Affordable Therapy
Affordable, Skills Based Therapy and Coaching for Individuals, Couples, and Families
Five focused Relational Life Therapy sessions designed to help you communicate more clearly, take accountability, and begin repairing what feels stuck.
You are not alone in feeling stuck. Repair is possible.
Who This is For
This program is for individuals and couples who:
- Feel stuck in repeating conflict
- Are navigating betrayal, distance, or disconnection
- Want to strengthen communication before problems escalate
- Are unsure whether to stay or separate
- Are seeking a more affordable option than traditional private therapy
Relational Life Therapy is direct, skills based, and focused on accountability and repair. Many participants report meaningful shifts within five sessions.
How It Works
- Complete our confidential inquiry form
- Agree upon a comfortable per session rate
- Get matched with an RLT practitioner-in-training
- Complete your 15 minute discovery session
- Complete five structured sessions
Please note: we do not offer refunds. If the fit is not right after your first or second session, we will help you transition to another practitioner for the remaining sessions.
What Makes This Approach Different
Relational Life Therapy goes beyond exploring feelings. It teaches practical, relational skills:
- Clear communication
- Boundary setting
- Accountability without shame
- Conflict repair
- Moving from reactivity to thoughtful response
This work is grounded in Relational Life Therapy, developed by Terry Real, and practiced worldwide.
For RLT Practitioners in Training
Our sliding scale program connects individuals and couples with RLT practitioners who are completing advanced training through the Relational Life Institute. By participating, you can gain experience using RLT while helping make relational support more financially accessible.
This opportunity may be a good fit if you are actively completing RLT training, are a licensed therapist or certified coach, can donate five sessions, and feel prepared to work independently within your professional scope.
Meet Our Practitioners
Our practitioners are either licensed therapists or certified coaches who are completing advanced training through the Relational Life Institute. All services are provided independently by each practitioner. The Relational Life Foundation does not guarantee outcomes.
Practitioners
113 practitioners
Beth Ostergaard
Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- United States
- Meets clients
- In person, Telephone, Zoom
Beth specializes in couples therapy focused on authenticity and accountability. She has many years of experience working with relational trauma, anxiety and depression, family relationships and health/medical issues.
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Beverly Ehrlich
Relationship Coach
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Worldwide
- Meets clients
- Zoom
Empowers individuals and couples to reclaim connection and master the art of full-respect living for deeply fulfilling, more harmonious and joyful relationships.
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Bianca Gabay
Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Florida
- Meets clients
- In person, Zoom
Eager to work with those who desire to become more connected with themselves and seek to increase their capacity for intimacy.
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Birgit Huvendieck
Relationship Coach
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Worldwide
- Meets clients
- In person, Zoom
Supports couples and individuals to foster connection with themselves and partner(s) with kindness, clarity and honest conversation. Working with sound for 13 years, trained in Somatic Emotional Integration…
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Bridget Haines
Relationship Coach
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Worldwide
- Meets clients
- Zoom
For decades, Bridget practiced as a biologist and farmer only to discover her calling as couples therapist and coach. Her couples and marital work is grounded in the…
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Cally Gordon
Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Meets clients
- In person, Zoom
During the 20 years Cally has worked as a psychotherapist, she has become particularly interested in the methods whose efficacy can be tested and proven alongside the breakthroughs…
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Carlos Zubillaga
Relationship Coach
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Worldwide
- Meets clients
- Zoom
Specializes in helping couples facing deep relational crises or infidelity rebuild trust and create a healthier, more authentic relationship through personal responsibility and truth-telling. Experienced with culturally diverse…
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Carly Allred
Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Washington
- Meets clients
- Zoom
Specializes in helping clients learn relational skills and improve the way they show up in relationships.
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Carlyle Jansen
Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Canada
- Meets clients
- Zoom
Specializes in sex and intimacy-related challenges as well as other types of couple distress. Experienced working with kink, sex work, non-monogamous, LGBTQI+ communities.
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Carol Bastien
Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- New York
- Meets clients
- Telephone, Zoom
An individual and couples therapist providing tailored, relational and strength based counseling services. I believe we are our best in balanced healthy communities and join with you to…
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Cassandra Massey
Relationship Coach, Relationship Therapist
Accepting new clients
- Location
- California
- Meets clients
- Zoom
Cassandra specializes in working with couples stuck in high conflict, disconnection, recurring relationship patterns, or trust ruptures who want real change. Her approach is direct, relational, and trauma-informed,…
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Celia Owens
Relationship Coach
Accepting new clients
- Location
- Worldwide
- Meets clients
- In person, Zoom
Celia is a Relational Coach, with Masters Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, and an MA in International Peace and Conflict Studies. The people she sees are couples, individuals with…
View profileFrequently Asked Questions
Can five sessions really make a difference?
Five sessions are not a full course of therapy, but they can create meaningful momentum. Many participants report clearer insight into their patterns, stronger communication tools, and a better understanding of how to take accountability and repair after conflict.
The purpose of this program is to introduce practical relational skills and interrupt stuck cycles. Some participants choose to continue working with their practitioner beyond the initial sessions, while others use the tools learned to continue growth on their own.
How much does it cost?
We offer five sessions at a sliding scale rate based on household income and financial circumstances. Our goal is to make relational support accessible while honoring the professional time of our practitioners.
Specific fees are discussed after you complete the inquiry form before you are connected with a practitioner. Note: we do not offer refunds.
Who provides the therapy/coaching?
Sessions are provided by Relational Life Therapy practitioners who are completing advanced training through the Relational Life Institute. Each practitioner is either a licensed therapist or certified coach in their respective regions.
Each practitioner operates independently. The Relational Life Foundation facilitates matching and access but does not provide direct clinical services.
Are sessions virtual or in person?
Many practitioners offer virtual sessions, making this program accessible regardless of location. Some also offer in person sessions depending on geography.
You can indicate your preference when completing the inquiry form.
What if the practitioner is not a good fit?
Fit matters. If after your first or second session you feel the match is not right, we will support a transition to another practitioner for your remaining sessions.
We do not offer refunds, but we are committed to helping you find a practitioner you feel safe with, challenged by, and supported by.
Is this traditional couples therapy?
Relational Life Therapy is a direct, skills based approach. It emphasizes accountability, clear communication, and structured conflict repair. Many participants appreciate that the work is active and focused rather than open ended.
Can individuals participate, or is this only for couples?
Both individuals and couples are welcome. While much of RLT focuses on partnership dynamics, the skills are equally powerful for individuals seeking to improve communication, boundaries, and relational patterns.
Is this program confidential?
Yes. Your inquiry form and sessions with your practitioner are confidential. Each practitioner follows the confidentiality standards required by their professional licensure or coaching certification.
What happens after the five sessions?
At the end of the program, you and your practitioner can decide whether to continue working together. We recommend discussing ongoing fees during your discovery call to ensure alignment. There is no obligation to continue past your five sessions.
Do you offer refunds?
We do not offer refunds. If your practitioner is not a good fit, we are happy to reassign you to a different one.