Relationship PTSD

Relationship Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (RPTSD) & Couples Therapy

As couples look for and build love throughout their lives, they may face challenges that leave lasting, negative imprints on their emotional well-being. Relationship post-traumatic stress disorder (RPTSD) is emotional wounds within intimate partnerships that linger. Just as a person can get PTSD from events in their life, people can experience similar symptoms from prior, traumatic relationships.

Couples therapy and marriage counseling offer hope to couples struggling with RPTSD, empowering them with a path towards healing and renewed connection.

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Relationship Trauma & How Couples Therapy Can Help

Relationship PTSD manifests as a collection of emotional scars stemming from distressing experiences within a partnership. Infidelity, betrayal, loss, or prolonged periods of intense conflict can contribute to this condition, leaving individuals haunted by memories and grappling with trust issues. Symptoms may include heightened reactivity, avoidance, and a pervasive sense of fear that can hinder the ability to connect with one’s partner.

Couples therapy, especially from highly qualified and specialized counselors like ours at Well Marriage Center, can help couples look at past relationships, deal with the aftereffects of prior trauma, identify triggers and overcome them, and build a deeper connection in the now. It is possible to move past the symptoms of relationship PTSD and have healthy, happy connections again.

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Is Well Marriage therapy affordable?

We work hard to make quality therapy affordable. Click below to learn more about our fees and reimbursement.

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Why Choose the Experts at Well Marriage?

Modern couples therapy has evolved with changes in neuroscience, approaches to emotional development, and advancements in research. In the past, therapists would often ask, “what seems to be the problem?” We start by exploring your strengths as a couple, what you each brought to the relationship initially, and where your relationship might have started out strong. We use this as a foundation for doing deeper work and getting to the root of issues and problems your relationship is facing. This subtle shift reminds couples they are on the same team and helps set them up for longer-term success from the very beginning.

When you work with a specialized therapist who has dedicated their career to understanding and resolving relational issues like trauma, attachments, communication, conflict, separation adjustments, infidelity, and more, you have a greater chance of getting to the root of concerns that spring up between you and your partner.

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Our Specialties

Our therapists specialize in everything about how people relate to and connect with one another. This, unfortunately, often includes topics like trauma, sexual issues, intimacy concerns, communication issues, withdrawal, and high conflict situations. We’re also specialized to assist with other aspects of life, like loss of job, infertility, death in the family, life changes, faith and secular issues, addiction issues, and how these all can affect relationships.

Reach out to our intake coordinator today to see if we’d be a good fit for your unique situation. You can also read more on our blog or check out our fees & FAQs.

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We’re here to help you in your unique situation. We’ve seen it all and we’re serious about relationships–so you will always find a compassionate and understanding counselor by your side. Our affordable fees and insurance policies can be found here. We work hard to keep the cost for couples therapy in line with other local providers, and many couples are able to get reimbursed through their insurance company.

If you have more questions that our website doesn’t answer, just click the Get Started button and schedule a free time with our Intake Coordinator; she’ll answer any lingering questions you have.

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Real Client Reviews

Perry M.

2 months ago

I’ve been working with Holly for nearly 15 years, and she has been an absolute godsend. I’ve tried many therapists over the years, and she is one of only two who truly made a difference in my life.

I started seeing her when I was 23, and now at 41, I can honestly say she has earned my complete trust and loyalty. Even though my insurance no longer covers her services, I continue to pay out of pocket because she is worth every penny. That’s how much I value the care and support she provides.

Holly has a remarkable ability to make you feel truly seen, heard, and understood. She is compassionate, dedicated, and genuinely invested in helping her clients. When my insurance limited the number of therapy sessions I could receive (K.P.), she advocated for me and continued supporting me even after leaving that provider.

Holly’s commitment to her clients goes far beyond what is required. She truly believes in helping people, and her impact on my life has been immeasurable. I am incredibly grateful for the care, guidance, and support she has given me over the years. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who is skilled, compassionate, and deeply committed to her clients’ well-being.

stephan B.

3 months ago

I really appreciated Jes’s insight and approach while helping me sort through situations and issues I was experiencing at the time.

Kat B

3 months ago

Jes was incredibly helpful. She’s a great listener, deeply knowledgeable, and guided us (both together as a couple and my partner individually) to important concepts, insights, and practices in navigating/managing stress, anxiety, and conflict. She was very responsive/understanding and gave us some different options when certain frameworks weren’t resonating with us. Highly recommend if you’re looking to talk through issues and challenges with an empathic and pragmatic expert.

Laura W.

3 months ago

Paul is an intelligent and deeply knowledgeable therapist who has spent years refining his ability to help couples navigate difficult dynamics and challenges. He brings a rare combination of empathy, honesty, and practicality to his work. Rather than offering quick fixes, he thoughtfully guides couples toward healthier communication, deeper understanding, and stronger relationships.

Tess B.

3 months ago

My husband and I were lucky enough to be clients of Paul's on and off for several years. His respectful feedback, his genuine care for both of us, and his meaningful expertise, has shaped our marriage and lives significantly. We still reach for tools and techniques he taught us. Paul has not only given us better understandings of each other as husband and wife, but helped us to better understand all the people we have relationships with. Paul wants you and your marriage to thrive.

Thank you, Paul, for being such an amazing teacher and counselor. Your lessons continue to shape our family and we could not be more grateful.

Julie H.

3 months ago

Bryan P.

3 months ago

Jes has been simply amazing to work with! We are incredibly grateful for the impact she’s had on our marriage.

Adam A.

4 months ago

Marina G.

4 months ago

Jes has been great. My husband and I have been seeing her for marriage counseling, and we really feel like she’s helped us grow. She’s guided us to better understand ourselves and each other, and how to use that insight to build a more supportive, evolving relationship.

She also has a very flexible schedule and is available at times when many providers aren’t. The wait time for appointments is usually very short, which has been a huge plus.

Pamela J.

5 months ago

Jasmine is the best. We only went a couple of times but learned so much from her. She’s very kind and I would recommend her to anybody.

James E.

5 months ago

What do you need in a counselor? Someone who is trustworthy? Capable? Exercises appropriate discretion? Someone who understands and knows how to help? A good person? Sharon Hamilton is all of these. I can't recommend her highly enough. Talk to her. She can help.

Kenneth M.

5 months ago

Lisa was instrumental in restoring our relationship. We are so grateful. I highly recommend Lisa Ghali.

Debbie P.

5 months ago

Working with Lisa Ghali was the best decision we made for our relationship. We felt disconnected and lacking solid communication, but she helped us find our way back to each other. Her empathetic and insightful approach allowed us to address some long-festering issues in a safe space. We felt supported and gained a new perspective on our relationship. Thank you so much, Lisa.

Daniel S.

6 months ago

I was hesitant to start marriage counseling but right away Jasmine made us both feel very comfortable. She’s extremely insightful, she really showed us how to communicate with each other productively and helped us work through our problems. My wife and I are very grateful for Jasmine and would absolutely recommend her.

Analis A

7 months ago

Dr. Leigh Beck is an excellent therapist. Thank you for helping us see one another more deeply and work through our issues.

Jennifer Nadia G.

7 months ago

E. Bernard Goodrich I.

7 months ago

Jamey N.

7 months ago

Jessica is an amazing therapist. She has helped me work through challenges at my job, make thoughtful career decisions, and do meaningful personal growth. She is also incredibly supportive and insightful when it comes to marriage counseling, helping improve communication and understanding. Jessica is compassionate, professional, and truly listens. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist who genuinely cares.

Luis V.

7 months ago

Alexandra Urban was our marriage counselor and she helped us understand each other better. She was empathetic, asked questions to understand what we were thinking, and we are thankful for the help she provided. We only stopped seeing her because we moved to another state.

Taylor S.

7 months ago

Holly is an incredible therapist. She is kind and wise and creates a calm environment to process difficult things and work towards new ways of perceiving your situation. I recommend her highly, not just for couples therapy but also for individual therapy.

Megan S.

7 months ago

Quintin is an excellent therapist. He’s extremely understanding and “normal” meaning he’s shows his empathy in sessions and makes things relative. My husband suffers from PTSD and wasn’t ever open or a fan of therapist, that changed with Quintin. We also greatly appreciated that upfront Quintin told us he’s there to advise us “out”. Meaning his goal is for us was to not have to continue therapy, which was refreshing and not something I’ve experienced in my years of therapy. Strong encourage those to leverage Quintin for couples therapy, we’ll certainly use him in the future (needed).

Jared W.

7 months ago

Chae has been an incredible therapist. From our very first session, he created a space that felt safe, thoughtful, and judgment-free, which made it easy to be open and honest. He listens deeply, asks the right questions, and has an amazing ability to help me see things more clearly without ever making me feel rushed or pushed. I always leave sessions feeling lighter, more centered, and better equipped to handle what is in front of me.

He remembers the details, follows up thoughtfully, and tailors his approach in a way that feels very personal. Working with him has made a meaningful difference in how I understand myself and navigate challenges. I am grateful for his support and would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a compassionate, insightful therapist.

Jack H.

7 months ago

Chae Kwak’s depth of knowledge, significant experience, and thoughtful approach to counseling made our experience truly exceptional. He creates a space that is respectful, honest, and kind—even during the most challenging conversations. We wholeheartedly recommend him to our friends and would encourage anyone seeking guidance to reach out with confidence.

Lily R.

7 months ago

Morris W.

8 months ago

She is a wonderful therapist and she helps navigate everything that you're looking for when you're talking to a therapist! I have really enjoyed her over the past year and I always feel better after every session and I feel like I'm progressing! If you're looking for a great therapist, definitely choose Megan!☺️🥰

Audra A.

8 months ago

Holly Willard is the perfect person to consult with on life’s circumstances when one desires unbiased, direct, and honest support. Her education and sharing of resources is helpful when navigating through most anything. I highly recommend her as she has a talent for listening, remembering details, and genuinely cares. Holly, along with God’s will for us, is life altering.

Elizabeth K.

8 months ago

Initially set up for marriage counseling but after my now ex decided to renege on counseling, I worked with Gabby on a path forward. She’s absolutely fabulous and understanding. She has helped me and my children navigate our lives though the myriad of changes. She’s helping us focus on healing and supporting each other as a family.

Robert H.

8 months ago

My wife and I were lucky to find Elizabeth (Libby) Stevens when we began couples counseling. She is a tremendous marriage counselor who is really very insightful. On top of that, she is incredibly approachable and very easy to talk to. Thank you Libby!

Jill A.

8 months ago

Libby is honest, patient, great at listening and guides with a soft and gentle approach. Would definitely recommend her.

Pat Talbert S.

9 months ago

After watching my parents struggle with resentments at the end of their lives, after over 70 years marriage, my husband and I wanted to use this fall to do a long-planned "tune-up" for our wonderful 40-year marriage.

We were blessed to be matched with Lisa Ghali, who was really quite amazing. She listened and laughed with us--pointing out things we didn't always see or appreciate about each other. Our biggest take-aways were learning to communicate even more clearly (because neither of us is a mind-reader!) and asking better questions ("Tell me what you were thinking!"). We so enjoyed our sessions with her and learned strategies to keep the party going for years to come. We've had many health challenges over the years, so we especially appreciate how well she understood the impact of those on our marriage. Most importantly, we learned that there was plenty of blame to go around! Rather than trying to assign blame, we realized we both had "pennies in the nickle."

I also want to thank both Lisa and Office Manager Hannah for working so hard to make sure the Bethesda location could accommodate my physical disability. I truly appreciated that!

We are so grateful for such a lovely experience and highly recommend Well Marriage Center and Lisa Ghali. We will be back whenever we feel the need for another "tune-up" down the road!

Vasily B.

9 months ago

Chae is very insightful and easy to talk to. He helped us understand underlying issues and come to resolutions in our relationship and has been extremely helpful.

Katherine F.

9 months ago

Kelly is truly exceptional!! My spouse and I came to her during one of the hardest seasons in our marriage, unsure of how to move forward. From the very first session, Kelly made us feel heard, respected, and supported without judgment. She gave us the communication tools, perspective, and guidance we desperately needed to reconnect, understand each other, and rebuild a stronger foundation.

Her approach is compassionate, honest, and practical, and she creates a safe space where real healing and growth can happen. Thanks to Kelly, our marriage is not only in a better place—we are happier, healthier, and more connected than we’ve ever been.

We are truly grateful and highly recommend her to any couple needing support. She changed our lives, and we cannot thank her enough

Dalton W.

9 months ago

Jes was wonderful to work with. Helped my Fiancée and I have important conversation to prepare for marriage.

Mrs. A.

9 months ago

Glen is a life saver for marriages, has tools for any situation, works with you at your pace until you able to fly on your own. Thank you Glen. Will forever be grateful for your services.

Jake H.

9 months ago

Gabrielle has been amazing to work with. She is a great listener and counselor, guiding my partner and I through both couples therapy and individual therapy sessions. Gabrielle helped us work through various topics and concerns, giving both of us actions and goals that we could work on together and individually.

Alexandra E.

9 months ago

Rebecca is one of the best healthcare professionals I have ever worked with. I am so grateful we got to work with her. She provided us with compassionate and thoughtful guidance. I recommend her to all my friends and family looking for couples counseling.

Hala N.

10 months ago

Dave Wooden is one of the best counselors anyone can have. We were very lucky to work with him. He guided us through what felt like an impossible situation, held us accountable, and taught us things about ourselves, relationships, and our own dynamic that we wouldn't have gleaned from books or on our own. Dave is a great professional who is also very personable, trustworthy, and direct to the point. We highly recommend him and are grateful to him.

Deborah N.

11 months ago

I would whole-heartedly recommend Dave Wooden as a counselor based on my experience with him.

Craig D.

11 months ago

Dr. Beck is an outstanding marriage counselor. She creates a safe, supportive space where both partners feel heard and understood. Her insight, compassion, and ability to guide couples through difficult conversations make a real difference. We’ve found her approach to be both practical and encouraging, and it has helped us move forward in positive ways. I would highly recommend her to any couple looking for meaningful guidance and support.

Maggie K.

11 months ago

Chae is amazing! From the very first session, Chae created a safe, supportive space where both of us felt truly heard and understood. His insight, empathy, and practical tools helped us communicate more openly and reconnect on a deeper level. We would highly recommend Chae to any couple looking to strengthen their relationship.

Ja'Kedrick P.

12 months ago

My fiance and I have worked with Erin Thompson for over a year, and she has helped us establish a strong foundation, built on communication and trust, as we navigate life's challenges. She is attentive and very responsive. We are more confident in our relationship than ever and Erin played a vital role.

javier Q.

1 year ago

My wife and I sought marriage counseling after being married for about 11 years at the time. We're glad we found Well Marriage Center. They were professional all throughout the process, from getting an appointment to counseling session. They gave us a list of their certified counselors based on our criteria. Kelly was such a great listener and was really insightful and did indeed help us in our relationship. We highly recommend her.

Julie B.

1 year ago

Kelly is the best! She turned our marriage completely around, including our individual self-care. She is respectful, listens intently, and lets us drive the pace of discussion. She's willing to adjust to meet our needs, both with schedule, therapy approach, and priorities. Kelly is open minded and is an ally to LGBTQ+ couples. I've truly felt from the start that she had our betterment as her goal, and for that she earned my trust.

Mariyah A.

1 year ago

I can’t recommend Dave highly enough! My partner and I had tried couples therapy before without much success, but working with Dave was truly transformative. He has an incredible ability to get to the heart of the matter while making you feel truly seen and heard. He doesn’t shy away from the hard truths, but he does it in a way that opens your eyes and helps you grow together. Thanks to Dave, we not only improved our communication but also gained a deeper understanding of what a true partnership means. If you’re facing challenges in your relationship, Dave is the person to turn to.

Katasi K.

1 year ago

Nicole is a fantastic therapist. She is incredibly smart and can help you through whatever you’re going through. I love how she listens and challenges my point of view, and it often leads to a breakthrough. Nicole has helped me through so many hard times in life and I’m so grateful

Joseph B.

1 year ago

Started good but Quintin legit ghosted us after getting some intake appointments and a few followups. We haven't heard from him in 6 months and I'm guessing they decided they were done with us. I guess its a moot point since its over now but we were making progress.

Zac W.

1 year ago

I had the privilege of working with Rabecca for over six months, and I can confidently say she is an exceptional therapist. She’s an extremely effective communicator—always attentive, insightful, and clear. What really stood out was the range of practical tools she offered throughout our time together, which helped me make meaningful progress. Rabecca also consistently followed up, showing a genuine investment in my growth and well-being. I’m incredibly grateful for the support she provided and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, results-oriented therapist.

David S.

1 year ago

Lisa was very helpful, listened, and provided great insight for both of us. We combined couples therapy with individual, which done together strengthened our relationship and made both of us feel heard.

1 year ago

I highly recommend Lisa! She was an honest and compassionate guide who helped us gain deeper insight into ourselves and each other. Lisa has a remarkable ability to hold you accountable while encouraging self-reflection without judgment. Through our work with her, we were able to have meaningful conversations, especially about our upbringings and how those experiences have shaped who we are today. This opened up a new level of understanding between us. Our time in Lisa’s office has laid a strong foundation for how we will navigate our future.

Katherine C.

1 year ago

Dr. Libby Stevens was amazing to work with. She always met me with compassion and understanding, and helped me tackle some difficult issues by providing direct feedback and exercises, which really helped add structure to my treatment path. Her suggestions and insight demonstrated a solid and up-to-date knowledge-base of the issues I was working on with her.

Communication/logistics with her was very easy as well, as she was easily reachable through email, text, or the secure patient portal app that we used. We always did our appointments virtually through video conference, which made things much more convenient, given my work schedule. However, she also had the option for in-person appointments in her Reston office, if I ever preferred that.

Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Stevens and WMC, as I feel that this was my most positive and productive experience with personal therapy.

Jean W.

1 year ago

Rebecca Kassabian has been so insightful about helping us improve our relationship of 3 years. She helps us pause, feel, and think about the positives and helps us to reframe the negatives to growth opportunities. I highly recommend Rebecca for couples therapy.

Rodger C.

1 year ago

My partner and I have been working with Rebecca Kassabian of Well Marriage for three or four months. She has been very helpful, despite my initial skepticism. We have seen a dramatic improvement in our relationship. We intend to continue working with her even though our initial objectives have been accomplished. We think she can make things even better.

Faith P.

1 year ago

Melece is a fantastic therapist. She is understanding and fully involved, and her dedication to our success was clear during every session.

Naomi W.

1 year ago

Erin was very patient with us. I like how she took her time to understand both of our personalities. She also gave advice without making us feel inadequate. I highly recommend her as a marriage counselor, She definitely helped us and brought insight to our marriage.

Lauren L.

1 year ago

I've worked with a few therapists over the years and Erin is top-notch. Our concerns were addressed, examined, and worked through patiently and efficiently. She is a compassionate provider and has truly made a difference in our relationship. Highly recommend!

Erika H.

1 year ago

Nicole Stone is amazing! She is smart, articulate and so easy to talk with. My husband and i communicate better than ever, thanks to Nicole. I would give her 10 stars if i could!

John H.

1 year ago

I cannot say enough good things about Nicole Stone. My wife and I have seen her together and individually. She is first off just a cool, interesting person to talk to. But more than that she is an intelligent therapist who always seems to have the right words to help you understand what you are feeling. Whether it's through asking the right questions or helping you interpret your own feelings Nicole is always spot on. She has been a huge help for both of us and I would recommend her to anyone. Thanks Nicole!

Jaye S.

2 years ago

Valerie Patton has been our therapist, both for individual and couples counseling. Her help was invaluable. Our marriage communication has improved dramatically. This has enabled my husband and I to reduce conflict and resolve difficult topics. Valerie is intuitive, empathic, and skilled. Her support and positive feedback enabled me to become more confidant and positive about myself. I felt “seen” with Valerie. I truly cannot fully express my gratitude to her but I hope she knows.

Stephanie L.

2 years ago

Michael Fronce is a fantastic marriage counselor! He is personable and easy to talk to. He is even and fair with both people. He teaches Gottman principles while also helping partners hear and understand each other.

Stephanie H.

2 years ago

Gabrielle was very helpful! I liked that she gave us specific steps/activities to work on between sessions.

Jerrie H.

2 years ago

Ellen was just what my husband and I needed. We see each other differently than before, we appreciate each other so much more and communicate more directly and respectfully. We still have work to do but now we know we are moving in the right direction.

Lynn S.

2 years ago

I can't say enough about how incredible Erin is and what an invaluable resource she was for us during a hard time in our lives. She is incredibly professional, empathetic, and extremely good at making both of us feel that we were heard and understood. She gave us tools to help understand each other and we learned how to communicate more effectively. I have recommended her to other couples looking for counseling.

Maria P.

2 years ago

I highly recommend Sharon Hamilton. She is intuitive. She gets it!
Sharon has the ability to create a comfortable environment, aid couples in understanding one another's point of view and gain insights needed to move forward.

Graham P.

2 years ago

Sharon has a kind and thoughtful approach that both my wife and I appreciate. Her helpful thoughts and suggestions have gotten us through a number of issues over a number of years. She’s worked with us together, and sometimes individually, to keep our relationship constructive and positive. Sharon has always been ready to help and it’s great knowing we can depend on her.

Sharon P.

2 years ago

Sharon Hamilton is excellent to work with, a good communicator and gives practical advice to improve communication in your relationship. She is always calm, attentive and nonjudgmental. I highly recommend her counseling services.

Jennifer Bradley B.

2 years ago

Michael Fronce is incredibly helpful and insightful -- I would recommend him to any couples looking to improve their relationship!

Kevin L.

2 years ago

We are truly grateful to Marissa for her guidance and leadership in helping us figure out how to open back up our communication and helping us find a road map to rediscovering the journey of our marriage. Wish we had talked to someone like Marissa 10 years ago!

Nichole L.

2 years ago

I am incredibly grateful for the transformative experience my husband and I have had with Marissa Josiah of Well Marriage. From the moment we began our sessions, it was clear that we were in the hands of a skilled and compassionate professional. After 19 years of marriage, we hit a point that required professional intervention.

After speaking with and meeting a number of professionals, Marissa's approach was right for us. She is both insightful and empathetic. Marissa created a safe space where we felt comfortable sharing our deepest concerns and challenges. She listened actively and offered practical strategies that helped us navigate complex issues and strengthen our marriage.

What stands out most is Marissa's ability to balance empathy with honest feedback. She guided us through difficult conversations with patience and respect, helping us to see each other's perspectives and fostering a deeper understanding between us. She also set us straight when we became stuck and inflexible with each other. Thanks to her guidance, we've not only improved our communication but also rekindled our connection.

We particularly appreciate the use of evidence-based strategies, thoughtful and tailored exercises, and flexibility in approach. Marissa really went above and beyond to ensure that our therapy was personalized and effective.

Marissa has been a beacon of support and wisdom throughout our journey. We are now in a much stronger place as a couple, and we owe much of that progress to her exceptional skills. We wholeheartedly recommend Marissa to anyone seeking to enhance their relationship and find deeper connection and understanding.

Thank you, Marissa, for everything you’ve done for us!

Eric S.

2 years ago

We had an excellent experience working with Nicole Stone. She artfully helped us work through grief, marital, and family issues. We came away with some useful tools to improve our communication skills. We highly recommend Nicole Stone.

Alex K.

2 years ago

Holly has been a tremendous help for us, both as a couple and individually. I was skeptical about working with someone a first, but she's made everything so easy. She is attentive, compassionate, and her help and support has been invaluable so far.

Anthony F.

2 years ago

Holly is amazing. As newly weds, she’s helped us so much! I will forever wish the absolute best for her and her loved ones because she changes couples and marriages for the better. She really helps you understand one another and helps you understand the reality of marriage. Marriage is hard work. When both husband and wife are willing to put in the work selflessly, that’s when the real love flourishes.

Chelsea O.

2 years ago

Jessica was wonderful and we are so grateful for her help! She is a great 3rd party listener and teacher; she never made either of us feel judged or 'wrong'. I loved that we started by discovering why we communicate the way we do (from family/upbringing, etc..), how to recognize positives and negatives of that, and how to improve our communication in ways the other will understand/respond to. I would highly recommend her!

Rob & Rachel A.

2 years ago

Michael is a great marriage counselor who has been very helpful to us over the past year. He provides a safe space to communicate and has helped us work through conflicts in our own marriage and with family members. We appreciate his balanced and educational approach.

Nicholas D.

2 years ago

Our sessions with Lisa Lavitt were very helpful. She is easy to talk to and was unbiased in her feedback. She listened to both sides and was able to effectively translate our thoughts and feelings in a way that helped us to see each others perspective. She was thorough with her explanations in educating us to better understand how men and women think.

Heather K.

2 years ago

Ellen is an incredible therapist. She arrives at each session prepared and she is always ready to help clients tackle difficult conversations/issues. Ellen is an excellent listener and quickly notices non-verbal cues. She is impartial, fair, and compassionate. Ellen has been a great coach and teacher. Through Ellen's sessions, we have learned so much about ourselves and our marriage. She teaches clients the skills needed to be a true partner in your marriage. Thank you Ellen!

Charlia A.

2 years ago

Marissa is an incredible marriage and relationship counselor. My partner and I suffered from a never ending cycle of miscommunication/constant conflict. She guided us to take a step back and understand what we were actually arguing about and why. She provided effective tools and techniques to help us unpack our wounds and previous traumas so that we could build together more peacefully. Marissa is patient, honest, and most importantly professional. Highly recommend.

Thabiso Z.

2 years ago

I have been working with Glen for over 2 years now and he has been instrumental in helping me work through some very challenging times for me personally. Glen was a referral from another happy client and my experience has been fantastic. Glen operates with honesty, empathy and a humility that makes it really easy to be open and share feelings and thoughts more easily. I have had and continue to enjoy a great relationship built on trust and mutual respect. I highly recommend Glen as a therapist.

Nathan S.

2 years ago

Holly is a fantastic therapist. Originally my wife and I went together, but I realized I wanted more help 1:1. I've been seeing her for a few years now, and she has an excellent ability to dig into problems while giving rational and actionable steps. Her patience, attitude, and deep fount of knowledge means every meeting has impact. Really can't recommend her enough.

Debbie S.

2 years ago

Holly is amazing to work with. She has a great way of helping her patients work through different challenges and look at things from a different perspective. I highly recommend her.

Lisa O.

3 years ago

Christy is an excellent therapist. We found her virtually during Covid and formed such a trusting bond with her via Zoom! She helped us not only as a couple to work through some tough conversations, but helped us both individually as well. I could not recommend her enough and know my husband feels the same way. She is a gem. Patient and fair, she gets to the root of issues and handles them beautifully. 10/10!!

H Y

3 years ago

We are immensely thankful to Victoria Ipsen for her guidance. Her invaluable experience with couples and teenagers was evident as she navigated us through conflicts within our marriage and between my wife and daughter. She created a safe space for open communication, helping us understand our emotions and providing practical steps for improvement. Her expertise prevented further damage to our relationships, fostering healing and understanding. Victoria Ipsen’s dedication and actionable advice have been transformative for our family. Thank you for everything.

Monica S.

3 years ago

Vicki is a wonderful marriage counselor who was really helpful to us. We've gone to others over the years but she is the first one who seems to really listen and care.

Stevi N.

3 years ago

Victoria Ipsen distinguishes herself as a couples therapist through her remarkable ability to forge deep emotional connections with each partner. Her compassionate approach fosters a sense of trust and openness, creating a space where individuals feel heard and understood. Victoria's empathetic nature extends to her nuanced understanding of each partner's emotions, enabling her to navigate complex relationship dynamics with sensitivity. With a strong focus on emotional connection, Victoria stands out as a therapist who genuinely cares about the well-being and growth of each individual within the partnership. Highly recommend her for those seeking a therapist with a profound commitment to emotional support and connection.

Andrew

3 years ago

Victoria Ipsen is an exceptional couples therapist who stands out for her unwavering attention to detail, compassionate approach, and stellar problem-solving skills. Her empathy creates a safe space for clients, fostering open communication. Victoria's professionalism shines through, making her a trusted guide in navigating the complexities of relationships. Highly recommend her services for those seeking a skilled and caring couples therapist.

Antonia Naglieri W.

3 years ago

The Well Marriage Center has been a huge support for me and my husband. We’ve been seeing our amazing counselor for 7+ years now. We started off doing pre-wedding counseling and decided he was so good - we would continue our sessions. He’s been there for us through the good times and bad times. He’s supportive, non judgmental, a good listener, funny (can make light of things) and always has insightful things to say. We always take away great advice and feel better after our sessions. Highly recommend!

Erin H.

3 years ago

Martin K.

3 years ago

Well Marriage and Erin in particular are A number one ! Thoughtful. Insightful. Highly qualified. We couldn’t ask for better. Exceptional in every way.

Jennifer D.

3 years ago

Glen is an extraordinary marriage counselor for whom helping couples is clearly not just a passion, but a calling. My husband and I have decades of experience with counselors, because we know that therapeutic insight can lead us to a richness in our relationship that we could never have imagined. Glen is in the top two of those counselors. To those of you debating whether you "need it," everyone benefits from therapy. The view is very different from higher up the mountain, and Glen is one of the very best guides.

Shannon Z.

3 years ago

Quintin was an absolutely phenomenal marriage counselor. The center in general has many resources which we found helpful.

Toechukwu U.

3 years ago

Quintin was very helpful in providing insight to various situations during our pre-marital counseling. His matter of fact approach to counseling helped put various things in perspective, as well as inspired much introspection and growth.

Sharon E. O.

3 years ago

Ellen was really insightful and helped us a lot. I would encourage any couple to go to Ellen for any issue; she's fantastic!

Teara B.

3 years ago

My Husband and I have been seeing Quintin since about November 2021. It doesn't take problems to seek help, already having the help in place keeps the marriage strong. Quintin is very unbiased and he tells both my Husband and myself not what we want to hear, but what we need to hear! My Husband and I have been together 22 years and married 15 and we needed support for the unexpected and challenging changes of life. Quintin is both fair and honest and I must say my Husband has never received or welcomed counsel as well and as open as he does with Quintin, so for that I am thankful. He's an all around amazing guy! 10/10 would recommend as we still have him for support as needed.

Tracy A.

3 years ago

Sharon Hamilton at the Well Marriage Center is a gem. She genuinely saved our marriage. She asks insightful questions, actively listens, and is very easy to get to know and engage with.

Burke L.

3 years ago

Nicole Stone is an absolutely wonderful therapist and human being. She provided my fiance and I with a phenomenal premarital counseling experience. Although the Well Marriage website seemed a little impersonal at first, when we met Nicole she did a great job helping us feel comfortable and diving into conversation on a schedule that worked for us. Would highly recommend!

Christine K

3 years ago

Ellen is wonderful to work with—kind-hearted, wise and insightful. She incorporates a variety of practices and philosophies that empower her clients to have greater awareness both of the issues they're grappling with and opportunities to grow from them. I'm forever thankful for my time with her and recommend her highly.

Quenton R.

3 years ago

Without a doubt Victoria Ipsen is a true gem in multiple ways. Was a great benefit as we were transitioning to being empty nesters after 25 years of marriage but wanted to get the absolute best out of life together. Victoria helped us sort of our differences, build new common grounds when we didn't realize there were many left. So glad we were lucky enough to find her as a counselor and wouldn't been where we are today without her thoughtful and careful guidance.

Amy L.

3 years ago

Quintin has been a great listener and resource, providing us great marital advice. He has been good about reflecting our successes and readiness to move beyond his services as well.

Aki D.

3 years ago

Glen is a great counselor. His advice is always spot on and he really listens and provides gentle guidance, when needed, to make our marriage happier and more productive.

Grace B.

3 years ago

Erin has been the best counselor for our pre-marital counseling needs! She really takes the time to understand each of us and acts as a very fair, neutral party when working through issues in the relationship. I would recommend her to anyone looking for marriage counseling! We will definitely continue using her after our wedding for relationship "maintenance" throughout the years.

brett M.

3 years ago

We worked with Holly for around a year or so. She was always on time, prepared and seldom had scheduling conflicts.
She’s an excellent marriage counselor and helped us navigate through a very difficult period where we could barely communicate effectively with each other. She helped me see what a healthy marriage should look like, how I can better participate in building/maintaining one and mostly that a marriage should be two people living their best lives together. I am grateful for her help and it has helped to live a better life as well as understand how to be an effective partner in a marriage.

Tracey C.

3 years ago

Sharon Hamilton is a great marriage counselor! We have been working with her for a few years and will continue engaging with her for the foreseeable future. She has helped us navigate our different communication styles and is thoughtful and creative in her recommendations for healthy ways to connect and strengthen our marriage. I would recommend her to anyone that is considering counseling. Her approach is very personable and genuine!

Andy S.

3 years ago

We have been working with Mary Rainer-Skala since the middle of 2021 and she has been an amazing resource for our family as we work to navigate a highly challenging period in our lives. And while any success story is one part luck and one park work, this one is certainly also one part Mary.

Teri W.

4 years ago

My wife and I saw Ellen for about five months to help us better communicate effectively. Her philosophy of bettering ourselves first to be better partners for our spouses helped us focus on what we could control (ourselves) instead of picking at ways our partner could improve. Ellen was truly helpful, kind, and patient with us, even when we weren't displaying our best side. She gave us tools, videos, and readings that we continue to leverage routinely. I would highly recommend Ellen Singer when looking for your next couples therapist.

Cathy H.

4 years ago

My husband and I were on opposite ends of the spectrum, criticizing each other repeatedly. Glen explained how we needed to deal with this to get our marriage back on track. He counseled each of us individually and as a couple. His comments and suggestions were very insightful. He really listens. I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking marriage counseling. He was the second person we tried, and he's a keeper.

Gina G.

4 years ago

My husband and I started seeing Marissa Josiah before we were even engaged and she really helped create a neutral, safe space for us to learn the ins and outs of our relationship, communicate better and ultimately realize the goals for our relationship and lives together. Even though I individually was seeing a psychologist, Marissa still helped me uncover things about myself and the way I view relationships that transformed my outlook. Marissa is kind, patient and understanding and is really interested in helping people process the reasons they come to see her. You will have to do work and be an active participant in your sessions in order to get the most of it, but I found Marissa had a great step wise approach that didn't seem overwhelming and allowed us to be receptive to the changes we wanted to make.

Rachel H.

4 years ago

Glen is absolutely amazing at what he does and cares so much about his patients! If you're ready to invest in your marriage and really work for the best relationship you can have, trust Glen to guide you there! We have Glen to thank for getting us through so many hard moments and decisions.

Victoria H.

4 years ago

Working with Ellen was a real pleasure! She was always very warm and made both my husband and I very comfortable. She is an excellent listener and her insight really helped us to turn toward each other instead of away. Working with Ellen was by far the best investment in our marriage, she is a wonderful therapist!!

Dana M.

4 years ago

Ellen Singer is a wonderful marriage counselor! My husband and I spoke with a few therapists before meeting Ellen and after spending a few minutes with her, we agreed she would be a good fit for us. She is warm, kind, and understanding, and we truly felt like she cared about us and our marriage. Not only did she help our marriage, many of the things she taught us have helped with our other relationships as well. Highly recommend her, we miss her now that we no longer see her!

Liz L.

5 years ago

Twelve years ago Ellen saved our marriage, and we are super grateful. We found Ellen when we had been in a deep crisis related to infertility, and our inability to make a shared decision or move forward together. We met with three other previous therapists and some of that made things worse, but Ellen really “got” us. She was so gentle, kind, transparent and wise, and saw us through the worst experience of our lives. Twelve years later we came back to focus on some other issues because we knew that we could trust Ellen to really have both of our best interests at heart. (And we wanted her to know about our two kids!)

Matthew B.

5 years ago

Ellen helped us immensely and made our marriage so much stronger. She taught us that we don't always need to share the same point of view to be on the same page, and how to come together when we were the furthest apart. The tools we learned over a year ago we still employ today, and we frequently talk about what Ellen taught us when we stumble. We highly recommend Ellen.

NixLee T.

6 years ago

Dr. Marianne Niles is brilliant. My husband and I saw her for a few sessions and she was able to guide us through the center of the issue, and out the other side, by hearing and seeing each other with more compassionate hearts. She led us to remember why we fell in love with each other in the first place.

Beth Kennedy V.

7 years ago

My husband and I started seeing Lori a couple years ago to help with some problems we were having in our marriage. I can honestly say it was the best decision we have made for our marriage. Thanks to Lori's help I feel like we are happier than we have been in a long time. We just had our last appointment with Lori, but I know that if we ever have any issues in the future Lori will be the first person we call. I cannot recommend her enough.

Hiba S.

7 years ago

Dr. Steve was great. My husband and I worked with him in couples and individual counseling and he was able to remain honest and unbiased with us both separately and together. He helped us learn to be more honest with ourselves and each other by being able to point out issues that have been going on for years without us noticing. Now we are confident that we won't be moving backwards.

Donny M.

7 years ago

My wife and I saw Dr Steve for a period of 3-4 months. It was a hard time. We came out of the other side with an amazing new marriage. I was struct how every time Dr Steve was able to correctly identify the real issues at hand and provide good direction how to reconnect in genuine and meaningful ways. I have recommended him to friends and colleagues without hesitation

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