About Natasha Peavy, MA, MFT-C
Relationship & Couples Therapy
Let's Talk about uncovering patterns
Hi there, I’m Natasha Peavy (she/her) and I am a couples therapist. I specialize in helping relationships at any stage of commitment navigate challenges with vulnerability, communication, and connection. I also love working with couples in high conflict or those who are navigating a separation or divorce. I’d be honored to support you!
If you are in a newer relationship or have recently taken the step to get engaged or married, congratulations! This is a big, exciting life change—and in my opinion, the perfect time to start couples therapy to build a strong foundation of trust and emotional safety. I firmly believe that you do not need to wait until things “get bad” in order to begin therapy. Being in couples therapy does not mean that your relationship is a failure. In fact, I would argue that it means quite the opposite – you care so much about your partnership that you are willing to invest time, money, and emotional energy into creating a fulfilling and loving relationship.
On the other side of the coin, I also love working with couples in high conflict or those who are navigating a separation or divorce. Most of us aren’t taught how to communicate with kindness, clarity, and peace—especially when we are feeling triggered. It’s my passion to guide couples toward creating the kind of communication that fosters understanding, safety, and connection. I believe that it’s incredibly important how you communicate about disagreements than the actual content of the fight. With the right tools and therapeutic support, I believe that all couples can navigate through their challenges and support one another along the way.
I received my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University. My clinical experience includes working with clients from all walks of life—individual children, teens, and adults, full families, and, of course, couples at every stage of relationship. I believe that the foundation and ultimate goal of all relationships is to create deeper, more loving connections. Connection is what makes life meaningful! I’m passionate about helping clients foster this through vulnerability, authenticity, honesty, and intimacy—both emotional and physical. My work focuses on helping clients uncover and shift unhelpful patterns, address unspoken relational dynamics, and create authentic moments of understanding, connection, and love.
My ideal clients are those ready to look inward and explore how their past influences their present behaviors and patterns. For couples, this means taking accountability for what each partner brings into the relationship and committing to personal and relational growth. I value working with clients who are open, courageous, and willing to show up authentically. I find that clients who succeed in achieving their goals are not waiting to be “fixed” by a therapist – rather, they are open to being guided into a new way of communicating and relating with their partner.
Outside of therapy, you can find me re-watching every season of The Great British Baking Show, cooking and baking from scratch, taking long walks outdoors (with a podcast or a good conversation partner), soaking in hot springs, and spending quality time with my loved ones.
Relationship & Couples Therapy
Finding Your truth
My therapeutic style is systemic and experiential. This means I consider the many factors that shape who you are: your family of origin, cultural background, religious or spiritual influences, and the broader societal systems at play. I also view therapy as an active and co-created experience. In our work together, you’ll practice honest communication, build trust, and foster vulnerability so you can carry these skills into your everyday life. I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of you and your partner, helping you create tools that suit your specific relationship, rather than provide you with a list of generic “tips and tricks.”
If this resonates with you, I hope to hear from you and see if we are a good fit together to help you reach your couples therapy goals. I look forward to meeting you!
My Specialties
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Relationship Enhancement for Newly Committed Couples
This type of therapy is ideal for couples in the early stages of their relationship or those who have recently gotten engaged or married. You may not perceive yourselves as having significant problems, but perhaps there are a few recurring issues you can’t seem to agree on. Even though your relationship is full of love and generally smooth sailing, you want to set a solid foundation for the future. I’m here to help you unpack those smaller challenges now so you can develop the tools to navigate them—before they grow into bigger obstacles down the road.
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High Conflict & Communication Issues
Most of us were never formally taught how to communicate effectively. Instead, we learned from the people around us growing up, and sometimes those examples weren’t the healthiest. Often, we repeat patterns from our family of origin, which can clash with our partner’s communication style, especially if their upbringing was vastly different. Together, we’ll explore the underlying patterns that keep you stuck. We’ll identify the “pain points” in your communication and practice developing more aligned, constructive, and respectful ways of expressing yourselves. I work with clients to drop defense mechanisms like blaming, shutting down, people-pleasing, sarcasm, or passive-aggressiveness and step into a healthier communication style where both partners feel seen and heard.
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Separations & Co-Parenting
If your relationship feels like it’s on its last thread—or if you’ve already decided to separate—couples therapy can still be an incredibly valuable experience. For one, we always bring ourselves into our next relationship, and it’s hard to move forward without addressing the emotional baggage from a previous partnership. For couples who are continuing to share a home, responsibilities, or children, therapy provides a space to work through resentments, unpack emotional wounds, and learn skills for respectful, productive communication. My goal is to help you move out of cycles of aggression and conflict and into a space where co-parenting feels clearer, lighter, and more effective.