Couples Therapy

Creating a fulfilling relationship with meaningful ingredients

“To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients – care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.” 

— bell hooks

What to Expect in Couples Therapy

Inquiry

Inquiry into spoken and unspoken hopes, dreams, and expectations and their connection to your values. We’ll ask hard questions and practice listening to understand.

Curiosity

Invite curiosity towards all the things and all the feelings that you and your partner have; especially the ways you each cope with stress and protect when you’ve been hurt or betrayed.

Courage

Practice being brave as you recognize and repair repetitive cycles of hurt and protection. Trying new approaches is difficult and takes courage and dedication.

Pause

Couples therapy is an opportunity to do things differently, so my work as the therapist is to pause what isn’t working, slow down, and make sense of what is happening.

Unlearn & Relearn

Unlearn the protective strategies that prevent a deeper connection with your partner. Learn new ways of being that increase a sense of stability and closeness in your relationship.

Respect

Accept accountability for your part of the cycle. This is hard. We are rarely taught how to meaningfully repair relationships after hurt and betrayal; however doing this is important in long-term meaningful relationships.

Clarity

Move past the content and increase clarity on what needs and fears are driving your cycle. Together, we will peel back the layers and hold what is under the surface with tenderness and care.

Honor

Honor each other by increasing awareness of your intentions and the impacts of your actions. We all have different experiences, and as the therapist, I’ll work to understand yours and how it’s influencing your behaviors.

Where to begin? 

Starting Couples Therapy

FREE — Video Introduction

Schedule a free 15-minute introductory video or phone call. During this call, we will:

  • Meet each other face-to-face and learn about each other (please note, both partners must be present for this introduction)

  • Discuss the process of getting started, including logistics, pricing, and what guides me as a therapist

  • Briefly explore where you and your partner are getting stuck and what you are hoping for in couples therapy

  • Answer any questions you have

  • Gather information so you can make an informed decision

$200 — Intake Session (80 min)

The first session is up to 80 minutes long and both partners attend. This longer format allows time to gather information on you and your partner’s mental health history, safety concerns, and what brings you into couples therapy. Before your session, you will receive paperwork to complete online using the HIPAA secure client portal.

  • Part One: Intake Consent Documents - These agreements clarify our roles and commitments as the client and the therapist. Please take your time as you read and sign them. If you have any questions, we can discuss them during the intake session. 

  • Part Two: Intake Assessments - Answer questions about what brings you to therapy, potential safety concerns, and your goals for our time together. This information will help me support your current needs and goals.

$125 — Attachment Assessment (50 min)

After the first session, each partner will do an individual session with the therapist. During this session, the therapist will ask questions that help clarify how your relationship history influences the current cycle you and your partner are in. You may be asked questions about your childhood, your parent’s relationship, and previous marriages.

These sessions are typically up to 50 minutes each. However, I may request additional time to complete an accurate and thorough attachment assessment.

$125 — Ongoing Sessions (50 min)

During the intake process, we will discuss the frequency that matches your goals and availability. In general, I recommend beginning with weekly sessions to build rapport and create momentum toward your goals. Over time, the frequency can be adapted to meet your evolving needs.

It is common for ongoing therapy sessions to be up to 50 minutes each. There are times when longer sessions or increased frequency is helpful. We will create a custom therapy plan for you based on what we discover during the intake process and adapt it as needed throughout therapy.

Our Agreements

The intake paperwork will include information about our roles and agreements as therapist and client. Here are some highlights you may find helpful now.

  • Self-Pay Only.

    Superbills are available for clients to submit for potential reimbursement from their insurance company.

    Please note: It is the client’s responsibility to confirm before beginning therapy that your insurance will reimburse for therapy sessions through an out-of-network provider.

  • Payment is due at the session and can be paid via cash, check, credit card, or Health Savings Account (HSA).

  • Please cancel or reschedule all appointments with at least 24 hours notice, or the full session fee will be due. Please note, I will keep a credit card on file to charge in case of a no-show or late cancellation.

  • If all documents and assessments are not completed at least 24 hours before the intake session, the session will be canceled and the full session fee will be due. If you need an alternative way to complete the documents, please notify me as soon as possible.

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