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Meet Annalise Barnette, PhD, LMFTA (she/her)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in NC & NY.​​

  • Currently accepting new clients
  • Evening & weekend availability
  • Accepts insurance and private pay
  • Currently able to see clients located in NC & NY
  • Sessions held virtually
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My Approach

Many of the couples and families I meet tell me the same thing: they feel stuck. It’s the same argument, just on a different day. Occasionally, it’s not even an argument but a heavy silence that feels even harder. These patterns don’t appear overnight. Some come from the stress of daily life, while others have been passed down for generations, often without anyone realizing it. My job is to help you slow down, notice what’s really happening, and start finding your way back to each other.

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I work best with couples who feel their conflict is about more than just communication. I also support individuals, often those who are neurodivergent or part of minority communities, as they work through cultural expectations, family history, and the deeper fears and desires beneath the surface. Together, we look at the stories you’ve inherited, the identities you carry, and the emotional reasons behind your reactions so you can better understand yourself or each other.

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Choosing a therapist is a big decision, and I take it seriously when someone chooses me. As an associate, I regularly consult with my supervisor in addition to my own training. This means there is extra support and oversight for your care. I show up steady, curious, and truly on your side, ready to help you let go of old patterns and build something safer and more genuine.

I've always paid close attention to people. As a kid, I noticed how others spoke to each other and what was really going on in their conversations. I still do this today. I listen to your words, but I also notice the pause before you answer, the way your shoulders move, and the story that goes deeper than the argument you're having now.
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I was born and raised in Jamaica, and that will always be a part of me. There, I learned that humor helps you get through tough times, that community is essential, and that when someone is struggling, you show up for them without waiting to be asked.
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I'm also a mom, and raising a neurodiverse child has taught me a level of patience I never knew I had. It has also shown me what it truly means for someone to feel seen, not just accommodated.
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Before all of this, I earned a PhD in immunology. It might seem like an unusual background for a therapist, but it taught me to notice small details and to be comfortable with uncertainty, rather than rushing to fix things.
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Fun fact: I help teach Sunday School, so I've had a lot of practice answering big questions in simple, honest ways.
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Service Area
Providing teletherapy from the comfort of your home — available to anyone physically located in New York, North Carolina, Vermont, Maryland, Massachusetts, or Virginia at the time of the session.​

How to reach us
As a small practice, we prioritize care for our current clients. Please reach out in this order:

  1. Current client? Use the schedule button above to book your next session.

  2. New Client? Use the "Find your therapist" button above to get paired with a therapist.

Contact
Text or call: 347-970-2670 or

919-551-3217
We prefer text for the fastest reply. Calls are answered between sessions.

Email: Meaningfulemotion@gmail.com
Fax: 919-289-3217

Hours:
Mon–Wed: 8am–4pm

Thu–Fri: 8am–8pm

Sat: 8am–12pm

Sun: Closed
Hours vary per clinician. Appointments made upon request.

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