Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling in DC & Maryland
Reconnect, Repair, and Grow Together
Fighting about the same things over and over? Feeling more like roommates than partners? Our therapists help couples with communication and conflict management, so you can stop repeating the same argument, feel heard again, and find your way back to each other, whether you’re dating, engaged, married or co-parenting.
Who We Help
We offer affirming, inclusive support for all types of partnerships, including couples, LGBTQ+ couples, polyamorous or consensually nonmonogamous partners.
We offer in-person couples counseling in our DC office and virtual sessions for couples in DC and Maryland.
Common Challenges We Support
Communication Issues
Learn to really listen and be heard, without every conversation turning into a debate.
Pre-Marital Counseling and New Relationships
Build a strong foundation before the big commitments, from money and family to expectations and roles.
Conflict and Emotional Reactivity
Break the cycle of blowups, shutdowns and the silent treatment, and learn to repair after an argument.
Intimacy, Sex, and Connection
Rebuild closeness, desire and affection when you’ve drifted apart.
Repair and Reconnection
Rebuild trust after a betrayal, affair or long season of distance.
Cultural and Identity Differences
Navigate different backgrounds, families, faiths and values with respect and curiosity.
LGBTQ+ Relationships
Affirming care that understands the unique joys and pressures queer couples face.
Navigating Fluid Relationship Models
Nonjudgmental support for open, poly and non-monogamous relationships.
Therapists Who Specialize in Couples Therapy
Each therapist brings a unique perspective and approach to relationship work, from attachment-based approaches to conflict resolution techniques. Our Matching Specialist will help pair you with a therapist whose style and experience best fits your relationship dynamic.
Schedule a free 15-min Consultation with our Matching Specialist
How We Work with Couples
We take a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach that prioritizes emotional safety for both partners. We help you view things from a relational perspective to help you understand each other with more clarity and compassion.
Our modalities include:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps you understand the emotional needs underneath your arguments, so you can turn toward each other instead of away.
- The Gottman Method: A research-based approach with practical tools to manage conflict, deepen friendship and build lasting trust.
- Narrative Therapy & Internal Family Systems: Helps each partner understand the stories and inner "parts" they bring into the relationship.
- Relational-Cultural Therapy: Centers connection, and how culture, power and identity shape the way you love.
- Culturally responsive and LGBTQ+ affirming approaches: Care that honors every kind of couple and every kind of family.
- Trauma-informed care: Recognizes how past hurts show up in the present relationship, and moves at a pace that feels safe for you both.
What to Expect in Couples Therapy
We create a space that encourages honesty, reflection, and growth — without blame or shame.
Here’s what you can expect:
- A therapist who supports both partners, without taking sides
- Tools to improve everyday communication
- A judgment-free space to talk about hard things, like money, parenting, sex, family
- Practical strategies for navigating conflict and strengthening your bond
- Flexible options for virtual or in-person couples therapy
What Our Clients Say
*To respect and protect client confidentiality, names have been omitted from these testimonials.
Ready to Reconnect with Your Partner?
FAQS
Is it “too late” for us?
Almost never. Many couples come to us after years of the same fights, or after trust has been broken. What matters most is that you’re both willing to show up. Even if you’re unsure about staying together, therapy can help you get clear.
Can couples therapy help us stop fighting all the time?
Yes. We help you spot the pattern behind your arguments, learn to cool down when things heat up, and repair afterward, so conflict brings you closer instead of pushing you apart.
Does couples therapy actually work?
For most couples who commit to it, yes. Approaches like the Gottman Method and EFT are well researched, and many couples notice better communication within the first few months.
What if my partner is struggling with anxiety or depression?
Mental health affects the whole relationship. Couples therapy can help you support each other without burning out, and we can also connect either partner with individual therapy at KCC.
Can we come to therapy even if things aren't "bad"?
Absolutely. Many couples come to strengthen their connection, prepare for a big step like marriage or a baby, or catch small patterns before they turn into bigger problems.
Do you offer therapy for LGBTQ+ or polyamorous relationships?
Yes. We’re proud to offer affirming care for LGBTQ+ couples and for those in open, poly and consensual nonmonogamous relationships.