Couples & Marriage Counseling in Greensboro, NC
Every relationship faces challenges—but queer and neurodivergent couples often navigate an added layer of misunderstanding, invalidation, and pressure to conform. Whether you're working through conflict, deepening intimacy, or rebuilding trust, you’ve already taken a powerful step by seeking help.
Rithy Vang offers affirming couples counseling grounded in the Gottman Method—because your relationship deserves care, skill, and support that truly fits who you are.
We can help you connect with more intention.
Is Couples Counseling Right for You?
​Couples counseling can be a meaningful way to rebuild connection, improve communication, and learn to navigate differences with care. However, it’s not the right fit for every situation. Our goal is to make sure you and your partner get the support you need — even if that means starting somewhere else first.
Couples counseling may be a good fit if:
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You and your partner are both committed to working on the relationship.
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You’re open to learning new communication and conflict-resolution skills.
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You want a space to explore patterns together and build emotional safety.
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You can both take responsibility for your part in the relationship.
It may not be the right fit if:
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One or both partners are actively using substances and not in recovery.
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There is ongoing abuse or violence in the relationship.
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One or both partners have untreated or significant trauma symptoms that make it hard to feel safe in sessions.
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One partner is unwilling or not ready to participate honestly in the process.
In these situations, we recommend individual counseling first. Individual work can help each person build stability, process trauma, and develop skills that lay the foundation for meaningful relationship work later on. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re happy to help you decide whether couples or individual counseling would best meet your needs.
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IF THIS RESONATES WITH YOU, YOU’RE NOT ALONE — AND WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
Our Couples Counseling Approach
At Little Seed Counseling, Rithy Vang offers couples counseling that integrates the research-based Gottman Method with an affirming, inclusive lens. This means learning to manage conflict, build emotional intimacy, and communicate in ways that feel authentic—not performative. Sessions are collaborative, trauma-informed, and always respectful of who you are as individuals and as a couple. Whether you're in crisis or just want to strengthen your foundation, Rithy offers a grounded, compassionate space to reconnect.
Gottman Method
The Gottman Method gives you structured, proven tools—like how to de-escalate arguments, create rituals of connection, and understand each other’s emotional worlds. Rithy helps you adapt these tools to your relationship, honoring your neurotype, gender identity, and unique dynamic.
Affirming and Inclusive
Too many couples leave therapy feeling unseen. Rithy creates space for all parts of your identity—queer, neurodivergent, BIPOC, non-monogamous, or otherwise—to be held with care. You don’t need to explain your existence here.
What To Expect in Couples Counseling
Step One
Reach out and let us know you are interested in Couples Counseling with Little Seed Counseling!
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Note: Our Couples Counseling sessions are private pay only.
Step Two
You will meet with Rithy Vang together to share goals, relationship history, and what’s bringing you to therapy
Step Three
Each partner meets one-on-one with Rithy Vang to explore personal experiences, family background, and individual concerns
You’ll also complete the Gottman Relationship Checkup—an in-depth, research-based inventory that highlights your relationship’s strengths and areas for growth.
Step Four
You come back together to receive feedback based on assessments and sessions, including strengths, growth areas, and a personalized plan.
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Using Gottman tools, you'll work on improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional intimacy. Sessions are tailored and practical.