Online couples counseling — also known as teletherapy — delivers the same evidence-based clinical work as in-person sessions through a secure video platform, from wherever you and your partner are most comfortable. The short answer to whether it is as effective is yes — and the research supports this consistently. In my practice, I have found that many couples actually open up more readily in their own environment than they do in an office setting, which can accelerate the therapeutic process rather than slow it down. The modalities I use — Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method — translate fully and effectively to the online format. What changes is the logistics. What doesn’t change is the depth, the direction, or the quality of the work.

Absolutely — and this is one of the most significant advantages of online counseling for couples. You and your partner can join from two completely separate locations, whether that means different rooms in the same house, different cities, or different states. All that is required is a private space, a reliable internet connection, and a willingness to show up for the relationship. Geographic distance, demanding travel schedules, long commutes, childcare responsibilities, and physical limitations are no longer reasons to put the work off. The session comes to you — wherever you are.

Online counseling is effective across the full range of relationship challenges I work with in person. This includes communication breakdown, recurring conflict cycles, emotional distance and disconnection, trust issues, and even complex presentations like infidelity and affair recovery. It can also address the individual issues — anxiety, depression, anger, and sexual difficulties — that frequently surface within and affect the health of a relationship. In my experience, there is very little that in-person therapy can address that online therapy cannot, with the exception of the most acute crisis presentations that require immediate, in-person support. If you are unsure whether your specific situation is suited to online work, a complimentary consultation is the best way to find out.

Our initial session focuses on understanding the cycle you and your partner are currently caught in — the patterns of pursuit and withdrawal, escalation and shutdown, that are driving the disconnection — and beginning to create strategies to de-escalate it through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT, developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, is grounded in attachment theory and has one of the strongest evidence bases of any couples therapy approach, with research showing remarkable improvement for the majority of couples who engage with it seriously. I also integrate the Gottman Method, which includes having you and your partner complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup — a comprehensive, research-based assessment covering friendship, intimacy, conflict, values, trust, finances, and more — so that our work is informed by a detailed picture of your relationship’s specific strengths and challenges from the very beginning.

I offer regular weekly 50-minute sessions via Zoom, FaceTime, or Google Meet, as well as extended sessions and marathon sessions using the Gottman Method for couples who want to create deeper momentum in a concentrated period of time. During our initial consultation, we will talk through your situation, your goals, and which format makes the most sense for where you are right now. The first step is a complimentary 20-minute consultation — no commitment required, just an honest conversation about whether working together is the right fit. Contact me today to schedule yours and take the first step toward getting your relationship back on track.