Couples & Relationship Therapy
Couples and relationship therapy provides a supportive, structured space to explore communication, conflict, emotional connection, and intimacy. This work can help you move toward greater clarity, safety, and connection in your relationship.
I offer couples and relationship therapy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving adults who want thoughtful, inclusive, and evidence-based support.
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Who Couples & Relationship Therapy Is For
Couples and relationship therapy may be a good fit if you are:
Experiencing frequent conflict or communication breakdowns
Feeling emotionally disconnected, distant, or stuck in repeating patterns
Navigating trust issues, resentment, or unresolved hurt
Struggling with intimacy, closeness, or vulnerability
Wanting to improve how you show up in relationships
Considering whether to stay in, redefine, or leave a relationship
You don’t need to be in crisis to begin couples therapy. Many people seek relationship therapy when they notice patterns that no longer feel healthy, sustainable, or aligned.
How Couples & Relationship Therapy Works
Couples and relationship therapy is collaborative, relational, and skills-focused. Sessions are not about assigning blame or taking sides. Instead, we work together to understand interaction patterns, emotional needs, and protective strategies that shape how you and your partner relate.
In our work together, we may:
Identify recurring cycles of conflict or disconnection
Explore attachment styles and emotional needs
Build communication skills that support clarity and mutual respect
Strengthen emotional safety and trust
Develop tools for navigating conflict more effectively
Therapy is paced thoughtfully and tailored to your goals, values, and relationship context.
Common Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy
Communication challenges
Repeated conflict cycles
Emotional disconnection or distance
Trust repair after hurt or rupture
Boundary setting and negotiation
Life transitions impacting relationships
Intimacy and closeness concerns
If your concern isn’t listed here, you’re still welcome to reach out. Couples and relationship therapy can be adapted to a wide range of needs and relationship structures.
My Approach to Couples & Relationship Therapy
My approach to couples and relationship therapy is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based practices. My practice welcomes all; it is an inclusive space supporting a sex-positive, identity-affirmative approach to working with individuals seeking mental health support. If you identify as kinky, polyam, LGBTQIA+, gender-expansive, sex worker, non-monogamous, or queer, you are welcome here!
I prioritize:
Emotional safety and consent
Curiosity over blame
Practical tools alongside deeper understanding
Respect for your values, identities, and lived experiences
Therapy is not about determining who is right or wrong. It’s about understanding patterns and making intentional choices about how you relate to yourself and others.
What Couples Therapy Is Not
To address common concerns:
Couples therapy is not about taking sides
You are not required to make immediate decisions about your relationship
Sessions are not focused on assigning fault or forcing reconciliation
You remain in control of your goals and the pace of the work.
Couples & Relationship Therapy in Ann Arbor
I offer couples and relationship therapy in Ann Arbor, Michigan, working with adults and partners seeking inclusive, sex-positive, and thoughtful care. Local therapy allows for continuity, community connection, and support grounded in the context of your life.
Getting Started
Beginning couples therapy or relationship therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if communication has been strained or trust feels fragile. A brief consultation gives you space to ask questions, share what’s bringing you in, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
FAQs
Do you offer in-person couples therapy in Ann Arbor?
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Yes. I offer in-person couples therapy in Ann Arbor and may also offer telehealth sessions for Michigan-based couples when appropriate
Do both partners need to be committed to therapy?
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Not necessarily. It’s common for partners to arrive with different levels of readiness. Therapy can help clarify goals, increase understanding, and support more productive conversations.
Is couples therapy the same as relationship therapy?
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Yes. Couples therapy and relationship therapy are often used interchangeably. I work with couples of all identities as well as people navigating non-traditional or evolving relationship structures.
What brings couples to therapy?
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Do you work with LGBTQIA+ couples?
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Is couples therapy only for married couples?
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Common reasons include frequent conflict, emotional distance, difficulty communicating, mismatched needs, infidelity, or feeling stuck in repeating patterns.
Yes. Couples therapy is inclusive of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and relationship styles.
No. Couples and relationship therapy is inclusive of unmarried partners, long-term relationships, and diverse relationship structures.
You don’t need a perfect plan before starting couples or relationship therapy. Feeling unsure, stuck, or conflicted is often what brings people in. Support begins with a conversation.