Where trust, empathy, and expert care come together to support your journey.

Virtual therapy and wellness coaching across North Carolina that meets you where you are

Counseling Connections is a virtual mental health and wellness practice serving clients across North Carolina. Our diverse team of therapists and coaches offer compassionate, evidence-based support for anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationships, life transitions, grief, identity and LGBTQ+ support, and more.

We believe therapy should feel like a real conversation—not a lecture—so we meet you where you are with practical tools, authentic connection, and a safe space to grow.

Whether you need short-term support or a long-term partner in your mental health journey, we’re here to help you feel understood, supported, and ready to move forward.

Marilyn Minton, LCSW-A, Nationally Certified Life Coach

Jennifer Elkins, LCMHC

Taylor Trull, LCMHC-A

Denice Duszynski, Health and Nutrition Life Coach

Jason Robertson, LCSW

Kate Gomes, LMFT, LCAS, LCMHCS, CCS

Celeste Cianciulli, LCSW

FAQs

We provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, including specialized services such as trauma-informed therapy, anxiety and depression treatment, and support for life transitions.
We also offer wellness services including Life Coaching, Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching, yoga, and meditation.
Our therapists work with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress management, trauma, life transitions, and more.
Our wellness coaches support clients with areas such as lifestyle and nutrition habits, goal-setting, confidence, stress, and creating sustainable routines that promote overall well-being and balance.
If you’re unsure whether therapy or coaching can help, schedule a free consultation—we’d be happy to talk through your needs
Getting started is easy! Book a free 15-minute consultation with our director. We’ll help match you with a therapist or coach who’s the right fit for your needs and walk you through the next steps.
We make online sessions simple and secure. We use a HIPAA-compliant platform called TheraPlatform, which works like Zoom but is built specifically for therapy. You’ll receive a link before each session—just click, join, and connect from the comfort of your home. Please note that clients must be physically located in North Carolina to participate in virtual sessions.
Yes! We accept most major insurance plans, including BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, MedCost, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Quest Behavioral Health.
No problem—we offer a variety of self-pay options to make therapy accessible. Our team can walk you through pricing and help you find a plan that works for your budget.