Couples therapy across Maryland.
Most couples wait six years longer than they should before coming to therapy. By the time they arrive, the patterns are deeper than they need to be. Sanare Counseling Group connects partners across Maryland with therapists who specialize in couples work — communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, parenting friction, and the slow drift that affects so many long-term relationships.
Reasons couples reach out.
The same conversation, over and over, that never resolves. You both leave it feeling worse.
Roommates more than partners. Caring without feeling close. The friendship faded somewhere along the way.
You handle the kids differently. Resentment builds about who carries what.
Sex feels different. Affection feels rare. Difficult to bring up without it becoming another conflict.
Approaches that actually move things.
The most-researched approach for couples. Identifies the underlying emotional patterns and helps partners reach each other again.
Decades of research on what differentiates healthy from struggling couples. Concrete skills for repair, conflict, and connection.
Hands-on practice during sessions — slowing down conversations, naming what’s underneath the surface argument.
Strong couples come too. Therapy is for preventive maintenance as much as crisis repair.
Insurance for couples
In-network with major Maryland plans. Couples sessions typically covered when one partner has a clinical diagnosis. Most clients pay $0 to $50 per session.
Therapists who get couples work.
Couples, communication, life transitions. Read bio →
Couples, identity, LGBTQ+-affirming. Read bio →
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Find couples therapy in your city.
A few honest answers.
Does couples therapy actually work?
Yes — EFT and Gottman-based approaches have substantial research support, with 70 to 75 percent of couples reporting significant improvement.
What if my partner doesn’t want to come?
Common. Many start skeptical and stay because the sessions feel different from what they expected. We can also start with just you.
Are you LGBTQ+ affirming?
Yes. Several therapists work specifically with queer couples, polyamorous partnerships, and non-traditional relationship structures.
How long does it take?
Most couples come weekly for 12 to 20 sessions. Some shorter for specific issues. Some longer for deeper rebuilding.
Can we attend from different locations?
Yes. Virtual makes this easy — each partner can join from their own location if needed.