Therapy for Couples and Intimate Partnerships

In-Person in Seattle, WA
Video Sessions for Clients in Washington State

Why do Relationship Therapy?

Feeling like roommates instead of partners? Tired of the same arguments with no resolution?

You love each other. You’re on the same team.
Therapy isn’t about failure, it’s about choosing your relationship on purpose.

Relationship therapy helps you and your partner(s) understand each other better, break unhelpful patterns, and reconnect, so you can feel closer, heard, and supported, even in tough times.

I help hit pause on the chaos, actually hear each other.

Think of me as your guide to untangling the messy, real-life stuff and bringing back the spark.

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What's your approach to couples therapy?

I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which means I help couples understand the patterns underneath your conflicts. At its heart, it’s about connection. Relationships can get stuck in patterns: arguing over the same things, feeling distant, or wondering if your partner really “gets” you. Using this type of approach, you and your partner step out of those loops and understand the emotions underneath your reactions.

We love EFT because it’s practical, compassionate, and transformative.

Instead of just focusing on what’s “wrong,” it helps you see why those patterns happen and teaches you how to reconnect in ways that feel safe, loving, and real. It’s about building trust, deepening understanding, and creating a bond that can handle life’s ups and downs.

This process isn’t about blame or fixing anyone. It’s about helping you feel seen, heard, and valued. When you do this work, you don’t just deescalate fighting…you rediscover the reasons you came together in the first place.

What can we work on in couples therapy?

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    Feeling like Roommates

    Life gets busy, and before you know it, your relationship can start to feel more like co-managing a household than sharing a life together. I help couples break out of that rut: reconnecting, reigniting intimacy, and bringing warmth, laughter, and play back into your partnership.

  • Two men holding hands at a table on a balcony overlooking a cityscape with old buildings and a dome in the background.

    Stuck in Conflict Loops

    Fighting over the same issues again and again? Together, we slow down those patterns so you can actually hear each other, understand what’s really at stake, and learn new ways to resolve conflicts without resentment.

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    Parenting and Family Challenges

    Parenting can strain even the strongest partnerships. Together, we’ll navigate the chaos, find ways to align on strategies, and keep your connection strong. So your relationship doesn’t get lost in the whirlwind of diapers, deadlines, and everything in between.

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    Sex Therapy

    Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, frustrated, or stuck in patterns that affect intimacy? Whether it’s struggles with desire, communication, or feeling distant, you’re in the right place. I help couples explore these challenges safely and compassionately, guiding you toward deeper connection, trust, and closeness.

Other Areas We Can Explore:

  • Communication and misunderstandings

  • Rebuilding trust

  • Balancing work, life, and parenting

  • Navigating big life changes together

  • Emotional and sexual intimacy

  • Managing stress as a couple

  • Understanding family patterns

  • Non-monogamous partner

  • Polycule counseling

  • Conscious uncoupling

  • Effective co-parenting

  • Reproductive loss/grief

  • Resolving recurring arguments

  • Handling jealousy or insecurity

  • Blending families and step-parenting challenges

  • Career transitions and life priorities

  • Infidelity and affair recovery

  • Grief, loss, or major life transitions

  • Exploring values, goals, and shared vision

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Out of your heads. Back to each other.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I am out of network and do not take insurance.

    If your plan does offer reimbursement, I can provide a monthly superbill for you to submit.

    Relationship therapy is often billed under the code Z63.0, but coverage for this code varies by insurance plan. Before booking, it’s best to check with your insurance provider to see if they reimburse for this type of therapy.

    Please note that full payment is still due at the time of your session, and you’ll need to confirm with your insurer whether reimbursement is available.

    Why I Don’t Take Insurance

    To work with insurance, I would be required to assign a mental health diagnosis to one partner, even when the concern is really about the relationship itself. I choose not to do that.

    By staying out of insurance, we can focus on your relationship without labels, limitations, or pressure to fit your experience into a diagnosis. It also allows for greater privacy, flexibility, and a more honest space to do meaningful work together.

  • Yes! I see a mixture of in person clients at my office in Belltown as well as virtually. For now, I am in office on Fridays.

  • I start with a first joint session so I can hear from both partners about what brought you to therapy, your goals, and how each of you sees your role in the relationship challenges.

    After that, I meet with each partner individually. These sessions give space to share your perspective freely, explore your family background, the history of your relationship, and patterns that have developed over time.

    When we come back together, we’ll use what we’ve learned to dig into the heart of the issues. This approach helps both partners feel heard and understood while creating practical steps for reconnecting and rebuilding trust.

  • I typically start couples with weekly sessions, especially early on, since that consistency helps build momentum and support real change.

  • It depends on your goals, but don’t expect to be “fixed” in a month. The first couple of months are really about getting to know you and your relationship, understanding patterns, and building a foundation for change. Some couples continue for a few months to work through a specific challenge, while others stay longer for deeper growth and support. We’ll check in along the way to make sure therapy is moving at a pace that feels right for you.

  • 50 minute sessions

    • Couples Therapy : $175

    75 and 90 minute sessions are available and prorated at the 50 minute rate.

My practice is welcoming to people of all gender expressions, sexual orientations, and relationship styles. I work with clients across a wide spectrum of identities and experiences—including folks who are queer, kinky, or in nontraditional relationships—as well as couples who feel more conventional or who don’t center identity as a major part of how they move through the world. No matter how you identify (or don’t), you can expect to be met with openness, care, and genuine respect.