Virtual sessions in Maryland/ In person in Roland Park, Baltimore

Relationship Counseling

Smiling individuals engaged in conversation, reflecting the diverse and supportive community at Open Lines Counseling. Our team of experienced therapists provides personalized mental health services, including anxiety and OCD therapy, relationship co

All are welcome here and truly no topics are off the table for discussion or exploration. 

Relationship therapy

Conflict in relationship is not a bad thing. All relationships encounter difficulties and points of misalignment. It is how we work through those that matters. And sometimes we all need some guidance.

Let us help you with the how.

Our Specialties

  • Ethical Non-Monogamy

    There are often road bumps when practicing or considering ethical non-monogamy. We work with couples in or considering alternative relationship structures to help with common issues that come up in polyamory or ENM:

    →Jealousy

    →Time management

    →Establishing relationship agreements

    →Disclosure to others, etc.

    We understand the nuances of navigating issues that arise when the structure of monogamy is not present. We also know the deep joy, fulfillment, and closeness that couples can experience through open relationships.

  • Communication Struggles

    We don’t exactly get a manual for how to navigate relationship issues. And we all come to relationships with our own histories. Sometimes this might be trauma.

    Throughout the course of any relationship, there will be times when couples feel challenged or disconnected, when things feel bleak.

    →Breaches in trust,

    →Built-up resentment,

    →Frequent bickering

    →Sexual misalignment

    →Differences in values and priorities

    →Or simply wanting to strengthen skills of communication are all good reasons to get support.

  • Adding to the Family & Life with Children

    Becoming a parent—especially the process of trying to conceive and navigating the transition with a new baby—can challenge even the strongest of relationships.

    Managing the stresses of parenthood with small children and little time for yourself can take a toll.

    We can help you…

    →Improve communication

    →Balance the mental load

    →Connect with each other and yourselves individually

    →And appreciate the here-and-now—chaos and all.

FIND EASE. FEEL SEEN. FORGE YOUR OWN PATH.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality psychotherapy to individuals and couples that prioritizes competence, intersectionality, and compassion.

We aim to help people live life on their terms, to have good relationships with their minds and bodies, and to practice acceptance from the inside out.

We want our clients and clinicians to feel supported, seen, safe, and challenged. We aim to provide the right conditions for growth and mental wellbeing.

Additionally, we work to find ways to give back to the community beyond therapy sessions and recognize that healing does not happen in isolation. 

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