Online Couples Therapy in Maryland
A steady space to finally understand each other and find your way back.
You've built a good life together. But something has shifted… a quiet distance, the same conversations cycling on repeat, a sense that you're functioning well but not actually connecting. You're not in crisis. But you know something needs to change.
I offer online couples therapy for Maryland residents who are ready to move from fine to genuinely connected, without having to drive to an office to do it.
Now accepting new couples. Limited openings available.
What Couples Share About Our Work Together
“She’s exceptional.
We came to Tara after years of the same argument going nowhere. Within a few months we finally understood what was actually happening between us and how to change it.”
— Former Client, Raleigh, NC“We're in a completely different place than we were a year ago.
Tara made us both feel heard from the first session and never took sides. “
— Former Client, Online, MD“Warm and direct at the same time.
She doesn't let you stay comfortable in your patterns, but she never makes you feel judged for having them.”
— Former Client, Raleigh, NCWhat You May Be Experiencing
Most couples who find their way to me aren't in crisis. There's no dramatic rupture, no single moment that broke everything. What they describe is something quieter and, in some ways, harder to name.
The same argument, cycling back. A distance that wasn't always there. The feeling of being deeply connected to someone and still feeling far away.
One of you goes quiet. The other pushes harder. Or you've both just stopped trying. You're coexisting… managing the logistics of life, the schedules, the decisions, but not really reaching each other anymore.
You're capable in every other area of your life. You've tried talking about it. Maybe you've read the books, listened to the podcasts, had the same conversation a dozen times. You both want the same thing. You just can't seem to get there from here.
And now you're wondering if therapy could actually help, or if it's too late, or if you're too far gone, or if you're even the kind of people who do this.
You are. And it's not too late.
What you're longing for isn't complicated:
To feel heard without it turning into a fight
To reach for each other and actually connect
To stop bracing for the next hard conversation
To feel like partners again, not roommates with a shared calendar
You're not looking for someone to take sides. You're looking for someone who can see both of you clearly and help you find your way back to each other.
That's exactly what this work is for.
When Distance Becomes the Default
A couple reached out to me after six years together. Both accomplished, both deeply committed, both exhausted from trying to bridge a gap they couldn't quite name.
They weren't fighting constantly. In some ways it would have been easier if they were. What they described was something quieter: a growing efficiency in how they managed their life together, and a growing distance from each other inside it. They were succeeding at the logistics of partnership and missing each other entirely.
What emerged over the course of our work together (done entirely online), was something I see often in high-achieving couples. The same drive, focus, and emotional self-reliance that made each of them exceptional at work had quietly become a barrier at home. Neither felt they could be uncertain, tired, or struggling… so both were carrying more than they needed to, alone.
As they learned to slow down and become curious about each other rather than efficient with each other, something shifted. The conversations got harder before they got easier. But they also got real.
By the time we finished, they described feeling more like partners and less like two people managing a shared life in parallel. That shift happened entirely through a screen, and it was as real as anything I've witnessed in an office.
This is the kind of change that's possible when both people are willing to look honestly at what's happening between them. Not just the problems, but the patterns underneath them.
Built for High-Achieving Couples Who Want More Than Fine
I specialize in working with high-achieving couples throughout Maryland — partners in Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, Rockville, and beyond who are successful in nearly every area of life but find that those same strengths don't automatically translate into emotional closeness.
Many of the couples I work with are executives, physicians, attorneys, entrepreneurs, and dual-career professionals. They're used to solving problems. And they're often surprised to find that what their relationship needs isn't another strategy — it's a space to slow down, understand each other more deeply, and rebuild the connection that brought them together in the first place.
You may be a good fit if you and your partner:
Feel the distance growing and want to reconnect before it widens
Are stuck in patterns you can't seem to shift on your own
Are navigating a breach of trust or a significant rupture
Want to communicate more clearly and understand each other more deeply
Are managing competing demands and feel more like co-managers than partners
Value a grounded, evidence-based approach to real and lasting change
Why Online Therapy Works for Couples
Telehealth couples therapy isn't a compromise — for many couples, it's actually a better fit. You don't have to coordinate schedules around a commute. You can show up from your home, your office, or wherever you are in Maryland. And the quality of the work is exactly the same.
I've been working with couples online since well before it became the norm, and I've found that the absence of a commute often means couples arrive to session more regulated, more present, and more ready to engage.
A Steady, Evidence-Based Approach
My work with Maryland couples draws from the same evidence-based models I use in all my couples therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT). These aren't techniques I apply mechanically — they're frameworks I use to help you understand what's happening beneath the surface of your relationship and create change that actually holds.
You can expect warmth and directness in equal measure. I'll help you slow down, make sense of your patterns, and build new ways of relating that feel more aligned, sustainable, and real.
If this resonates, the next step is a free 15-minute consultation: a low-pressure conversation to see whether working together feels like the right fit for both of you.
What Working with Me Looks Like
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida. I earned my Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy from the University of Maryland and have been working with couples for over 15 years.
My training is specialized — every certification I've pursued has been chosen specifically to deepen my ability to help couples navigate the complexity of modern relationships. I'm also an AAMFT-approved clinical supervisor, which means I'm trusted to train and mentor other therapists in this work.
I've been featured in Time, HuffPost, and Newsweek as a couples therapy expert, and I bring that same depth of knowledge into every session.
Serving Couples Throughout Maryland
I offer online couples therapy to residents throughout Maryland including:
Annapolis · Baltimore · Bethesda · Rockville · Silver Spring · Columbia · Gaithersburg · Frederick · Towson · Chevy Chase · Potomac · Bowie · Laurel · Ellicott City · Ocean City
Where I Can Support You Most
Communication challenges
Emotional disconnection
High‑stress or high‑achievement lifestyles
Recurring conflict cycles
Parenting and life transitions
Repairing trust and rebuilding closeness
Intimacy and emotional distance
Navigating infidelity or breach of trust
Feeling more like roommates than partners
The Approaches I Draw From
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — helps partners understand the emotional needs driving their conflict and reconnect at a deeper level
Gottman Method — research-based tools for improving communication, trust, and friendship
Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) — focuses on acceptance and behavior change as complementary paths forward
These approaches help us understand what's happening beneath the surface — not just what's being said in the moment.
For session rates and logistics, visit the Investment & Fees page.
If you're just gathering information, the FAQs page is a good place to start.
How We Begin Working Together
Getting started is simple and intentional, giving both of you clarity about what comes next.
step one
Start the Conversation
Schedule a free consultation where both of you can share what’s been difficult, what you’re hoping for, and get a sense of whether we’re a good fit.
step two
Deeper Understanding
Once you become a client, we'll slow things down and explore your relationship patterns, emotional needs, and communication styles so you can understand where you feel stuck — and why.
step three
Rebuild Connection
Together, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan to help you reconnect, strengthen trust, and build a more fulfilling relationship.
Ready to take the first step?
Frequently Asked Questions About Online Couples Therapy in Maryland
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No. My practice is fully private pay, which means your care stays entirely outside the insurance system — no claims, no diagnosis codes shared with third parties, no external oversight of your treatment. This is a deliberate choice that protects your privacy and keeps your care fully in your hands.
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60-minute session: $300
90-minute session: $450
All major credit cards are accepted. A card is kept securely on file and fees are collected at the end of each session. HSA and FSA cards are also accepted.
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Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform through TherapyNotes. You and your partner can join from the same location or from two separate locations — whatever works best for your schedules. All you need is a private space, a stable internet connection, and a device with a camera. No app download required.
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Yes. Research consistently shows that telehealth therapy produces outcomes equivalent to in-person work, including for couples therapy specifically. Many couples find that meeting from the comfort and privacy of their own home actually reduces friction — no commute, no shared waiting room, no logistics to coordinate. What matters most is the quality of the therapeutic relationship and the work itself, and both translate well online.
You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from this work. Many of the couples I work with are functional, caring, and committed — they just can't seem to break a pattern on their own. The free consultation is designed exactly for this moment: to help you decide if this is the right fit before you commit to anything.
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Not necessarily. I am licensed in Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida. If one partner is in Maryland and the other is in a state where I'm licensed, we can still work together. If you're unsure whether your situation qualifies, the free consultation is the right place to ask.
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I work with couples navigating emotional disconnection, communication breakdown, recurring conflict, infidelity and trust ruptures, life transitions, premarital preparation, and the particular pressures that come with high-achieving partnerships. If you're not sure whether your situation is a fit, the free consultation is the right place to start.
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It varies. Some couples experience meaningful shifts within a few months; others choose to work longer to deepen communication, rebuild trust, or navigate complex transitions. I don't believe in keeping couples in therapy longer than necessary — the goal is always to help you get to a place where you have the tools and connection to navigate things on your own.
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If you need to reschedule, you may do so the week before, during, or after your original appointment with at least 24 hours notice. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice, or sessions that cannot be rescheduled within that window, are charged the full fee.
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The first step is a free 15-minute consultation — a low-pressure conversation where we can talk about what's bringing you to therapy, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like the right fit. There's no obligation and no commitment required.
Marriage Counseling and Couples Therapy: Is There a Difference?
You may hear the two terms used interchangeably and, in most cases, they mean the same thing. Both describe a therapeutic process designed to help two people understand each other more deeply, work through conflict, and strengthen their connection.
Some people prefer "marriage counseling" because they are married and the challenges feel tied to the specific weight of that commitment. Others resonate more with "couples therapy," especially if they're engaged, living together, or in a long-term partnership.
I work with married and unmarried partners alike. Whatever you call it, what matters is that both of you feel ready to show up, be honest, and do the work together.
If You're Ready to Feel Closer, I'm Here to Help
Whether you're navigating a difficult season, stuck in a pattern you can't seem to break, or simply wanting to understand each other more deeply, this work can help.
A free 15-minute consultation is a no-pressure first step. We'll talk about what's been hard, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like the right fit.