Couples Therapy in Mooresville, NC
When the same argument keeps coming back, it's rarely about the dishes or the schedule. It's about patterns: two people's old wounds, fears and coping styles colliding. At Stafford & Associates Counseling in Mooresville, our couples therapists help you see the cycle you're both caught in, talk about what's underneath it, and build a relationship that feels safe again.
What we help couples with
- Communication breakdowns and feeling unheard
- Recurring conflict, the same fight on repeat
- Trust, betrayal and affair recovery
- Emotional distance and disconnection
- Relationships affected by narcissistic or antagonistic dynamics
- Premarital counseling
- Stress from parenting, a new baby or other life transitions
How we work
Our approach is grounded in schema therapy, attachment theory and the Gottman Method. We look past the surface conflict to the needs and patterns driving it. Sessions are in person at our Mooresville office (108 Gateway Blvd., Suite 207) or by secure telehealth anywhere in North Carolina. We also offer couples intensives for partners who want focused, concentrated work.
Our couples therapists
- Dr. Nanci Stafford, EdD, LCSW: schema therapy, betrayal recovery, couples intensives (waitlist)
- Kerry Patmore, MA, LCMHC, NCC: couples and premarital counseling, telehealth
- Jessie Lillestolen, MA, LCMHCA, NCC: Gottman Method Level 1, telehealth
- Melissa Dean-Campbell, MSW, LCSWA: couples work and recovery from toxic relationship dynamics
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover couples therapy?
No. Insurance generally covers treatment for one person's diagnosed condition, not the relationship itself, so couples counseling at Stafford & Associates is self-pay. Call 704-534-5997 for current rates.
What if my partner won't come?
You can start on your own. Individual sessions can change how you respond inside the relationship, and many partners join later.
Do you offer couples therapy online?
Yes. Several of our couples therapists offer secure telehealth to couples anywhere in North Carolina.
How long does couples therapy take?
It varies by couple. Many see meaningful change within a few months of regular sessions. Intensives compress that work into a shorter time.
Where are you located?
108 Gateway Blvd., Suite 207, Mooresville, NC 28117. We serve Mooresville, Lake Norman, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville and the Charlotte area.
Book a couples session
or call 704-534-5997