Marriage/Relationship Counseling

Testimonials

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Marriage Counseling

Using the Gottman Method, you can create the marriage that both of you want. We focus on connection, managing conflict, and loving each other in the ways they want. Since we charge by the session AND NOT the hour, we can get to the heart of the matter much quicker. Sessions typically run for two to three hours. We also include time between sessions for the client to call us between sessions. We understand this is your life, and we make you a priority. "Talk to you next week" just doesn't work. We are invested as much as you are in getting to where you want to be.

Frequently Asked Questions

I charge by the session, NOT the hour. Sessions last until the client feels better than when they first walked in.

I like to speak separately to all parties involved before our first session. Clients feel most comfortable if they're not walking in the cold.

In addition to my degree in Counseling Psychology and life coach certification, I am trained in the "Gottman Method." Dr. Gottman and his wife are the Marriage and Relationship counseling industry leaders.

My mother was a therapist and told me I had a gift. I was much better than her at understanding people. After my mom passed away, I decided to fulfill this dream because I knew it would make her proud.

Marriage, Relationships, Families, Emerging Adults (Ages 18–30), and chronically ill patients.

I had a couple who were not connecting. Most of their communications involved conflict. They learned to listen to each other after a few months. At their last session, they asked me to witness their wedding. Moments like this inspire me in my job. Whatever happiness looks like, I encourage my clients to find and deserve it. I also have a couple who had infidelity in their marriage. Since they started coming, they have been "ALL IN." They learned to accept their relationship would never be what it was before the infidelity. However, they told me, "After we left here, we talked for three hours like never. It felt perfect." It took about two months to reach this point.

The best advice I can give is that the client should call the counselor and converse with them. It's essential to feel comfortable talking to them. If you feel relaxed, hire them.

Will I feel comfortable working with this professional?

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Our Profile and Reviews

Check out our reviews at the link below. We have 200 five-star reviews on this site.

https://www.thumbtack.com/md/baltimore/life-coach/personal-coaching-services

Testimonials

"Working through three (2.5 hours) sessions with John was exactly the reset our marriage needed. I was particularly blown away by what a willing (and even eager) participant my husband became just half an hour into our first session—I practically drug him into therapy kicking and screaming! By the next week, he said, "I am looking forward to talking to John again." It is not just that John is easy and pleasant to speak with—his method works. The week after our first session, the bickering dropped to almost zero; we were connecting more and coordinating better around the difficult task of raising three small children. John helped bring us back to the reasons we fell in love and kept us focused on the good. After working with John, we are much happier as a couple and a family."

Elizabeth S.

"My wife and I had and still have a wonderful experience working with John on improving and maintaining our relationship. John's approach is to get to the root cause of the problem and work from there. It had an almost immediate positive impact on our marriage. Anyone looking to have a very relaxed, nonintimidating journey to repairing and maintaining their relationship should work with John. "

Joe V.


It is difficult to overstate how helpful John has been for me and my wife. He’s a straight shooter, and tells you like it is. But somehow is also very kind, supportive, and keenly observant. He is extremely perceptive to relationship dynamics and is able to create a safe environment that facilitates growth.

His approach to counseling is unique- and for us it was a perfect fit. At a minimum he’s worth a shot, and I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

Jai