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Marriage & Family Therapy in Cary, NC
Counseling for individuals, couples, and families with Angela S. McLean, LMFT. Over 25 years helping people find peace in the midst of constant change.
In person in Cary · Telehealth across North Carolina · (919) 868-6242
Find peace within yourself, your marriage, and your home
Angela specializes in helping people find peace in the midst of constant change and daily chaos. Individual sessions help clients develop an inner calm that isn't easily shaken by outside pressures. Couples and families come to build a strong foundation and lasting, satisfying relationships.
By combining marriage and family therapy with mindfulness, self-compassion, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Angela takes a whole-person, whole-family approach, focused on real goals and lasting change.
Why clients choose Angela
- 25+ years of experience with individuals, couples, and families
- Emotionally Focused Therapy: completed all levels of EFT training for couples and individuals
- Mindfulness certificate from the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy (affiliated with Harvard Medical School)
- In-network with BCBS, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and CareSource
- Convenient Cary office near Kildaire Farm & Tryon Road, plus secure telehealth
How Angela can help
Marriage & Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused Therapy to rebuild connection, trust, and communication.
Learn more →Anxiety & Depression
Find steadiness and inner calm when worry or low mood takes over.
Learn more →Family Therapy
Parent–teen conflict, blended families, transitions, and grief.
Learn more →Stress & Stress-Related Conditions
Mindfulness-based help for stress and the body symptoms it drives.
Learn more →Chronic Pain
Break the cycle of pain and stress with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Learn more →Divorce Recovery
Support to heal, rebuild, and grow after a marriage ends.
Learn more →Addiction Recovery
Outpatient counseling to maintain recovery and handle painful emotions.
Learn more →Premarital Counseling
Build a strong foundation before you say “I do.”
Learn more →Getting started is simple
- Free consultationTalk with Angela for up to 30 minutes by phone, video, or in person about your goals, insurance, and fit.
- Register onlineSchedule and complete your paperwork in the secure client portal with a digital signature. No paper needed.
- First sessionRelax in a comfortable, confidential setting as you get to know each other and set goals together.
Insurance & fees
Angela is in-network with:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Aetna (incl. NC State Health Plan)
- Cigna / Evernorth
- CareSource
Out-of-network? Angela submits claims for you so you can be reimbursed directly. Credit card, HSA, cash, and check accepted.
Office location
515 Keisler Drive, Suite 101
Cary, NC 27518
Near Kildaire Farm and Tryon Road, close to WakeMed Cary and Waverly Place. Convenient to Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Clayton.
Common questions
Does Angela take insurance?
Yes. Angela is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (including most marketplace plans such as Blue Home with UNC Alliance), Aetna (including the NC State Health Plan), Cigna/Evernorth, and CareSource. For other insurers she submits claims so you can use out-of-network benefits.
Is telehealth available?
Yes. Telehealth and in-person sessions are both available based on your needs. Telehealth sessions use Zoom for Healthcare and are joined through the secure client portal.
How much does counseling cost?
Standard fees are $175 for the intake session and $145 for a 45–60 minute session. Longer sessions are available. A free 30-minute consultation is offered to discuss rates, insurance, and approach.
Where is the office?
515 Keisler Drive, Suite 101, Cary, NC 27518, near Kildaire Farm Road and Tryon Road. The Suite 101 entrance is on the lower back side of the building.
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Ready to take the first step?
Schedule online through the secure client portal, or start with a free 30-minute consultation by phone, video, or in person.