Couples Therapy in Baltimore, MD

Couples therapy in Baltimore

Couples therapy serving Baltimore, Maryland.

Most couples wait six years longer than they should before coming to therapy. By then the patterns are deeper than they need to be. Sanare Counseling Group connects partners in Baltimore with Maryland-licensed therapists who specialize in couples work — communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and the slow drift that affects so many long-term relationships.

What it looks like

Reasons couples reach out.

Communication breakdowns

The same conversation, over and over, that never resolves.

Lost connection

Roommates more than partners. The friendship faded.

Parenting conflict

Different parenting styles. Resentment builds.

Intimacy changes

Sex feels different. Affection feels rare.

How we work

Approaches that actually move things.

Emotionally Focused Therapy

Most-researched approach for couples. Reaches the emotional patterns underneath conflict.

Gottman-informed work

Concrete skills for repair, conflict, and connection.

Communication coaching

Hands-on practice during sessions.

Premarital and pre-baby

Strong couples come too — for preventive maintenance.

Insurance for Baltimore couples

In-network with most major plans. Couples sessions typically covered. Most pay $0 to $50 per session.

CareFirst BCBS
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Maryland Medicaid
Therapists serving Baltimore couples

Our couples specialists.

Maria Perrootts, LCPC

Couples and communication. Read bio →

Nithya Ramesh, LGPC

Couples, LGBTQ+-affirming. Read bio →

Adam Miller, LCPC

Couples and men in relationships. Read bio →

Victoria Vargas, LGPC

Couples, trauma-informed. Read bio →

Common questions

A few honest answers.

Does couples therapy actually work?

Yes — 70 to 75 percent of couples report significant improvement.

What if my partner doesn’t want to come?

Common. Many start skeptical and stay. We can also start with just you.

LGBTQ+ affirming?

Yes. Several therapists work specifically with queer and polyamorous couples.

How long?

Most come 12 to 20 sessions.

Can we attend from different places?

Yes. Virtual allows each partner to join from their own location.

Ready when you are

The relationship is worth the effort.