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Licensed In:
California
“Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life transition, struggling with OCD, processing trauma, or feeling disconnected from your creativity, therapy can help. I work with adults from all walks of life, with a special passion for supporting LGBTQ+ clients, writers, artists, and other creatives in building meaningful, fulfilling lives.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Parenting Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Aging · Anger Management · Anxiety · Bipolar Disorder · Burnout · Depression · Executive Coaching · Gender Identity · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Insomnia & Sleep Disorders · Life Transitions · Menopause & Perimenopause · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Phobias · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD · Women’s Mental Health
Shane Knox, LMFT

Shane Knox, LMFT

LMFT

Licensed In:
Oregon
“I work with adults of all ages, genders, and identities. Some identities that I especially focus on are people in multicultural/mixed race relationships or families, men (often seeking therapy for the first time), people who perform for a living (performing arts, athletes). I work with people on anxiety/OCD, relationship challenges, low self-worth, chronic illness burnout, sexual issues, childhood trauma, ADHD, spiritual issues, religious trauma, parenting, addiction, & men's issues.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Divorce · Grief · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Men’s Mental Health · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Panic · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Aubrey Dollings

Haven of Healing for Youth & Families, LLC

LPC

Licensed In:
Ohio
“I provide clinical support for individuals (ages 6–45), couples, and families navigating the complexities of the human experience. My practice is designed for those facing significant life-stage transitions, from childhood developmental hurdles to the existential shifts of mid-adulthood. I work best with clients who are managing the ripple effects of medical trauma, family restructuring, or identity shifts. In my work with children and adolescents, I focus on building resilience and emotional regulation within the family system. For adults and couples, I provide a structured space to process grief, improve communication, and navigate the challenges of "starting over" after life-altering events. Whether you are a parent seeking to support a child’s growth or an individual reclaiming your path, I offer an integrated approach that honors your unique history, faith, and systemic needs.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
April Myers

Trinity Counseling and Wellness

LCSW

Licensed In:
California, Texas
“I work with women ages 18-65 struggling with depression, anxiety, burnout and life transitions”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Depression · Life Transitions · Trauma & PTSD
Licensed In:
Florida, Indiana
“Going to therapy can be a difficult first step for some. I feel therapy doesn't have to be difficult. I value creativity, a warm environment and humor in the therapy process. Therapy can be enjoyable and rewarding!”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Adoption · Anxiety · Attachment · Bipolar Disorder · Chronic Pain and Illness · Codependency · Depression · Dissociative Disorders · Divorce · Domestic Abuse · Faith-Based Care · Grief · Menopause & Perimenopause · Sexual Abuse · Spiritual Abuse · Spirituality · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Trauma & PTSD
Jessica Balos, LMHC-QS, PMH-C

Willow River Wellness, LLC

LMHC-QS, LPC, PMH-C

Licensed In:
Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont
“Many of my clients are navigating infertility, anxious or medically complex pregnancies, reproductive loss and grief, or the overwhelming emotions that can arise with the transition into parenthood. Family building doesn’t always unfold the way we imagined it would. When the path feels uncertain, heavy, or different than you expected, you don’t have to walk it alone. If you’re on a difficult path, I’m here to walk alongside you and to offer thoughtful support and guidance as you move forward.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Testing and Evaluations
Specialties:
Grief · Infertility & Reproductive Mental Health · Pregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental Health · Women’s Mental Health
Ryann Kretschmer

Clarity Mental Health PLLC

LCSW

Licensed In:
Oregon, Utah
“I love working with young adults, adults, couples, and teens who are struggling with anxiety, depression, spirituality, intimacy struggles, life transitions, and more.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Burnout · Depression · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Women’s Mental Health
Stefan Baumgartner

APCC, LAPC, NCC

Licensed In:
California, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania
“Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck on auto-pilot, and unsure of what to do? You don’t have to figure it out alone. I help people get unstuck by untangling trauma, exploring identity and values, and moving toward a more grounded life. Clients tell me our sessions feel like a “golden hour” in their day: a calm, compassionate pause that lets warm light shine upon life’s shadows. I am queer and am passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples/relationships. My work is centered in liberation, providing a space that encourages expression, empowerment, and choice.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Gender Identity · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Religious Trauma & Spiritual Abuse · Substance Use · Trauma & PTSD
Terry Bohn MA CPC LPC LMHC

Terry Bohn, Licensed Counselor

CPC, LPC, LMHC

Licensed In:
Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, South Carolina, Washington
“Adult (22+) men, women and couples”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anger Management · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Burnout · Career Counseling · Codependency · Depression · Divorce · Grief · Men’s Mental Health · Perfectionism · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Sexual Abuse · Spirituality · Trauma & PTSD
Ahmarin Noor

Innerlight Counseling

LAC

Licensed In:
Arizona
“If you feel like life isn't going in the direction you want and you're struggling to make sense of it; or perhaps you're navigating a big life change; or finding yourself stuck in cycles of miscommunication. If you're noticing increased anxiety or depression, I am here for you.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy
Specialties:
Anxiety · Career Counseling · Depression · Life Transitions · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem
Lila Wallace

Lila Wallace, Marriage and Family Therapy

LMFT

Licensed In:
California, Florida
“If you feel uncomfortable in your life, as though you're not moving forward the way you want to, this is your sign to try therapy. I work with people who are feeling anxious, who overthink, who have had bad experiences in relationships. I treat Anxiety, OCD, Hoarding Disorder, hair-pulling, skin-picking, and relationship and self-esteem issues.”
Services:
Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
ADHD · Anxiety · Depression · Grief · Hoarding · Life Transitions · Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) · Perfectionism · Spirituality
Mary Huycke

Pathways Family and Community Services

LRIC

Licensed In:
Virginia
“I work with individuals 8 years and older, couples, and families. I have experience working with diverse demographics and presenting concerns. I have specialized experience in Substance Use, mood, and personality disorders, and trauma. My goal as a therapist is to meet the needs of whomever walks through my door by providing a safe and open environment to explore yourself and your mental health goals.”
Services:
Child Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Teen Therapy
Specialties:
Addiction · ADHD · Anxiety · Attachment · Behavioral Issues · Body Dysmorphia · Codependency · Consensual Non-Monogamy · Depression · Domestic Abuse · Gender Identity · Grief · Highly Sensitive People (HSP) · Infidelity / Affair Recovery · Men’s Mental Health · Menopause & Perimenopause · Mood Disorders · Out-of-Control Sexual Behavior · Personality Disorders · Relationship Issues · Self Esteem · Self-Harming · Serious Mental Illness · Sexual Abuse · Substance Use · Suicidal Ideation · Women’s Mental Health

About Couples Therapy

Online couples therapy, sometimes called couples counseling, gives partners a structured space to work with a licensed therapist through secure video sessions. It can support communication, recurring conflict, trust, intimacy, decision-making, relationship transitions, affair recovery, separation conversations, or rebuilding connection over time.

Therapy Expanded helps you compare online couples therapists by state, relationship concerns, therapy approach, insurance, language, and availability. If one partner is seeking private support, individual therapy may be a better starting point. If the concern involves children, parenting roles, or several family members, you may also want to browse family therapy or parenting therapy.

What to Know About Online Couples Therapy

Online couples therapy is relationship counseling delivered remotely through secure telehealth platforms, usually by video and sometimes by phone. It gives partners a structured space to work with a licensed mental health professional on communication, conflict, trust, intimacy, life transitions, and other relationship concerns without needing to meet in person.

For many couples, online therapy makes getting support feel more realistic. It can be easier to coordinate around work schedules, parenting responsibilities, travel, or living in different locations. It may also open up access to providers outside your immediate area, which can be especially helpful if you are looking for a therapist with experience in a specific issue, identity, culture, or relationship dynamic.

Online couples therapy can support people in all kinds of relationships, whether they are dating, engaged, married, long-term partners, or navigating separation. Some couples start therapy because they feel stuck in recurring arguments. Others want to rebuild closeness, recover from a breach of trust, improve communication, or make important decisions together. Therapy does not have to be a last resort. Many couples use it proactively to strengthen their relationship before problems grow.

That said, online couples therapy is not the right fit for every situation. If there are serious safety concerns, ongoing abuse, coercive control, or one partner cannot speak freely, a different level or type of support may be more appropriate. The right provider can help you understand whether telehealth couples therapy is a good starting point for your needs.

How Does Online Couples Therapy Work?

Online couples counseling usually starts with finding a provider who offers telehealth and works with couples. Many directory profiles list the therapist’s specialties, relationship approaches, fees, and scheduling details so you can compare options before reaching out. Some providers also offer a consultation to answer questions and help you decide whether the fit feels right.

After booking, you will typically complete intake paperwork and receive instructions for joining your session online. Most couples therapy sessions take place with both partners attending together from the same location or from separate locations, depending on the provider’s policies and your circumstances. A strong internet connection, a private setting, and a space where both partners can speak openly can make sessions more productive.

In the first few sessions, the therapist will usually learn about your relationship history, current concerns, and what each partner hopes to get from therapy. You may talk about communication patterns, recurring disagreements, emotional disconnection, parenting stress, intimacy, trust, or major life changes affecting the relationship. The therapist’s role is not to “pick a side,” but to help both people feel heard while identifying patterns and creating healthier ways to respond.

As therapy continues, sessions may focus on building communication skills, managing conflict more effectively, increasing emotional understanding, repairing trust, or clarifying shared goals. Some therapists use a structured approach with exercises and tools to practice between sessions, while others focus more on insight and deeper relational patterns. Like in-person therapy, online couples therapy works best when both partners are willing to participate honestly and consistently.

How to Find the Right Online Therapist for Couples Therapy

Finding the right online provider for couples therapy starts with practical fit. Make sure the provider offers telehealth, works with couples, and is licensed to see clients where each partner will be located during sessions. If you and your partner live in different states, that is especially important to confirm early.

Next, look for clinical fit. Couples therapists may specialize in communication issues, conflict repair, premarital counseling, infidelity recovery, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, blended families, LGBTQ+ relationships, intercultural relationships, or separation and discernment work. A provider whose experience matches your goals is more likely to understand the dynamics you are bringing into the room.

It also helps to pay attention to the therapist’s style. Some couples therapists are more structured and skills-based, offering exercises and practical tools. Others are more reflective, focusing on emotional patterns, attachment, and deeper relationship dynamics. Reading provider bios can give you a sense of whether their approach feels aligned with what you and your partner want.

Cost, scheduling, and logistics matter too. Look at session fees, insurance information, cancellation policies, session length, and whether the therapist allows partners to join from different locations. Because couples therapy requires buy-in from two people, convenience can make a big difference in whether the process feels sustainable.

When available, a consultation can be a helpful next step. Ask what online couples therapy with them usually looks like, what relationship concerns they most often work with, and how they approach conflict, communication, or trust issues. The right provider should feel balanced, experienced, and able to create a space where both partners feel respected. A good directory makes that search easier by helping you compare providers and connect with someone who fits both your needs and your relationship goals.

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Online Couples Therapy FAQs

What is online couples therapy?

Online couples therapy is relationship counseling delivered remotely through telehealth. Sessions are usually held by video and involve both partners meeting with a licensed mental health professional to work on relationship concerns in a structured, supportive setting.

How is online couples therapy different from in-person couples therapy?

The main difference is the format. Instead of meeting in an office, you join sessions remotely from home or another private space. The goals are often the same: improving communication, understanding patterns, addressing conflict, and building a healthier relationship.

Is online couples therapy effective?

Research suggests that online couples therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy for many couples, although the evidence is still developing and is more nuanced than the research on individual teletherapy. In a randomized study comparing videoconferencing couples therapy with face-to-face treatment, couples showed similar improvements in relationship satisfaction, mental health, and therapeutic alliance, with no significant differences between formats.

What issues can online couples therapy help with?

Online couples therapy may help with communication problems, recurring arguments, emotional distance, trust issues, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, life transitions, premarital questions, and relationship decision-making. Some couples also use therapy to strengthen an already stable relationship.

Do both partners need to attend every session?

In many cases, yes, but it depends on the provider’s approach. Some couples therapists primarily meet with both partners together, while others may occasionally schedule individual sessions as part of the work. It is best to ask how the therapist structures online couples therapy before getting started.

Can we do online couples therapy if we are in different locations?

Often, yes. Many providers can work with couples joining from separate homes, offices, or even different cities. However, licensing rules can still apply based on where each partner is physically located during the session, so it is important to confirm this with the provider ahead of time. For help finding a provider licensed in multiple states, see our guide on finding a therapist licensed in multiple states.

Will I still feel a real connection with my therapist online?

Yes, many couples do. A strong therapeutic connection comes from feeling heard, understood, and supported, not just from being in the same room. Online therapy can still feel personal, collaborative, and emotionally engaging. The therapist’s style, your comfort with the format, and the overall fit all play a role in how connected the experience feels.

How much does online couples counseling cost?

The cost of online couples therapy varies by provider, location, session length, and specialty. Some therapists offer private-pay rates only, while others may provide sliding-scale options. Provider profiles often list fees or make it easy to ask about pricing before booking.

Can we use insurance for online couples therapy?

Sometimes, but it depends on the provider and your insurance plan. Coverage for couples therapy can vary more than coverage for individual therapy. It is a good idea to ask both the provider and your insurance company what services are covered and what your out-of-pocket costs may be.

When is online couples therapy not the right choice?

Online couples therapy may not be the best fit when there are immediate safety concerns, ongoing abuse, coercive control, severe escalation, or situations where one partner cannot speak openly. In those cases, individual support, in-person care, or local crisis resources may be more appropriate. If anyone is in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8 right away.

Can online couples therapy help if we’re not married?

Yes. Online couples therapy is not just for married partners—it can help people who are dating, engaged, living together, co-parenting, or in any committed relationship. Many unmarried couples use therapy to improve communication, work through conflict, rebuild trust, navigate major life decisions, or decide what they want for the future. What matters most is not your marital status, but whether both partners are willing to show up, participate honestly, and work on the relationship together.

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