7 Denver Couples Therapists [Available Now]
Strengthen Your Bond & Rediscover Your Love
At Birch Psychology, we understand that relationships are among the most meaningful and challenging parts of life. Whether you and your partner are navigating communication struggles, major life transitions, or simply longing for deeper connection, our couples therapy is a supportive space to explore your experiences, strengthen understanding, and build a more fulfilling partnership together. Grounded in empathy, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to your shared growth, we walk alongside couples as you deepen connection, resolve conflict, and learn practical tools for a healthier, more resilient relationship.
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Peter Tulaney: Good fit for discernment counseling
Hannah Schriber: Good fit for couples navigating trauma
Ali Argo: Good fit for LGBTQ+ couples
Kaitlyn Reyes: Good fit for BIPOC couples
Stephanie Pinch: Good fit for couples in the perinatal/postpartum season
Ous Badwan: Good fit for parents of young children
Bridget Kromrey: Good fit for couples navigating grief or loss
If you’re unsure which therapist is right for you, please request a consultation so we can match you.
Meet our Denver couples counselors
Peter Tulaney, MA, MFT
Good fit for discernment counseling
I've been working with couples since 2007, and a meaningful part of that work has been with partners who aren't sure whether they want to repair their relationship or end it, which is exactly what discernment counseling is designed for. Rather than asking couples to commit to fixing things before they're ready, I guide them through a structured process of understanding their relationship more clearly, so they can make a genuine, grounded decision about what comes next. I approach this work without a predetermined outcome in mind, with real belief in each couple's ability to find their own clarity.
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #MFT.0003000
Specialty Areas: Discernment Counseling, Couples, Blended Families, Divorce, Adjustment, Marital Counseling, Relationships
Hannah Schriber, Psy.D.
Good fit for couples navigating trauma
When one or both partners have experienced trauma, it can show up in the relationship as reactivity, withdrawal, disconnection, or patterns that feel impossible to explain or break. I specialize in helping couples understand how trauma is shaping what happens between them. My work with partners goes beyond the basics (like simply learning communication skills) to the deeper emotional material underneath, helping partners access what they actually need from each other.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #PSY.0006507
Specialty Areas: Couples, Trauma, Grief, ADHD, Adoption, LGBTQ, Military, Identity
Ali Argo, MA, LPCC
Good fit for LGBTQ+ couples
I’m passionate about supporting people navigating identity, trauma, and relationship dynamics, and for LGBTQ+ couples, those threads are often deeply intertwined. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and grounded in the philosophy of self-liberation and self-love. My goal is to create a genuinely affirming space where both partners feel seen, not just “tolerated,” so you can heal your relationships with yourselves and each other.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate #LPCC.0023961
Specialty Areas: Couples and Relationship Issues, LGBTQ, Trauma, Grief, Identity Development, Refugees
Kaitlyn Reyes, MA, LPCC
Good fit for BIPOC couples
As a woman of color, I bring a lived understanding of what it means to navigate systems, identity, and relationships as a BIPOC person. I work with couples through a culturally informed, trauma-responsive lens, centering the full context of each partner's experience, including the stress of racism, cultural expectations, and intergenerational dynamics that often go unacknowledged in the therapy room. My goal is for both partners to feel genuinely seen and understood.
Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate #LPCC.0024114
Specialty Areas: Couples, Minority Stress, Women’s Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, Family Dynamics
Stephanie Pinch, Psy.D., M.Ed
Good fit for couples in the perinatal/postpartum season
Pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period are among the most identity-shifting experiences a couple can go through together. My research background is specifically in perinatal and postpartum mental health, and I bring both clinical depth and genuine personal investment to this season of couples' lives. Before my doctoral training, I was also a special education teacher, which gives me a distinctive lens for couples raising children with complex or neurodivergent needs.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #PSY.0006555
Specialty Areas: Couples, Perinatal, ADHD, ASD, Giftedness, Grief, Trauma, LGBTQ, Military, Identity Development
Ous Badwan, Psy.D., MFT
Good fit for parents of young children
The early years of a child's life are also some of the most demanding years of a couple's relationship. As an experienced psychologist with a post-doctoral specialization in infant mental health and child development, I understand how the stress of early parenthood can erode a couple's connection. My work with parents is grounded in attachment and family systems theory, and I use approaches like PCIT and parent-child dyadic therapy to strengthen not just the parent-child bond, but the foundation the whole family rests on.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #PSY.0003817
Specialty Areas: Couples, Families, Parenting, Trauma, Perinatal, Giftedness, Identity Development
Bridget Kromrey, Psy.D.
Good fit for couples navigating grief or loss
Grief has a way of pulling two people in different directions at the very moment they most need each other. I specialize in helping couples move through grief and loss, and I bring an integrative approach that draws on attachment theory, existential and humanistic frameworks, and depth psychology to help couples process loss without losing each other in the process. I also have dedicated training and experience supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, and I bring that same commitment to affirming, whole-person care to every relationship I work with.
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Psychologist #PSY.0005913
Specialty Areas: Couples, Grief, Life Transitions, Chronic Pain, Psychosocial Oncology, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ+
What sets our practice apart from other Denver couples counseling providers
Specialized clinical training. Our therapists hold doctoral and master's degrees from programs with concentrated focus in trauma, attachment, and relational psychology.
Diverse approaches under one roof. From somatic and EMDR to discernment counseling and psychodynamic work, we match couples with the right fit rather than a one-size approach
Cross-specialty collaboration. Because we also work with children, families, and individuals, we're equipped to support the full context of a couple's life
Telehealth and in-person options are available across Denver and Centennial, and via telehealth throughout Colorado
A genuine commitment to equity. Our clinicians include specialists in LGBTQIA+ care, multicultural identities, and culturally responsive practice.
What to expect from the therapy process
Step 1. Free initial consultation
Before you commit to anything, you'll have a brief phone call to talk through what's bringing you in, ask questions, and get a feel for whether our practice is the right fit for your needs.
Step 2. Intake session
During your first full session, your therapist will take in both partners' perspectives, the history of the relationship, and what you each hope therapy will do for your relationship. From here, you’ll engage in shared goal-setting to shape the direction of the work.
Step 3. Ongoing sessions
From there, sessions are a consistent, dedicated space to do the work, whether that means building new communication skills, processing past hurts, or finding your way back to each other. Your therapist will adjust the pace and approach as your needs evolve.
FAQs about couples therapy
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Common reasons couples come to therapy include:
Communication breakdowns or recurring arguments
Emotional distance or disconnection
Recovering from infidelity or a breach of trust
Navigating a major life transition (new baby, job loss, relocation)
Grief, illness, or chronic stress affecting the relationship
Parenting conflicts or disagreements about family dynamics
Relationship strain tied to cultural or identity differences
Deciding whether to stay together
This isn’t an exhaustive list. If you’re unsure whether couples counseling can help with what you and your partner are experiencing, request a consultation.
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Our diverse and experienced team of clinicians offer counseling that’s tailored to the specific needs of your unique relationship. Our approach is informative, evidence based, and centered on creating a safe place for you and your partner to bring positive change, improve communication, engage in conflict resolution, and power through life transitions.
We focus on resolving relationship conflicts and patching the emotional disconnections that create discord in a healthy relationship. At Birch Psychology, we'll teach you to improve your communication skills, navigate through challenging times, and foster understanding and empathy.
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On this page, the terms are used interchangeably. However, therapy describes service provided by a licensed marriage mental health professional, and that other forms of counseling may be provided by a clergy member or other person in a helping role.
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The therapeutic modalities that are commonly used in marriage therapy include EFT (emotion focused therapy), the Sue Johnson approach on attachment theory, the John Gottman method, and more.
Treatment plans are customized to each couple’s needs. Many couples experience other challenges such as depression, anxiety, sex and intimacy trouble, connection difficulties, addiction, feelings of being stuck, and stress about the future. Each concern can require a different technique!
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Couples who are constantly fighting may need to improve their ability to communicate. Relationship counseling can teach new clients to develop skills to do so!
Couples can struggle with feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, life stressors, intimacy confusion, and family connection, and by seeking support, they are able to heal themselves and better their lives.
There doesn't need to be a large trauma for most couples to find support from seeking a therapist. Sometimes, a marriage can use tune ups to better prepare for the future!
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Couples do not need to be married in order to seek couples therapy! Non married partners, polyamorous couples, and other forms of romantic relationships can find healing, growth, and hope by meeting with a couples and family therapist to break down conflicts.
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At Birch Psychology, we believe that every relationship can be revitalized and improved with unbiased and nonjudgmental support. This is because every couple will face challenges in life that are difficult to overcome, to understand, and to learn from.
And regardless of compatibility, every person is different: we all cope differently, we all perceive differently, and we all have our personal biases. Over time, our biases often evolve into expectations, which challenge our relationships when we feel these expectations aren’t being met.
By stepping out of your comfort zone and into a safe space for open communication, you’re better able to express your needs, desires, and disappointments. With guidance from experts, you’ll improve your understanding of yourself, your partner, and your relationships.
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Yes! In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, engaging in services with a relationship or family therapist is up to 75% effective.
The willingness to work on your partnership implies a desire to improve yourself and your contribution to the relationship. Having anxiety about losing an important relationship, desire to continue life with your partner, and being interested in furthering intimacy can signal a potential for success.
People who participate in marriage counseling improve their ability to communicate, listen, and empathize with their partner. This knowledge is vital for facilitating long-term relationships built on mutual trust and connection.
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Coverage for couples therapy varies by plan, and many insurance providers don't reimburse it directly. We recommend calling your insurance company to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits. Our team is happy to provide documentation you can submit for potential reimbursement.
Start couples therapy in Denver today
Meeting with a therapist is an opportunity to focus on the bond you’ve created with your partner. Available to couples of all ages and backgrounds, we provide an accepting and caring environment for exploring the nuanced dynamics of your relationship. When it comes to couples counseling in Denver, we have the experts!Ready to transform your partnership and life? To get matched with the perfect clinician for your relationship and find the best couples therapy Denver has to offer, book a consultation with Birch Psychology today.