Sculpture by Alexander Milov, 2015

Why Relational Therapy?

Relational therapy offers a unique approach to personal growth and connection that benefits individuals and couples at any stage — as well as during times of crisis.

A Space for Growth and Connection

Think of relational therapy as relationship enrichment—a dedicated space to strengthen what's already working while developing new skills together. Just as we invest in our physical health before illness strikes, nurturing your relationship proactively creates resilience and deeper satisfaction.

Beyond Crisis Intervention

Many couples wait until they're facing significant challenges before seeking support. While relational therapy is incredibly effective for navigating conflicts, rebuilding trust after infidelity, or making difficult life decisions together, its benefits extend far beyond problem-solving.

What Makes This Approach Different

Unlike traditional therapy models that focus primarily on fixing problems, relational therapy recognizes that relationships are living systems that benefit from ongoing attention and care.

Imagine what it would be like to:

  • Develop communication skills that help you truly hear and be heard by your partner

  • Learn to navigate differences with curiosity rather than defensiveness

  • Discover how to maintain your individual identity while deepening your connection

  • Build practical tools for managing stress and life transitions as a team

  • Uncover patterns from your past that may be influencing your present relationship

Whether you're experiencing specific challenges or want to strengthen an already good relationship, relational therapy provides the guidance, tools, and insights to help your partnership thrive.

A fierce internal debate, between staying moored and drifting away, between holding on and letting go. Perhaps wisdom lies in our ability to negotiate between these two poles.

Necessary to us, both of them — but how to live in connection without feeling suffocated, compromised, erased?

We long to connect; we fear that if we do, our freedom and individuality will disappear.

from Still Life with Oysters and Lemon, by Mark Doty (2001)