Reconnect and feel close again

Couples and Relationship Therapy in Northern Virginia

Empowering couples and relationships of all structures in rebuilding physical and emotional intimacy.

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“We love each other, but intimacy feels stuck”

You long to reconnect, experiment, and find joy in desire, play and emotional closeness.

Maybe you and your partner have noticed a shift in your connection. Intimacy feels a little stale, desire has lost some spark, or talking about sex and play feels awkward or tricky. You’re curious about exploring fantasies, kink, or erotic play, but aren’t sure where to start or how to bring it up. Maybe you’ve experienced mismatched desire, miscommunication, or a little nervousness around vulnerability, leaving you both feeling a bit distant or hesitant. You want a safe, playful space to reconnect, experiment, and strengthen your emotional and physical closeness—all without judgment or pressure.

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Sound like you?

You long to feel more playful, connected, and confident with your partner.

Talking about desires, fantasies, or curiosity feels awkward, risky, or scary.

You want to explore new ways to experience pleasure and intimacy together but don’t know where to start.

You’re hoping to deepen trust, communication, and emotional closeness without shame or pressure.

I’m here to help with…

  • Mismatched Desire & Low Libido

  • Erectile & Arousal Issues

  • Kink Exploration

  • Ethical Non-Monogamy

  • Lack of Intimacy

  • Painful Sex

  • Emotional Disconnection

  • Sex & Communication

Here’s what we’ll do together

Therapy can help create a closer sexual bond that allows you to grow together.

First, we’ll create a safe, fun, and judgment-free space where both of you can explore intimacy, desire, and connection openly. This is a place to bring curiosity, ask questions, and share what excites or worries you.

Next, we’ll guide explore and learn about each of your sexual templates in ways that feel safe, consensual, and enjoyable for both partners. You’ll learn to share what you want, and what feels good in ways that deepen connection and closeness.

Along the way, we’ll practice communication, boundary-setting, and negotiating consent so your exploration feels comfortable, respectful, and mutually fulfilling. You’ll gain tools to navigate awkward moments or uncertainty with confidence and care.

Over time, you’ll notice your relationship feeling more playful, connected, and emotionally intimate. Together, we’ll build trust, curiosity, and shared pleasure, creating a dynamic that’s unique to your relationship and full of joy, excitement, and closeness.

At the end of the day, I want you to know:

You can create something deeper, playful and more connected than before.

What we’ll work on

Imagine a life where…

  • You and your partner talk openly about what brings you pleasure and joy.

  • Exploring intimacy, kink, or erotic play feels safe, exciting, and natural.

  • Your relationship flows with curiosity, trust, and playful confidence.

  • Emotional closeness, vulnerability, and erotic connection come easily and joyfully.

You don’t have to stay stuck.

Deeper intimacy and sex is possible.

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Questions?

FAQs

  • Not at all! Therapy isn’t just for “fixing” issues. Many couples come to explore curiosity, deepen intimacy, or add more playfulness and connection to their relationship.

  • Absolutely. All orientations, gender identities, and relationship styles are welcome—vanilla, kink-curious, poly, queer, or anything in between.

  • That’s completely normal. Therapy provides a safe, judgment-free space to take small steps at your own pace and communicate openly about curiosity, boundaries, and consent.

  • We focus on understanding each partner’s needs and desires, improving communication, and finding ways to meet each other with curiosity and care—without pressure or judgment.

  • No. Therapy is about conversation, connection, and curiosity. Play, fantasies, or erotic exploration are optional and done in the privacy of your own home.

  • It varies. Some couples come for a few sessions to explore a specific question or curiosity, while others enjoy ongoing work to deepen intimacy and connection over time.

  • Yes! We create a space together that’s affirming, playful, and respectful of all desires and orientations. You decide what you want to explore, and we guide the process safely and collaboratively.