LMFT | Marriage & Relational Practice
Close the Gap Between Where Your Relationship Is—and Where It Could Be.
Close the Gap Between Where Your Relationship Is—and Where It Could Be.
Close the Gap Between Where Your Relationship Is—and Where It Could Be.
I help committed couples friction into forward momentum —cultivating a securely connected and resilient partnership.
You love each other, but you are exhausted by the cycle.
The love is already there. You just need a clear path out of the loop. If you're ready to step out of the cycle,
let's talk.
The love is already there. You just need a clear path out of the loop. If you're ready to step out of the cycle,
let's talk.
Most couples don’t unravel because the love dies; they reach a breaking point when the friction gets too hot or the connection gets too cold. Even with positive time together mixed in, inconsistent emotional connection makes time together feel unpredictable. You end up walking on eggshells—constantly gauging the temperature, watching misunderstandings derail your entire day, and carrying a mounting resentment that slowly erodes your connection. You love each other, but the cycle is weighing on you.
01
Real Love, Fragile Peace
You genuinely love each other and share great moments together, but when friction hits, it escalates quickly. The sudden shift from closeness to defensiveness leaves you walking on eggshells, wondering why a good day or good intentions can derail so fast.
02
Mounting Resentment
Because the good times are real, it’s easy to sweep minor misunderstandings under the rug to keep the peace. But over time, unresolved tension accumulates into a quiet, lingering resentment that sits right alongside your affection.
03
Tension in the Gap
You’re left trying to figure out what’s just normal marital compromise to accept with grace, versus what’s a destructive pattern you need to stop. Replaying the cycle gets exhausting when you know how good your relationship can be.
Most couples don’t unravel because the love dies; they reach a breaking point when the friction gets too hot or the connection gets too cold. Even with positive time together mixed in, inconsistent emotional connection makes time together feel unpredictable. You end up walking on eggshells—constantly gauging the temperature, watching misunderstandings derail your entire day, and carrying a mounting resentment that slowly erodes your connection. You love each other, but the cycle is weighing on you.
01
Real Love, Fragile Peace
You genuinely love each other and share great moments together, but when friction hits, it escalates quickly. The sudden shift from closeness to defensiveness leaves you walking on eggshells, wondering why a good day or good intentions can derail so fast.
02
Mounting Resentment
Because the good times are real, it’s easy to sweep minor misunderstandings under the rug to keep the peace. But over time, unresolved tension accumulates into a quiet, lingering resentment that sits right alongside your affection.
03
Tension in the Gap
You’re left trying to figure out what’s just normal marital compromise to accept with grace, versus what’s a destructive pattern you need to stop. Replaying the cycle gets exhausting when you know how good your relationship can be.
69%
Research shows that 69% of relationship conflicts are "perpetual problems"—recurring issues stemming from differences in personality, priorities, or needs that naturally persist throughout a marriage. What feels like an impossible impasse is often just an unmanaged difference. The goal is to work with that friction without getting stuck in a stalemate or building resentment.
6 Years
On average, couples wait 6 years in a repeating cycle of frustration before actively seeking guidance. In those years, love doesn't die—it just gets buried under accumulated resentment and fatigue. Addressing the pattern early protects your bond and makes restoring clarity and connection significantly easier.
20m
On average, couples wait 6 years in a repeating cycle of frustration before actively seeking guidance. In those years, love doesn't die—it just gets buried under accumulated resentment and fatigue. Addressing the pattern early protects your bond and makes restoring clarity and connection significantly easier.
1 in 2
Roughly half of all long-term couples are actively experiencing a "stalemate"—the feeling of being completely stuck on the same issue with zero resolution in sight. Without a clear structure to navigate it, repeated stalemates become the single leading predictor of emotional detachment.
90%+
Over 90% of marital erosion stems from predictable, identifiable communication loops (like defensiveness or withdrawal). Because these loops are structural, they can be broken once you know how to see them, understand them, and master them together.
References: The Gottman Institute (Longitudinal Marital Studies); Journal of Marriage and Family; American Psychological Association.
References: Harvard Business Review; The National Marriage Project, UVA;
Institute for Family Studies; Stanford Graduate School of Business.
References: Harvard Business Review; The National Marriage Project, UVA;
Institute for Family Studies; Stanford Graduate School of Business.
How We Work Together
A thoughtful process and direct guidance designed to shift your trajectory. We don't try to eliminate the inevitable friction of relationships—we equip you with best practices to handle it directly, take responsibility for creating the experience you want, and build a consistent upward trajectory together.
01
Consultation
Understanding Your Dynamic
30m
/ Initial Inquiry
A focused 30-minute conversation to talk through the friction you're experiencing, answer your questions, and ensure this intensive is the right fit for where you're at.
02
Individual Discovery
Personal Story & Perspective
1x
/ Private Intake
You’ll each complete a private intake before our intensive. This is your space to share your individual experience, goals, history, and personal interpretation of the relationship dynamic—giving me your perspective through your eyes.
03
Partner Meeting
Aligning Priorities & Designing Your Intensive
30m
/ 30-Minute Alignment Call
Following your individual discoveries, we have a 30-minute meeting to bring your experiences and perspectives into the same room. This is where we ensure both partners are heard, clarify exactly where your dynamic sits today, and establish realistic goals for your intensive so you walk into our day confident and focused.
04
The Intensive
Tailored Focus & Practical Tools
6 hrs
/ Deep Work
We meet for an immersive working session customized to meet your relationship right where it is. Guided by our agreed-upon plan, we give your core friction points the space, time, and focused attention they need—tailoring our work to be constructive for both partners. Rather than offering a quick fix, I help you clearly see what can change and leave you with actionable practices to carry out the real work at home as a team, where it matters most.
05
Relational Blueprint
Custom Insights & Progress Plan
Accountability & Implementation
/ Tailored Growth
A comprehensive guide delivered after your intensive. The Relational Blueprint gives you a clear look into the inner workings of your dynamic—mapping out core friction patterns, individualized considerations, detailed outlines of how to navigate tension, and next steps for ongoing personal and relational growth.
06
Follow-up
Integration & Continued Support
30m
/ Progress Check-in
Within 21 days, we have a 30-minute follow-up partner meeting to assess how you integrated the intensive session. During this time, we check for progress, reinforce what’s working, and assess the need for any ongoing support to keep building on your momentum.
How We Work Together
A thoughtful process and direct guidance designed to shift your trajectory. We don't try to eliminate the inevitable friction of relationships—we equip you with best practices to handle it directly, take responsibility for creating the experience you want, and build a consistent upward trajectory together.
01
Consultation
Understanding Your Dynamic
30m
/ Initial Inquiry
A focused 30-minute conversation to talk through the friction you're experiencing, answer your questions, and ensure this intensive is the right fit for where you're at.
02
Individual Discovery
Personal Story & Perspective
1x
/ Private Intake
You’ll each complete a private intake before our intensive. This is your space to share your individual experience, goals, history, and personal interpretation of the relationship dynamic—giving me your perspective through your eyes.
03
Partner Meeting
Aligning Priorities & Designing Your Intensive
30m
/ 30-Minute Alignment Call
Following your individual discoveries, we have a 30-minute meeting to bring your experiences and perspectives into the same room. This is where we ensure both partners are heard, clarify exactly where your dynamic sits today, and establish realistic goals for your intensive so you walk into our day confident and focused.
04
The Intensive
Tailored Focus & Practical Tools
6 hrs
/ Deep Work
We meet for an immersive working session customized to meet your relationship right where it is. Guided by our agreed-upon plan, we give your core friction points the space, time, and focused attention they need—tailoring our work to be constructive for both partners. Rather than offering a quick fix, I help you clearly see what can change and leave you with actionable practices to carry out the real work at home as a team, where it matters most.
05
Relational Blueprint
Custom Insights & Progress Plan
Accountability & Implementation
/ Tailored Growth
A comprehensive guide delivered after your intensive. The Relational Blueprint gives you a clear look into the inner workings of your dynamic—mapping out core friction patterns, individualized considerations, detailed outlines of how to navigate tension, and next steps for ongoing personal and relational growth.
06
Follow-up
Integration & Continued Support
30m
/ Progress Check-in
Within 21 days, we have a 30-minute follow-up partner meeting to assess how you integrated the intensive session. During this time, we check for progress, reinforce what’s working, and assess the need for any ongoing support to keep building on your momentum.
How We Work Together
A thoughtful process and direct guidance designed to shift your trajectory. We don't try to eliminate the inevitable friction of relationships—we equip you with best practices to handle it directly, take responsibility for creating the experience you want, and build a consistent upward trajectory together.
01
Consultation
Understanding Your Dynamic
30m
/ Initial Inquiry
A focused 30-minute conversation to talk through the friction you're experiencing, answer your questions, and ensure this intensive is the right fit for where you're at.
02
Individual Discovery
Personal Story & Perspective
1x
/ Private Intake
You’ll each complete a private intake before our intensive. This is your space to share your individual experience, goals, history, and personal interpretation of the relationship dynamic—giving me your perspective through your eyes.
03
Partner Meeting
Aligning Priorities & Designing Your Intensive
30m
/ 30-Minute Alignment Call
Following your individual discoveries, we have a 30-minute meeting to bring your experiences and perspectives into the same room. This is where we ensure both partners are heard, clarify exactly where your dynamic sits today, and establish realistic goals for your intensive so you walk into our day confident and focused.
04
The Intensive
Tailored Focus & Practical Tools
6 hrs
/ Deep Work
We meet for an immersive working session customized to meet your relationship right where it is. Guided by our agreed-upon plan, we give your core friction points the space, time, and focused attention they need—tailoring our work to be constructive for both partners. Rather than offering a quick fix, I help you clearly see what can change and leave you with actionable practices to carry out the real work at home as a team, where it matters most.
05
Relational Blueprint
Custom Insights & Progress Plan
Accountability & Implementation
/ Tailored Growth
A comprehensive guide delivered after your intensive. The Relational Blueprint gives you a clear look into the inner workings of your dynamic—mapping out core friction patterns, individualized considerations, detailed outlines of how to navigate tension, and next steps for ongoing personal and relational growth.
06
Follow-up
Integration & Continued Support
30m
/ Progress Check-in
Within 21 days, we have a 30-minute follow-up partner meeting to assess how you integrated the intensive session. During this time, we check for progress, reinforce what’s working, and assess the need for any ongoing support to keep building on your momentum.
Client Perspectives
Through our sessions, I’ve become more aware of how I unintentionally create an environment that isn’t conducive to a healthy relationship. I feel more capable of breaking those old cycles and creating space for healthier dynamics. It’s been great working with Taylor. I feel Taylor really understand me and the challenges I’m facing. She is both compassionate and constructive. I appreciate the clarity and support she brings, and I feel encouraged. — London, UK
After our couples therapy sessions with Taylor, one of the biggest shifts for me has been learning to truly listen before responding. I realized I had a tendency to over-communicate my feelings during conflict, which often led to conversation fatigue and difficulty making clear decisions. Taylor helped us prioritize issues and focus on one topic at a time instead of letting disagreements spiral into multiple arguments at once. That structure has been a game changer. Feeling heard and creating space for my wife to feel heard has brought a noticeable sense of calm and progress to our relationship. — Atlanta, GA
My husband and I started this work with Taylor because we knew something was off about how we communicate with each other, especially during conflict. Taylor has helped us tremendously. We’ve become more aware of how we communicate and how those ways affect each other. Taylor has shown us ways to truly listen and effectively respond to each for healthier conversation. This experience has given me hope that there is a way for my relationship to grow and evolve and that we don’t have to be stuck in what’s not working for us anymore. — Atlanta, GA
I started this therapy to work on my relationship dynamics and communication with my partner. In one session our therapist cut to the core of our issue, quantifying and validating my experience while also providing helpful guided exercises to communicate with my partner and see their perspective and vice versa. — Chicago, IL
Taylor Chandler
LMFT
Let's see if we're the right fit.
Taylor Chandler
LMFT
Let's see if we're the right fit.
Taylor Chandler
LMFT
Let's see if we're the right fit.
Taylor Chandler
LMFT
Let's see if we're the right fit.
Taylor Chandler
LMFT
Let's see if we're the right fit.
Taylor Chandler
LMFT
Let's see if we're the right fit.
Questions I'm Asked the Most
Traditional weekly sessions are great for maintenance or working through issues that are more situational than structural. But if you're looking to fix recurring patterns—or if the consequences of not fixing them are getting too high—weekly one-hour sessions can feel like a slow drip in a drought. An intensive provides a dedicated, uninterrupted environment to do what could take weeks, or even months, in traditional therapy in a matter of days—giving you the space to thoroughly understand the root causes and work toward sustainable solutions you learn how to implement right away. Trying to build momentum to overcome the tangle of relational problems is difficult when you have to hit pause every seven days. The intensive creates the space for immediate impact.
Relational hesitation is completely normal. Most people resist because they fear getting ganged up on, blamed, or pigeon-holed. In our work together, we balance the impact of you, them, and the culture you two have created together within your relationship—the overall ecosystem. We don't indulge the blame or shame game. When hesitant partners realize the goal isn't pointing fingers, but understanding how both people co-create the dynamic so you can break exhausting cycles, their hesitation usually turns into genuine engagement and relief.
Traditional weekly therapy often gets stuck processing events from week to week, without an overarching strategy to examine the comprehensive relationship or direct its trajectory. In my intensive, your individual discoveries and preliminary partner session are used to directly inform and design the intensive ahead of time. Our time together is focused and deeply intentional—built around what you need both as individuals and as a couple. I treat your relationship like your most important investment and asset—one that needs fine-tuned attention, a strong foundation, and a clear strategy to turn downward spirals into upward momentum.great
Where you and your partner are at—determined through your individual discoveries and preliminary partner session—dictates exactly how we approach your most pressing concerns. I strive to meet you both right where you’re at, and from there I help you get to the next level of clarity and connection. I'm also deeply mindful to avoid overloading a relationship or under-challenging it so that your outcomes are both sustainable and progressive.
The total investment for the Virtual Couples Intensive is $2,000. This comprehensive package includes your individual discovery diagnostics, the preliminary partner planning session, the intensive experience itself, a customized Virtual Blueprint to guide you both as you integrate what you learned at home, and a dedicated follow-up session to ensure lasting traction.
The total investment for the Virtual Couples Intensive is $2,000. This comprehensive package includes your individual discovery diagnostics, the preliminary partner planning session, the intensive experience itself, a customized Virtual Blueprint to guide you both as you integrate what you learned at home, and a dedicated follow-up session to ensure lasting traction.
The virtual intensive is fully remote, allowing me to work with individuals and couples across the country and around the globe. As long as you have a private, uninterrupted space and a stable internet connection for remote work, you can participate from anywhere. I also offer an in-person intensive option—if you are interested in working together in person, simply indicate that preference on your consultation request form.
Traditional weekly sessions are great for maintenance or working through issues that are more situational than structural. But if you're looking to fix recurring patterns—or if the consequences of not fixing them are getting too high—weekly one-hour sessions can feel like a slow drip in a drought. An intensive provides a dedicated, uninterrupted environment to do what could take weeks, or even months, in traditional therapy in a matter of days—giving you the space to thoroughly understand the root causes and work toward sustainable solutions you learn how to implement right away. Trying to build momentum to overcome the tangle of relational problems is difficult when you have to hit pause every seven days. The intensive creates the space for immediate impact.
Relational hesitation is completely normal. Most people resist because they fear getting ganged up on, blamed, or pigeon-holed. In our work together, we balance the impact of you, them, and the culture you two have created together within your relationship—the overall ecosystem. We don't indulge the blame or shame game. When hesitant partners realize the goal isn't pointing fingers, but understanding how both people co-create the dynamic so you can break exhausting cycles, their hesitation usually turns into genuine engagement and relief.
Traditional weekly therapy often gets stuck processing events from week to week, without an overarching strategy to examine the comprehensive relationship or direct its trajectory. In my intensive, your individual discoveries and preliminary partner session are used to directly inform and design the intensive ahead of time. Our time together is focused and deeply intentional—built around what you need both as individuals and as a couple. I treat your relationship like your most important investment and asset—one that needs fine-tuned attention, a strong foundation, and a clear strategy to turn downward spirals into upward momentum.great
Where you and your partner are at—determined through your individual discoveries and preliminary partner session—dictates exactly how we approach your most pressing concerns. I strive to meet you both right where you’re at, and from there I help you get to the next level of clarity and connection. I'm also deeply mindful to avoid overloading a relationship or under-challenging it so that your outcomes are both sustainable and progressive.
The total investment for the Virtual Couples Intensive is $2,000. This comprehensive package includes your individual discovery diagnostics, the preliminary partner planning session, the intensive experience itself, a customized Virtual Blueprint to guide you both as you integrate what you learned at home, and a dedicated follow-up session to ensure lasting traction.
The total investment for the Virtual Couples Intensive is $2,000. This comprehensive package includes your individual discovery diagnostics, the preliminary partner planning session, the intensive experience itself, a customized Virtual Blueprint to guide you both as you integrate what you learned at home, and a dedicated follow-up session to ensure lasting traction.
The virtual intensive is fully remote, allowing me to work with individuals and couples across the country and around the globe. As long as you have a private, uninterrupted space and a stable internet connection for remote work, you can participate from anywhere. I also offer an in-person intensive option—if you are interested in working together in person, simply indicate that preference on your consultation request form.
Traditional weekly sessions are great for maintenance or working through issues that are more situational than structural. But if you're looking to fix recurring patterns—or if the consequences of not fixing them are getting too high—weekly one-hour sessions can feel like a slow drip in a drought. An intensive provides a dedicated, uninterrupted environment to do what could take weeks, or even months, in traditional therapy in a matter of days—giving you the space to thoroughly understand the root causes and work toward sustainable solutions you learn how to implement right away. Trying to build momentum to overcome the tangle of relational problems is difficult when you have to hit pause every seven days. The intensive creates the space for immediate impact.
Relational hesitation is completely normal. Most people resist because they fear getting ganged up on, blamed, or pigeon-holed. In our work together, we balance the impact of you, them, and the culture you two have created together within your relationship—the overall ecosystem. We don't indulge the blame or shame game. When hesitant partners realize the goal isn't pointing fingers, but understanding how both people co-create the dynamic so you can break exhausting cycles, their hesitation usually turns into genuine engagement and relief.
Traditional weekly therapy often gets stuck processing events from week to week, without an overarching strategy to examine the comprehensive relationship or direct its trajectory. In my intensive, your individual discoveries and preliminary partner session are used to directly inform and design the intensive ahead of time. Our time together is focused and deeply intentional—built around what you need both as individuals and as a couple. I treat your relationship like your most important investment and asset—one that needs fine-tuned attention, a strong foundation, and a clear strategy to turn downward spirals into upward momentum.great
Where you and your partner are at—determined through your individual discoveries and preliminary partner session—dictates exactly how we approach your most pressing concerns. I strive to meet you both right where you’re at, and from there I help you get to the next level of clarity and connection. I'm also deeply mindful to avoid overloading a relationship or under-challenging it so that your outcomes are both sustainable and progressive.
The virtual intensive is fully remote, allowing me to work with individuals and couples across the country and around the globe. As long as you have a private, uninterrupted space and a stable internet connection for remote work, you can participate from anywhere.
The total investment for the Couples Intensive is $2,000. This comprehensive package includes your individual discovery diagnostics, the preliminary partner planning session, the intensive experience itself, a customized Relational Blueprint to guide you both as you integrate what you learned at home, and a dedicated follow-up support session.
Hi, I'm Taylor.
I help intentional couples navigate the gap—that messy space between where your relationship is and where you want it to be. Through my private practice, couples intensives, and weekly insights on YouTube and Substack, I challenge the myth of effortless love.
I believe your relationship requires active stewardship, teamwork, and radical responsibility and grace.
If you’re working through a hard season or leveling up your relational intelligence, I'm here to help you transform friction into momentum.
Ready to connect?
Hi, I'm Taylor.
I help intentional couples navigate the gap—that messy space between where your relationship is and where you want it to be. Through my private practice, couples intensives, and weekly insights on YouTube and Substack, I challenge the myth of effortless love.
I believe your relationship requires active stewardship, teamwork, and radical responsibility and grace.
If you’re working through a hard season or leveling up your relational intelligence, I'm here to help you transform friction into momentum.
Ready to connect?
Hi, I'm Taylor.
I help intentional couples navigate the gap—that messy space between where your relationship is and where you want it to be. Through my private practice, couples intensives, and weekly insights on YouTube and Substack, I challenge the myth of effortless love.
I believe your relationship requires active stewardship, teamwork, and radical responsibility and grace.
If you’re working through a hard season or leveling up your relational intelligence, I'm here to help you transform friction into momentum.
Ready to connect?