Structured, supportive online couples counseling with a relationship counselor you can trust. We have 40 diverse couples therapists who help couples from all walks of life overcome relationship challenges, communicate with ease and create a more passionate, fulfilling connection. We're here to support you.
Our couples counselors and relationship experts know how to help you resolve conflict and build a deeper connection that lasts with practical tools and hands-on resources. If you've hurt your partner or have been hurt by your partner, there is still hope. With the right tools, you can begin to repair your relationship and feel what it's like to love each other again.
Our couples counselors and relationship experts know how to help you resolve conflict and build a deeper connection that lasts with practical tools and hands-on resources. If you've hurt your partner or have been hurt by your partner, there is still hope. With the right tools, you can begin to repair your relationship and feel what it's like to love each other again.
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Are you tired of having the same arguments over and over again? Are you feeling more like roommates than lovers or you are starting to lose hope in your connection and even wondering is this relationship meant to be? Maybe you tried couples counseling before, but it didn't feel like the right fit. You're not alone.
Without realizing it, most couples have unrealistic expectations about their marriage, fueled by myths and popular media. Moreover, most people don't have good relationship role models and despite their best intentions, end up repeating patterns that they witnessed in those relationships. In the first stage of a relationship, it's usually easy and exciting.
Whether work, kids, time or simply life has gotten in the way, it completely natural to find yourself disconnected from your partner(s). You may even find yourselves incredibly connected, but not quite aligned in the bedroom, or wanting to explore new areas. In couples sex therapy, everything is normal - even your most intimate of fantasies.
Maybe you are in an open relationship right now and would like some help navigating its challenges. Many people choose an alternative to the traditional monogamous relationship; for some, these other options can bring more freedom, more love, and fulfillment, yet it's important to do it consciously and know how to manage issues like jealousy, agreements, boundaries and more.
Individual Counseling for relationships in San Francisco Bay Area can help you have the partnership of your dreams. Despite our best intentions, creating a satisfying intimate relationship can be a challenging task. Whether you are looking for a partner or having difficulties in a current relationship, you might be experiencing one of these issues.
Reviews (18)
Walker J.
May 29, 2021
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My partner and I absolutely loved working working with Evelyn Natalya. No matter how challenging things felt in our relationship, Evelyn had a way of making us both feel heard and our feelings validated. She helped us relate to each other's experiences and helped us bring much more balance to our dynamic. We almost always felt much closer after our sessions with her. We've recommended her to several of our friends. After her, I'm confident that every couple should try working with a therapist.
Laura L.
May 11, 2021
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My husband and I have been together for 36 years, with 7 years as a divorced couple. We've been back together for 3 years and felt we needed to avoid falling into old patterns that led us astray.
We learned more in 1 day about how to communicate than in all the years of couples therapy, books, and doing exercises in other programs.
This is the highest recommendation we could give to any couple starting out or in long term marriages. We have a brand new relationship and we are indebted forever for the guidance we received from Gal and Liron. Their incomparable gifts and authenticity are
We learned more in 1 day about how to communicate than in all the years of couples therapy, books, and doing exercises in other programs.
This is the highest recommendation we could give to any couple starting out or in long term marriages. We have a brand new relationship and we are indebted forever for the guidance we received from Gal and Liron. Their incomparable gifts and authenticity are
Liz D.
Oct 06, 2020
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Gal is an amazing therapist and a calming presence, and working with him over the past two years has truly been an investment in myself and my relationship. Even though 2020 has been full of surprises, my partner and I have grown as individuals and our partnership has become more understanding, compassionate, and curious despite the chaos of the past year. I seriously appreciate everything Gal has done for my partner and me, and look forward to supplementing therapy with some of his workshops in the future. I can't speak highly enough of Gal and would totally recommend him to anyone.
Alicia S.
Apr 13, 2020
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Take this course! My fiancé and I attended the Love Made Simple workshop this past weekend and feel more in love, happier, and closer than we ever have before.
Because of COVID, our weekend retreat was moved online. To be honest, we were skeptical a "Zoom" retreat would be as energetic, safe, and helpful. But, as soon as the workshop started, all our fears were calmed. Gal and Liron's love and energy burst off the screen and the online setting felt intimate and comfortable.
Gal and Liron are loving and sensitive people; all participants were greeted with such warmth and kindness
Because of COVID, our weekend retreat was moved online. To be honest, we were skeptical a "Zoom" retreat would be as energetic, safe, and helpful. But, as soon as the workshop started, all our fears were calmed. Gal and Liron's love and energy burst off the screen and the online setting felt intimate and comfortable.
Gal and Liron are loving and sensitive people; all participants were greeted with such warmth and kindness
Aywon N.
Jan 24, 2020
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My wife and I have been together for over 13 years and raise a special needs child. We still managed to learn so much from this weekend's workshop! Gal and Liron were so knowledgeable and very passionate about helping other couples have successful relationships.
They actually had advice on what to do in certain situations (rather than a couples counselor just mediating a relationship). The workshop was very organized. They had a carefully designed program that incorporated all aspects of ANY type of relationship. They also had MFT therapists readily available to assist in the exercises to
They actually had advice on what to do in certain situations (rather than a couples counselor just mediating a relationship). The workshop was very organized. They had a carefully designed program that incorporated all aspects of ANY type of relationship. They also had MFT therapists readily available to assist in the exercises to
Heather F.
Oct 02, 2019
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My husband and I took the Love Made Simple workshop last weekend, and it was a wonderful, intense, and uplifting experience.
Funny how most things we do in life come with training, or at least an instruction manual. My coffee maker came with way more guidance than my marriage!
This workshop was a great blend of body-mind exercises and practical tools and techniques to use to improve our relationship.
I really enjoyed how the workshop leaders Gal and Liron shared personal examples from their own relationship. There was never any pressure for us to share our own stuff publicly with the group
Funny how most things we do in life come with training, or at least an instruction manual. My coffee maker came with way more guidance than my marriage!
This workshop was a great blend of body-mind exercises and practical tools and techniques to use to improve our relationship.
I really enjoyed how the workshop leaders Gal and Liron shared personal examples from their own relationship. There was never any pressure for us to share our own stuff publicly with the group
Season H.
Jul 29, 2019
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My boyfriend of 4 years and I attended the Love Made Simple workshop over the weekend.
When you tell people you're going to a couples workshop, people assume something is going on with your relationship or there's something you need to "fix." I believe it's just as important, if not more so, to spend time working on your relationship even when nothing is "wrong" - before it can ever even get to that point.
We learned so much about ourselves and each other. We discovered new ways of communicating and new tools for handling conflict, commitment, and intimacy.
When you tell people you're going to a couples workshop, people assume something is going on with your relationship or there's something you need to "fix." I believe it's just as important, if not more so, to spend time working on your relationship even when nothing is "wrong" - before it can ever even get to that point.
We learned so much about ourselves and each other. We discovered new ways of communicating and new tools for handling conflict, commitment, and intimacy.
Amy A.
Jun 04, 2019
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My husband and I attended the Love Made Simple workshop and enjoyed it so very much. We loved the framework, exercises, teachings and individual attention from the therapists in the room. I loved that you can go as deep as you want--couples at all levels of relationship and experience were the room. My husband and I have been together 19 years and have done alot of workshops and personal work and were overjoyed with how much we feel more connected, loving and compassionate with each other. We also learned about dynamics and patterns that no longer serve us and are finding our way out. Thank you
Thomas B.
May 07, 2019
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My wife and I came here for pre-marital counseling and we were very happy with our experience. We were able to book an appointment within a few days of calling. Our counselor was experienced, attentive, and gave us good tips for dealing with stress and preparing for the future. Would highly recommend
Natalie C.
Feb 25, 2019
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My husband and I have been married almost 17 years. We are not in conflict, but realized that we were not as close as we were when we first married. Life, kids, jobs, all of that gets in the way, sometimes...At first we thought we would try to have weekly counseling sessions with Gal and Liron, but the timing was impossible! My husband and I couldn't even find one hour a week to meet consistently with counselors. It is hard to find that time! But then we heard about the Love Made Simple two day workshop that they hold in Mill Valley. It is pretty intense, and it isn't cheap up front.
Lauren J.
Nov 11, 2018
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My husband and I recently attended the Art of Listening workshop and we both very much enjoyed it. We have taken workshops with the Couples Center previously and this most recent one did not disappoint. The class was 12-15 people and it was led by Gal and two facilitators that would help with hands on exercises. The content was well thought out and the flow of the class would alternate between Gal's content/discussion to hands on exercises. I left the class with a better awareness of myself and how i hold space for others when I allow them to share. Thanks to Gal and staff for a valuable workshop
Jinghan Z.
Sep 17, 2018
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My husband and I went to the workshop LMS in September 2018. It was amazing! It only took a day to have a better and deep communication with my husband. We both learned how to respect each other and listen to each other actively. The whole experience was enjoyable. The workshop location was beautiful and relaxing. You could really tell how much effort they put in order to give couples the best experience and knowledge. The therapist assistants would answer the questions you have during the workshop. It's like having the extra free therapist counselling in the workshop. The exercises were fun
Lily V.
Sep 17, 2018
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Life changing!
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I've known my husband for 16 years yet I still discovered so much about him during the couples workshop. I wish we discovered this workshop and the tools Gal and Liron provided to us sooner in our relationship. But I am forever grateful for discovering and participating in one recently.
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First of all, my husband isn't the type to ask or want to participate in therapy. So I was so glad they offered the 2 day weekend workshop format. I felt I could pitch the idea to him much easier than couples counseling. I called it "couples retreat" for a weekend!
Then,
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I've known my husband for 16 years yet I still discovered so much about him during the couples workshop. I wish we discovered this workshop and the tools Gal and Liron provided to us sooner in our relationship. But I am forever grateful for discovering and participating in one recently.
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First of all, my husband isn't the type to ask or want to participate in therapy. So I was so glad they offered the 2 day weekend workshop format. I felt I could pitch the idea to him much easier than couples counseling. I called it "couples retreat" for a weekend!
Then,
Bess C.
Mar 29, 2018
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My partner and I went to just a few sessions with Gal and then did the love made simple couples weekend. We've been through A LOT in 3 short years and needed some serious help navigating it all. The work we did with them helped us find a deeper closeness through conflict. We've learned how to have fights that make us closer and we know each other a lot better now.
The work they do is both experiential and reflective; fun and creative. It's also very open-minded and individually-oriented; we have our own personal tools now that we have brought home.
It's something we will do
The work they do is both experiential and reflective; fun and creative. It's also very open-minded and individually-oriented; we have our own personal tools now that we have brought home.
It's something we will do
John M.
Mar 13, 2018
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My wife and I went to the Love Made Simple workshop in San Rafael last weekend, and we are so glad we did. Gal and Liron created a warm, friendly, safe space. Then, giving us an explanation for how intimacy in relationship works, they led us into some amazing personal insights, which we were encouraged to explore with our partners. One insight led to another, until we got very deep indeed--to the primary place of wounding that gets in the way of the intimacy we want. All along the way, Gal and Liron were buoyant and encouraging. There was also a small army of therapists on hand to jump in and help
Jenn T.
Sep 29, 2017
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This is a review for their AcroYoga couples workshop which is a solid 3.5 in my book
Pros: What a cool idea and pretty neat alternative to a date night. We did some trust building exercises, they had snacks and treats there, and the people were super sweet and nice! *Nothing * but * good * vibes * here *!
Cons: We only did about 30 mins of Acro in the 2.5 hour workshop. I've taken other acro workshops before and there's usually at least an hour and unfortunately, with the time crunch, we only got to fly 2-3 times each. I know it was their first time doing this so perhaps just better
Pros: What a cool idea and pretty neat alternative to a date night. We did some trust building exercises, they had snacks and treats there, and the people were super sweet and nice! *Nothing * but * good * vibes * here *!
Cons: We only did about 30 mins of Acro in the 2.5 hour workshop. I've taken other acro workshops before and there's usually at least an hour and unfortunately, with the time crunch, we only got to fly 2-3 times each. I know it was their first time doing this so perhaps just better
Amy K.
Apr 19, 2016
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My partner and I attended Gal and Liron's Love Made Simple workshop this about a month ago. We thought we were doing pretty well, so we were curious about how this workshop could help us.
I walked in unsure about what would happen and walked out thinking that this kind of work should be required for any marriage (or committed relationship, for that matter). The weekend's various activities were paced so that we had enough time to explore concepts with our partners then share with the large group if we wanted, but we managed to cover a vast number of them in a single weekend. Gal and
I walked in unsure about what would happen and walked out thinking that this kind of work should be required for any marriage (or committed relationship, for that matter). The weekend's various activities were paced so that we had enough time to explore concepts with our partners then share with the large group if we wanted, but we managed to cover a vast number of them in a single weekend. Gal and
Samee M.
Jan 21, 2016
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Writing this review was important to me, which is why I tried writing it a few times in my head before I just let myself start typing. My partner and I met and started working with Gal nine months ago. I chose to work with Gal as I believed he was similar in background and culture to my partner. I remember walking into the conference room of my office during our initial phone call and trying to communicate that I felt like we needed urgent help. Gal did a great job of explaining to me that change does not happen immediately but that he would be happy to help us through pre-marital counseling
