Licensed Telehealth Psychologist for Maryland & Washington, DC
Call Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst at (301) 578-8760 to schedule your MD & DC telehealth session.
If you are looking for online couples therapy in DC and MD, I offer evidence-based virtual counseling to help partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and restore emotional connection. I’m Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience supporting couples through life transitions, conflict, and relational distress.
Whether you’re navigating a rough patch, recovering from betrayal, or simply feeling emotionally distant, therapy can help you and your partner reconnect with clarity, empathy, and intention, all from the comfort of your own space.
Emotion Focused Therapy for Relationship Healing
My approach to couples therapy is grounded in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), a clinically validated model developed by Dr. Sue Johnson. EFT focuses on emotional safety and attachment, helping couples identify negative interaction cycles and express core emotional needs.
In EFT, we work through three stages:
- De-escalation – Identifying the patterns that keep you stuck in conflict or disconnection
- Restructuring interactions – Learning to express vulnerability and respond with empathy
- Consolidation – Practicing new ways of connecting and resolving future challenges
This process helps couples move from blame and withdrawal to emotional attunement and secure bonding.
Couples seek therapy for many reasons. You may benefit from online couples therapy if you’re experiencing:
- Frequent arguments or communication breakdowns
- Emotional disconnection or lack of intimacy
- Trust issues, including infidelity or secrecy
- Parenting stress or disagreements
- Life transitions affecting your relationship
- Feeling like you’re “roommates” instead of partners
- Difficulty expressing needs or feeling heard
Therapy provides a structured, nonjudgmental space to explore these challenges and build a stronger foundation together. I provide online couples therapy in DC and MD via confidential Telehealth sessions.
Online couples therapy in DC and MD offers the same depth and effectiveness as in-person sessions, with added flexibility and convenience. Whether you and your partner live together or in separate locations, virtual sessions allow you to engage in meaningful work without the stress of commuting or coordinating travel.
Benefits of online couples therapy include:
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions
- Flexible scheduling that fits your routine
- Comfort and privacy from your own space
- Greater emotional openness in familiar surroundings
- Continuity of care during travel or transitions
Many couples find that virtual therapy helps them feel more present and emotionally available, especially when sessions are held in a space that feels safe.
Who I Work With
- Married and unmarried couples
- LGBTQIA+ partnerships
- Long-term relationships navigating change
- Partners recovering from betrayal or emotional injury
- Parents balancing relationship stress with family responsibilities
- Couples preparing for marriage or separation
My role is to guide you with clinical insight, emotional presence, and deep respect for your relationship through our sessions in online couples therapy in DC and MD. Together, we’ll identify what’s not working, explore what each partner needs, and build new ways of connecting that feel authentic and sustainable.
I offer online couples therapy in DC and MD to clients physically located in:
Online PTSD therapy in Maryland and Washington, DC offers flexible, discreet access to trauma-informed care without the stress of commuting or sitting in a waiting room. I work with clients across:
- Maryland: Rockville, Takoma Park, Bethesda, Germantown, Montgomery County, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, and more.
- Washington, DC: Dupont Circle, Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, Northwest Washington, and more.
Sessions are conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform and can be scheduled around your comfort and availability.
You must be located in Maryland or Washington, DC at the time of your session to receive care.
Schedule a Virtual Therapy Session
If you and your partner are ready to invest in your connection through online couples therapy in DC and MD, I offer experience, structure, and compassionate guidance. Rebuilding your relationship is possible, and therapy can help you take that first step.