Not at all. There’s still a persistent myth that therapy is only for couples on the brink of separation. But most couples seek therapy because they care deeply about the relationship and they want to improve the quality of their communication. Couples therapy is a space to get curious about what’s not working, not assigning blame. It’s about breaking out of reactive cycles, restoring emotional safety, and learning to communicate in a way that fosters empathy and connection.

In couples work, the relationship itself becomes the client. There are three of us in the room, and we’re looking at the dynamic you co-create. This isn’t about one partner being the problem. It’s about each of you taking responsibility for your part and growing together. We explore where you get stuck, which unspoken agreements  need to be renegotiated, and how you can show up with more maturity, presence, and accountability.

It’s not uncommon for one person to feel hesitant or skeptical. Therapy can feel vulnerable especially if it’s unfamiliar territory. If one partner is resistant, individual therapy may be a good first step. I also offer brief consultations with both partners to help clarify concerns, answer questions, and see if the fit feels right. Struggling in your relationship doesn’t mean you’ve failed.  It means something isn’t working and most couples don’t possess  the skill sets or the objectivity to apply the road maps for love to their own relationships especially when they are in crisis.

The right fit matters, especially in couples work. You both need to feel seen, supported, and safe enough to do the deeper work. I don’t take sides; I hold the relationship as the client. I’ll track the patterns keeping you stuck, challenge each of you when it’s needed, and offer frameworks that create real traction. Most couples know within the first two sessions whether the space feels aligned. Let’s start there.

Every relationship is different, and so is the depth of the work required. Some couples come in for short-term support around a specific issue. Others need to address deeper wounds that have built up over years. I conceptualize couples therapy as solution focused and short term, around 8 to 12 sessions with the caveats: infidelity, unprocessed trauma, active addiction, grief, or major untreated mental or physical illness, which can take longer

While individual therapy can be more open-ended, I believe it should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. This is not work meant to last indefinitely. My approach is focused and intentional, anchored in the belief that healing is most powerful when it’s immersive, goal-oriented, and time-bound. Together, we track tangible shifts as you move toward clarity, wholeness, and greater emotional balance. And when the work feels complete, you’ll know.

I do not accept insurance; however, I can provide you with a super bill to give to your insurance provider if you have a PPO plan.

I offer in person sessions at my office in Santa Monica or telehealth over Zoom. Some clients prefer the convenience of telehealth sessions, but many clients prefer the felt connection of being in person.  I accommodate both because it’s such a subjective decision.