Relationship Counseling at Dr. Nate Therapy

Care for the connections that matter most.

Relationships are as unique as the people in them. Some are monogamous, some polyamorous, some queer, and some defy labels altogether. Some are long-term and committed. Others are new, evolving, or in transition. Regardless of structure, every relationship deserves care, curiosity, and support.

In my practice, I work with individuals, couples, and relationship constellations who are longing for stronger connection, clearer communication, or healing after hurt. There’s no one “right” way to do relationships,but there are ways to make your relationship more emotionally safe, connected, and honest.

If you’re feeling stuck, misunderstood, distant, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Relationship counseling can help you slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and move toward deeper connection and clarity.

Relationships Come in Many Forms, But Some Struggles Are Universal

Whether you’ve been together for decades or are in the early stages of something new, all relationships can run into patterns that feel hard to break. I often work with people navigating:

• Communication struggles, frequent arguments, or emotional withdrawal
• Feeling unseen, unappreciated, or alone in the relationship
• Navigating trust, jealousy, or boundary challenges
• Burnout from always holding it together or avoiding conflict
• Shame, perfectionism, or fear of not being “enough”
• The impact of trauma or past relationships on current connection
• Changes in desire, parenting dynamics, or life transitions
• Identity exploration, including gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence
• Feeling like the relationship doesn’t quite “fit,” but not knowing what to do next

These issues aren’t specific to one type of relationship, they show up across all kinds of partnerships. Therapy offers a space to name what’s happening and explore new ways forward.

My Approach to Relationship Counseling

I use research-based methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, along with an affirming, trauma-informed lens. But more than anything, I center your experience. Our work together is shaped by your needs, goals, and values, not a one-size-fits-all model.

In our work, we might:

• Explore emotional patterns and attachment needs
• Build skills to communicate with more clarity, curiosity, and care
• Practice ways to repair after conflict or disconnection
• Identify the beliefs or past experiences that are showing up in your relationship
• Find your rhythm as a couple, throuple, or constellation on your own terms

I don’t come to therapy as an expert on your relationship. You are the expert on your lived experience. My job is to walk with you, ask meaningful questions provide insights about patterns that are happening, reflect an outside perspective,  and offer tools to help you feel more connected and more yourself in the relationships that matter most.

Relationship Support for Many Kinds of Partnerships

💑 Monogamous Relationships

Even strong, committed partnerships can feel distant, stuck, or emotionally exhausted. Together, we can:

• Repair emotional injuries and rebuild trust
• Improve your ability to listen and respond during conflict
• Reignite connection and intimacy
• Understand how your personal histories affect your current dynamic
• Shift from blame or silence to honest, supportive conversations

Whether you’re navigating a difficult season or hoping to strengthen your bond, therapy can help you reconnect.

🌱 Polyamorous & Non-Monogamous Relationships

Relationships with more than two people offer unique joys and unique challenges. I work with individuals and partners in open or polyamorous arrangements who are exploring how to:

• Create and revise relationship agreements
• Communicate about needs, time, boundaries, and emotions
• Navigate jealousy or insecurity with compassion
• Make space for each person’s voice and experience
• Strengthen a relationship system that honors everyone involved

You don’t have to squeeze your relationship into someone else’s mold. You deserve care that fits the way you live and love.

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Relationships

Queer relationships are powerful, complex, and often shaped by the experience of living in a world that doesn’t always understand. As an affirming therapist, I offer a space where:

• All genders, sexualities, and relationship structures are welcome
• You can explore identity, family dynamics, and relationship stressors without judgment
• We can unpack how intersectional experiences impact your connection
• You can feel seen and supported, not just tolerated

You don’t have to educate me to be understood here. Your identity and your relationship deserve care, respect, and room to grow.

What You Can Expect

In relationship counseling with me, you can expect:

• A nonjudgmental, affirming space for honest conversations
• Curiosity instead of blame
• Attention to both emotional patterns and practical tools
• Space for everyone in the relationship to feel seen and heard
• Flexibility and collaboration, your relationship is unique, and therapy will be too

Some clients meet together for most sessions; others alternate between individual and shared time. We’ll decide what fits best for your goals.

Ready to Begin?

You don’t have to be in crisis to start therapy. You just have to be curious about how things could feel different—more connected, more honest, more sustainable.

Schedule a free consultation if you’re ready to learn more.
Visit the Contact page or call/text 812‑370‑0370 to get started.
You deserve relationships that feel safe, supportive, and fully yours.