Couples Therapy
in Falls Church, VA
Virtual therapy available in Virginia and Washington, DC
Relationships are living and fluid. They stretch, shift, and sometimes ache. Over time, especially through illness, parenting, stress, or life transitions, partners can find themselves feeling distant, reactive, or unsure how to reconnect.
Couples therapy can help you slow down enough to truly see and hear one another again, uncover the patterns that create tension and withdrawal, strengthen communication, and build new ways of approaching intimacy.
Relationships are living and fluid. They stretch, shift, and sometimes ache. If you’re wondering if couples therapy could be helpful for you, see if you relate to any of the statements below.
Couples Therapy may be helpful
for you if:
~ You feel more like roommates than partners
~ Conversations feel strained, distant, or hard to navigate
~ You’re longing for more closeness but aren’t sure how to get there
~ Intimacy or sexuality has shifted and feels difficult to talk about
~ You find yourselves having the same arguments without resolution
~ Your relationship has been impacted by illness, stress, or major life changes
~ You’re navigating shifts in identity, roles, or emotional connection
~ Conversations escalate quickly and feel hard to slow down
~ You miss how things used to feel and want to find your way back to each other
~ You’re trying to adjust to changes together, but it feels harder than expected
Couples therapy can help
Over time, it’s possible to begin moving from…
Feeling like roommates → Being both friends and lovers
Strained conversations → Conversations where you both feel heard and understood
Infrequent sex and disconnection → A more connected and fulfilling sex life
Missing each other → Feeling close and connected again
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In our work together…
We’ll slow things down and begin to understand the patterns that keep you feeling stuck. With care and intention, we’ll explore new ways of communicating, repairing, and reconnecting—so your relationship can feel more supportive, connected, and aligned with what you both need.
Meet your couples therapist in Falls Church, VA
Virtual therapy available throughout Virginia and Washington, DC
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Hi, I’m Lauren. I’m a couples therapist who helps partners navigate changes in communication, intimacy, and connection, and find their way back to one another in ways that feel genuine and meaningful.
You might be noticing that something in your relationship feels different—communication isn’t flowing the way it used to, intimacy feels more complicated, or there’s a growing sense of distance between you. Maybe you find yourselves having the same conversations without resolution, or missing the closeness that once felt easier to reach. If you’re here, there’s likely a part of you that’s hoping things can feel more connected again.
In our work together, we’ll slow things down and create space to better understand what’s been happening between you. Rather than placing blame, we’ll focus on the patterns that keep you feeling stuck and begin to explore new ways of communicating, repairing, and reconnecting. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices to help both partners feel seen, heard, and understood.
I also bring a strong focus on intimacy and sexuality, supporting couples in navigating changes in desire, connection, and physical closeness in a way that feels safe and affirming. I welcome all relationship structures and identities, and aim to create a space where partners can show up as they are.
What couples therapy looks like with me
→ A thoughtful starting point
We’ll begin with an intake process that helps me understand your relationship, your history, and what’s bringing you in. We’ll have four intake sessions - first meeting together, followed by two individual sessions, and a final couples intake session, so each partner has space to share their perspective.
→ Slowing down patterns
We’ll take time to understand the cycles that keep you feeling stuck, such as how you communicate, respond or react, and disconnect. With this insight, we can begin shifting those patterns with more awareness and intention.
→ Between-session reflection and practice
At times, I may offer exercises or reflections to try between sessions—nothing overwhelming, just opportunities to bring what we’re exploring into your day-to-day relationship. I also ask for your input on these exercises to be sure they fit into your lives and your goals.
→ Building new ways of connecting
Therapy provides an open and safe space to practice communicating differently, repairing after conflict, and expressing needs in ways that feel clearer and more supportive. It will also allow you to express fears, concerns, and excitement about exploring activities to boost intimacy and connection.
→ A collaborative shared process
You are both active participants in this work. Together, we’ll identify what you’re hoping for from therapy and shape goals that feel meaningful, realistic, and aligned with your relationship. You’ll provide feedback on suggested exercises and be decision-makers throughout the therapy process.
→ An integrative and evidence-based approach
I draw from modalities such as Gottman Method, ACT, parts work (IFS), and others, tailoring our work to your relationship’s needs and what resonates most with you.
Curious to learn more?
Get answers in my
FAQs
If you have more questions, take a look at my FAQ
page. There, you can find answers to common questions about therapy, fees, services, and how to get started on the FAQ page.
Ready to get started?
Book a free consultation with me
I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation as a chance for us to connect and confirm that working together feels like a good fit. Therapy can feel like a big step, so there’s no pressure and no expectation to have the “right” words. Wherever you are, I’ll meet you there.
→ Request a consultation
Schedule your first appointment
Toward the end of our call, we’ll talk through next steps for scheduling your first appointment. We’ll find a time that fits your schedule, and I’ll take care of getting everything set up.
Get the support you’re looking for
In our work together, we’ll draw from evidence-based
approaches like IFS, ACT, and Gottman, among others. We’ll slow things down to better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, create space for more open and honest conversations,
and, using your relationship foundation as a base, begin rebuilding connection in a way that feels meaningful to both of you.
