Most of the work happens with both partners in the virtual room, and that's the default. There are times when one of you might attend alone — for instance, when we're working on something individual that's affecting the relationship, or when one partner needs space to process something before bringing it into the couples work. We'll talk through what's most helpful as we go.

This is more common than you might think. You can still benefit from individual work focused on the relationship, even if your partner isn't ready. Sometimes that work shifts the dynamic enough that your partner becomes curious. Sometimes it gives you clarity about what you want next. Either way, you don't have to wait for someone else to be ready before you start.

It depends on what brought you in. Some couples need a few months to work through a specific issue — a communication pattern, a recent conflict, a transition. Others stay longer to address deeper layers like trust repair, intimacy, or long-standing dynamics. We'll set clear goals early on and check in regularly about whether the work is doing what you want it to. We don't keep people in therapy longer than necessary.

Yes, to all of it. We work with dating couples, engaged couples, married couples, couples in ethical open or polyamorous relationships, 2SLGBTQIA+ couples, blended families, long-distance partners, and couples in any stage or structure that's meaningful to you. The work is the same: helping you understand each other and build something that holds up.

We meet over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You both join from wherever you are — same room, different rooms, different cities, as long as you're both physically in California at the time of the session. Sessions are 60 minutes. Other than the camera, it works the same as in-person therapy.