Your Questions Answered: Couples Therapy FAQ

Your first session is focused on understanding what’s bringing you in and what you’re hoping will change. We’ll talk about your relationship history, current challenges, and what feels most important right now. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance—this is a space to slow down, feel heard, and begin creating clarity together.

Couples therapy can be helpful if you feel emotionally disconnected, stuck in repeating conflicts, or unsure how to communicate without things escalating or shutting down. You don’t have to be at a breaking point to benefit. Many couples seek therapy to better understand each other and rebuild emotional closeness before problems deepen.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on emotional connection and attachment. EFT helps couples identify unhelpful interaction patterns, understand the emotions underneath conflict, and create safer, more supportive ways of relating. It is one of the most researched and effective models for strengthening long-term relationships.

Discernment counseling is for couples where one partner is unsure about continuing the relationship and the other wants to work on it. This is a short-term, structured process focused on gaining clarity—not fixing the relationship or pushing a decision. The goal is to help both partners understand their options and decide on next steps with intention and respect.

Yes. I offer both in-person therapy in Kettering, Ohio, and secure virtual therapy for clients anywhere in Ohio. Virtual sessions allow couples and individuals to access support in a flexible and convenient way while still receiving the same level of care.

• $150 Intake Session

• $135 Couples

• $325 Discernment Counseling

• $120 Individual

I do not accept insurance in order to better protect your information, avoid insurance related complications, and allow for a more client driven therapy experience.