Los Angeles Couples Therapy
In-Person & Online Support for Relationships That Feel Strained, Stuck, or Disconnected
When Relationships Feel Hard
Close relationships can be deeply fulfilling and deeply painful.
When communication breaks down, trust is strained, or conflict becomes constant, it can leave partners feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure what to do next.
These struggles are common — and they don’t mean your relationship is broken. Most of us were never taught how to navigate conflict, repair after hurt, or stay connected during stress.
We work with couples and intimate partnerships across identities and relationship structures, including queer and non-monogamous relationships. We also work with families, families-of-choice, business partners, collaborators, and non-romantic relationships who want support navigating connection, communication, and change.
At Kindman & Co., our experienced Los Angeles couples therapists support partners in navigating challenges and strengthening connection.
Relationship therapy with our team can help you deepen intimacy, work through disagreements, heal from betrayal, be more confident managing conflict, and feel more secure within your relationship(s).
A free 20-minute call to talk about what’s going on and whether working together makes sense. No pressure to commit.
Many couples seek therapy when everyday connection starts to feel harder than it used to.
Are you and your partner(s) finding it hard to:
navigate cultural or value differences
stay curious and connected during challenging moments
move through conflict or make agreements that truly work for everyone
feel warm, forgiving, or open after being hurt
collaborate as a team and feel confident working together
manage ongoing stressors like money, sex, quality time, parenting, or household responsibilities
show up authentically in your relationship
feel trusting and secure with one another
If any of these resonate, you’re not alone.
Inclusive relationship counseling for couples and intimate partnerships
Including support for consensual non-monogamy and diverse relationship structures
You’re not failing. You’re human.
Many couples come to therapy feeling unsure whether their struggles are “normal,” worried that something is fundamentally wrong, or afraid they’ve waited too long to get support. In reality, conflict, distance, and recurring patterns are common, even in deeply loving relationships.
Relationships don’t become difficult because you’re doing something badly. They become difficult because connection asks a lot of us, especially when life is full, stress is high, or past hurts haven’t had space to be repaired.
Most people were never taught how to:
stay connected during conflict
meaningfully repair after rupture
talk about needs without defensiveness or shutdown
hold both closeness and difference at the same time
So when things start to feel tense, distant, or cyclical, it’s not a sign that your relationship is broken. It’s a sign that support could help.
The good news is this: while we often hurt in relationships, we can heal in them too.
Couples therapy isn’t only for relationships in crisis. It can also support partners who want to be intentional about communication, alignment, and the foundation they’re building together.
Relationship therapy can help partners to reconnect, repair after hurt, strengthen communication and emotional security, better understand one another, and, when helpful, explore with care and clarity whether staying together feels right.
If you’re here because something feels hard, or because you want to feel closer, steadier, or more aligned, you’re in the right place.
How we support partners at Kindman & Co.
At Kindman & Co., we work with couples and intimate partners who want to understand what’s really happening between them — not just manage surface-level symptoms. Our therapists are trained to help you slow things down, notice relational patterns as they unfold, and build more secure, honest ways of relating to one another.
Our science-backed approach to relationship therapy (PACT)
We primarily work from the Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT), a research-informed model that helps partners understand how nervous systems, attachment patterns, and real-time interactions shape their relationship.
PACT draws from:
neuroscience (how the brain and body respond under stress),
attachment theory (how we seek closeness, safety, and connection)
the biology of arousal (how we stay engaged—or shut down—during conflict)
In PACT sessions, we focus on what’s happening between you as it’s happening. We pay attention to communication patterns, emotional responses, and moments of connection or disconnection in real time. This allows partners to practice new ways of responding to one another with greater awareness, care, and choice.
If you’d like a deeper look at how PACT works and what to expect in sessions, you can read more about how PACT can help your partnership or watch the video below.
Paul discusses what to expect from your first PACT therapy session and how PACT helps you become an expert on your partner.
How co-therapy can support relationships
Co-therapy is an approach where two therapists work together with a relationship. It can offer additional support and a more balanced therapeutic space — especially when partners are navigating complex dynamics, power differences, or long-standing patterns.
At Kindman & Co., co-therapy for relationships is offered by Paul and Kaitlin Kindman, who are both licensed therapists and longtime collaborators in life and work. Drawing from their shared training and experience, they use co-therapy to model collaboration, transparency, and respectful engagement in real time.
Working with two therapists can help partners:
feel more supported and less alone in the room
benefit from multiple perspectives and attuned responses
notice relational patterns more clearly as they unfold
experience a therapy space that feels balanced, thoughtful, and emotionally safe
Co-therapy is one of the ways we support relationships at Kindman & Co. When it’s a good fit, it can deepen the work and offer a uniquely supportive way to explore connection, conflict, and repair.
To learn more about co-therapy, you can visit our co-therapy page or ask about it during a free info session.
Who relationship & couples counseling is for
You may have heard intimate relationship therapy referred to as couples counseling or marriage counseling. At Kindman & Co., we recognize that relationships are diverse, evolving, and often exist outside traditional boxes.
We work with people in many kinds of partnerships and relational configurations, approaching each relationship with curiosity, respect, and care.
Our team welcomes — and has experience working with — relational configurations of many kinds, including interracial and intercultural couples, LGBTQIA+ partnerships, and expansive relationships that move beyond traditional or heteronormative structures.
We also support families, families-of-choice, and non-romantic partnerships seeking deeper communication, care, and intentional collaboration.
Clients come to relationship therapy for many reasons, including:
New, premarital, or early-stage relationships wanting to build a strong foundation
Long-term partnerships or marriages seeking deeper connection, repair, or renewal
Partners navigating conflict, distance, or recurring patterns, even when there is care and commitment
Relationships healing after betrayal, rupture, or major life transitions
Consensual non-monogamy (CNM), polyamory, or other expansive relationship structures navigating communication and boundaries
Parents, co-parents, and families-of-choice adjusting to changing roles and needs
Creative collaborators, business partners, or other non-romantic relationships wanting to communicate more clearly and work together more sustainably
Your relationships are complex and evolving. Many people seek relationship counseling to feel more aligned, intentional, and connected — or to build a foundation that can support them through future challenges.
Therapy can support you in understanding what’s happening between you, advocating for your relational needs, and creating agreements that work within your values and relationship structure.
If your relationship matters to you, you’re welcome here.
You don’t have to be in crisis to seek relationship support
Many people think of relationship therapy as something you turn to only when things are falling apart.
While couples therapy can absolutely help during times of crisis, it’s just as often used preventively — including premarital counseling — as a way to be intentional about understanding one another, strengthening communication, and building a foundation that can support you through future stress.
Many relationships become more challenging not because something is “wrong,” but because life gets fuller, patterns solidify, and care that once came easily begins to take more intention.
You don’t have to wait until things feel urgent to reach out. Often, the earlier you have support, the easier it is to create meaningful, lasting change.
Relationship Therapy FAQs
What is relationship therapy?
Relationship therapy (sometimes called couples or partnership therapy) is a supportive process where you and your partner meet with a professional therapist to learn to repair conflicts quickly, improve communication, strengthen your connection, and feel more security in your relationship. At Kindman & Co., we use the PACT method — a science-based approach that focuses on attachment, neuroscience, and body awareness.
Who is relationship & couples counseling for?
We specialize in supporting interracial and intercultural couples, queer partnerships, and non-traditional relationship structures like consensual non-monogamy (CNM) and polyamorous partnerships, but our doors are open to all kinds of relationships. We also work with married and long-term partners, dating or premarital couples, and even business partners—anyone wanting to communicate better, repair trust, or reconnect emotionally.
Whether your relationship is “traditional”, queer, intercultural, or something in between, we help you build mutual understanding, deepen empathy, and grow stronger as a team across differences.
Do we need to attend together?
Our couple/relationship therapy sessions are designed for all partners to attend together, ideally in our office or if virtually, where you’re physically located in the same place. We know that in some instances participants may be in different places and we can generally work with this as long as all members are located within California and your therapist believes this will work to support you to meet your goals.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 60, 90, or 120 minutes depending on the therapist’s experience level and availability, so you have the space to work deeply without feeling rushed. Our goal is for you to have new and different experiences in your relationship therapy sessions that you can take outside our sessions to better support you—having slightly longer sessions greatly helps with this.
How many sessions will we need?
Every relationship is unique. While many partners notice positive changes after just a few sessions, we typically recommend planning for at least six months of therapy to create lasting change. Many couples choose to continue longer term as an ongoing way to strengthen and maintain their relationship. Your therapist will work with you to create a plan that fits your needs and goals.
Is relationship therapy only for partners in crisis?
Not at all. Many partners come in proactively—to deepen their bond, navigate transitions (like loss, parenthood, or moving), and learn tools to prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones.
What if we’re not married?
That’s absolutely fine! We work with partners at every stage of commitment — dating, engaged, married, or long-term companions. We offer pre-marital counseling to help you deepen your relationship with confidence and also support non-romantic relationships, such as business partners, creative collaborators, co-stars, and family members. Effective communication and connection matter in all kinds of relationships.
How much does relationship therapy cost?
Our session rates are listed on the Fees & Insurance page and vary depending on therapist experience level and session length. We’ll review fees and scheduling with you before your first appointment.
How do we get started?
The best first step is to book a free info session. This gives you a chance to speak with our Care Coordinator — to be paired with your best fit therapist, ask questions, learn more about our practice and approach, and decide together if Kindman & Co. is right fit for you.
Couples therapy at Kindman & Co. supports partners in Highland Park and Northeast L.A. Learn more about individual therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy, and our relationship therapists.