1. What is the cost range for marriage counseling services in Winston Salem, NC?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
While local rates vary by provider, my standard fee is $150 per session. For relationships experiencing severe, high-conflict situations that require specialized crisis support, the fee is $180 per session.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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2. What types of therapy approaches do you use for couples?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
My practice is based on Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy model. Instead of just passive listening, this approach focuses on deep honesty, personal accountability, and real intimacy. Together, we look at the patterns hurting your relationship and address them with compassion and grace. I also gladly include a faith-based element for clients who want that foundation.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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3. What qualifications and licenses do you hold in Winston Salem, NC?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
I am a licensed mental health professional practicing legally in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Alabama. I also serve as a credentialed counselor supervisor in the state of North Carolina.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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4. How do you help couples strengthen their relationship?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
True strength comes from moving away from a "winning-versus-losing" mindset. I help you find the personal courage to look at your own flaws instead of just pointing fingers at your partner. By learning to view each other with genuine compassion, we can replace toxic reactivity with a mature, lasting connection.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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5. Do you offer online counselling?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
Yes. I provide secure, private online therapy sessions on a fully protected, privacy-compliant platform. This allows both partners to do this important work from the comfort and convenience of home without the stress of a commute.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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6. How many couples have you helped through counseling sessions?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
Throughout my years of clinical practice, I have guided numerous couples through severe relationship crises. My experience ranges from helping partners restore broken trust to breaking chronic, high-conflict communication loops.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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7. How can couples prepare for a marriage counseling session?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
The most important preparation happens within yourself. You prepare by letting down your guard and arriving with a willingness to look at your own behavior and how it affects the relationship. Come ready to be honest, to hear hard truths with grace, and to understand your spouse rather than retaliate.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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8. How do you maintain client confidentiality during sessions?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
Your privacy is foundational to the safety of our work. I maintain strict clinical confidentiality in accordance with state and federal privacy laws. Everything shared in our sessions stays between us, ensuring a secure environment where you can both practice radical honesty.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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9. How long does marriage counseling usually take?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
The duration of therapy depends entirely on the unique challenges your relationship is facing. More than anything, it is determined by your shared willingness to look at yourselves honestly and to extend grace to your partner.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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10. What can couples expect during their first counseling session?
Donna Dunlap, MSCP, LPC - NEW LIFE COUNSELING CENTER, PLLC
Our first session is an active, honest assessment of where your relationship stands today. Rather than just rehashing old arguments, we will immediately begin identifying the hidden patterns that block closeness. You can expect a direct, supportive environment where we outline a clear path toward recovery.
Lisa Carpenter MA, LMFTA - BANYAN TREE COUNSELING PLLC
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Georgia Youssef, MA, LMFT - ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELIN
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