virtual Couples therapy in MD, DC, VA, OH, and across the US (PSYPACT STATES)
Understand the cycles. Create a new path—at any stage of your relationship
does this feel familiar?
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Most conversations end in a misunderstanding, a shutdown, or another argument you didn’t see coming. You can predict how it’ll go before it even starts: someone withdraws, someone lashes out, and you both walk away feeling unheard. Again.
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Maybe intimacy feels out of reach.
One of you is aching for more physical closeness—while the other feels starved for emotional connection.
You're caught in a loop: the less you feel seen, the harder it is to reach for each other. And the longer it goes on, the harder it is to even talk about it or find a solution. It feels like you’re losing the spark. -
Maybe you’re the one who always brings things up.
The one who reads the books, initiates the hard conversations, suggests therapy.
It feels like you're carrying the weight of the relationship—and getting nowhere.Or maybe you’re on the receiving end of constant frustration, and no matter what you do, it never feels like enough.
You both feel misunderstood, unappreciated, and exhausted.
Like you’re speaking two different emotional languages.Maybe one of you always gives in just to keep the peace.
Maybe you're stuck in the same tit-for-tat cycle—keeping score of who’s trying harder, who’s more hurt, who always reaches first.
Maybe you're starting to wonder: Do they even care anymore?
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You love each other. You agree on a lot.
But there’s one issue you keep coming back to—parenting, sex, money, trust, priorities—and every time it comes up, you both end up hurt or stuck.You’ve tried to talk it through.
You’ve tried to let it go.
But it keeps resurfacing—and the longer it stays unresolved, the more distance it creates between you.You're not ready to give up.
But you are ready for support.
Put simply— You’re still together, but you feel more alone than ever
You haven’t let go. Not yet. Because underneath the distance, the lack of intimacy, the anger, the silence… you still want the relationship you hoped this could be. The kind where you both feel safe, chosen, and close again. It might feel out of reach right now— but disconnection doesn’t have to be the end of the story.
There’s a way forward—and you don’t have to find it alone.
What changes in couples Therapy
helping couples slow down, name what’s really happening, and build a connection that feels mutual, honest, and safe.
Couples sessions are structured, respectful spaces for real dialogue—not just surface-level communication tips. I draw from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method tools to guide you in identifying patterns, increasing emotional safety, and building stronger connection.
But tools alone aren’t enough. I also help you move beyond conflict cycles by gently uncovering the deeper emotions and unmet needs beneath your reactions. This emotional processing creates the foundation for more empathy, intimacy, and mutual understanding.
Whether you're navigating cultural or family dynamics, rebuilding after trust has been broken, or simply feeling out of sync, our work will support both partners in reconnecting—not just with each other, but with their own clarity and voice.
If you’re ready to do the kind of work that brings you back to yourself—and strengthens the relationships that matter most—I’d be honored to walk alongside you. Learn more about Dr. Oni here.
Let’s begin this process together.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Couples therapy isn’t just for married people or those in crisis. I work with partners at all stages—dating, engaged, long-term, or somewhere in between. If you’re in a committed relationship and want support navigating patterns, communication, or a specific challenge, you’re in the right place.
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That depends on your goals, what you’re working through, and how much time you’re able to devote to the process. Some couples come in for a short-term tune-up around a specific issue. Others stay longer to work through deeper patterns. We’ll talk about what makes sense for you both.
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My role isn’t to pick sides—it’s to understand the cycle you’re both caught in, and help you shift it together. I work from a framework that helps each of you feel heard, respected, and safe to show up more fully in the relationship.
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That’s actually very common—and something we can work with. You don’t have to be in exactly the same emotional place to begin. We’ll create space for both of your experiences, and move at a pace that feels respectful and manageable for each of you.
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I’m not in-network with insurance, and couples therapy is typically not covered by most plans. This work is private pay and not submitted through insurance.
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Standard couples sessions are 60 minutes. In some cases, we may decide together to schedule longer or more frequent sessions if that would better support your goals.
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We’ll start with a 90-minute joint session to slow down, understand what’s bringing you in, and begin identifying the patterns you’re stuck in.
After that, I’ll meet with each of you individually for one session. This helps me get a fuller picture of your experiences, history, and hopes for therapy.
Then we’ll come back together for a “state of the union” session—where we reflect on what’s surfaced, clarify your shared goals, and map out a treatment plan that feels aligned for both of you. -
I offer a separate, structured process designed specifically for engaged or seriously committed couples preparing for long-term partnership. Please reach out to learn more about this program.
States we provide Teletherapy
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.