Virtual sessions in Maryland/ In person in Roland Park, Baltimore
Relationship Counseling
Relationship therapyLonging to feel close again? Stuck in the same fights? Struggling with intimacy and sex?
Conflict, disconnection, and stress don’t have to define your relationship. All relationships encounter difficulties and points of misalignment.
It is how we work through those that matters. And sometimes we all need some guidance and support.
Let us help you with the how.
All are welcome here and truly no topics are off the table for discussion or exploration.
We especially love supporting queer, trans, and gender non-conforming couples.
We support all relationship styles.
Our Specialties
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Ethical Non-Monogamy and Polyamory
There are often road bumps when practicing or considering ethical non-monogamy. We work with couples in or considering alternative relationship structures to help with common issues that come up in polyamory or ENM:
→Jealousy and attachment
→Time management
→Establishing relationship agreements
→Disclosure to others, etc.
We understand the nuances and challenges of navigating issues that arise when the structure of monogamy is not present. We also know the deep joy, fulfillment, and closeness that couples can experience through open relationships.
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Communication Struggles & Conflict Management
You may have found yourself stuck in a cycle of conflict or avoidance—feeling disconnected and unseen by your partner.
Throughout the course of any relationship, there will be times when couples feel challenged.
We’re here to give you the space and tools to understand each other better.
We can help with:
→Breaches in trust
→Built-up resentment
→Frequent disagreement
→Sexual misalignment
→Differences in values and priorities
→Or simply to strengthen skills of communication
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Adding to the Family & Life with Children
Becoming a parent—especially the process of trying to conceive and navigating the transition with a new baby—can challenge even the strongest of relationships.
Managing the stresses of parenthood with small children and little time for yourself can take a toll.
We can help you…
→Improve communication
→Balance the mental load
→Connect with each other and yourselves individually
→And appreciate the here-and-now—chaos and all.
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Sexual Concerns
Sexual disconnection and misattunement occur in all relationships at some point.
It can be difficult to be vulnerable and share desires or feelings of dissatisfaction. And so many other areas of life can impact sexual connection—work stress, childbirth and parenting, grief, body changes, etc.
There’s no “normal” when it comes to sex. All levels of desire are common. We can help with the following:
→ Desire discrepancy
→ Increased communication about desires
→ Disrupting cycles of avoidance
→ Addressing the impact of past trauma on sex
We are BDSM and kink-positive.
How we approach relationship therapy
We use evidence-based modalities including:
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EFT focuses on attachment and emotional expression. Couples learn to deepen their empathy for one another and attune to each other in the moment.
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This approach offers concrete tools for addressing unhelpful communication patterns and increasing connection.
What to expect:
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During your first session, we will take time to explore and understand what is bringing you to counseling and what your goals are. We will also review your relationship history and discuss other background information to help inform our work together.
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Typically your second session will be divided and your therapist will meet with each party separately to get more individual history and an understanding of each perspective.
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In subsequent sessions, we will typically start with a brief check-in and end with discussing homework goals or plans if appropriate. During the session the focus will be on facilitating discussion between you and your partner with your therapist offering challenges, asking questions to foster insight and empathy, and teaching skills to practice.
FIND EASE. FEEL SEEN. FORGE YOUR OWN PATH.Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality psychotherapy to individuals and couples that prioritizes competence, intersectionality, and compassion.
We aim to help people live life on their terms, to have good relationships with their minds and bodies, and to practice acceptance from the inside out.
We want our clients and clinicians to feel supported, seen, safe, and challenged. We aim to provide the right conditions for growth and mental wellbeing.
Additionally, we work to find ways to give back to the community beyond therapy sessions and recognize that healing does not happen in isolation.