Relational Therapy in Durham, NC + Virtually
How Therapy Helps
Relational therapy offers a space to slow things down, understand the patterns that are pulling you apart, and rebuild connection in a way that feels safer, more honest, and more supportive for both of you. Together, we will…
Put shame, blame and judgment to the side as we explore patterns like defensiveness, criticism, control and withdrawal that are hiding under the surface and keeping you from connection.
Look at how your family of origin and past relationships have shaped the person you are today and how you show up in this relationship.
Identify, explore emotions underneath the surface so they can be communicated in an honest, authentic and connecting way.
Practice new ways of relating to each other that don’t involve the unworkable survival strategies that have become default patterns.
Relationships are not destined to remain stuck in cycles of distress. My style is warm, direct and rooted in curiosity and collaboration. Drawing from psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches such as Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I support relationships in moving from disconnection and defensiveness toward more secure, authentic, and meaningful connection — creating space for healing, growth, and renewed intimacy.
Support for Healing and Growth in Relationships
The quality of our relationships deeply shapes the quality of our lives. When a relationship feels stuck in familiar and painful patterns of conflict or disconnection, it can be distressing, confusing, and overwhelming. One or both of you want things to change but feel unsure how to make that happen. You may be noticing….
Trust has been eroded and emotional or physical closeness feels harder to access.
You keep having the same argument over and over without any forward progress towards a resolution, leaving you both feeling unheard, misunderstood and disconnected.
Small disagreements escalate quickly to intense fights, leaving each of you exhausted, disconnected and without a resolution.
One person is seeking more closeness, connection or reassurance while the other pulls away.
Old wounds and survival strategies get activated and turn conversations into battlefields.
Rates + Insurance
Session Rates
15-20 minute phone consultation - Free
Relational
55 minute session - $175
Individual
55 minute session - $160
45 minute session - $125
30 minute session - $85
Insurance - Out of Network
Connected Living Psychotherapy, PLLC is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, however, we are able to provide you with a “superbill” to submit to your insurance company to use for your out of network benefits. Depending on your individual insurance plan, you may be reimbursed by your insurance company a certain percentage for each session once you meet your out-of-network deductible. You can check your out-of-network deductible by calling your insurance company.
Good Faith Estimate
In accordance with the “No Surprises Act,” you will receive a “Good Faith Estimate” before your first session to better understand estimated cost of services.
Here’s what to expect…
STEP ONE
15-20 minute Consultation
Schedule a free, no pressure consultation call to see if we are a good fit and get answers to all your questions.
STEP TWO
Initial Intake Session
In your initial intake session, we will go over your mental health history, what brings you to therapy now, and begin the goal setting and treatment planning process.
STEP THREE
Recurring 55 minute sessions
Recurring sessions are typically 55 minutes and occur weekly or bi-weekly. Together, we will look at therapeutic needs and goals to determine what will work best for you.