Couples Counseling and Marriage Therapy in San Luis Obispo

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• Relationship Checkup: $99 (completed by all new couples before the first session)
• Couples Therapy: $175 per 50-minute session
• Individual Therapy: $150 per 50-minute session
• Couples Intensive: $600 per 3-hour session
• Relationship Builder: $300 for lifetime access

Many clients use HSA or FSA funds to pay for sessions. I don’t bill insurance directly, but if you’d like to use out-of-network benefits, I provide superbills through the client portal. You can submit this to your insurance company to ask about reimbursement. Sessions are billed under CPT code 90847 (family/couples therapy) or 90837 (individual therapy).

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My work is practical, supportive, and grounded in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, a research-based approach built on decades of studying what makes relationships work. I create a safe, balanced space where both partners feel heard and understood while we address the patterns keeping you stuck and build stronger trust, better communication, and deeper emotional connection.

Yes. Research shows 70–80% of couples using Gottman Method therapy report significant improvement. Success depends on both partners’ engagement and consistency (couples who start sooner and attend regularly see the best results).

I help couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or hurt in their relationship. Common concerns include communication breakdowns, recurring arguments, infidelity and trust repair, emotional disconnection, substance abuse, ADHD or neurodiverse differences, intimacy and desire issues, financial betrayal, major life transitions, co-parenting, and blended family stress. My approach is research-based and focused on helping partners repair, reconnect, and build a stronger, lasting relationship.

In the first three sessions of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I’ll get to know your relationship history, each of your perspectives, and your goals. You’ll complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup, so we have a clear roadmap of your strengths and challenges. We’ll review the results together, set goals, and begin practical work to improve communication, connection, and trust.

Weekly therapy offers steady progress, while intensives (1–3 focused days) condense months of work into a shorter time. Intensives can be especially helpful for couples facing betrayal, addiction, or long-term disconnection, or for those who want faster breakthroughs and deeper work. They’re also a good fit for couples traveling to San Luis Obispo for a dedicated weekend.

Yes. I offer premarital counseling using Gottman Method Couples Therapy to help you build a strong foundation before marriage — improving communication, conflict management, intimacy, and shared meaning so you’re prepared for a connected, lasting partnership.

Yes. Online sessions are conducted virtually through secure, HIPAA-compliant video. Online therapy offers convenience, flexible scheduling, and the same evidence-based care as in-person sessions (all without a commute).

Couples therapy works best when both partners are willing to engage, and the relationship is safe. If there's ongoing abuse, an active affair that one partner won't end, or untreated addiction, individual therapy or specialized support may be needed first. If you're unsure whether couples therapy is right for your situation, schedule a free 10-minute intro call and we can discuss what type of support would be most helpful.

Yes! I offer a 10-minute intro cal for $10.

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Yes. I am a licensed counselor in:

• California (LPCC 15735) 
• Washington (LH 61204759)
• Florida (TPMC 2537)
• South Carolina (TLC 588 PC)