Online Therapy for Relationship Issues
Prioritize the people who matter most. Speak to a therapist specializing in men’s issues.
Couples therapy isn’t the only way to get
relationship help.
Individual counseling has a high positive correlation with improved relationships and relational well-being. For many men, therapy provides a game plan to better love and support their partners.
Relationship therapy can cover a range of topics including dating, marriage, sexuality, and physical intimacy. Therapy provides tools for rebuilding trust, communicating effectively, and navigating relationship topics like whether or not to have children.
Momentum is online therapy built for men.
Our licensed therapists can help you confidently and proactively approach the most important relationships in your life. We work with heterosexual and LGTBQ+ men to identify and overcome the barriers standing in the way of relational connection and intimacy.
Do I Have Relationship Issues?
Relationships can be challenging. You want deep, meaningful connections, but it’s easy to end up feeling isolated, let down, or unappreciated. Some days, those feelings might even give way to hopelessness or boredom.
Relationship issues are common. They range from everyday arguments about finances and household responsibilities to deep-rooted mistrust that stems from infidelity or betrayal. A lack of communication and differing expectations around sexual intimacy are two frequently cited relationship struggles. In many cases, the concern isn’t about a specific partner. You may feel undateable or unlovable, or frustrated that previous relationships haven’t worked out.
Men with relationship issues may struggle to hold a balanced perspective on what’s going wrong. You may feel constantly angry or annoyed at your partner, or constantly ashamed and mad at yourself. In either extreme, it’s easy to think there’s no way out.
Therapy helps you take ownership of the things you can control and find a healthy view of the things you can’t. The goal is to build self-acceptance on the path to thriving relational intimacy.
Why Do People Seek Individual Therapy for Relationship Issues?
For some, individual relationship therapy is a last resort. Maybe your partner has given you an ultimatum, or you’ve tried everything else to save your marriage. But for many people, individual relationship therapy starts when they know things aren’t bad, but they could be better.
Many men argue with their partners about:
- Boundaries and respect
- Changes in career or life goals
- Emotional withdrawal
- Finding time to be together
- Jealousy or suspected infidelity
- Sexual intimacy
- Trust issues from past trauma
- When, or if, to have kids
- Work and finances
Online therapy creates a safe, confidential space for discussing relationship issues. Individual conversations start with your perspective and identity, then move into understanding what you want and what needs to happen with your partner.
Momentum therapists specialize in relationship counseling for men of all ages and life stages. We work from your goals to identify actionable strategies and clear next steps.
Does Therapy Really Help With Relationship Problems?
Most relationship issues are rooted in communication problems. That’s why it helps to talk about what’s going on and develop strategies for communicating better during those tough conversations with your partner. Even when your partner isn’t involved in the process, working on your communication skills and understanding your own patterns can lead to meaningful change in your relationship.
Online individual relationship therapy is most effective when you feel willing to make a change. That doesn’t always mean feeling optimistic. You may still feel frustrated, disappointed, or hurt. Yet many of the men we work with start by saying, “I want things to be different. I just don’t know how to get there.” Therapy offers the tools for you to navigate that path and move forward.
Move Forward With Momentum
Many relationship counselors are family-oriented or couples-oriented. While this certainly has a place, Momentum stands out by specializing men’s experiences in relationships. We understand the cultural barriers that make it difficult for men to talk about their expectations in relationships, and our licensed therapists respond with both sensitivity and practicality.
Perhaps a recent event sparked the need for therapy, or maybe you feel that your relationship has been in a downward spiral for years. Making a change does take work and commitment, but it’s possible. We believe that the most important relationships in your life are worth prioritizing, and your story is worth hearing. When we work together, we’ll develop a clear, actionable plan to break the negative cycle and help you get unstuck.
We’re ready when you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with LGBTQ+ issues?
Yes, we work with men of all sexual orientations and relationship types. We are committed to supporting men in LGBTQ+ communities as well as those in heterosexual relationships. Our therapists are sensitive to the heteronormative biases in many relationship counseling curriculums, meaning that we take special care to consider the identity and social dynamics unique to LGBTQ+ partnerships. For example, many same-sex couples argue about how “open” to be around their friends, families, and coworkers, and this may be a cause for anxiety and frustration.
Can a damaged relationship be repaired?
Relationships involve two people, and repairing a relationship needs commitment from both sides. When both partners are willing to communicate, prioritize each other, and heal together, damaged relationships can be repaired to a state of thriving connection and joy. When this is not the case, your therapist may help you grieve and process the loss of a relationship.
What is a toxic relationship?
The term “toxic” is often a pop-culture catch-all that may oversimplify relationship dynamics. Sometimes, what’s labeled as “toxic” might stem from deeper patterns of unmet needs, poor communication, or unaddressed wounds in both partners.
When people use the word “toxic,” they’re often describing a relationship where patterns of behavior or interaction create ongoing emotional distress, harm, or imbalance between partners. This can look different for everyone but might include sustained behaviors like frequent criticism, manipulation, controlling tendencies, or an unwillingness to take responsibility for mistakes.
Even the healthiest relationships have disagreements or moments of tension. What makes a relationship “toxic” is when these harmful patterns persist, leaving little room for repair, trust, or mutual respect. If you feel like your relationship regularly leaves you feeling drained, anxious, or unsafe, it might be worth exploring these feelings further with a therapist.
Am I undateable?
Loneliness and difficulty in dating are common experiences, but these do not mean that you are undateable. Therapy can help you develop a healthy, confident self-identity. There may be some actions you could take that would strengthen your romantic relationships, but often therapy starts with recognizing a healthy, positive perspective of yourself.
Take the first step toward the life that you want.
You can overcome the challenges that are holding you back. Our therapists are here to support you.