I accept several major insurance plans for couples counseling services, including:

• Aetna

• BlueCross and BlueShield

• Cigna and Evernorth

• Optum

• UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

I also offer private pay options for couples who prefer not to use insurance. For those with out-of-network benefits, I provide superbills that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Please note that some insurance plans may have specific requirements for couples therapy coverage, so I recommend contacting me to verify your benefits before your first session.

No, couples therapy is beneficial at any stage of a relationship. While many couples seek help during difficult times or conflicts, others use therapy proactively to strengthen their connection, improve communication, prepare for major life transitions, or simply deepen their understanding of each other. Preventative couples counseling can help maintain relationship satisfaction and prevent small issues from becoming larger problems.

The duration varies based on your specific situation, goals, and the nature of your relationship challenges. Some couples experience significant improvements in 8-12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term therapy. We'll regularly assess your progress together and adjust our approach accordingly. Most couples attend weekly sessions initially, potentially transitioning to less frequent sessions as progress is made.

It's common for one partner to be more hesitant about therapy than the other. I offer a no-pressure initial consultation where both partners can ask questions and express concerns. Sometimes, understanding that couples therapy is about creating positive change—not assigning blame—can help ease reluctance. In some cases, beginning with individual sessions for the willing partner can also create a pathway to eventual couples work.

While couples therapy has helped many relationships improve substantially, success depends on various factors, including both partners' commitment to the process, willingness to examine their contributions to relationship patterns, and dedication to practicing new skills. Sometimes, therapy helps couples recognize that separation may be healthier. In these cases, therapy can facilitate a more compassionate and constructive transition. My goal is to help you create a relationship that supports both partners' wellbeing.

Yes, I welcome couples of all backgrounds, orientations, and relationship structures. My practice is inclusive and affirming of LGBTQ+ relationships, polyamorous partnerships, and other non-traditional relationship models. The fundamental principles of healthy relationships—respect, communication, trust, and emotional connection—apply across all relationship types, while I remain sensitive to the unique challenges different couples may face.

The terms are often used interchangeably, as they both involve working with romantic partners to improve their relationship. Marriage counseling specifically refers to therapy for married couples, while couples therapy is broader, encompassing married couples, engaged couples, dating partners, and other committed relationships regardless of legal status. The therapeutic approaches and goals are similar for both services.