Compassionate, structured support for couples navigating communication challenges, conflict, intimacy, and the full complexity of long-term relationships.
Family structure and communication play a crucial role in an individual’s physical, social, and psychological well-being. Effective communication and positive relationships within a family are essential for normal functioning across all these domains.
Couples, pre-marital, or marital therapy focuses on addressing communication patterns and problem behaviors between individuals in long-term relationships. This type of therapy aims to improve communication, intimacy, and develop conflict-resolution skills.
We work with each couple to address specific patterns and interpersonal dynamics within their unique relationship, promoting healthy behaviors that improve functioning as a whole.
We offer both conjoint sessions, where both partners attend together, and separate individual sessions when needed to address specific patterns and interpersonal dynamics within the relationship system.
We draw from a wide range of proven therapeutic approaches, selecting and combining methods based on what’s most effective for each individual client.
Communication Skills
Developing the tools to express needs, listen actively, and engage constructively — even under stress.
Conflict Resolution
Problem-solving strategies that support positive interactions and healthy responses to disagreement.
Intimacy & Connection
Rebuilding emotional closeness and understanding the dynamics that strengthen or strain connection.
Behavior Change
Recognizing, accepting, and changing problem behaviors that negatively impact the relationship.
Family Impact Education
Understanding how couple behavior affects children and the broader family system as a whole.
Adaptable Solutions
Flexible, evolving approaches that address changing dynamics as the relationship grows and shifts over time.
Gottman Method
Research-based approach for building trust, improving communication, and deepening connection in relationships.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Strengthens emotional bonds and attachment patterns in individuals, couples, and families.
Sustainable intimacy isn’t built by the couple alone, it’s built by three distinct selves in constant relationship with one another. Developed by Dr. Anna Elton the framework aims to support partners in understanding and balancing each dimension of who they are within the relationship.
Your identity, values, needs, and personal history. A healthy relationship begins with each partner having a strong, grounded sense of self, independent of the couple dynamic.
The bond, shared language, and emotional contract between two people. This is the space where intimacy, communication, and partnership are built and sustained.
The roles, responsibilities, and relational ecosystem that form when a couple becomes a family. Balancing this self protects both the partnership and the people within it.
Research consistently shows that the quality of our closest relationships has a profound impact on physical health, mental wellness, and life satisfaction. When relationships struggle, every member of the family feels it.
Couples counseling isn’t only for relationships in crisis. Many couples seek therapy to deepen connection, navigate life transitions, or build stronger foundations before marriage. Wherever you are, we meet you there.
No PCP referral needed. Self-referrals are always welcome, one partner or both can initiate contact.
Our telehealth platform is built for couples. Join from the same room or from two separate locations. Whether you’re together at home or navigating different schedules and distances, therapy fits around your life.
Make a referral or contact us
Call (978) 972-1000, fill out our online referral form, or email intake@longwoodcare.org. Either partner can initiate.
Initial intake & assessment
We gather information about your relationship and goals to match you with the right clinician and structure.
Your first session
Meet your therapist together or individually, depending on what’s most appropriate for your situation, and begin building your plan.
Ongoing care & progress
Regular conjoint or individual sessions with consistent support and plan adjustments as your relationship grows and changes.
Call (978) 972-1000 · intake@longwoodcare.org · Self-referrals welcome.
If this is an immediate emergency, contact your local Emergency Response team or dial 911.
Self-pay options are available, and no PCP referral is required, self-referrals are always welcome.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Harvard Pilgrim
United Healthcare
Aetna
OPTUM
AllWays
Anthem BCBS
Tufts
WellSense
Partners Health
MassHealth (MBHP)
Services provided by licensed LMFT, LICSW, and LMHC clinicians.
Voluntary service does not require a PCP referral.
Self-pay services are available upon request for privacy and out of network insurance coverage.
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm · Saturday on-demand, accessible nationwide.
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