“We keep having the same fight.”
Couples therapy
Couples therapy gives you both a calmer place to talk about what keeps going wrong, with someone who doesn't take sides. You don't have to wait for a crisis to come in.
What it can feel like
- The topic changes, but the argument sounds the same.
- You talk about the kids, the bills and the schedule, and not much else.
- One of you wants to talk it out, and the other shuts down.
- You feel more like roommates than partners.
- Trust was broken, and you're not sure how to rebuild it.
How therapy can help
In couples therapy, the relationship is the focus. Early sessions are usually with both of you, and sometimes the therapist meets with each of you on your own too. You'll look at what happens in the hard moments, step by step, and try new ways to talk and listen.
You both get a say in what you work on, and nothing is off limits, including sex and intimacy. Some couples come to feel closer again. Others come to make a hard decision with a clear head.
Who on our team works with this
Abby Venzor-Ramos
LCSW-R, HHC
Holistic, mindfulness-based therapy and health coaching for adults, teens, couples and families.
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LCSW
Eleven years with children, teens, parents and families. Family therapy, CBT and trauma-focused CBT.
- Habla español
Sara Guerriero
LMSW
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-esteem and relationship conflict, for individuals, couples and families.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Jacqueline Sasek
MFT, limited permit
Couples and families, using Emotionally Focused Therapy. Also a certified holistic health coach.
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LMSW
Couples work with the Gottman Method, LGBTQIA+ identity, grief and trauma.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
Casey Crawford
LMSW
Life transitions, anxiety and stress, self-esteem and trauma, with somatic and narrative approaches.
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MFT intern
Individuals, couples and families, including eating disorders and ASD-related concerns.
- LGBTQIA+ affirming
- Supervised intern
Ashley Shah
Counseling intern
Children, adults, couples and families, pairing insight with practical skills.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Grenny Hiraldo
MFT intern
Children, teens and families, with culturally responsive care.
- Habla español
- Supervised intern
Monica Bradley
Counseling intern
Anxiety, negative self-talk, workplace stress and relationships, with somatic work.
- Supervised intern
Questions people ask
What if my partner doesn't want to come?
That happens. You can start on your own and work on your side of the relationship. Sometimes a partner decides to join later.
Do we have to be married?
No. You can be dating, engaged, married or living apart, and it doesn't matter how long you've been together. Partners of any gender are welcome.
Will the therapist take sides?
No. A couples therapist is on the side of the relationship. Their job is to help you both feel heard, especially in the moments where things usually go wrong.
The first step is a phone call or a short form.
You don't need the right words. We'll take it from there, and you can switch therapists any time it doesn't fit.