Couples Counseling

Couples therapy, marriage counseling and support for business partners.

For when staying connected feels harder than it should

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Relationships can be a source of deep fulfillment and connection, but they can also be a breeding ground for our deepest wounds and pain.

Despite our best intentions, even the most promising relationships can become fraught with difficulty and leave us feeling disconnected and frustrated.

In our work together, we will take a compassionate and collaborative approach to understanding the patterns and dynamics that are contributing to your relationship struggles. With insight and understanding, we can begin to create meaningful change and cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy and connection.

While it may feel daunting to bring an outsider's perspective into your relationship, it can be immensely helpful to have a neutral third party guide you through the challenges you're facing. Whether you're struggling with communication, trust, past hurts, or simply a feeling of disconnection, couples therapy can offer a safe and supportive space to explore these issues and find a path forward.

Together we can address…

  • sexual infidelity and emotional affairs

  • improving communication

  • increasing intimacy

  • managing dual careers

  • reducing conflicts and arguments

  • sexual issues

  • parenting

  • whether or not to have children

  • breaking-up or staying together

  • pre-marital counseling

And all other of the complex dynamics that inevitably arise within long-term partnerships.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When it comes to couples therapy and marriage counseling, my approach is rooted in the belief that there is no singular or "correct" way to be in relationship. What matters most is whether the relationship works for you—both of you. That may sound simple, but in reality, it often isn’t. Relationships are shaped by so many forces including different life experiences, communication styles, attachment histories, cultural backgrounds, and evolving needs. What once felt easy and intuitive may now feel strained or confusing.

That’s where I come in.

Together, we’ll take a closer look at the relational patterns that may be causing frustration or disconnection. My role is to help you and your partner make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface—what’s being communicated through silence, conflict, or distance—and create space for a more thoughtful, meaningful way of relating. With curiosity, respect, and care, we’ll work to understand each partner’s internal world, while exploring how those worlds come together in the relationship.

My work is LGBTQIA+ affirming, poly-friendly, and open to all forms of partnering. I also welcome non-romantic dyads such as co-founders, creative collaborators, and long-time friends, who are navigating complex dynamics. All of our work is grounded in a deep respect for the ways your social, cultural, and economic contexts shape who you are and how you relate. Therapy is not about assigning blame, rather it’s about finding new ways forward, together.

01 Feel it Out

Once you complete the form below, I’ll reach out to schedule a free 15–20 minute consultation call. Both of you or one of you can be present on this call. This is a chance for us to connect, discuss what you're looking for, and see if we’re a good fit. I welcome any questions you may have. If it feels right on both ends, we’ll move forward and schedule your first full session.

02 Get started

Our initial 50-minute session is a space for all of us to get to know each other more deeply. We’ll explore what’s bringing you both in, begin mapping out your goals, and determine if working together feels aligned. We’ll also agree on a fee, session frequency (typically once a week), and a consistent meeting time.

03 commit

Couple’s therapy unfolds gradually and thoughtfully. If we choose to continue, we’ll enter into a committed process of meeting regularly and exploring your relationship over time. This ongoing work allows us to access deeper insights, make meaningful connections, and build the kind of steady, trusting relationship that supports real psychological growth.

If you are interested in working together, please click the button below to complete the contact form and I will be in touch:

FAQ

  • Absolutely! Couples therapy is not always about keeping the individuals together, but rather about helping each individual decide what is best for themselves and the relationship. If we find ourselves at a place where ending the relationship is the best thing, we can work together to help the two of you break up thoughtfully and address underlying emotional experiences that come up in the process.

  • I am currently offer both in-person and virtual therapy (California + worldwide). My office is located in downtown San Luis Obispo, CA. For virtual therapy, I use a secure videoconferencing platform and your confidentiality will be held in the upmost regard.

  • My standard rate for couples therapy is $300 per session.

    That said, I recognize that financial circumstances vary, and I am open to discussing a fee that is sustainable for both of you on an ongoing basis.

    My goal is to earn a living wage while remaining accessible to a diverse range of clients. I invite each client to consider a fee that reflects both their financial reality and the depth of work we are engaging in together. The lowest I currently slide is $175.

    For those with greater financial flexibility, paying the full rate supports my ability to offer reduced fees to individuals who face structural and economic barriers to accessing care. This approach helps ensure that therapy remains available to those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. If you would like to discuss sliding scale options, please reach out, and we can explore what feels both fair and feasible.

  • The initial consultation is a short conversation with whichever partner reached out to determine if I can be of help to the relationship. This is also your opportunity to ask me questions and get a sense of my style of working. If you have any hesitations about starting therapy, let me know and we can talk about it. Additionally, we will also discuss logistics such as the fee and frequency of sessions. If we decide that we would like to move forward, we will schedule a time consistent time for us to begin our work together. If not, I am happy to offer referrals to others who may be a better fit.

  • The first handful of sessions are all about determining if we are a good fit and how I may best support both of your goals. In couples therapy, it is not only important that the three of us are a good match but that I am also a good match for the relationship. In these first few sessions you will have the time, space and opportunity to tell me about yourselves and what has brought you to therapy. We will think together about the issues you are seeking support for and create a mutual agreement on the purpose of our therapy, as well as how we’re going to achieve that purpose.  We will collaborate in order to find the best way for us to work together. 

  • Every session, and every couple, is different.

    However, what I will say is that during our time together you will be encouraged to speak your mind freely and I will help you think about the underlying meaning behind the thoughts and feelings. Nothing is off topic.

    Together we will decide the pace, the direction and the structure that feels most conducive to the goals we have created in the beginning.

  • I do not participate in any health insurance networks or submit insurance claims. This is for confidentiality, sustainability and autonomy purposes. However, I am happy to offer you a monthly super bill for you to submit to your insurance company if your policy provides out-of-network coverage.

    Typically for couples therapy, one individual will be the "identified patient" and you will be billed for "Family Therapy, conjoint psychotherapy with the patient present." We can discuss more about what this means in our initial consultation.

  • My MFT license limits me to work only with couples who reside in the state of California. However, if you are outside of the state and would like to work together, reach out and we can discuss feasibility of working under a coaching relationship.