3 Best Marriage Counselors in Greensboro, NC

“Dr. Juan B. Santos is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC-S) and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) based in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is the founder of Santos Counseling PLLC, a minority. and locally-owned outpatient counseling practice. Dr. Santos holds a Ph.D. and has over a decade of experience in mental health counseling. He utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Gottman Method, and trauma-informed care. The therapists at Santos Counseling are dedicated to working with couples, adults, families, teens, and children. They are in-network with most insurance plans and provide flexible daytime, evening, and weekend appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. Sessions are available both in-person at the Greensboro office and online for residents across North Carolina.”

“Laurie Watson is the Director and owner of Awakenings, Counseling for Couples and Sex Therapy. She has over thirty years of experience working with couples and individuals. As a certified Emotionally Focus Therapist (EFT) and an AASECT-certified sex therapist, Laurie also supervises over 30 diverse clinicians to serve Greensboro in-person and online. EFT is advanced couple’s therapist training to help stop the pursue/withdraw or criticize/shut-down cycle that robs them of that in-love feeling. Under her direction, Awakenings helps couples find the emotional connection and sexual intimacy that they long for with each other. Her entire staff is trained in this powerful modality to help marriages stay healthy and strong. All their clinicians are trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a relational therapy based on attachment theory. The clinic teach pursuers how to feel less anxious and make direct requests. They coach withdrawers on initiating, nurturing, and representing themselves more clearly.”

“Star Daye is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor in North Carolina. She earned her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Sarasota. Star specializes in treating children, adolescents, and adults facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, grief, defiance, and attention difficulties. She is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), particularly for youth and adolescents. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to each client, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and solution-focused techniques. She emphasizes building a strong therapeutic relationship, providing genuine and supportive feedback, and helping clients develop resilience and a stronger sense of self. Star collaborates closely with clients, empowering them to take pride in their progress and achievements. Currently, Star offers therapy sessions both in-person and online at Carolina Pines Counseling Center.”