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17 Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling Solutions
Connect Couples Therapy was founded in 2009 by Dr. George Bitar and Dr. Faith Drew as a collaborative practice dedicated to helping couples navigate relationship challenges. With a team of skilled professionals, we specialize in science-based approaches like Gottman Method Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Our services address infidelity recovery, premarital counseling, and intensive therapy programs, combining clinical expertise with personal experience in fostering healthy relationships. We operate in-person in Charlotte, NC, and Carefree, AZ, with virtual sessions available across multiple states. 
Services
Couples ReConnection
Infidelity Recovery
Premarital Counseling
Couples Intensive
Discernment Counseling
Workshops
Individual Therapy
Skill-Based Groups
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We utilize science-based methods proven to produce lasting relationship changes
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each couple's unique relationship dynamics
- Our clinicians have over 15 years of combined experience in specialized couples therapy
- We provide both in-person and virtual sessions across multiple states for accessibility
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
- International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Discernment Counseling Alliance for Marriage Professionals
What people say
Expert therapists
Personalized approach
Effective methods
Significant improvements
Compassionate support
Services
Couples ReConnection
This service addresses relationship disconnection caused by life transitions, communication issues, and emotional neglect. Using science-based methods, we help couples rebuild trust and intimacy through structured therapy sessions. Our approach combines Gottman Method Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy to create personalized treatment plans that foster lasting connection and understanding between partners.
Infidelity Recovery
Specialized program for couples navigating betrayal trauma. We implement Gottman's 3-Phase Trust Revival Method to rebuild trust through structured disclosure processes and emotional attunement exercises. This service includes both joint sessions and individual therapy components to address underlying relationship patterns and facilitate healing from infidelity's emotional impact.
Premarital Counseling
Research-based program preparing couples for lifelong partnership using the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment. We address key relationship areas including communication, financial planning, and conflict management. This service equips couples with tools to build strong foundations through science-backed principles that significantly improve marital satisfaction and reduce divorce risk.
Couples Intensive
Accelerated therapy format delivering concentrated relationship work over 1-2 days. This immersive experience addresses communication breakdowns and emotional disconnection through customized treatment plans. Available in-person at luxury retreat locations and virtually, the intensive format creates therapeutic momentum that might otherwise take months to achieve in weekly sessions.
Discernment Counseling
Specialized service for couples facing uncertain relationship futures. This structured process helps partners gain clarity about whether to pursue reconciliation, separation, or divorce. Certified counselors guide couples through exploratory sessions that examine relationship patterns and decision-making factors without pressuring specific outcomes.
People
George W. Bitar
Co-Founder & Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 15+ years of experience specializing in couples therapy. Certified in Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, he helps couples navigate infidelity, addiction, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches grounded in 40 years of relationship research.
Faith Drew
Co-Founder & Therapist
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with advanced training in Gottman Method Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Certified Discernment Counselor with expertise in neurodiverse couples therapy, bringing over a decade of experience in helping couples build stronger relationships through science-based interventions.
Brittany Bolden
Therapist
Certified Sex Therapist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy. She integrates evidence-based approaches to help couples overcome relationship challenges and improve intimacy through personalized treatment plans tailored to each couple's unique needs.
Kelsee White
Therapist
Certified Gottman Method Therapist with expertise in helping couples build stronger relationships through science-based interventions. She specializes in addressing communication issues and emotional disconnection using proven therapeutic techniques that foster lasting connection and understanding between partners.
Karen Naegel
Therapist
Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist with advanced training in helping couples understand and address underlying relationship patterns. She uses attachment-based approaches to improve emotional connection and communication, helping couples build stronger, more resilient relationships through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Questions
What types of couples therapy do you offer?
We offer Couples ReConnection, Infidelity Recovery, Premarital Counseling, Couples Intensive programs, and Discernment Counseling using evidence-based approaches like Gottman Method Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Do you provide virtual therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions for residents of AZ, ID, FL, NC, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and VT through secure online platforms while maintaining the same quality of care as in-person sessions.
What are your therapy locations?
We have in-person offices in Charlotte, NC (4726 Park Road Suite C) and Carefree, AZ (7301 East Sundance Trail Suite B201), with virtual sessions available across 10 states.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Click the 'Schedule Today' link on our website or contact us directly at 704-776-2464 (Charlotte) or 480-581-9435 (Carefree) to speak with our intake coordinator about available appointment times.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards for our services. Payment plans may be available for intensive programs. We recommend contacting our office directly to discuss specific financial arrangements and insurance options.
Are your therapists certified specialists?
Yes, all our therapists hold advanced certifications in specialized couples therapy methods including Gottman Method Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Discernment Counseling from recognized professional institutions.
