Couples Therapy in California, Oregon, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida.
Relationship Coaching & Consultation
Nationally & Internationally
Developing closeness, connection, and competency in your relationship.
Couples Therapist for people in Oregon, California, Connecticut, New Jersey and Florida, and Portugal.
You have had this fight before.
The topic changes, but the pattern stays the same. You both end up feeling unheard, disconnected, and stuck.
It’s not that your relationship is falling apart—but it’s also not where you want it to be. Emotional and physical closeness feels out of reach. You’re waiting for the perfect moment to talk things through, but that moment never comes. Instead, the space between you grows heavier with silence, doubt, and unspoken resentment.
And yet—you haven’t given up.
You still believe your relationship could be more: more connected, more resilient, more alive. You imagine building a life together filled with play, intimacy, and growth. But you're not sure how to get there—and you know it’s going to take more than a book or a weekend workshop.
You want real help.
You want someone who knows how to step in, help you sort through the tangles, and move toward something better—something fuller.
I’m Phillip. I work with couples who feel stuck and couples who are still reaching for something more—those who haven’t lost hope, but recognize they need help building the kind of relationship they long for.
Whether you’re struggling to get back on track or striving to deepen something that’s already good but not quite great, I help you develop the skills and awareness needed to build a thriving relationship system.
From the first session, you’ll learn to read and respond to each other in new ways—not just through words, but through tone, gestures, and presence. We’ll explore what’s getting in the way of connection and build new patterns grounded in curiosity, clarity, and care.
I don’t offer cookie-cutter advice. I collaborate with you actively and adaptively, drawing on a wide range of tools and insights to meet your specific needs and goals.
With over two decades of experience, I offer:
Couples, family, and individual therapy (CA, OR, CT, NJ, FL)
Relationship coaching (across the U.S. + internationally)
Ready to get started?
I offer a free 20-30 minute consultation by phone or video. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll help connect you with someone who is. Whether you're in crisis, at a crossroads, or simply wanting more from your relationship, I invite you to reach out.
📞 Call or text: (415) 574-0796
💬 WhatsApp: (415) 686-9822
✉️ Email: phillip@developingcloseness.com
Online Counseling and Relationship Coaching
All of your support will be from a secure online platform for online therapy in California, Oregon, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Florida, and remote virtual coaching nationally and internationally.
