Bethesda, Maryland
Meet our Dedicated Counselors in Bethesda
Practicing in:
Bethesda | Maryland | Maryland Telehealth | Rockville | Washington DC Telehealth
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Bethesda | Fairfax | Maryland | Maryland Telehealth | Virginia | Virginia Telehealth
Family and Therapist Owned Since 2012
How We Help Couples
We Start with Hope
Even if you’re not sure your relationship can change, we are. We hold that hope with you until you can feel it yourself.
You Work with Relationship Specialists
Couples therapy isn’t a side offering here. Every therapist on our team specializes in relationship work, bringing focus and experience to every session.
We Build a Plan for Your Relationship
No cookie-cutter approaches. We take time to understand your specific patterns and what’s driving the disconnect so we can focus on what matters most.
You Make Changes that Last
We help you understand what’s underneath the conflict so the changes you make are deep and lasting, not just temporary fixes.
Real Client Reviews
Pat Talbert S.
16:58 03 Dec 25
After watching my parents struggle with resentments at the end of their lives, after over 70 years marriage, my husband and I wanted to use this fall to do a long-planned "tune-up" for our wonderful 40-year marriage.
We were blessed to be matched with Lisa Ghali, who was really quite amazing. She listened and laughed with us--pointing out things we didn't always see or appreciate about each other. Our biggest take-aways were learning to communicate even more clearly (because neither of us is a mind-reader!) and asking better questions ("Tell me what you were thinking!"). We so enjoyed our sessions with her and learned strategies to keep the party going for years to come. We've had many health challenges over the years, so we especially appreciate how well she understood the impact of those on our marriage. Most importantly, we learned that there was plenty of blame to go around! Rather than trying to assign blame, we realized we both had "pennies in the nickle."
I also want to thank both Lisa and Office Manager Hannah for working so hard to make sure the Bethesda location could accommodate my physical disability. I truly appreciated that!
We are so grateful for such a lovely experience and highly recommend Well Marriage Center and Lisa Ghali. We will be back whenever we feel the need for another "tune-up" down the road!
We were blessed to be matched with Lisa Ghali, who was really quite amazing. She listened and laughed with us--pointing out things we didn't always see or appreciate about each other. Our biggest take-aways were learning to communicate even more clearly (because neither of us is a mind-reader!) and asking better questions ("Tell me what you were thinking!"). We so enjoyed our sessions with her and learned strategies to keep the party going for years to come. We've had many health challenges over the years, so we especially appreciate how well she understood the impact of those on our marriage. Most importantly, we learned that there was plenty of blame to go around! Rather than trying to assign blame, we realized we both had "pennies in the nickle."
I also want to thank both Lisa and Office Manager Hannah for working so hard to make sure the Bethesda location could accommodate my physical disability. I truly appreciated that!
We are so grateful for such a lovely experience and highly recommend Well Marriage Center and Lisa Ghali. We will be back whenever we feel the need for another "tune-up" down the road!
Shannon Z.
18:58 09 Dec 23
Quintin was an absolutely phenomenal marriage counselor. The center in general has many resources which we found helpful.
Toechukwu U.
17:19 28 Oct 23
Quintin was very helpful in providing insight to various situations during our pre-marital counseling. His matter of fact approach to counseling helped put various things in perspective, as well as inspired much introspection and growth.
Teara B.
21:13 28 Sep 23
My Husband and I have been seeing Quintin since about November 2021. It doesn't take problems to seek help, already having the help in place keeps the marriage strong. Quintin is very unbiased and he tells both my Husband and myself not what we want to hear, but what we need to hear! My Husband and I have been together 22 years and married 15 and we needed support for the unexpected and challenging changes of life. Quintin is both fair and honest and I must say my Husband has never received or welcomed counsel as well and as open as he does with Quintin, so for that I am thankful. He's an all around amazing guy! 10/10 would recommend as we still have him for support as needed.
Amy L.
18:58 11 Apr 23
Quintin has been a great listener and resource, providing us great marital advice. He has been good about reflecting our successes and readiness to move beyond his services as well.
Liz L.
04:33 28 Jan 22
Twelve years ago Ellen saved our marriage, and we are super grateful. We found Ellen when we had been in a deep crisis related to infertility, and our inability to make a shared decision or move forward together. We met with three other previous therapists and some of that made things worse, but Ellen really “got” us. She was so gentle, kind, transparent and wise, and saw us through the worst experience of our lives. Twelve years later we came back to focus on some other issues because we knew that we could trust Ellen to really have both of our best interests at heart. (And we wanted her to know about our two kids!)
Beth Kennedy V.
14:00 20 Dec 19
My husband and I started seeing Lori a couple years ago to help with some problems we were having in our marriage. I can honestly say it was the best decision we have made for our marriage. Thanks to Lori's help I feel like we are happier than we have been in a long time. We just had our last appointment with Lori, but I know that if we ever have any issues in the future Lori will be the first person we call. I cannot recommend her enough.
How Our Approach is Different
We often hear, “This isn’t like our previous marriage counseling.” That’s because we’re willing to take charge and be direct, clearly naming what we see and compassionately challenging what isn’t working. Our goal isn’t fairness in every moment; it’s doing what genuinely helps you and your relationship heal.
Does Marriage Counseling Really Work?
Here, it does. One of the strongest predictors of couples counseling success is therapist skill. That’s why we specialize exclusively in relationship work, keep caseloads limited so you get focused attention, and address the deeper issues driving the disconnect. This combination – specialization, presence, and depth – is what makes the difference between temporary relief and lasting change.
Our Services
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What can we Expect from Couples Therapy at Well Marriage Center?
Active, Guided Sessions
Couples therapy here is active, thoughtful, and guided. You can expect clear leadership, focused conversations, and a therapist who helps you slow things down, understand what’s happening, and move the work forward. We don’t rush change – and we don’t let sessions drift.
Insight Into What’s Really Happening
We help you see the patterns driving your struggles, not just the surface conflicts.
Skills That Fit Your Relationship
You’ll learn practical tools tailored to your specific relationship.
Real Progress That Lasts
Less tension, more understanding, and a clearer path forward. The changes you make here stay with you over time.
Our Experts use the Leading Approaches to Counseling
- Gottman Method
- Imago Therapy
- Relational Life Therapy by Terry Real
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Behavioral Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused
- Developmental Model
and many more…
Conveniently Located Near Bethesda Metro Station
Join our couples counselors in their Bethesda offices, conveniently a short walk from the Bethesda Metro Station.
Parking: A parking lot is available for clients.
Our Bethesda, Maryland Office
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