Marriage & Family Therapists in Spring Lake, NC
Licensed therapists for couples, families, and the relationships that hold them together.
3 providers in Spring Lake
Finding a marriage & family therapist in Spring Lake, NC
Spring Lake sits immediately north of Fort Bragg's main gate and shares the bulk of its medical workforce with the post and with Fayetteville. Most primary care, urgent care, and behavioral health is delivered locally; specialty referrals usually run south to Cape Fear Valley Health or to providers based in Fayetteville.
What does a marriage and family therapist do?
Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are licensed mental health professionals who treat individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on how relationships shape wellbeing. They help with communication breakdowns, conflict, parenting stress, major life transitions, grief, and the strain that anxiety or depression puts on a household. Sessions may involve one person, a couple, or the whole family, depending on the goal.
Around Fort Bragg, family life comes with its own rhythms: deployments and reunions, frequent moves, and long stretches of solo parenting. Those pressures are worth raising with any therapist you're considering, and the next section covers how to gauge fit.
How to choose the right therapist
Fit matters a great deal in therapy, so it's reasonable to ask about a therapist's experience with your situation, whether that's couples work, blended families, or military family life. The practical checks still apply: confirm they're in-network with your insurance and accepting new patients; ProviderQuoHealth shows both on every profile. The guides below cover how counseling referrals work for military families and veterans.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide or self-harm, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support any time; veterans, service members, and their families can press 1 after dialing to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Marriage & Family Therapists in Spring Lake, NC
Listings built from the public NPPES registry, refreshed May 2026.
Stephanie Gibbs, MFT
Stephanie Gibbs, MFT, is a marriage and family therapist serving Spring Lake, NC. She works with individuals and families to address relational and emotional concerns through a therapeutic approach.
Lisa Ezzell, LMFTA
Lisa Ezzell is a marriage and family therapist in Spring Lake, NC. As an LMFTA, she provides therapy services to individuals and families. She is available to discuss your counseling needs.
John Wayne Edwards, NCC LPC LMFT LCAS
John Wayne Edwards is a marriage and family therapist in Spring Lake, NC. He holds credentials as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist.
Frequently asked
How many marriage & family therapists are listed in Spring Lake, NC?
Our directory currently lists 3 marriage & family therapists in Spring Lake, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these marriage & family therapists accept TRICARE or military insurance?
TRICARE acceptance is a primary filter for many Spring Lake patients given the Fort Bragg community. Each provider's profile shows their contact information so you can confirm coverage and accepting-new-patients status before booking.
Do we both need to attend couples counseling?
Not necessarily. Many therapists will start with whoever is ready; individual work on a relationship is common, and a partner can join later. The therapist will suggest a format after an initial conversation.
Is marriage or family counseling covered by insurance?
Coverage varies. Plans often cover therapy when it treats a diagnosed condition, while some relationship counseling is self-pay. Check the therapist's profile for accepted insurance and confirm the specifics with the practice and your insurer before booking.
What should I do in a crisis?
Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support 24/7; veterans, service members, and their families can press 1 after dialing (or text 838255) to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Don't search a directory.
Using TRICARE near Fort Bragg?
Our guides cover finding civilian marriage & family therapists and other providers who accept TRICARE in the Spring Lake-area area, referrals, and setting up your PCM after a PCS.
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