When love isn't the problem, but something still isn't working
Relationships hold the most meaning and, often, a great deal of pain in our lives. When things feel difficult to parse, stuck, or distant, it can color everything else you’re trying to sort through or make sense of.
Couples and relationship therapy at Past Forward Therapy offers a space to slow down together, understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and gain clarity. It’s not only about understanding the “why,” but about deciding the “how” and “where to next?” together. It’s about integration.
I work with couples and partners of all identities, orientations, and relationship structures. This is a queer-affirming, sex-positive, and relationally attuned space.
WHO RELATIONSHIP THERAPY IS FORYou might benefit from couples therapy if…
You keep having the same argument without resolution
There’s emotional distance, disconnection, or resentment building
Trust has been broken and you’re not sure how to rebuild it
You and your partner(s) have different needs around intimacy, sex, or closeness
A major life change is putting stress on the relationship
Old attachment wounds are affecting how you show up for each other
You’re navigating identity, sexuality, or non-traditional relationship structures
You don’t need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Many couples come to deepen their connection—not just to fix a problem.
How I work with couples
My approach to couples therapy is relational, attachment-informed, and emotionally focused. Rather than looking for who’s “right” or “wrong,” we’ll explore how each person’s history, nervous system, and emotional world is shaping the relationship dynamic.
Together, we’ll work on:
Understanding the cycle you keep getting stuck in
Naming unmet needs and the vulnerabilities underneath them
Building more emotional safety and attunement between you
Finding new ways to communicate, repair, and reconnect
I come to this work with genuine curiosity and a real belief that relationships can change, particularly when patterns are truly understood, not pathologized.
Areas of Focus
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Couples and partners of all genders and orientations
Queer, LGBTQIA+, and gender-diverse relationships
Monogamous and non-monogamous relationship structures
Sex-positive, pleasure-affirming, and kink-allied
Partners navigating intimacy, sexuality, and pleasure
Relationships impacted by trauma, grief, or major life transitions
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Feeling more emotionally seen and understood by each other
Communicating with more clarity and less defensiveness
Moving through conflict without full shutdown or escalation
Repairing old hurts and rebuilding trust
Making more intentional decisions about your relationship’s future
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Location: In-person sessions in Echo Park, Los Angeles
Virtual Therapy: Available throughout California
Session Length: 50 minutes
Fees: Private pay; superbills available upon request
Ready to reach out?
If couples or relationship therapy feels like a step worth taking, I’d be glad to talk. We can discuss what’s bringing you in and whether this feels like a good fit.
Reach out to schedule a consultation.
