Relationship Therapy for Intentional Couples Who are Invested in Their Relationship!
Online Across Maryland or In-Person in Baltimore City, MD
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In-Person in Baltimore City or Online Throughout Maryland
Every relationship faces ups and downs. At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we offer supportive and skill-based couples therapy services that help partners navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and build a healthier, more connected relationship. Whether you're newly navigating life as partners or have been together for decades, we're here to help you grow together.
Our couples counseling services are available both in-person at our Baltimore City office and online for couples throughout Maryland.
We Make Scheduling Easy!
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1. Call Us
Give us a call at 443-726-1318, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm and speak with our office admin who will help you get scheduled!
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2. Schedule With One of Our Therapists
Click on the “Make an Appointment” button with the therapist of your choice here (make sure they’re accepting new clients). Follow the prompts to create your account, schedule an appointment, and complete the biography section. You got this!
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3. Send Us a Message to Get Started!
Need help deciding which therapist is the best fit for you? Send us a message to get started.
How We Help Couples with Relationship Therapy
Couples seek therapy for many reasons. You may be feeling disconnected, stuck in unhelpful communication patterns, or experiencing tension during stressful life transitions. Some common reasons couples reach out to us include:
Improving communication and conflict resolution
Navigating life transitions like becoming new parents or caring for aging parents
Creating shared rituals and routines
Clarifying relationship roles and expectations
Managing life stressors and balancing workloads
Wanting to build a stronger, more intentional partnership
We’re here to offer you tools, strategies, and insights that can help you and your partner move forward with clarity and care.
What to Expect from Couples Therapy at LifeSpring
Our therapists use the Gottman Method, a research-based approach to couples therapy that helps partners strengthen their connection, manage conflict, and build shared meaning. This method is practical, structured, and focused on teaching you specific tools that you can begin using right away.
Session Structure
Week 1: 90-minute intake session
Week 2: 45-minute individual sessions for each partner
Week 3: Completion of the Gottman Relationship Checkup (online assessment; separate fee charged by the Gottman Institute)
Week 4: 90-minute session to review assessment results, explore patterns, and identify relationship goals
Ongoing: Weekly or biweekly sessions, typically 60-90 minutes, based on your goals and availability
This structured start allows us to understand your unique relationship dynamics and tailor a plan that works for you.
Meet Our Couples Therapists
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Sara Secada-Lovio, LCPC
Sara works with couples who want to:
• Strengthen emotional intimacy and connection
• Explore shared goals and values
• Improve communication around parenting and family life
• Address sexual health, pregnancy-related topics, or pelvic-floor related issues
• Navigate life transitions like becoming new parents or empty nesters.
• Work on establishing boundaries in their relationshipsSara brings warmth, grounded-ness, and a culturally informed lens to her work with partners.
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Michaela Langley, LGPC
Michaela supports couples who:
• Want to improve how they handle conflict and communication
• Are growth-oriented and invested in couples therapy as a means of strengthening their relationship sooner than later
• Are preparing for a new baby or parenthood
• Want to explore shared goals, values, rituals, and/or boundaries for their family
Is Couples Therapy at LifeSpring Right for You?
At LifeSpring, we offer relationship therapy for couples who:
Are invested in their relationship
Value and respect one another
Are willing to prioritize time for therapy
Want to learn new skills to strengthen their partnership
Are open to implementing practical tools between sessions
Couples therapy at LifeSpring is not the right fit if:
There is ongoing infidelity that has not been addressed
There is any form of physical or emotional violence in the relationship
One or both partners are unsure whether they want to continue the relationship
Active addiction is one of the primary issues impacting the relationship
If your situation includes any of the above concerns, we recommend seeking support through individual therapy or a more specialized service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we use insurance to pay for relationship therapy?
No. The focus of relationship therapy services at LifeSpring Counseling Services is to work on the relationship, and is not intended to focus on or treat any particular mental health diagnosis. As such, these services are not covered by insurance.
What is the Gottman Relationship Checkup, and how much does it cost?
The Gottman Relationship Checkup is a comprehensive online assessment designed to evaluate relationship strengths and challenges. It is completed individually by each partner and provides detailed feedback for your therapist to use in your treatment planning. There is a separate fee (charged by the Gottman Institute) for this assessment, typically around $39 per couple.
What if my partner is hesitant about therapy?
It’s common for one partner to be more open to therapy than the other. We recommend scheduling a consult call with both partners present to address any questions and explore how the process works. Often, understanding the structure and purpose of therapy helps ease initial hesitations.
How long does couples therapy typically last?
The duration of relationship therapy depends on your goals, level of commitment, and how often you're able to meet. Some couples benefit from short-term, focused work (6–12 sessions), while others engage in longer-term therapy to build deeper emotional connection and lasting change.
Do we have to be in crisis to benefit from couples therapy?
Not at all. Many couples attend therapy to proactively strengthen their relationship, improve communication, or prepare for future transitions. You don’t have to wait for a crisis to invest in your partnership. Proactive couples understand that relationship therapy is a tool that can help them strengthen and grow their relationship.
We’re engaged. Is relationship therapy right for us?
Firstly, congratulations! Yes, engaged couples can definitely benefit from investing in their relationship. At LifeSpring Counseling Services, we offer pre-marital couples counseling services specifically for engaged couples. We encourage you to check out those services as they are designed with the needs of engaged couples in mind.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you're ready to invest in your relationship and learn new tools to grow closer together, we’re here to help.
Scheduling your first session is simple:
Click Here to book online 24/7 with the therapist of your choice or give us a call at 443-726-1318 Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm.
Complete your intake paperwork.
Attend your first session and start feeling better with professional support!
You don’t have to figure this out on your own. We’re here to help. Schedule your first session today!
Other Mental Health Services at LifeSpring
Counseling for children and teens isn’t the only counseling service offered at our office. Our Greater Baltimore mental health counseling office also offers individual counseling services for adults and college students dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, interpersonal violence, and trauma. We also offer specialized counseling services including online therapy, Brainspotting, faith-based counseling, and mindfulness-based counseling.