Licensed Telehealth Psychologist for Maryland & Washington, DC
Call Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst at (301) 578-8760 to schedule your MD & DC telehealth session.
If you’re looking for virtual relationship counseling in Washington, DC and Maryland, I offer secure, online sessions to help couples and individuals strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. I’m Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience supporting partners through conflict, transitions, and relational healing.
Whether you’re dating, married, co-parenting, or navigating separation, therapy provides a structured space to explore what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with greater clarity and compassion.
Who Is Relationship Counseling For?
Relationship counseling is for anyone in a romantic partnership who wants to:
- Improve communication and reduce conflict
- Rebuild trust after betrayal or emotional injury
- Navigate life transitions such as parenting, relocation, or retirement
- Deepen emotional intimacy and connection
- Explore attachment patterns or emotional reactivity
- Decide whether to stay, separate, or redefine the relationship
You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit. Many couples seek therapy proactively to strengthen their foundation and grow together.
how I help
- Frequent arguments or emotional shutdowns
- Mismatched expectations or unmet emotional needs
- Infidelity, secrecy, or broken trust
- Parenting stress or co-parenting disagreements
- Feeling more like roommates than romantic partners
- Difficulty expressing vulnerability or resolving past hurts
- Preparing for marriage, separation, or blended family dynamics
These challenges are common, and they are treatable. Virtual relationship counseling in Washington, DC and Maryland helps you understand the emotional patterns beneath the surface and build new ways of relating.
I use two evidence-based models to support couples with virtual relationship therapy: Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps partners identify emotional needs, heal attachment wounds, and create secure bonds.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): Supports individuals in understanding the emotional “parts” that show up in relationships, such as protectors, critics, or wounded parts, and helps reduce internal conflict.
These methods are grounded in neuroscience and attachment theory. They are especially effective for couples who want to move beyond surface-level communication and create deeper, more authentic connection.
In our sessions, you can expect:
- A safe, nonjudgmental space for both partners
- Exploration of emotional patterns and relational history
- Tools for communication, empathy, and repair
- Support for emotional regulation and conflict resolution
- A collaborative process focused on healing and growth
Therapy is not about assigning blame, it’s about understanding each partner’s experience and building a more secure connection.
Online relationship therapy offers flexibility, privacy, and consistent access to care, especially helpful for couples with busy schedules or emotional tension. I provide HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions to clients across:
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.
I provide relationship counseling to:
- Couples in long-term partnerships or marriages
- LGBTQIA+ couples and nontraditional partnerships
- Co-parents navigating post-divorce dynamics
- Individuals exploring relational patterns or attachment wounds
- Partners preparing for marriage, separation, or reconciliation
Sessions can be attended from separate locations or together, depending on your needs and comfort level.
My role is to guide you with clinical insight and compassion, helping you build a relationship that feels more connected, respectful, and emotionally safe.
Begin with virtual relationship today
You don’t have to navigate relationship challenges alone. If you’re ready to explore your patterns, reconnect with your partner, and create meaningful change, I’m here to support you.