Couples Therapy in Federal Way, WA

It helps, but it's not required to begin. Some couples start with one partner more hesitant, and that's something we can work with in the first session.

No. My role isn't to decide who's right — it's to help both of you feel heard and to understand the pattern between you. I'm working for the relationship, not for one partner against the other.

That's still a meaningful time to begin. Some couples use this space to explore the possibility of reconciliation, while others find it helps them navigate the separation itself with more clarity and less conflict — especially when children are involved. We can figure out together what's most useful for where you are.

Most couples start weekly, especially early on, then adjust the pace as things stabilize.

Sessions are $150 per 50-minute session. I'm an out-of-network provider and provide a monthly superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement — see fees and insurance.

Yes. I meet with couples in person at my Federal Way office and can serve couples throughout Washington State via telehealth. See location and session options.

They overlap, but premarital counseling is designed for engaged couples and uses the PREPARE/ENRICH assessment to build skills and surface differences before the wedding. If you're engaged, see premarital counseling in Federal Way.