Tools You Need To Improve Your Relationship and Your Life

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Tools You Need To Improve Your Relationship and Your Life

A trusted ExpertTo Listen and Guide You

Are You Looking For Couples Therapy?

Practical tools to create your best relationship

Skills for healthy communication

Therapy tailored to help you achieve your relationship goals together

Research-based, effective Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Dr. Sarah's own Couples Communication Made Easy

Online Sessions in Washington State

Questions You May Have

Questions You May Have

As with all Gottman Method therapists, couples therapy with me starts with a comprehensive relationship assessment, followed by tailored therapy sessions.

Initial Assessment

  • Description: A thorough analysis of your relationship dynamics over three 2-hour online sessions, and completion of thorough questionnaires
  • Outcome: You’ll journey through your relationship – your past, present, hopes, dreams, and concerns – and receive recommendations for relationship changes and what to focus on for effective therapy tailored to your specific goals.

Foundational Therapy Sessions

  • Description: After the initial assessment, if we feel we’re a good fit to continue working on your goals, we’ll start with an initial commitment of six sessions. We’ll focus on the first priority areas revealed in your assessment, and build foundational skills for your relationship.
  • Couples Communication Made Easy: With the first six sessions my course is included at no extra charge. Couples Communication Made Easy covers the foundational communication skills I’ve taught couples for decades. Learning basics of communication, calm, and connection on your own time between the first sessions frees up our therapy time for your concerns and dynamics, and how to apply what you’re learning. You can return to the course content as often as you need for refreshers on the content.

Questions You May Have

With the first six sessions my self-paced course may be included at no extra charge. Couples Communication Made Easy covers the foundational communication skills I’ve taught couples for decades. Learning basics of communication, calm, and connection on your own time between the first sessions frees up our therapy time for your concerns and dynamics, and how to apply what you’re learning. You can return to the course content as often as you need for refreshers on the content.

To learn more about Couples Communication Made Easy, and whether this might be enough for you without therapy, go to the Couples Communication Institute.

Questions You May Have

Couples therapy starts with in 100 minute, or, hour-and-forty-minute sessions. Once therapy has progressed and you're really seeing the changes in your relationship you are working towards, sessions can be decreased to 75 minutes. For the initial three assessment sessions and they are two hours each.

You'll work with me for two to three sessions per month. More frequent sessions may be available upon request.

"Marathon" therapy is also an option for out-of-Washington couples: Come to Washington State for three or so days for the assessment and intensive foundational sessions, then continue at home online.

Payment is due in full in advance, via Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. To pay by cash, check, or charge, contact me.

I do not bill any insurance plans, and am not a provider on any panels or plans. If you wish to attempt to use your insurance, I can provide you a statement periodically that you can submit to your insurance company to request reimbursement for your therapy sessions.

If you wish to see if your insurance company will reimburse you for your therapy I recommend you call and ask if you have an “out of network” benefit, or ask if they pay for “Any Licensed Psychologist.”

These insurance codes will be helpful for inquiring about reimbursement for couples therapy:

  • CPT Code: 90847
  • Diagnosis Code: Z63.0
  • Units per day: 2

If your insurance company says that they will reimburse you, I encourage you to request this in writing.

Questions You May Have

To explore working with me in therapy, fill out the form on this page. If I have openings, you'll have the opportunity to schedule a free 20 minute consultation call over Zoom with your partner. This will give us a chance to see if we're a good fit for each other.

Click here to contact me.

Questions You May Have

Contact Me to explore whether I am a good fit to work with you, and to inquire about my current fees.

As with all Gottman Method therapists, couples therapy with me starts with a comprehensive relationship assessment, followed by tailored therapy sessions.

Initial Assessment

  • Description: A thorough analysis of your relationship dynamics over three 2-hour online sessions, and completion of thorough questionnaires
  • Outcome: You’ll journey through your relationship – your past, present, hopes, dreams, and concerns – and receive recommendations for relationship changes and what to focus on for effective therapy tailored to your specific goals.

Foundational Therapy Sessions

  • Description: After the initial assessment, if we feel we’re a good fit to continue working on your goals, we’ll start with an initial commitment of six sessions. We’ll focus on the first priority areas revealed in your assessment, and build foundational skills for your relationship.
  • Couples Communication Made Easy: With the first six sessions my course is included at no extra charge. Couples Communication Made Easy covers the foundational communication skills I’ve taught couples for decades. Learning basics of communication, calm, and connection on your own time between the first sessions frees up our therapy time for your concerns and dynamics, and how to apply what you’re learning. You can return to the course content as often as you need for refreshers on the content.

With the first six sessions my self-paced course may be included at no extra charge. Couples Communication Made Easy covers the foundational communication skills I’ve taught couples for decades. Learning basics of communication, calm, and connection on your own time between the first sessions frees up our therapy time for your concerns and dynamics, and how to apply what you’re learning. You can return to the course content as often as you need for refreshers on the content.

To learn more about Couples Communication Made Easy, and whether this might be enough for you without therapy, go to the Couples Communication Institute.

Couples therapy starts with in 100 minute, or, hour-and-forty-minute sessions. Once therapy has progressed and you're really seeing the changes in your relationship you are working towards, sessions can be decreased to 75 minutes. For the initial three assessment sessions and they are two hours each.

You'll work with me for two to three sessions per month. More frequent sessions may be available upon request.

"Marathon" therapy is also an option for out-of-Washington couples: Come to Washington State for three or so days for the assessment and intensive foundational sessions, then continue at home online.

Payment is due in full in advance, via Zelle, Venmo, or PayPal. To pay by cash, check, or charge, contact me.

I do not bill any insurance plans, and am not a provider on any panels or plans. If you wish to attempt to use your insurance, I can provide you a statement periodically that you can submit to your insurance company to request reimbursement for your therapy sessions.

If you wish to see if your insurance company will reimburse you for your therapy I recommend you call and ask if you have an “out of network” benefit, or ask if they pay for “Any Licensed Psychologist.”

These insurance codes will be helpful for inquiring about reimbursement for couples therapy:

  • CPT Code: 90847
  • Diagnosis Code: Z63.0
  • Units per day: 2

If your insurance company says that they will reimburse you, I encourage you to request this in writing.

To explore working with me in therapy, fill out the form on this page. If I have openings, you'll have the opportunity to schedule a free 20 minute consultation call over Zoom with your partner. This will give us a chance to see if we're a good fit for each other.

Click here to contact me.

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What Clients Say

Coming and talking even once - taking action and making our relationship a priority - has lifted a weight. It’s more harmonious, peaceful, and constructive right now.

Couple | 20s

When we were first here in therapy a few years ago the sessions really helped a lot. We spoke to each other better. We created space for each other, carved out time to talk. It lasted a long time. We’re back because our child is at a different stage and we need some help.

Couple | 40s

Our session yesterday was transformative.  Thank you. I’m taking that big step today.  Feels right.

Individual | 50s

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"You have so much you want to do with your life.

I believe that when you and your partner bring your mutual support and energy to your relationship, you’re free to give your best to each other, yourself, your families, communities, careers… and your world.

For over 35 years I’ve been devoted to helping make this possible by teaching my proven Connection Spark Method to couples.

You can finally move forward, out of your current draining struggles, and create the healthy Calm,  Connection, and Communication to thrive happily together.

Because you and your partner deserve the love you’ve always yearned for."