Couples Work
Welcome to the East Coast Mental Wellness Couples Work program. We are excited to introduce our transformative 6-month program, specifically designed for couples who are facing challenges and seeking to deepen their bond. Join us to strengthen your connection and build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
What makes this program different from couples therapy?
Our program stands out due to its strengths-based, time-limited approach. It begins with an intensive deep-dive session to uncover the underlying causes of distress in the relationship. Subsequent sessions guide couples through a range of topics and activities designed to facilitate open communication and address the root issues. Between sessions, couples are given homework to reinforce the new skills they are learning. Our therapists are carefully selected for their expertise and dedication to helping couples succeed, ensuring that each couple receives the highest quality of support throughout the program.
What to expect
Before the first Session: Both individuals will be sent an intensive questionnaire to be completed before the first session. This assessment will be sent to the therapist at least two days before the first session.
First Session: 75-minute deep dive into the history of the relationship and goals that both parties are interested in achieving. Discuss if you and your therapist feel that it’s a good fit to continue with 6-month follow-up sessions.
Follow-up Sessions: 1 hours sessions for 6 months. Meet with your therapist on a bi-weekly basis and work on specific goals and increase communication skills.
Who is this for?
- Monogamous and consensually-nonmonogamous couples
- Couples that are ready to invest in their relationship: this program is not covered by insurance.
- Couples ready to work on skills during and between sessions
- Couples that may find it difficult to express their feelings, listen to each other, or resolve conflicts effectively.
- Couples that may be caught in a cycle of arguments and misunderstandings that they can’t seem to break.
- Couples that are navigating significant changes such as marriage, the birth of a child, job changes, or relocation, which are impacting their relationship.
- Couples that may be dealing with infidelity, secrecy, or past betrayals that have damaged their trust in one another.
- Couples that may feel emotionally distant, struggle with intimacy, or notice a decline in their overall relationship satisfaction.
- Couples that want to Enhance Their Relationship
- Couples that are proactive and wish to address potential issues before they become significant problems.
- Couples that are dealing with particular challenges such as parenting differences, financial stress, or coping with illness.
Our Couples Work Therapist
RACHEL PLAYE, LMHCA. SHE/THEY
My name is Rachel. I received an MA in Holistic Mental Health Counseling at Salve Regina University. I have worked with folks who have anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, social anxiety, life transitions, trauma histories, and anyone who is trying to find their way in the world. I work with folks who are monogamous and those who are consensual non-monogamous.
I am here to help walk alongside you in your journey. I look at the whole person and take into account the mind, body, and spiritual needs. Our work together is teamwork. I hope to create a warm, empathetic, and judgement-free space where I integrate evidence-based modalities such as ACT, DBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, somatic therapy, and EMDR to help you achieve your goals.
KHYM CARMICHAEL, LMHC. SHE/HER/HERS
Hello and thank you for considering me for your counseling journey. I base my practice in choice theory, helping people remember that they have choices and options in their life. By taking care of ourselves first, we can be available for anything that comes our way. Life can be challenging, and with a little shift, we can turn challenges into opportunities.
STEPHEN CROCKER, LCSW. HE/HIM/HIS
For the past 15 years he has worked as a documentary filmmaker and media producer in higher education. He has a Master of Arts from Brown University in Documentary Production and Practice and an undergraduate degree from Brown in Art-Semiotics.
Stephen has spent the past 18+ years working with people exploring the myriad paths toward recovery from substance use disorder. He is interested in continuing this work in a clinical setting, working with people in abstinence-based recovery or exploring harm reduction skills in their substance use. Although he has most experience with young people and emerging adults, Stephen is eager to work with people who hold a range of identities and experiences.
A firm believer in the power of individual storytelling, Stephen is inclined to a therapeutic practice based in narrative, self-exploration and empathy.
KATRINA TINSLEY. SHE/HER/HERS
Katrina Tinsley, a dedicated Master of Social Work (MSW) student, serves as a peer mentor and social worker ambassador at King University in Bristol, Tennessee. Katrina anticipates graduating with her MSW in May 2026. Post-graduation, her aspiration is to obtain licensure as a psychotherapist.
With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Katrina possesses a profound comprehension of patient care, advocacy, and the systems that support individual and community well-being.
A dedicated professional and mother of three, Katrina harbors a passion for supporting families, promoting mental health, and ensuring equitable access to resources. Her background in healthcare, coupled with her current academic training in social work, equips her with a distinctive, holistic perspective that seamlessly integrates clinical knowledge with compassionate, client-centered care.
Motivated, empathetic, and solution-oriented, Katrina is committed to making a significant impact on the lives of others, both professionally and personally.
Cost of Investing in Your Relationship
First Deep Dive Session 75 minutes $275
Biweekly Followup Sessions 60 minutes $250
Contact Our Team
If you feel that you and your partner could benefit from attending our Couples Work program, click the button below.
East Coast Mental Wellness provides inclusive, compassionate mental health care through in-person and online therapy. Services include individual, couples, group sessions, life coaching, immigration evaluations, and LGBTQ+ affirming care—all in a supportive environment.
Contact Us
- 401-227-0372
- intake@eastcoastmentalwellness.com
Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Text or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Caring counselors listen and provide free and confidential support 24/7.
National Transgender Lifeline Crisis Line (Staffed by Transgender Individuals) 1-877-565-8860
National Coalition Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) National Hotline:
1-888-843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline:
1-800-246-PRIDE (1-800-246-7743)
LGBT National Senior Talkline:
1-888-234-7243
LGBT Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
