Couples therapists accepting new clients

Couples therapy in McLean, to feel like a team again.

Whether you're stuck in the same argument, rebuilding trust, or preparing for what's next, our couples therapists help you both be heard and find a better way forward. In our McLean office or online.

  • Couples therapists with decades of experience
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy and attachment-based work
  • Premarital, communication and trust work
  • Evening and weekend times by arrangement
  • Free 15-minute consultation
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Out-of-network practice. We help you get reimbursed by your insurance.

Signs it’s time

It's not about how much you fight. It’s how.

Every relationship has conflict, and some couples barely argue at all. What matters is how conflict gets handled. Couples come to us when something like this keeps coming up:

  • Trust was brokenHealing after infidelity or a breach of trust.
  • The same fight, on repeatConversations that end in the same place every time.
  • Old wounds in the roomPast trauma that is affecting the relationship now.
  • The spark has fadedFeeling more like roommates than partners.
  • Money and the mental loadDisagreements over finances or who does what at home.
  • A big step aheadGetting married, or preparing to have children.

How couples sessions work

  1. 1

    Your first session

    Your therapist gets to know your relationship and what needs attention.

  2. 2

    Goals you set together

    You agree on what you want to change and build a plan around it.

  3. 3

    Both of you, ideally

    Couples therapy works best with both partners, but you can start on your own if your partner isn’t ready.

  4. 4

    Individual time if needed

    Sometimes one or both partners also benefit from separate sessions.

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What we work on

Every stage of a relationship, including the hard ones.

Tap what fits and we'll add it to your request.

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Most common

Reconnecting

Bring back warmth, affection, and the sense that you are on the same side.

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Communication training

New ways to talk and listen, so hard conversations go somewhere better.

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A young couple and their child setting up a new home

Premarital & new chapters

Marriage, moving in, or starting a family.

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Rebuilding trust

Healing after infidelity or broken trust.

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Grieving together

Loss handled together, not apart.

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We also help with

Preparing for children Money disagreements Household roles Family therapy Individual support

How it works

From first call to first session.

No referral needed. One of you can reach out for both.

  1. 1

    Reach out

    Fill out the form or call (703) 722-6561. One partner can start the process.

  2. 2

    We match you

    We pair you with a couples therapist whose approach fits your situation.

  3. 3

    Free 15-minute call

    Get a feel for the therapist and ask questions first. No pressure to book.

  4. 4

    First session

    Your therapist assesses the relationship and you set goals together.

Start with step one

FAQ

Questions couples ask before starting.

Something else on your mind? Call (703) 722-6561 and ask.

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What if my partner won’t come?
You can start on your own. Individual therapy can help you understand your relationship and what you can change, and many partners join later.
We don’t fight much. Is couples therapy still for us?
Yes. The absence of conflict isn’t a sign of health on its own. Couples also come in to reconnect, communicate better, or prepare for a big step.
What happens in the first session?
Your therapist assesses your relationship and what needs to be addressed, then works with you both to set goals and a treatment plan.
Do you offer premarital counseling?
Yes. Premarital counseling helps you build communication skills and a strong foundation before you marry.
Can we do couples therapy online?
Yes. Sessions are available in our McLean office or by secure video.
Will we also need individual sessions?
Sometimes. One or both partners may benefit from separate sessions to work through issues that come up in couples therapy.
Do you take insurance?
We are an out-of-network practice, so we don't bill insurance companies directly. Our services are almost always reimbursable through out-of-network benefits, and we help you submit your claims. We don't participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, or call 911 for an emergency.

Your first conversation is free.

Fifteen minutes with a couples therapist, no obligation. Tell us what you want to work on and we’ll find the right fit.

Get Matched (703) 722-6561