SERVICES

PIA ARRENDELL, LMFT

Couples Intensive Therapy

  • Are you looking to transform and strengthen your relationship? Our Couples Intensive Therapy program is tailored to help couples enhance their attachment bond, improve communication skills, and foster deeper intimacy.

    We combine two powerful therapeutic approaches: Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). This unique integration aims to address underlying issues that contribute to relationship distress, focusing on attachment styles and communication skills.

    • Enhanced Attachment Security: Understand and develop a secure emotional bond that promotes trust and intimacy.

    • Effective Communication Skills: Learn techniques for expressing needs, listening empathetically, and resolving conflicts constructively.

    • Deeper Intimacy: Cultivate a profound emotional connection by understanding each other's needs and desires.

    • Emotional Healing: Address past wounds and traumas to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

    • Personal Growth: Gain insights into yourself and your partner, fostering personal growth that extends beyond the relationship.

  • Intensive counseling offers focused, continuous attention, allowing deeper exploration of issues. It provides immediate feedback, facilitates deeper insights, and helps break negative patterns. This format is particularly effective for couples facing crisis situations or significant challenges.

    However, it's essential to consider the commitment and emotional demands involved. Success depends on both partners' willingness to actively engage in the process.

Intimate relationship after intensive couples therapy in NC

Sex Therapy

    • Understanding trauma's impact on sexual well-being.

    • Recognizing links between trauma, addiction, and intimacy issues.

    • Strategies for rebuilding trust and emotional connection.

empowered woman - heal sexual trauma and relationship trauma

Counseling

Life's challenges, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD, can strain relationships. In therapy, we explore these internal stressors, helping you navigate crises and restore trust and intimacy.

improving life and relationships with mental health counseling

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) is effective for treating PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other issues. This technique helps the brain process distressing memories, reducing emotional distress.

Person treated by EMDR therapist - Trauma Therapy

Ketamine Therapy

  • Ketamine has been used in operating rooms for years as an anesthetic in high doses. In much lower doses—often called “sub-anesthetic”—it’s been shown to help with mental health concerns like depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and substance use issues.

    Unlike traditional psychiatric medications that you take daily to adjust brain chemicals like serotonin or dopamine, ketamine works by temporarily blocking something called the NMDA receptor. This unique mechanism can spark a rapid antidepressant effect and, when combined with psychotherapy, may lead to lasting benefits with fewer total treatments.

  • Ketamine therapy may help if you’re dealing with:

    • Depression (including treatment-resistant depression)

    • Anxiety

    • PTSD

    • End-of-life distress

    • Chronic pain

    • Substance or alcohol challenges

    As with any medical treatment, it’s essential to discuss the potential risks and benefits of ketamine therapy with a healthcare professional. I’m happy to answer your questions and guide you in making an informed decision for your mental and emotional health.

Are You Ready for Change?

Embark on a journey toward a fuller, more meaningful life by exploring your story in a supportive environment. Therapy and coaching offer paths to healing, growth, and stronger relationships.

Remember, you're not broken—growth and learning are part of the human experience. Coaching can help repair trust and enhance harmony in your relationship.