Relationship Counseling

I integrate relationship therapy into my counseling practice because relationships play a key role in mental and emotional well-being. Whether working with couples or individuals, I help clients improve communication, build trust, and navigate conflicts in a healthy way. Stronger relationships lead to greater personal growth, resilience, and overall life satisfaction.

The frameworks I utilize the most are the Gottman Method and the Developmental Model. I have completed Gottman Level 1 and Level 2 Trainings as well as extensive training in the developmental model. I will also weave in techniques and methods learned from Emotional Focused therapy and Esther Perel’s work when appropriate.

Building and maintaining relationships can be difficult as we grow in our careers, become parents and even continue education. Whether you are in need of marriage, divorce, couples or family therapy, we got you! We get it, which is why therapy is remote and, on your time, so you can foster healthy relationships. It's okay if the other person is not ready for relationship or family therapy, let's work on what we can, and the rest will follow.

Both the man and the woman need to be equally heard and understood. I focus a lot on how deeply our insecurities and selfishness play a role in how we deal with our spouse. I teach the basics of what love is and how to communicate well. I help uncover the subtle and not so subtle problems of pride and selfishness, but in a loving, but direct manner.

I am trained and have experience working with all types of relationships. Communication work is key to any healthy relationship and in my opinion is the cornerstone of relationship therapy.

My additional graduate training in couple and family therapy has given me the special insight and skills with which I have competed hundreds of pre-marital, couple and family therapy sessions for over 12 years.

Training in couples, marriage, and family therapy. Working with relationships in the context of group. Working with business and professional relationships

I have been working as a coach and therapist with non-monogamous/polyamorous groupings since 2009. For relationship sessions, I work with both dyads as well as larger polycules.

Relationship counseling helps individuals and couples build stronger, healthier connections. Whether you're navigating conflict, communication issues, or deepening intimacy, evidence-based approaches foster lasting change. I've trained in several proven couples therapy models and authored two books for couples. Whether you're seeking support as an individual or a couple, relationship counseling can help your romantic or other relationships thrive with greater understanding, trust, and connection

Relationship counseling provides a space to explore how past experiences shape the dynamics of your current relationships. By understanding individual histories and their impact on communication, trust, and connection, we can uncover patterns that may be influencing how you relate to one another. Whether in monogamous or polyamorous relationships, my goal is to help you address unresolved issues, foster deeper understanding, and create healthier, more mindful ways of relating."

Addressing relationships in therapy can look like couples counseling or individual. Either way we think addressing the relationships in counseling are so important. They often can cause things like depression and anxiety without even knowing. Our approach can address both!

I’m a relationship expert because I’ve dedicated my career to understanding and transforming the dynamics that connect us to each other. With a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy, I have extensive training in how relationships shape us and influence our well-being. Over the years, I’ve helped couples and individuals navigate the complexities of relationships—from communication breakdowns and recurring conflicts to attachment wounds and patterns that keep people feeling stuck.

I enjoy teaching effective communication skills to people in relationships, so while I can be the one to initially help guide conversations between partners, eventually clients will be able to use the skills on their own. I often work with people in non-monogamous relationships, but those skills can help clients in any relationship format.

At our practice, we're all about helping couples build stronger, happier relationships. With years of experience in relationship therapy, our friendly team is here to support you through everything from minor squabbles to major challenges. We create a safe, welcoming space where you can work on communication, resolve conflicts, and reconnect with each other.

"Anissa really took the time to understand our unique issues...all of us felt really heard and we were able to finally hear and understand each other better and find new ways to communicate and function day to day that have really improved things in our home." ---RD

I offer relationship counseling for romantic partners and multi-partner relationships. My training includes coursework and specialization in couples therapy, as well as the unique challenges faced by non-monogamous, kinky, and other alternative sexuality communities.

Relationships shape our lives, yet many struggle with communication, trust, and emotional connection. I help partners identify patterns, heal past wounds, and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. Using Gestalt therapy, the Developmental Model, and Imago Relationship Therapy, I guide couples in deepening intimacy and navigating challenges with clarity. My approach is direct yet compassionate, offering tools for meaningful, lasting change in relationships of all structures.

We may work on communication & relationship skills, explore the root of our trauma responses and attachment, practice working across difference, and/or discover ways back to connection. I specialize work with couples who identify at the intersections of LGBTQ+, polyamorous/nonmonogomous and/or neurodivergence.