Couples Therapy in South Carolina
You used to be good at this.
You used to be able to talk. To laugh. To feel like a team. But somewhere along the way - through stress, distance, unspoken resentment, or just the weight of ordinary life - something shifted. And now even the simplest conversations feel charged, or you've stopped having them at all.
Maybe you're having the same fight on a loop and no one ever actually wins. Maybe you feel more like roommates than partners. Maybe something happened that broke the trust and you're not sure if there's a path back.
Couples therapy is not about deciding who is right. It's about figuring out how to actually hear each other again.
“It's not you against each other. It's both of you against the problem.”
Couples therapy might be right for you if...
You're having the same argument over and over - and it never actually resolves
The emotional distance has grown and you're not sure how to close it
Trust was broken - through infidelity, dishonesty, or repeated disappointment - and you want to try to repair it
You love each other but you don't feel like you're on the same team anymore
Big life changes - a baby, a move, a loss, a career shift - have put your relationship under pressure
You're about to get married and want to start with a real foundation
One or both of you has been in individual therapy and you're ready to do the work together
You're not sure the relationship can be saved - but you want to give it a real chance before you decide
Who This is For
What Couples Therapy Actually Looks Like
Real Work. Real Results.
In couples therapy with me, we don't just talk about problems in circles. We work on specific patterns - how you communicate under stress, how you repair after conflict, how each of you gives and receives connection - and we build real skills together.
My approach to couples work is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), which means we focus on building emotional safety so both partners feel heard before we try to repair the patterns of conflict in your relationship.
Sessions are 50 minutes and involve both partners. I see couples via telehealth from anywhere in South Carolina or in person in Charleston. We typically start by meeting weekly to build momentum.
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling isn't just for couples who are worried about their relationship. It's for couples who want to go into their marriage with their eyes open - having honest conversations about money, family, conflict, expectations, and everything else that life will eventually surface anyway.
Starting your marriage with the tools to communicate and repair is one of the best investments you can make together. I work with engaged couples in South Carolina who want to build a strong foundation before they say 'I do.'
A Note on Individual Therapy During Couples Work
Sometimes one or both partners are also in individual therapy. That's not a problem - it can actually be really helpful. We'll talk about how to make sure both spaces are working together, not against each other.
Insurance & Fees
I accept BCBS, Cigna, and Aetna through Headway. Private pay options are also available. Visit the Insurance & Fees page for full details.
Note: Insurance coverage for couples therapy varies by plan. Some plans cover it as standard therapy; others may not. We'll confirm your specific coverage before your first session.
If you’re both willing to show up, there’s something to work with.
Reaching out is the hardest part. If you're here, reading this, you're already doing something. Schedule a free consultation and let's talk about what's going on and what working together might look like.