Couples Therapy Group in Takoma Park, MD | Takoma Therapy

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Couples Therapy Group in Takoma Park, MD | Takoma Therapy

A Couples Group for Honest, Challenging Work

On Oct 3rd and 4th 2026, I’ll host the second round of the Couples Connection group. I want to share a little about the group so you can decide if it feels like the right fit for you.

Who is this group for?

This is for couples who love their partners, but feel sometimes (or lots of times) that they struggle to understand one another, or fall into patterns of miscommunication too often, and end up feeling angry, tired, or alone. This is for couples who want to learn new patterns, but can't fit in weekly therapy yet, or who find it hard to stay motivated with books or self-directed learning. This weekend is for couples willing to roll up their sleeves and try something new because they value their relationship and their partner.

The group is both gentle and challenging, uncomfortable and nourishing.

As a participant, you’ll explore how to be honest with yourself and with your partner about what matters to you, what is impacting you, and what you dream of. And you’ll practice listening to your partner as they share these things with you.

This can be really hard.

But you’ll do it within a structure that provides support—something to lean on. You’ll use tools that support connection to yourself and to your partner. Hard, but gentle.

You’ll also build a foundation for doing this honest, challenging work. You’ll practice centering yourself. You’ll learn new ways to use your breath, calm your body, and soothe your nerves. When things become too challenging, you’ll pause, and we will pause with you.

We let ourselves pause because the work is too important not to.

You—and the other people in the group—will learn to care for the bodily and emotional sensations that need our attention. You’ll learn about the very common, very human obstacles that come up when we’re partnered: when we’re trying to love ourselves while loving another person.

And you’ll practice taking responsibility for your part, while giving yourself and your loved one room to grow and to practice partnering in a different way.

And when it becomes too challenging, again, we’ll pause. We’ll take care. And then we’ll try again.

One of the neatest things about the group is that you’ll do this alongside other couples who are yearning for the same thing: to be honest, to be loving, and to grow.

If this piques your interest, I hope you’ll reach out.

If you are interested please fill out the form on our website.

When & Where

Saturday, October 3: 9:30 - 4:30pm
Sunday, October 4: 9:30 -12:30pm

Location
Takoma Therapy 6930 Carroll Ave., Suite 610
Group Size: 3 to 5 couples
Fee: $1,200 per couple (Full series participation only, private pay)
Early Bird rate: $1100 (Before Sept 15th)
Monthly payment plan available
Reserve your spot: $300

Investment includes weekend intensive, manual, and guides for continued learning.Investment also includes: Ongoing monthly connection group for 6 months with Hannah to continue to support practice of building loving, respectful relationship culture.Full participation only, private pay only

If you are interested or would like additional information, please fill out the form on our website.

Hannah Bricker, LICSW

Therapist, Takoma Therapy

Hi, my name is Hannah. I am a fully licensed mental health provider (LICSW), a yoga teacher and trainer, and mindful communication educator and trainer. For about 20 years, I have been focusing on ways to help myself and others heal, learn and grow. I have found that implementing practices founded on curiosity, empathy and compassion provide a strong foundation. I have studied wellness from many perspectives and tend to draw on all of these in my own life and when supporting others.

I specialize in relationship dynamics, supporting individuals and couples in navigating challenges and fostering deeper connections. In our sessions, I provide a caring, safe presence so that you can build a deeper awareness of yourself and others, and an honest, loving connection with yourself and others. I aim to support your understanding of the mixed emotions, beliefs and habits that are causing pain. We will build on your innate strength, insight and beauty to support increased self-acceptance and love to allow for positive transformations in your inner world and in your relationships. In sessions, we’ll utilize approaches and tools that feel best to you, and often include a mix of thinking-based practices, more emotion-focused and body-based practices.

I have experience working with individuals across the life-span, and from many walks of life. I draw on mindfulness, compassion-based approaches that are trauma-informed including ACT, CBT and IFS, NVC and EFCT. I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful therapeutic technique that helps individuals and couples process trauma, reduce emotional distress, and improve their emotional well-being.

Fee for Initial Consultation: $220

Fee for Follow Up Sessions: $195

Fee for Couples Therapy: $210

In-Network with CareFirstBCBS, Cigna, & Aetna

Available for in-person and virtual sessions

License: MD & DC

Who is Takoma Therapy?

Takoma Therapy is a local practice based on the Takoma Park / DC border, offering warm, thoughtful support for individuals and couples, both in-person and online.

  • Easy to access from DC, Silver Spring, and nearby areas
  • We help you find the right therapist, not just any therapist
  • A space where you feel understood, not judged
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