Marriage and Relationship Counseling

Dr. Anne Rothenberg specializes in helping couples navigate the complex challenges of modern relationships. As an experienced relationship and sex therapist, she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where partners can openly discuss their most intimate concerns and work toward building a stronger, more satisfying connection.

"We Don't Talk Anymore" - Communication Breakdown

• "We're like roommates living separate lives"
• "Everything turns into a fight - even small things"
• "I walk on eggshells around my partner"
• "We have the same argument over and over"
• "My partner shuts down when I try to talk"
• "I feel criticized no matter what I do"
• "We can't discuss anything without it becoming an attack"
• "I don't feel heard or understood"

Sexual and Intimacy Struggles

• "We haven't had sex in months (or years)"
• "My partner wants sex all the time and I never do"
• "I'm always the one initiating - it's exhausting"
• "Sex feels like a chore on my to-do list"
• "I can't orgasm with my partner"
• "We had a baby and our sex life disappeared"
• "I have pain during sex but I'm afraid to tell my partner"
• "My body has changed and I hate being touched"
• "I'm not attracted to my partner anymore"
• "We're sexually incompatible - different desires and needs"
• "I think about other people during sex"
• "Performance anxiety is ruining our intimacy"

Betrayal and Broken Trust

• "I discovered my partner's affair"
• "They're emotionally involved with someone else"
• "I caught them sexting/on dating apps"
• "They lied about money/debt/spending"
• "I can't stop checking their phone"
• "How do I know if I can trust them again?"
• "They had an emotional affair at work"
• "I'm attracted to someone else and feel guilty"
• "Porn use has become a problem in our relationship"

Life Transitions and External Stressors

• "We're struggling with infertility"
• "A miscarriage has driven us apart"
• "We can't agree on having kids"
• "Blending our families is harder than we thought"
• "Job loss has put strain on everything"
• "We're dealing with aging parents"
• "Empty nest - now what?"
• "Health issues have changed our dynamic"
• "COVID changed everything about our relationship"
• "Retirement isn't what we expected"

Emotional Distance and Disconnection

• "I feel lonely even when we're together"
• "We're living like business partners"
• "I don't think I'm in love anymore"
• "My partner doesn't seem to need me"
• "We never laugh together anymore"
• "I feel taken for granted"
• "We've grown into different people"
• "There's no emotional intimacy left"
• "I don't feel like a priority"

Mental Health and Personal Struggles

• "My partner's anxiety/depression affects us both"
• "Past trauma is impacting our intimacy"
• "Addiction is destroying our relationship"
• "Body image issues are affecting our sex life"
• "ADHD makes relationship maintenance hard"
• "My partner won't get help for their issues"
• "Medication has killed my sex drive"
• "Work stress is consuming our relationship"

Questions About the Future

• "Should we stay together for the kids?"
• "Is this relationship worth saving?"
• "How do I know when it's time to leave?"
• "Can we fall back in love?"
• "Are we better as friends?"
• "Should we open our relationship?"
• "Is couples therapy our last hope?"

If any of these concerns resonate with you, know that you're not alone. Dr. Rothenberg has helped countless couples work through these exact issues. With compassion, expertise, and evidence-based approaches, she can help you and your partner find your way back to each other - or make decisions about your future with clarity and confidence.

Remember: Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. The fact that you're here shows you care about your relationship.