What is couples and relationship therapy?
Every couple goes through peaks and valleys, and sometimes the relationship needs more support. For many of us, problems with our partners can be the most frustrating issues we have to face, leaving us feeling upset, overwhelmed, and miserable. We start our relationships feeling hopeful, buoyant, and exhilarated, believing we have found our ‘soul mate’. Couples therapy offers a space for you and your partner to work out sticky spots and learn communication, heal from harm, and process together.
We welcome all relationship types – from couples to triads and more. Read further about our ENM inclusive therapy here. Contact us today to get matched with a therapist!
Why seek couples and relationship therapy?
Maybe you’ve been spinning in circles on the same topic, or maybe there’s been a recent difficulty in the relationship. Symptoms of a relationship in trouble can include one or more of the following: you don’t have fun with each other any more; your sex life is unsatisfying or non-existent; you have angry, escalating arguments where you say hurtful, mean things to each other; you are cold and distant with each other; or you disagree over everything, even when you know the issues are trivial.
Whatever it is, we offer a non-judgmental space to work through it together and figure out the best outcome for your relationship. Additionally, our therapists bring a deep understanding of relationships in the queer and non-monogamous community that you won’t be able to find elsewhere.
Katie Voorman, LGPC-MD (she/they)
Serves DC, VA, MD
Debo Katz, LGSW, LMSW (they/them)
Serves VA, MD, DC
Ling-Yun Garada-Lin, MSW (she/they)
Serves VA
Kate Gilles, LMSW, LGSW (she/her)
Serves DC, MD, VA
Classes
Dating and Relationships Bundle
Join sex educator Cassidy Chait as well as sex and relationship educator Rebecca Rose Vassy for a comprehensive look at dating and relationships.
Details
This bundle includes the following classes (valued at $360):
- Beyond Finger Guns: Flirting Skills for the Nervous and Awkward
- Fabulous First Dates: Set Yourself Up for Success
- InFATuated: Better Dating for Fat People
- Queer Identities in Cis-Hetero Presenting Relationships
- Red Flag, Green Flag: Finding and Building Healthy Intimate Relationships
- Relationship Champ: Up Your Game as a Romantic Partner
- Swipe Right: Rock Your Dating Apps
- True Romance: A Workshop on Expressing Love for the Schmoop-Impaired
- Untie Your Tongue: Conversation Skills for All Situations
By purchasing, you gain access to each class recording. When possible, the audio and chat transcripts, resources, and any other handouts that came with the classes will also be provided. Sliding scale not available for bundles as they are already a reduced rate. Get over $100 off by buying the bundle instead of individual classes!
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