R. Anthony Marino
(he/him)
I offer what feels like a unique perspective in this field as a black male counselor with 16 years of experience. I am biracial and enjoy working with people of color and Caucasians of any age looking for help with issues including depression, anxiety, identity issues, social problems, life direction and many others. I also enjoy working with couples of any age and type. I prefer to utilize the Strengthening Families Program. An evidence-based practice that has fantastic material related to thought management, symptom/feelings management, communication skills, and life/family structure. I highlight the importance of rest, nutrition, and exercise for anyone trying to get better at anything or trying to be more healthy. I am person-centered and like to make sure our sessions flow well and our conversations are enjoyable.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I want to get to know about you and share a bit about myself. I'm interested in in why you wanted to schedule a session, your preferences, your history, your experiences with symptoms, and your goals. I want to share about my history, my thoughts about what I can contribute, how we can brainstorm together to create strategies, and how to live healthy and consistent regarding rest, nutrition, and exercise.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Being a biracial male who has struggled with his own identity issues I enjoy helping others win their own struggles with the same. I enjoy couples counseling, helping two people put aside their pasts and move forward, improving communication skills, healing wounds, and when necessary helping to set and clarify boundaries so that a breakup can occur as cleanly as possible. I both have experience and derive joy from helping couples who are not intimately together co-parent well and respect each other's boundaries.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Adult males or females or other of any age. Couples.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Other specialties
Addiction
Anger Management
Career Counseling
I identify as
Black / African American
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
North Carolina
Accepts
Cash - $100 per session
Location
Offers in-person in 100 Village Cir Way, Durham, NC 27713, Apt. 112
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Share symptoms you experience, share how you experience them, then together we will brainstorm strategies to keep these symptoms away
3 ratings with written reviews
May 14, 2026
Mr. Marino took the time to listen and understand where I was coming from and then challenged me to get outside of myself to grow.
Verified client, age 25-34
September 12, 2025
We had our first couples therapy session with Anthony today, we really enjoyed it. He listened to what we both had to say and made recommendations that would work for both of us.
Verified client, age 35-44
March 15, 2025
He was understanding and relatable.