In couples treatment you can learn more effective skills for identifying, communicating about, and resolving sources of stress and conflict.  And you can find ways to increase feelings of closeness and attraction and improve your sexual relationship. Couples therapy can also be an opportunity to learn how to accept and live with differences within the context of a happy relationship.

Most insurance plans will cover couples therapy if one or both partners are experiencing anxiety, depression, or other symptoms as a result of relationship conflict or if independent mental health conditions of one or both partners are impacting the relationship.  We recommend that you talk to your therapist about whether you might qualify for insurance coverage at the beginning of treatment and that you check with your insurance plan as well.

Our relationship therapy, like all of our work, is LGBTQIA+ affirmative.

Whether you prefer Teletherapy or in-person consultations at our offices in Washington, DC, or Bethesda, our Psychologists are dedicated to delivering outstanding care.

News & Updates

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Maria Hays | July 25, 2024

The foundation of adolescent development is social connectedness. It is crucial for teens to have social support both at home and in the community. Research shows that close, intimate conversations with friends are particularly important for girls, helping them explore identities, define their sense of self, and cope with mental health struggles.
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Maria Hays | May 28, 2024

Psychological testing and assessment can play a pivotal role in understanding a child’s cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning. Testing can explore issues related to intelligence, learning and memory, language usage, academic achievement, problem solving, processing speed, reasoning, attention, mood, and personality.
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Explaining CBT to Children

Maria Hays | May 28, 2024

Getting children to agree to therapy can be challenging. They may not see the benefits, feel it won’t work, be embarrassed, have had a bad experience before, think they don’t need help, or feel forced. To help, try to explain CBT in a relatable way.
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