options to see my therapist. Overall, I had a very positive experience.
Jacqueline Jun 2025
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I appreciate Kierra's listening, understanding & reassurance. She is a great communicator.. In our beginning sessions, I really liked the tasks she gave (ex: creating circles with all the things I spend time on and rating the joy & stress each one gave me from 1-10). It would be nice to include more practices like that again in our sessions!
Read more I appreciate Kierra's listening, understanding & reassurance. She is a great communicator.. In our beginning sessions, I really liked the tasks she gave (ex: creating circles with all the things I spend time on and rating the joy & stress each one gave me from 1-10). It would be nice to include more practices like that again in our sessions!
Alyx Jun 2025
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Everything is fantastic, especially the convenience of the location.
Nicholas Jun 2025
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I appreciate that my concerns are heard.
Monique May 2025
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The ease of setting up appointments are great and my therapist really listens to me, makes me feel comfortable and offers good advice.
Amber Apr 2025
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Where to find us

Getting here

Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Durham is located off Fayetteville Road, in the Sutton Station shopping center, next to Regional Pediatrics. We currently share a building with Nantucket Grill and Bela Trio Day Spa. Parking is located in front of the building and around the complex.

Phone number

(919) 642-4903

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