Couples & Relationship Therapy
Couples & Relationship Therapy — Online Therapy in Colorado
Support for Communication, Trust, and Emotional Connection
You’re in the right place if you and your partner feel stuck in repeating patterns — distance, shutdown, tension, or conflict — and you want to understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can reconnect with more safety and honesty.
Relationships can be incredibly meaningful — and also deeply painful when communication breaks down or you feel distant, misunderstood, or alone. You and your partner may find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, withdrawing from each other, feeling hurt or defensive, or unsure how to repair trust or closeness.
If your relationship feels strained, tense, distant, or overwhelming at times, you’re not alone — and support can help.
I’m David Rothman, LPC, and I provide online couples and relationship therapy for adults throughout Colorado. I work with couples and individuals who want to strengthen connection, work through conflict, heal relational wounds, and build healthier ways of being together.
What Relationship Struggles Can Look Like
Relationship distress often grows slowly — until it starts to feel constant or heavy.
You might notice:
repeating the same arguments without resolution
feeling distant, disconnected, or unheard
criticism, defensiveness, or walking on eggshells
unresolved hurt or resentment
mismatched needs around closeness or independence
breaks in trust or emotional safety
difficulty communicating emotions or needs
fear of conflict — or conflict that escalates quickly
Sometimes the problem isn’t that you don’t care — it’s that the way you’re trying to reach each other keeps misfiring.
Couples therapy helps you understand — and repair — those patterns.
How Couples Therapy Can Help
Therapy with me is steady, respectful, and emotionally aware. My job is not to take sides — but to help both partners feel seen, understood, and safe enough to be honest.
Together, we’ll work to:
understand the cycles that keep you stuck
improve communication without blame or attack
name emotions and needs more clearly
strengthen trust and emotional safety
repair past hurts and misunderstandings
reduce defensiveness, withdrawal, or reactivity
rebuild closeness, intimacy, and connection
make choices about your relationship with clarity and care
Many couples are surprised to find that conflict itself isn’t the problem — it’s the disconnection underneath it.
My Approach to Couples & Relationship Therapy
My work with couples is attachment-based and emotionally focused (EFT) — approaches that help partners understand what’s happening beneath conflict, shutdown, criticism, or distance.
We slow things down and look at:
the emotional needs driving your reactions
how each partner learned to connect or protect themselves
the unspoken fears under anger or withdrawal
the patterns that keep repeating — even when you don’t want them to
how to reach for each other in safer, more supportive ways
Sessions are paced and structured, so both partners have space to speak and feel heard.
Common Issues I Help Couples & Individuals With
I support couples navigating:
recurring conflict and communication problems
emotional disconnection or loneliness in the relationship
attachment wounds and insecurity
life transitions and stress
intimacy and closeness concerns
trust injuries — emotional or relational
navigating neurodiversity, trauma, or anxiety in relationships
questions about whether — or how — to continue the relationship
I also work with individuals who want to better understand relationship patterns, attachment concerns, or the impact of past relationships.
What Couples Sessions Are Like
In therapy, you can expect:
a non-judgmental space for both partners
slow, structured conversations
curiosity rather than blame
attention to emotions — not just logistics
support in calming and repairing when things get heated
My role is to help you stay connected while you talk about hard things.
A Gentle Note About Safety
If there is current domestic violence, coercion, ongoing emotional abuse, or safety concerns, couples therapy may not be appropriate — but individual support can help. Your safety and wellbeing matter first.
Online Couples & Relationship Therapy in Colorado
You don’t have to keep cycling through the same conversations — or feeling alone in your relationship. I offer online couples and relationship therapy for adults across Colorado, providing a steady, compassionate space to slow down, reconnect, and repair.
If you’re looking for online couples therapy in Colorado, I’m here to help.
Schedule an Appointment or Contact Me when you’re ready to take the next step — together.