Good relationships don’t happen by accident.

Where good relationships become great ones.
And struggling ones find their way back.

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This is for you if…

  • You’re having the same conversation over and over… and nothing is changing

  • You love each other, but it doesn’t feel easy anymore

  • You’re not sure if the person you love truly understands you

  • You feel stuck between staying, leaving, or something in between

  • You want more than just “communicating better”

This isn’t about learning to communicate better.

It’s about changing the
way you relate.

Relationship therapy, done differently

Depth Over
Surface

Not just better communication.
Deeper understanding of what’s actually happening underneath.

Attachment-
Focused

We pay attention to the patterns that keep you stuck.
And help you shift them in lasting ways.

Real-Time Relational
Work

We work with what’s happening between you—in the moment.
Not just what you talk about after the fact.

Ways to work together

Couples Therapy

For couples who want to understand what’s actually happening between them—and are ready to change it.

Individual Relationship Work

For when the relationship matters, even if your partner isn’t here.

Intensives

A more focused way to create meaningful change in a shorter period of time.

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The Studio

The work is relational. So are we.

  • Portrait of Justine Hughes, relationship therapist at The Relationship Studio in Austin.

    Justine Hughes

    Experienced, intuitive, and refreshingly direct. Justine creates space for honest, meaningful change in relationships.

  • Portrait of Julia Lopez, relationship therapist at The Relationship Studio in Austin.

    Julia Lopez

    Grounded, energizing, and action-oriented. Julia helps couples and individuals move forward with clarity and intention.

  • Portrait of Sarah Osmer, relationship therapist at The Relationship Studio in Austin.

    Sarah Osmer

    Engaging, intuitive, and experiential. Sarah helps you understand and transform the patterns that shape your relationships.

  • Portrait of Shelbi White, relationship therapist at The Relationship Studio in Austin.

    Shelbi Wise

    Warm, engaging, and quietly perceptive. Shelbi helps you make sense of your attachment patterns and shift how you relate.

Getting started

1. Start with a consultation

You’ll connect with our team to share what’s been happening and get thoughtful guidance on the right therapist for your situation.

2. Meet your therapist

You’ll meet with one or more therapists to get a feel for the work and what it might look like to move forward together.

3. Begin the work

From there, therapy begins—focused on what’s actually happening in your relationship, and how to shift it.

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You can begin again

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

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