Couples therapy · Waltham · Watertown · Online across Massachusetts
The same fight.
Over and over.
Most couples aren’t really fighting about the dishes. We help you both see what’s underneath the argument, so you can stop circling and find each other again.
Most major insurance accepted. Free 30-minute phone consult.
What this can feel like
Sound familiar?
“We love each other. Why is this so hard?”
“I’m not sure they’d even come.”
“Is it too late?”
Same argument, different topic.
You both know how it ends before it starts.
One pushes, one shuts down.
The harder one of you tries, the further the other pulls back.
Living like roommates.
Logistics and schedules, but not much else.
Trust that’s been shaken.
And hasn’t fully come back, even if you’ve moved on.
What we do differently
Why the fight keeps repeating
Communication tips help, but they don’t last if each of you is still reacting to something older than this relationship. We work with what each of you brings into the room, so the pattern loses its grip.
Not who’s right, but what each of you is protecting when the argument starts.
Often the reaction belongs to something from before you met. We help it settle.
When the old reaction isn’t running things, there’s room for the two of you again.
How a session works
What to expect in the room
You both get heard.
Your clinician makes sure neither of you is on trial.
We slow the pattern down.
You see what happens in the moment the fight starts, and what’s under it.
You leave with something to try.
One small change for the week, not a lecture.
Who you’ll work with
A few of the clinicians who work with couples
Every clinician here is trained in the same approach. Book a free consult and we’ll match you with the right person based on your schedule, insurance, and what you’re dealing with.
Jennifer Angelone, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor · Clinical Supervisor
James O’Brien, MA
Pre-licensed clinician, supervised
Charlotte Scanlan, MA
Pre-licensed clinician, supervised
Pre-licensed clinicians and clinical interns practice under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Hahn, PsyD, Jennifer Angelone, LMHC, Anjala Manuelpillai, LMHC, and Jennifer Hogue, LMHC.
Why people choose us
“Working with Life Centered Therapy as a couple with my wife was one of the best decisions we ever made. I will always be grateful for the path forward towards a more harmonious and loving marriage.”Ike S., client
Before you book
Questions people ask first
What if my partner is reluctant?
That’s common. Many couples start with one person, and we’ll help you figure out how to invite the other in.
Will the therapist take sides?
No. The goal is to understand the pattern between you, not to pick a winner.
How long does couples work take?
Many couples feel a shift in the first few sessions. Deeper patterns take longer, and we’ll tell you what we see after the first session.
Can we do this online?
Yes. Many couples prefer video from home. In-person is available in Watertown and Waltham.
Is couples therapy covered by insurance?
Yes. We’re in-network with most major plans and we confirm your coverage before your first session.
Take the first step
You can stop having the same fight.
Free 30-minute phone consult. We’ll check your insurance and match you with the right clinician.
Not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.