Faith-Based Marriage and Relationship Counseling Services
Christian Marriage Counseling Near Raleigh, Cary & Fuquay-Varina
Couples across the Triangle start looking for Christian marriage counseling when their relationship hits a wall they can’t get past alone. We meet that need with faith-based marriage and couples counseling at our Cary and Fuquay-Varina offices, plus secure telehealth anywhere in North Carolina. If you’ve been searching for marriage counseling near you that keeps Christ at the center of the work, our licensed counselors are ready when you are.
Nicole Mooney, MA, LCMHC
Associate Director
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR #16835
M.A. CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY,
HIGH DISTINCTION HONORS
B.A. PSYCHOLOGY*, HONORS
B.A. SOCIOLOGY*, HONORS
*UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, Denver
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY NETWORK COUNSELOR
SYMBIS PREMARITAL COUNSELING CERTIFIED
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Available in CARY & FUQUAY | Offers VIDEO and PHONE sessions
I love providing counseling services to individuals from all walks of life, but ever since high school, I’ve felt a clear calling and desire from the Lord to work with couples and marriages.
That passion has continued to grow over the years, and today I’m especially grateful to walk alongside couples in their journey toward healing, connection, and restoration in their relationships. Over the course of my own marriage I have learned that, although marriage is not easy, marriage and family are among God's greatest gifts and can be enjoyed to their fullest!
My passion for Marriages dictates my Continuing Education Credit choices to take courses like Making Up is Hard to Do - Couples Therapy After Infidelity and Attachment Styles and Trauma Treatment: Effective Strategies for Repair with Couples and directs my professional reading of books like Love and War, Created for Connection: The "Hold Me Tight" Guide for Christian Couples, Torn Asunder, The 5 Love Languages, Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families; Love & Respect, Couple Therapy: A New Hope-focused Approach, Real Marriage, and You and Me Forever.
I have extensive experience counseling couples through a wide range of challenges, including infidelity, grief, communication issues, conflict resolution, personality and temperament differences, gender dynamics, unmet needs, household responsibilities, financial stress, co-parenting, and much more!
I use a wide range of modalities with couples, but I especially enjoy integrating Emotion-Focused and Values-Based Therapy. These approaches aim to help partners connect more deeply by identifying core emotional needs and deeply held values, fostering greater empathy and understanding, and learn how these inner experiences influence each other’s thoughts, behaviors, and decisions.
Our marriage partner is the most sacred and intimate relationship we’ll ever experience in this life (aside from our relationship with God), and it closely mirrors Christ and the church. Therefore, it’s vital that we learn to navigate this relationship in a way that not only honors God, but allows us to fully experience the joy, connection, and blessing He intended for it.
Will McRee, MA, LCMHCA, NCC
LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR ASSOCIATE #A18939
NATIONAL CERTIFIED COUNSELOR #1725922
M.A. CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY,
HIGH DISTINCTION HONORS
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE in BIBLICAL STUDIES, LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
B.A. HISTORY, UNC Wilmington
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY NETWORK COUNSELOR
SYMBIS PREMARITAL COUNSELING CERTIFIED
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS
Available in CARY & FUQUAY | Offers VIDEO and PHONE sessions
We all have expectations of how our life will go - so what do we do when life brings us pain and obstacles instead?
It wasn't until my darkest hour that I discovered how God chooses to work through interpersonal relationships to reveal His Grace, Love, and Hope in Christ. Having been a counseling client myself, I found the greatest comfort and progress comes from counseling experiences that are authentically demonstrating those characteristics. Whatever you are facing, I want to hear your story and work with you to find healing, renewed purpose, and establish tools to aid in building resilience for the inevitable difficulties you will encounter down the road of your life.
My areas of interest include (but are not limited to) Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Sexual/Pornography Addictions, Anger, and Spiritual Growth.
I was born and raised in Raleigh, NC where I now live with my beautiful wife, son, and our fluffy Great Pyrenees. As a North Carolina native, I love visiting the beach and traveling to the mountains to hit the slopes in the winter. Sports, fitness, and reading just about any book I can get my hands on have always been passions of mine - and I love learning what other people are passionate about!
Reaching out for counseling can be intimidating; seeking help is such a courageous first step!
I look forward to talking with you soon!
Help for couples who want their marriage to work
Most couples who call us have already been trying to fix things for a while. That’s normal, and it’s a fine place to start from. Our counselors work with husbands and wives at the Cary and Fuquay-Varina offices, and by video or phone anywhere in North Carolina.
You don’t need to explain everything perfectly on the first call. Just tell us what’s going on, and we’ll take it from there.
What working with us is like
Your first session
The first session is mostly listening. Your counselor will ask what brought you in and what you’d like to be different. No one is there to assign blame, and you won’t be rushed.
Setting goals together
After that, you’ll agree on a few things to work on. Some couples come for a short season to get through something specific. Others stay longer.
Faith, if you want it
Lance, Nicole, and Will are licensed counselors who share your faith. You decide how much of it comes into your sessions. Prayer and Scripture are there when you want them.
What we help couples work through
Recovering after an affair
Working through an affair is some of the hardest work a couple does. It helps to sit with someone who knows the territory. Nicole has focused much of her training on infidelity and rebuilding trust.
When the same fight keeps happening
If you keep having the same argument, the topic usually isn’t the real issue. We help you find the pattern underneath it and change it.
Money, kids, and everyday stress
Money worries, parenting friction, and the wear of daily life add up over time. These are common reasons couples come in, and they get better with help.
Getting ready to marry
Nicole and Will are both certified in SYMBIS premarital counseling. They help engaged couples talk through what matters before the wedding.
Meeting in person or online
You can meet with us at the Cary office or our Fuquay-Varina office, or by secure video or phone from anywhere in North Carolina. Call (919) 812-7535 and we’ll find a time that works for both of you. If one of you would rather start alone, we also offer one-on-one counseling.
Questions couples ask
Do we both need to come to every session?
Usually you’ll come together, though there are times your counselor may want to meet with one of you alone. You can sort out what makes sense for your situation.
What if only one of us is ready to start?
That happens often, and it’s still worth beginning. One person can start to shift things, and we can help bring your spouse in when they’re ready.
How much does faith come into it?
As much or as little as you’d like. Some couples want prayer and Scripture every time. Others would rather keep the focus on practical tools. Either is welcome.
Can we meet online instead of driving in?
Yes. We offer secure video and phone sessions to couples across North Carolina, which helps when schedules are tight or the drive is long.
How long will we need to come?
It depends on what you’re working on. Some couples come for a few months; others stay longer. You and your counselor decide together.