Exceptional Couples Therapy
Supporting relationships in Fairfax, Virginia in-person
DC, NC, MD, & NY virtually
There are many great marriage and couples therapists in the DMV, but there’s only one Kathryn Rheem.
Kathryn was the first trainer of Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy in the region, and one of the original supporters and shapers of the EFT couples therapy model. She led the Washington-Baltimore training center for EFT for 15 years, and she has been the main trainer and supervisor of many of the wonderful local therapists you come across today. She has taught and presented on relationships and trauma, particularly military trauma, across the world.
The therapists at Rheem Clark and Associates have a special privilege to learn from one of the great therapists and teachers of our time. We hope to continue Kathryn’s legacy of providing the most intentional, compassionate, and observant care to our couples who we are honored to serve.
Individual Therapy
We work with clients struggling with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. If you’re in throes of heartbreak, our founder actually wrote the book on how to help people relationally heal within themselves.
Couples Therapy
What we’re the most known for. At RCA, we believe that secure bonds are essential to living your best life and that everyone can have healthy and fulfilling intimate connections. With help from our relationship experts, we help you to restore trust and connection.
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAP)
Both ancient and cutting-edge, psychedelic medicine is being used to effecively work with clients who are trying to come into contact with their deeper truths. Listen to Kathryn talk about her work in this here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you take insurance?
We do not take any insurance, our therapists do provide superbills which you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement
Do you see clients in-person or virtual?
We see clients both in-person in our Fairfax, VA office (next to the Mosiac) and virtually
How much does a session cost?
Our therapists charge different rates based on their training and experience level, and they will be happy to share their rates with you.
Can Kathryn Rheem be our therapist?
Understandably Kathryn’s case load is usually full, however we have two Certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy Supervisors and a Certified Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapist on staff who are exceptionally well-trained and supported by Kathryn, amongst other excellent clinicians. Learn more about them here.
Does EFT Couples Therapy work with emotionally inexpressive men?
The research on EFT shows that EFT works well for men who describe themselves as emotionally inexpressive. EFT therapists aren’t surprised by the difficulties people have in expressing emotion. Many of us have been taught, or life has taught us, that emotional expression should be avoided. People say it makes them feel weak, look weak, or not feel very “adult.” The reality is that emotional expression is a given throughout our lives and isn’t a childhood trait to outgrow. In EFT, we make the most of your emotion first by helping you understand it and then helping your partner to understand as well.
How long does couples therapy typically last?
While EFT guides clients through steps and stages, the pace at which couples move through this work varies. Some find themselves in therapy for a few months, and for others, it takes longer. Not all wounds heal in the same amount of time. Couples enter therapy with different needs, and your therapist will collaborate with you and your partner throughout the therapy process about the duration of treatment and the frequency of sessions. Because we value your time and investment in the process, we are committed to working as efficiently as possible on your relationship’s behalf.
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