Affirmative Counseling for Adults in NH, MA, ME, VT & OK.
Couples Counseling
I’ll give you the tools you need for the relationship you want. I focus on finding a good balance between what you need personally and in your relationships while encouraging open and honest communication to help you connect better with yourself and others.
Couples Counseling
I provide inclusive* relationship therapy for partners in polyamorous, open relationships, and consensual non-monogamy and monogamy. In a safe, nonjudgmental, all partners can address challenges, enhance communication, and build healthier connections. This therapy is for anyone looking to improve their relationships and deepen understanding .
*a type of couples therapy that actively welcomes and affirms all relationship dynamics, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, cultural background, or relationship structure, ensuring that every client feels seen, understood, and respected for their unique experiences and identities within their partnership, prioritizing inclusivity and avoiding making assumptions about a couple's relationship based on societal norms.
Why I Do Not Accept Insurance for Relationship Therapy
My approach to relationship therapy is focused on the well-being of the entire relationship system, rather than identifying one individual as a ‘patient’ with a diagnosis. Insurance companies require a diagnosis for one person in order to cover therapy, which doesn’t align with my philosophy of treating relationships as a whole. By not accepting insurance, I can provide flexible, non-pathologizing care that fits your unique needs without the limitations of insurance policies. This lets us focus fully on improving communication, connection, and emotional health within your relationships. Additionally, we won't be constricted to time limitations. We can plan on one hour, one and a half hour. or 2 hour sessions, when needed.
Important Information
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes! Send me an email at the address below to schedule.
Do you offer a freeconsultation?Yes! Send me an email at the address below to schedule.Do you offer in personmeetings?I am able to offer both in person and onlinesessions. Let's discuss this in our initial consultation.Do you accept insurance?Couples counseling is not covered by most health insurance plans. The fee for a 55 minute session is $160 and payable by credit card via my client portal.Do you offer evening and weekend hours?I do not offer evening or weekend session times. My current scheduling hours are between 9am and 4pm. Please note that high demand appointment times may already be filled. How often do we meet?Treatment frequency is at the discretion of each individual couple. Based on best practice and historically sucessful outcomes I have observed in the past, I advise couples meet with me weekly for ten 55 minutes sessions to establish a solid footing in treatment. After this we can discuss reducing treatment frequency to every other week, then monthly, every other month and so forth. What if my partner can’t make it but I can?If one partner is unable to meet we will reschedule our session to accommodate that partner. It is important that we meet as a group in order to preserve transparency and trust within the relationship. Do you work with gay, lesbian, Queer, trans or non-binary couples?Absolutely. I welcome couples of all genders and sexual identities. Do you use religious or spiritual practices in your work?I do not use religious practices in my work but will respect your religious views and incorporate them whenever applicable. We will frequently use mindfulness techniques in our work and am open and willing to learn about any specific spiritual beliefs you would like to include in our work.Do you work with polyamorous couples?I am happy to work with polyamorous couples and have experience doing so. Do you accept FSA, HRA, MSA etc. cards as a form of paymentPlease contact your card administrator to determine if our work would be eligible for payment using this method.