I offer relationship or couples therapy that skillfully integrates Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method techniques. With a compassionate and structured approach, I help those in relationships navigate emotional challenges and build stronger, more resilient relationships. By combining the deeply empathetic and transformative processes of EFT with the practical, research-based strategies of the Gottman Method, I provide a comprehensive therapy experience that addresses both emotional connection and effective communication. Additionally, I provide a safe space for couples to explore their relationship's next steps, whether that means staying together or dissolving the relationship amicably. I am committed to inclusivity and I support couples of all kinds, including queer, polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, and kink-affirmative relationships.
Partners may arrive with a single concern or several—no topic is off the table.
Repeating conflicts 🗯️
Do the same disagreements keep resurfacing? We’ll uncover the triggers and work on breaking the cycle.
Major life changes 🚼
Moving in together, becoming parents, or retiring? Let’s navigate shifting roles and expectations.
Gender identity and relationships 🏳️⚧️
Supporting a partner through transition while keeping your bond strong.
Healing after infidelity 🕊️
Practical steps to restore trust and rebuild connection after betrayal.
Stress and burnout in the relationship ⚡
Learning to face outside pressures as a team instead of turning on each other.
Sexual connection 💋
Creating space for open, judgment-free talks about desire, differences in drive, or periods of low intimacy.
Many couples seek therapy when they feel stuck in recurring conflicts, struggle with communication, face major life transitions, or want to rebuild trust. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit—therapy can also be a proactive way to deepen connection.
Not at all. Relationship therapy is for anyone in a committed partnership—married, dating, engaged, living together, or apart. It’s also welcoming to people in non-traditional relationship structures, including open relationships and polyamory. The focus is on improving communication, navigating challenges, and strengthening connection, regardless of how your relationship is defined.
It’s common for one partner to feel unsure at first. Coming to one session together can help ease concerns. Even if only one partner attends, therapy can still be beneficial.
No. The therapist’s role is not to decide your future but to help you understand each other better, clarify what you both want, and give you tools to make your own decisions.
It depends on your goals and concerns. Some couples benefit from just a few sessions, while others choose longer-term support. Likewise, sessions can be weekly, bimonthly, or monthly. We’ll discuss a plan that fits your needs.
Each session is a space for both partners to be heard in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. Early sessions often focus on understanding your relationship history, current concerns, and goals for therapy. From there, we’ll work on identifying patterns that may be causing conflict or distance. I’ll guide you through structured conversations, communication exercises, and practical tools to help you listen more effectively, express needs clearly, and manage disagreements in healthier ways. Sessions may also include exploring underlying emotions, values, and expectations that shape how you relate to one another. My role is not to take sides but to support both partners in moving toward greater understanding, respect, and connection.
Coverage for couples therapy depends on your specific insurance plan. I am an in-network provider with Aetna, which may cover sessions under CPT code 90847 (50 min. conjoint psychotherapy with patient present) if your plan includes this benefit. For all other insurance providers, sessions are $200 self-pay, and I can provide an out-of-network superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Many couples also choose to self-pay for greater flexibility and privacy.
