Couples Counseling and Marriage Therapy

	Specialized Teletherapy Therapist	General Couples Therapist
Specialization	Expert in online couples therapy, virtual sex therapy, anger management, and stress management.	Focused on improving communication, conflict resolution, and relationship satisfaction.
Certifications	AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, LCSW, LCAC, CFSW, with expertise in teletherapy for sexual and relational concerns.	General licenses like LMFT, LCSW, or LPC, with less emphasis on specialized online therapy.
Focus Areas	Teletherapy for communication, sexual intimacy, alternative relationship dynamics, sex addiction, anger, and stress.	General relationship issues such as trust, communication, and conflict resolution.
Approach	Evidence-based techniques (CBT, Gottman Method) with inclusive, sex-positive practices tailored for teletherapy.	General therapeutic frameworks like EFT or the Gottman Method.
Clientele	Couples and individuals with unique relational challenges, including alternative lifestyles, benefiting from the convenience of online therapy.	Couples seeking general relationship improvement.
Services Provided	Comprehensive virtual counseling sessions addressing sexual and relational challenges, exclusively via teletherapy.	Offers in-person or hybrid counseling, with optional online therapy.
Therapeutic Goals	Empower clients to improve intimacy, navigate alternative lifestyles, and address specific issues like sex addiction or anger. Goals are client-defined.	Enhance relationship satisfaction and conflict resolution.