Maybe every conversation turns into an argument. Maybe you've stopped talking about anything important. Or infertility, betrayal, or another major change has left you feeling more like teammates managing a problem than partners.
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By the time most couples come to therapy, they have been managing the same conflicts for years. The patterns are well-worn. The conversations have stopped going anywhere new. Someone is waiting for things to improve on their own, and the other person is not sure they can wait much longer.
Couples therapy is not about deciding who is right. It is about understanding what the two of you have built together -- the communication patterns, the emotional habits, the unspoken expectations -- and changing the ones that are not working.
"The goal is not to stop having conflict. It is to have it differently -- in a way that moves you toward each other instead of away."
I work with couples who are navigating conflict, disconnection, infertility, major life transitions, and everything in between. My approach is direct. We will name what is happening, understand what is driving it, and build practical skills to change it.
The same conversations happen over and over without resolution. One or both of you has started avoiding certain topics because they always end the same way.
Infertility puts unique pressure on partnerships. Partners grieve differently, at different times, and the distance that creates can feel like failure when it is actually just pressure.
You are living parallel lives more than a shared one. The intimacy -- emotional and physical -- has faded, and neither of you is sure how it happened.
New baby, career change, loss, illness, relocation. Transitions surface differences in values, priorities, and coping styles that were less visible before.
An affair, emotional infidelity, hidden relationship, or other significant breach of trust can destabilize the entire relationship. You may be questioning what was real, whether trust can be rebuilt, and whether you even want to stay.
If you both want to explore whether repair is possible, therapy provides a structured place to understand what happened, address the impact of the betrayal, improve communication, and begin the work of rebuilding trust.
I draw from Gottman-informed approaches while tailoring our work to your relationship, your circumstances, and what each of you needs to determine the path forward.
Things are okay, but you want them to be better. Couples therapy is not just for crisis -- it is also for couples who want to invest in their relationship before problems become entrenched.
How I work with couples
Couples therapy with me is active and practical. I won’t simply referee arguments or decide who is right. We’ll identify the patterns that keep pulling you into the same conflicts, strengthen communication, and work toward greater honesty, understanding, and connection.
When appropriate, I incorporate Gottman-informed strategies along with CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused approaches.
I use a structured, evidence-informed approach to couples therapy. Sessions are focused -- we will not just talk about how things are, we will work on changing them. You will leave each session with things you can actually try.
I work with couples across Virginia, Maryland, and Florida via telehealth. Private pay. HSA and FSA accepted.
Virtual therapy across Virginia, Maryland and Florida. Private pay. HSA and FSA accepted.
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Therapy is more than having a place to talk. Together, we identify what matters most to you and practice skills you can use in everyday life.
Practice listening, expressing needs, and addressing conflict without repeating the same painful cycle.
Identify triggers, expectations, and disconnection that keep you feeling stuck.
Clarify shared goals and make intentional decisions about repair, connection, and the future.
How we work: We collaborate on goals, check regularly on what is and is not helping, and adjust our approach as your needs change. Progress might mean recovering more quickly from setbacks, communicating more clearly, or feeling more confident in difficult moments.
These are possible benefits of therapy, not promises of particular results. Your experience and goals are individual.
Explore a free consultationPlanned for December 2026, couples can meet with Inflection in person in Fairfax. Virtual couples therapy continues for eligible clients in Virginia, Maryland, and Florida. We'll work on communication, conflict, boundaries, and finding a way forward together.
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