Virtual relationship therapy in Virginia and South Carolina for two or more partners looking to reduce conflict, rebuild trust, and build boundaries that hold.
One partner wants clarity. One wants reassurance. One wants freedom. One wants safety. One wants to talk now. One shuts down because every conversation feels like a threat.
At Connected Threads Therapy, I help partners untangle what is happening underneath the fight so you can stop reacting to the pattern and start responding to each other.
No two stories look exactly alike, but these are some of the conversations I hear every day. You don’t have to find the perfect words or wonder if your experience is “normal.” If it matters to you, it’s worth talking about.
Relationship therapy for non-traditional relationships is support for partners whose relationship structure, identity, intimacy, or agreements may not fit conventional couples therapy models. This can include polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, swinging, kink-involved dynamics, LGBTQ+ relationships, multi-partner dynamics, mono-poly relationships, and partners who are newly exploring what they want their relationship to become.
You and your partner(s) may benefit from relationship therapy if your conversations keep escalating, shutting down, or going in circles. You may also benefit if you are about to make a major relational shift, such as opening a relationship, changing agreements, exploring kink, navigating a new partner, repairing trust, or deciding whether your current structure still fits. Therapy can help before things fall apart. It can also help when things already feel tangled, and you need a safe place to talk.
One partner is curious about non-monogamy. The other isn’t sure how they feel. These conversations can bring up fear, grief, excitement, insecurity, and a lot of uncertainty. Therapy creates space to explore those emotions without rushing toward a decision or assuming there’s only one “right” outcome. The goal isn’t to convince either of you. It’s to help you understand yourselves, understand each other, and decide what fits your relationship moving forward.
You leave every difficult conversation feeling like nothing actually changed. Whether it’s the same disagreement or a different topic altogether, you keep ending up in the same emotional place. Together, we’ll slow down the pattern, understand what’s happening underneath it, and find new ways to communicate that don’t leave either of you feeling unheard.
One of you wants more freedom. One wants more security. One is ready for change while the other isn’t sure what comes next. Therapy isn’t about deciding who’s right. It’s about helping both of you understand each other’s perspective so you can make thoughtful decisions together.
Jealousy doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong with your relationship. It’s often pointing toward unmet needs, fears, or uncertainty. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath those emotions and build healthier ways to respond without shame or blame.
Maybe every conversation turns into an argument. Maybe one of you shuts down while the other keeps pushing. Or maybe you’ve stopped bringing things up altogether because it feels easier than fighting. Therapy helps you have the conversations you’ve been avoiding with more honesty, understanding, and respect.
Healthy relationships rely on clear expectations, not assumptions. Whether you’re creating new agreements, revisiting old ones, or struggling to maintain boundaries that actually work, therapy can help you build agreements that feel realistic, mutual, and sustainable.
Relationships evolve. New partners, marriage, divorce, children, relocation, identity shifts, and changing priorities can all reshape how a relationship functions. Therapy helps you navigate those transitions with greater understanding, flexibility, and connection.
Healthy relationships are built by learning how to have healthy conversations and boundaries. Whether you’re rebuilding trust, navigating non-traditional relationships, or simply trying to stop having the same argument on repeat, therapy can help you get there.
When every conversation feels like it could turn into an argument, it’s easy to stop bringing things up altogether. Relationship therapy helps you understand the patterns underneath the conflict so you can communicate more openly, listen more effectively, and have conversations that bring you closer instead of pushing you further apart.
Relationships evolve over time. Opening a relationship, welcoming new partners, rebuilding trust, or navigating major life transitions can all bring uncertainty. Therapy helps you move through those changes with more confidence, less fear, and a stronger understanding of what each person needs.
There's no single blueprint for what a relationship is supposed to look like. What actually works for the two, or more, of you is the only version worth building toward, whatever that means for commitment, structure, or closeness.
Every relationship is as unique as the people in it. Together, we’ll help you define what connection, commitment, intimacy, communication, and partnership look like for you, ensuring your relationship reflects your shared values instead of external expectations.
I work well with people and relationships that don’t fit neatly into boxes. I’m comfortable with complexity, nuance, and conversations that might feel risky to say out loud. Clients often tell me they feel safe here. Not because I agree with everything they say, but because I’m steady, direct, and not easily rattled. You don’t have to explain your relationship structure, your desires, or your identity before we can get to work.
I’m honest without being harsh. I pay attention to what needs to be said, as well as to how feedback lands. I use humor when it helps, and I challenge when it matters. Whether you’re coming in on your own or with partners, my goal is to help you understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface. Then, I provide you with insight during our session along with tools that work outside our session.
Therapy here is honest and grounded in what is actually happening. Let’s slow things down, make sense of the mess, and focus on changes you can sustain outside our sessions.
Once there is more space, we start to untangle what is happening beneath the surface. Misunderstandings get clarified, communication shifts, and new options start to emerge.
Insight only matters if it holds up in real life. This phase focuses on building communication, boundaries, and agreements that you can actually maintain over time.
Queer couples found me first, back when I was at a group practice known for LGBTQ+ affirming care, and I was one of the only clinicians there who saw couples. Then individuals who identified as polyamorous started coming in too, until close to half my caseload was some part of that community. What they had in common wasn't a diagnosis, it was wanting a therapist who already got it so they didn't have to explain themselves before the real work could start. That's why this is the only population I work with now.
Yes, across the full range. I've worked with people who are just beginning to figure out how to open up in a way that feels safe, people who've been non-monogamous for a while and want to try something new, and people whose structure has always felt normal to them but who want a clinician who actually understands their lifestyle rather than one they have to educate.
Session rates depend on the length of time and the type of support needed.
50 minute sessions are $280
75 minute sessions are $400
90 minute sessions are $480
Longer sessions are offered selectively and discussed together ahead of time to make sure they are clinically appropriate.
No. I am a private pay practice and do not accept insurance. This allows me to work more flexibly and thoughtfully without the restrictions that often come with insurance based care. I can provide a superbill upon request if you would like to pursue out of network reimbursement.
That's more common than you'd think, including with Jennifer's very first couple. You don't need to agree before you start. Part of the work is figuring out what each of you is actually seeking in that conversation, since it's often different for each partner, and building from there.
It starts with getting specific about what each person actually needs, not assuming. From there we build boundaries and agreements together that reflect your relationship as it actually is, and we check whether they're holding up over time rather than treating them as fixed forever.
Yes. I offer consultations so we can talk through what you are looking for and decide whether working together makes sense. This is also a chance for you to ask questions and get a feel for how I work before committing to therapy.
Yes. I work with couples and multi-partner dynamics, three or more people included.
If you are new and not sure where to begin, start with a consultation. If you are ready to move forward, you can book a session directly.
Questions before booking? You can reach out here.
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