Couples & Relationship Therapy in Ann Arbor & East Lansing, Michigan

Reconnect, rebuild trust, and start moving forward—together. Online and in-person sessions available.

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You're sharing a life, but not really sharing yourselves.

Maybe you’re afraid that one wrong word will lead to another blowup. Or perhaps you’ve grown so distant, the silence between you feels louder than any argument. You try to connect, but conversations spiral, needs go unheard and unmet, and the loneliness only deepens—even when you’re sitting right next to each other.

Every relationship develops patterns over time—ways of protecting, avoiding, reacting, and coping. And whether you're in a couple or a multi-partner relationship, those patterns can sometimes start to work against you.

This doesn’t mean the relationship is broken (or that it can’t be repaired)—it’s an invitation to slow down and explore what’s underneath.

When you begin to understand the deeper layers influencing your dynamic—and start communicating from that place—it becomes easier to reconnect with what’s possible. You get to clarify what you each truly want, and what a more connected, authentic partnership can look like from here.

What couples therapy can help with:

  • Communication breakdowns and never-ending conflict

  • Feeling more like roommates than romantic partners

  • Infidelity or breaches of trust

  • Intimacy issues—emotional, physical, or both

  • Partners shutting down or leaning in harder

  • Navigating ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, or differing relationship structures

  • Stress from raising kids or dealing with family expectations

  • Financial strain and decision-making stressors

  • Adjusting to major life transitions together

  • Disagreements about parenting styles or roles

  • Figuring out whether to stay together or separate

How we can help

Couples therapy isn’t about choosing sides or proving who’s right—it’s about learning to hear and understand each other again.

Conflict, distance, resentment, mismatched intimacy, or trust issues aren’t signs that a couple has failed; they’re signs the relationship needs care and deeper attention.

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At our practice,

We welcome and affirm all types of partnerships—straight, queer, married, unmarried, monogamous, polyamorous, and everything in between.

Because every single relationship is unique, we tailor our approach to your needs, using evidence-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO). These frameworks help partners understand the deeper emotions beneath the conflict, shift painful patterns, and reconnect—emotionally and physically.

You don’t have to stay stuck, looping through the same arguments or walking on eggshells. If you’re trying to heal from hurt, reconnect after distance, or simply want to learn how to show up for each other again—there is a path forward. We’re here to help you find it.

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What you can gain from therapy:

  • Better ways to communicate
    Say what you actually mean, feel heard (not just talked over), and stop having the same fight on repeat.

  • A deeper sense of connection
    Start feeling close again—emotionally, physically, and in the day-to-day moments that matter.

  • Clarity about what’s next
    Move forward in a way that feels true to you, whether you’re rebuilding or figuring out if you should part ways.

  • Trust that feels real
    Work through hurt, betrayal, or disconnection so you can feel safe with each other again.

  • More understanding, less blame
    Learn what’s really going on underneath the conflict—and how to respond instead of reacting.

  • A relationship that works for both of you
    Co-create something that feels supportive, loving, and aligned with who you are now—not just who you were in the beginning.

Reconnection doesn’t happen all at once—but with the right support, it can happen in ways that feel honest, safe, and real.

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FAQs

  • It’s okay if emotions come up—that’s often part of the process! Your therapist is trained to help you navigate conflict safely and productively. Together, you’ll learn tools to de-escalate, communicate more clearly, and stay connected even in tough conversations.

  • Our job isn’t to make that decision for you, but to help you get clarity about your relationship, your needs, and your hopes for the future. If you’re trying to reconnect or considering separation, therapy gives you space to reflect, heal, and move forward with intention.

  • That’s common, and we get it. Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re not sure what to expect. We’ll never take sides or place blame. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where both of you feel heard, respected, and understood. If you have more questions or concerns, reach out to us HERE.

  • Yes—therapy can be incredibly valuable during times of uncertainty. You don’t have to be sure you want to stay together for therapy to be helpful. In fact, many couples come to therapy unsure if they want to repair the relationship or part ways. Your therapist will help you slow down, clarify what each of you needs and wants, and create space for honest conversations without pressure to decide what’s next immediately.

  • Yes, and you don’t have to tiptoe around it here. Sex and intimacy can be hard to talk about, especially when things have felt off for a while. If you feel mismatched desire, disconnection, past hurt, or just don’t know how to bring anything up—we’ll make space for it without awkwardness or judgment. You get to talk honestly about what’s working, what’s not, and what you both want moving forward.