About relationship
This page lists therapists who focus on relationship issues and who identify relationship work among their focus areas. Browse the listings below to explore therapists by approach, experience, and languages offered.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether relationship is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has relationship among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for relationship
Pietro (Pete) Martucci, LPCC
Ref 37848
Calm guidance for stress and life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingAngela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Relationship, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP
Ref 258501
Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAmanda Parry, BACP
Ref 142169
Therapist using integrative, exploratory approaches
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingApril Lacey, LCPC
Ref 94106
Helping people find steady change and clearer paths
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingMark Dexter, BACP
Ref 188313
Practical therapy for mood and life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, LGBT Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
Ref 243585
Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingTheresa Huggins, LPC
Ref 219114
Therapist focused on practical emotional tools
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise, LPC
Ref 7050
Therapist focused on practical support
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingMary Smith Tyler, LCSW, CSW
Ref 170206
Supportive Georgia licensed social worker
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingRose Walsh, LPC
Ref 325810
Practical, empathetic support for emotional recovery
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingAnn Keith, LCSW
Ref 103213
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingRebecca Gilmour, BACP
Ref 279125
Flexible pluralistic counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
Ref 2633
Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingPamela DiGangi, LMHC
Ref 26004
Calm, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingWilliam Signey, BACP
Ref 113870
Practical, person-focused counselling for life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMelody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Ref 123632
Practical support for anxiety and life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJanet Hardin, LCSW
Ref 55726
Practical, compassionate support for life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSimran Nandhra, BACP
Ref 160587
Compassionate, person-focused counselling
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingSydney Fisher, LPC
Ref 187550
Compassionate counselor guiding practical growth
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingThomas Dukes, LMHC
Ref 44134
Experienced counselor with practical focus
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJonathan Wilkes, BACP
Ref 123145
Calm listening with practical skills
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingLaMeshia Lipscomb, LPC
Ref 106169
Warm, practical counseling focused on goals
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Addictions Languages: English
View listingJulia Allen, BACP
Ref 193195
Practical support for stress and low mood
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
Ref 202372
Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
Ref 124539
Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingCynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Ref 101833
Calm practical therapist focused on progress
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Anger Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
Ref 175272
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingChris Sergeant, BACP
Ref 104855
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingBianca Righetti, BACP
Ref 220095
Practical support for stress, anxiety and life change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKianni Johnson, LMHC
Ref 279980
Practical therapy for strong emotions
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Anger Languages: English
View listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
Ref 11729
Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Nunney, NCPS
Ref 97317
Compassionate person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingWendi Makus, LPC
Ref 48129
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC
Ref 58744
Practical, collaborative counseling for everyday struggles
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Depression Languages: English
View listingEmma Skoglund, LCSW
Ref 342061
Evidence-based guidance for relationships and trauma
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBetty Adhokorie, BACP
Ref 118948
Practical support for stress, trauma and life change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWaitus Carter, LCSW
Ref 125868
Compassionate support for life transitions
Works with: Relationship, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBrandi Kelly, LA Psychologist
Ref 201932
Experienced Louisiana psychologist focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Parenting Languages: English
View listingDominique Johnson, LMFT
Ref 318490
Restoring connection and healthier relationships
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Family Languages: English
View listingLatrice Scott, LMHC, LPC
Ref 15171
Supportive counselor for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Anger Languages: English
View listingDebbie Griffin, NCPS
Ref 183398
Calm guidance for stress and life change
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCarol Broad, NCPS
Ref 128573
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Stress, Anxiety, Grief Languages: English
View listingMore about relationship
Understanding relationship issues and how they affect you
When people talk about relationship concerns they often mean more than one thing. You may be thinking about romantic partnerships, but relationship work can also include family ties, co-parenting arrangements, friendships, and workplace dynamics. Relationship difficulties show up in communication patterns, recurring conflicts, loss of intimacy, mismatched expectations, or ongoing stress that changes how you feel day to day. Those patterns can ripple into other parts of your life - impacting sleep, concentration, mood, and your sense of connection with others.
Relationships are shaped by histories you and the people close to you bring into them. Family background, cultural norms, attachment experiences from childhood, and life transitions all influence how you relate. Because relationships are interactive by nature, problems rarely belong to just one person. Instead, they emerge in patterns and cycles that feel familiar and often hard to break. Recognizing that these patterns are shared and learned can be a first step toward making different choices and developing healthier ways of relating.
Signs that therapy for relationship concerns may help
You might consider seeking relationship-focused therapy if conflicts keep repeating despite apologies or temporary fixes, or if conversations routinely escalate into arguments or withdrawal. If you notice persistent dissatisfaction, resentment, humiliation, or hurt that colors your interactions, these are signs that the way you communicate or cope may need attention. Emotional distance, loss of affection, or difficulties rebuilding trust after breaches can also indicate a need for outside support.
Other signals include significant disagreements about major life decisions - such as finances, parenting, living arrangements, or sexual needs - that you cannot resolve on your own. You may find that one person's distress triggers the other's defensive responses, producing a cycle you want to change. You do not need a crisis to benefit from relationship work; many people seek help to strengthen connection, learn new communication skills, and create clearer expectations before problems escalate further.
What to expect in relationship therapy sessions
Entering relationship therapy usually begins with an assessment of what brings you and any partner or family members to the room. Early sessions often focus on understanding the history of the relationship, current patterns that cause distress, and the goals you hope to achieve. Your therapist will ask about interactions, important turning points, and the ways emotions and behavior play a role in conflicts. This information helps shape a plan that reflects the concerns you prioritize.
Therapy sessions tend to blend observation, skill building, and guided conversations. You may practice communication strategies in session and bring them into your daily life between meetings. Work in therapy often includes identifying unhelpful narratives - such as blanket assumptions about a partner's intentions - and replacing them with clearer, more balanced ways of sharing needs. Over time, therapy aims to expand the options you have when tensions arise so that you can respond differently than you have in the past.
Common goals and outcomes people pursue
People come to relationship therapy with varied aims. Some focus on repairing trust after a specific event. Others want to improve daily connection, better manage conflict, or decide whether to stay together or separate with greater clarity and respect. You may also pursue therapy to learn to co-parent more effectively or to shift longstanding patterns of criticism or withdrawal. Your therapist will collaborate with you to set realistic, measurable steps toward these goals, recognizing that change unfolds gradually.
Common therapeutic approaches used in relationship work
Therapists use a range of approaches to support relationship change, and you will find practitioners who list different methods among their approaches. Some therapists emphasize emotional processes in relationships and focus on helping you identify and express underlying feelings that drive behavior. Others concentrate on teaching concrete communication and problem-solving skills so that disagreements can be resolved with less harm and more clarity.
There are approaches that focus on attachment and how early bonds shape current expectations, while others direct attention to patterns of interaction that create cycles of conflict. Some practitioners work with systems - looking at the wider family or social context that sustains certain behaviors - and some integrate experiential exercises that promote empathy and mutual understanding. Because the field is diverse, you may find therapists who combine several approaches; when reviewing listings, note the approaches each therapist lists and consider which descriptions resonate with how you want to work.
How online therapy works for relationship concerns
Online therapy has become a common way to engage in relationship work, offering flexibility in scheduling and the ability to meet with a therapist from a different geographic area. When you choose online sessions, conversations usually occur over video, audio, or text-based messaging depending on the platform and therapist preferences. Many couples and families find that the convenience of meeting from home reduces stress about travel and allows sessions to fit into busy lives more easily.
Online work can support the same kinds of interventions used in person - observation of interaction patterns, coaching of communication skills in real time, and guided exercises that you can practice between meetings. If you live in different locations from the person you want to work with, online therapy may allow both of you to participate without the need to travel. When you start online relationship therapy, discuss with a therapist how you will manage interruptions, technological hiccups, and the boundaries you want for sessions to make them feel focused and respectful.
Choosing the right therapist for relationship work
Finding a therapist who fits your needs involves considering several factors that matter to you. You may value lived experience, a particular professional credential, familiarity with the life stage you are navigating, or the ability to communicate in a language you prefer. Think about the issues you want to address and look for therapists who list relevant focus areas, such as couples work, family dynamics, or communication-focused practice. Pay attention to the approaches they mention and whether those descriptions match how you imagine wanting to work.
It is also reasonable to consider practical matters such as session format - whether you prefer in-person, video, or phone work - and whether the therapist indicates experience with cultural or identity factors that are important to you. Many therapists describe their general style and what clients can expect; reading these descriptions can help you form an initial sense of fit. If you are unsure, you can prepare questions to bring to an initial conversation about how they typically structure relationship sessions and how they adapt their approach to the concerns you bring. Trust your sense of how comfortable and understood you feel when interacting with a therapist, because rapport is a key ingredient in effective work.
Preparing for the first steps and what to keep in mind
Before beginning relationship therapy, consider the goals you have and the small changes you would like to see. Reflecting on patterns you want to shift, moments when you feel most disconnected or most close, and what you hope will be different in practical terms can make early sessions more focused. If multiple people will attend sessions, think about how you want to share time and how you will handle difficult moments in session to keep conversations constructive.
Therapy is a process, and progress often comes through practice and patience rather than instant fixes. You can expect setbacks and learnings along the way. By choosing a therapist whose approaches and focus areas align with your goals, and by entering therapy with clear, realistic aims, you increase the likelihood of moving toward healthier interactions and more satisfying relationships. Use the listings below to explore profiles, read approach descriptions, and find a therapist whose style feels like a match for the work you want to do.