Providing evidence-based couple therapy in 40 states
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Providing evidence-based couple therapy in 40 states 〰️
the
Relationship Health
Collective
The Relationship Health Collective (RHC) was founded with a singular commitment: to enhance relationship health for all. I believe that relationships—whether romantic, familial, or friendship—are at the core of our well-being. My mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based services that help couples and individuals cultivate stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships.
I recognize that relationships are complex, deeply personal, and ever-evolving. I am committed to offering scientifically grounded, inclusive, and affirming therapy services tailored to the unique needs of every couple and individual I work with. Whether you are navigating conflict, communication struggles, major life transitions, intimacy concerns, or relationship distress, I strive to help you gain insight, learn more skillful ways of engaging, and foster more meaningful connection.
My work is guided by:
Evidence-Based Practices – I integrate the latest research-backed methods, including Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT), and other leading approaches to relationship health.
Inclusivity & Affirming Care – I am dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for all couples, including LGBTQIA2S+ relationships and non-traditional partnerships.
A Collaborative, Skills-Based Approach – I believe that therapy should be an active, goal-oriented process where couples and individuals leave with practical tools and deeper emotional awareness to sustain long-term change.
About Dr. Lenger
Dr. Lenger (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in relationship health, developed through both research and clinical practice. During her graduate and post-doctoral training, she focused on relationship science, publishing over 30 peer-reviewed articles in this area. She has also developed expertise in trauma recovery as well as complementary and integrative medicine as a tool to enhance individual and relationship health. She applies her clinical and research experience to help individuals and couples improve and maintain their relationship health.
Education & Training
PhD | Clinical Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Predoctoral Internship | Adult Psychopathology, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Clinical Postdoctoral Fellowship | Trauma Recovery, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Research Postdoctoral Fellowship | Complementary and Integrative Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill