Couples Therapy
Couples therapy helps partners understand one another more deeply, interrupt painful patterns, and build a more resilient connection. Our work focuses on helping couples turn conflict into understanding, strengthen emotional safety, and learn practical tools for lasting change.
Common concerns include:
Frequent arguments or communication breakdowns
Feeling distant or emotionally disengaged
Trust injuries or betrayals
Transition to parenthood
Differences in parenting, finances, or intimacy
Stress related to life transitions or health changes
Wanting to strengthen an already healthy relationship
Why Choose Couple Therapy?
Our Approach
We integrate research-based models of couple therapy to facilitate meaningful change. Sessions focus on both understanding the cycle that keeps you stuck and learning new ways to connect and respond to one another. Our work draws on:
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT): Emphasizes acceptance and empathy while supporting behavioral change.
Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT): Helps partners identify and modify unhelpful thoughts and interaction patterns.
Together, these methods create a flexible framework that meets each couple where they are and helps them move toward shared goals.
Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy
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Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) helps couples recognize and change unhelpful patterns while also fostering greater understanding and acceptance of each other. It focuses on:
Identifying the root of recurring conflicts instead of just surface disagreements
Improving emotional connection and reducing reactive arguments
Helping couples balance change and acceptance—recognizing what can shift and what requires a new perspective
Unlike traditional approaches that focus primarily on conflict resolution, IBCT also helps partners develop deeper emotional responsiveness, so they feel heard, supported, and understood in their relationship.
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Recurring arguments that feel unresolved or circular
Emotional disconnection, withdrawal, or reactivity
Difficulty balancing acceptance of differences with a desire for change
Challenges in expressing vulnerability or emotional needs
Feeling stuck in unproductive cycles of blame or frustration
Improving emotional attunement and conflict repairescription
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IBCT is designed to help partners move from feeling stuck in conflict to building a more connected, supportive relationship.
Assessment Phase
Therapy begins with a structured assessment. Couples meet both together and individually with the therapist to explore relationship history, strengths, concerns, and recurring patterns. The therapist gathers insight into each partner’s perspective and how their interactions contribute to distress. Following the assessment, the therapist provides a summary of key relationship dynamics—highlighting emotional disconnection, unhelpful cycles, and strengths that can support change.Treatment Phase
IBCT focuses on two main components: acceptance and change.Acceptance strategies help partners better understand each other’s emotional needs, reducing defensiveness and frustration.
Change strategies involve practical communication and problem-solving tools to improve interactions and deepen connection.
Over time, couples learn to shift negative cycles and respond to one another in more constructive, emotionally attuned ways.
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A typical course of IBCT includes 12 to 26 weekly sessions, depending on the couple’s needs and goals.
Assessment Phase: 1–3 sessions to explore relationship dynamics and set a treatment plan
Treatment Phase: Focused sessions to build emotional acceptance, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen connection.
Therapy is tailored and paced to support meaningful, sustainable change.
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Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) is an evidence-based model that helps partners understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors shape relationship patterns. It emphasizes improving communication, problem-solving, and emotional responsiveness.
In CBCT, couples learn to identify unhelpful interaction cycles, express needs more effectively, and develop new habits that support trust and connection. The approach is structured, skills-based, and collaborative—helping couples translate insight into lasting behavioral change.
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CBCT is well-suited for couples who want to better understand and improve the ways they think, feel, and communicate with one another. It can be particularly helpful if you’re:
Feeling stuck in recurring arguments or patterns of distance
Struggling to rebuild trust or emotional closeness
Navigating a major life transition, parenting stress, or health challenges
Wanting to strengthen a healthy relationship and prevent future conflict
The approach works best when both partners are motivated to actively participate and apply what they learn between sessions. It provides a structured path toward shared understanding and positive change.
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CBCT sessions combine guided discussion, skill practice, and feedback to help couples create lasting improvements in their relationship. Early sessions focus on identifying core concerns, understanding interaction patterns, and setting collaborative goals.
As therapy progresses, couples learn communication and problem-solving skills, explore emotional responses, and develop new ways to respond to one another with empathy and flexibility. Sessions are structured, active, and focused on helping both partners feel heard and supported.
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CBCT typically includes 12 to 20 weekly sessions, tailored to the couple’s needs and progress. It begins with a structured assessment and treatment planning phase, followed by focused work on building relational skills.
Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy
FAQs
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Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Couple Therapy (CBCT) are both evidence-based approaches that help couples strengthen connection and communication.
IBCT focuses on acceptance and emotional closeness, helping partners understand one another’s differences with greater empathy and compassion.
CBCT emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills, offering structured strategies to manage conflict and strengthen positive interactions.
While these models overlap in many ways, the nature of each couple’s concerns informs the treatment approach. For some, developing new skills for communication and conflict management is most effective; for others, fostering emotional understanding and acceptance creates the foundation for change.
This flexibility allows therapy to remain responsive to your goals, values, and relationship needs.
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Yes! Online couple therapy is effective for many couples seeking to improve their relationship health. Research indicates that teletherapy can lead to positive outcomes comparable to in-person sessions. The convenience of remote sessions can help couples engage in therapy more consistently and reduce barriers such as travel time or scheduling conflicts.
If you’re curious about the benefits of teletherapy and how to maximize its effectiveness, I’ve written a blog post that delves into these topics.
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You can begin by booking a free 15-minute consultation. This gives us a chance to talk briefly about your goals and see if we’re a good fit. If it feels right to move forward, I’ll share next steps and get you scheduled for your first session.
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My standard session fee is $250 for a 50-minute session.
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I’m an out-of-network provider, which means I don’t bill insurance directly. However, if your plan includes out-of-network (OON) benefits, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement for therapy sessions.
To make this easier, I offer free access to Reimbursify, a secure, user-friendly app that helps you submit reimbursement claims to your insurance provider. After each session, you'll receive a superbill through your client portal, which you can upload in the app. If eligible, your insurance will reimburse you directly at no cost to you.
Not sure if you have OON benefits? You can:
Or call your insurance provider and ask: “Do I have out-of-network coverage for mental health services with a licensed therapist? What percentage is reimbursed, and what is my deductible?”
Still have questions? I'm happy to help walk you through it.
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Sessions are primarily scheduled on weekdays. Limited flexibility for evening appointments may be available for ongoing clients when needed. For couples with limited availability, an intensive may be a practical and effective approach.
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No, we provide teletherapy only. All sessions are conducted via secure, video-based therapy, allowing for flexibility and privacy.
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Yes. Because sessions are held via teletherapy, partners can join from separate locations if needed, as long as you both are located in a PSYPACT state. We strongly recommend attending sessions from the same physical space whenever possible. Being in the same room can help with connection, communication, and the overall flow of the session.
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Yes. While much of my work focuses on relationships, I also work with individuals who want to explore relational patterns, navigate life transitions, or improve emotional well-being on their own.
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Yes. We offer inclusive, affirming care for couples of all identities, orientations, and relationship structures.
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It’s completely normal for one partner to feel unsure. Therapy isn’t about assigning blame—it’s about creating space for both of you to feel heard and supported. I work collaboratively and at a pace that respects where each person is emotionally.
Getting Started
The first step is a consultation to learn about your relationship, answer questions, and decide if couples therapy is the right fit.
Looking to Get a Head Start?
Some couples prefer a format that allows for more focused work or better fits demanding schedules. In addition to weekly sessions, we offer Couple Therapy Intensives.
Learn More about Couples Therapy Intensives.

