Relationships are beautifully complex. Two or more people, often shaped by very different families, cultures, histories, and lived experiences, come together to create something new. What we don’t always see at the beginning is how deeply those early experiences influence how we attach, communicate, protect ourselves, and express love.

Over time, the unseen and unresolved parts of our stories can begin to show up in moments of conflict, disconnection, or misunderstanding. Add the very real pressures of work-life balance, finances, religion, culture, race, extended family, friendships, parenting, identity, distance, or differing communication styles, and even strong relationships can feel strained.

From a relational therapy perspective, challenges in relationships are not about one person being “the problem.” They are about patterns, patterns that developed for important reasons and can be understood, softened, and reshaped together.

All relationships involve ongoing negotiation. Whether you are in a monogamous partnership, an open relationship, a polyamorous or multiple-partner relationship, or another consensual non-monogamous structure, our work will honor the uniqueness of your relationship system. Together, we will clarify your shared values, identify areas of tension, and determine what goals feel meaningful to you.

Relationship therapy can be supportive at any stage, forming and deepening connections, navigating transitions, repairing after rupture, restructuring agreements, preparing for reunification, or even moving toward a thoughtful and healthy separation.

Creating a safe, balanced space where every voice matters is central to my work. I take time to understand each partner’s history and perspective so that no one feels sidelined or unheard. As we build a strong therapeutic alliance, we will identify the strengths already present in your relationship and use them as a foundation for growth.

Together, we will:

• Increase awareness of relational patterns

• Strengthen emotional attunement

• Improve communication — both verbal and non-verbal

• Deepen intimacy and connection

• Build skills for navigating conflict with greater understanding and care

Relationship therapy for couples or multiple-partner relationships begins at 50 minutes per session, with 80-minute sessions available when deeper work or complex dynamics benefit from additional time. Weekly sessions are recommended to support continuity and momentum.

Sessions are offered in person in Los Angeles or via secure video for clients located in California, Virginia, Maine, Oregon, or Florida.

At its core, this work is about helping you feel more connected — to yourself, to one another, and to the relationship you are intentionally building together.