Develop skill in relationship so you can enjoy it
Relationships are like any craft: the more we practice, the better we become and the more joy and freedom we experience.
Hi, I'm Robin McKenna
I’m a certified Relational Life Therapist & Facilitator. I support couples with therapy and lead therapeutic group workshops.
Practicing for 30 years
MSW, LISW-CP in the state of SC
Masters in Clinical Social Work
Trained directly with RLT founder Terry Real
EMDR Certified
People want therapy and relational support for all kinds of reasons.
Why are
you
here?
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
I’m exhausted. I’m wondering if there’s any hope left for our relationship?
I seriously need my partner to stop doing _________ so we can be happy again.
My partner and I have such separate lives - I feel lonely in this marriage.
I’m scared our sex life won't improve.
We're dealing with infidelity and don't know where to turn.
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
I’m exhausted. I’m wondering if there’s any hope left for our relationship?
Every argument seems to get turned back on me, and I'm miserable.
I'm considering divorce, but I’m open to try something new to help him change.
Since having kids, I’m no longer important to my partner.
Help us! There’s been an affair and we have no idea where to go from here.
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
Every argument seems to get turned back on me, and I'm miserable.
I'm considering divorce, but I’m open to try something new to help him change.
Since having kids, I’m no longer important to my partner.
Help us! There’s been an affair and we have no idea where to go from here.
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
I’m scared our sex life won't improve.
We're dealing with infidelity and don't know where to turn.
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
We can’t seem to communicate! Everything we try fails.
I’m exhausted. I’m wondering if there’s any hope left for our relationship?
Worried? It’s ok.
If you can relate to any of these,
you’re in the right place.
Disharmony is an
inevitable phase in ALL relationships
When we repair disharmony in our relationships, we strengthen connection with understanding — creating intimacy. Repairing is a learned skill. If my husband Pete can learn it, anyone can! ha. Love ya Pete.
Relationships are hard, so we get help through coaching.
If you’re experiencing issues like these above in your relationship that means you’re a living, breathing, human being. You have unique neurological “hardwiring” and have had a unique upbringing AND simultaneously you and your relational habits are common patterns we can identify and “reprogram” to fit your goals.
You don’t have to be an emotional ninja to make progress
Fear not, for those of you who have a bit of an allergy to emotional words and concepts, or past therapy models, Relational Life Therapy is direct, easy to understand, simple to implement, and practice — together.
Why did I choose this approach to therapy?
After decades of practice and experimentation I discovered relational life therapy in my personal search for solutions to support my husband and I.
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My approach uses up-to-date neuroscience, it’s practical, accessible, and above all it’s the most effective model I’ve ever worked with.
More about my storyThings I can't do
It’s helpful to know what therapy can and can’t do, no matter how effective it is.
I can’t control the outcome of a relationship, fix it, or fix you. I can coach you on the work in front of you.
I can’t work on developing relational practices when there’s an active affair, untreated mental illness, or active addiction.
Provide trauma intensives. There are other therapists that would be appropriate for this work.
Make an unwilling partner engage in the sometimes challenging work of therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do couples come?
We try to schedule at least every other week to begin, and graduate to a maintenance schedule once you are getting enough traction practicing the new habits and experiencing enough relief in your relationship.
If you’re booked up, what can I do to get relief while I wait for you to be available?
Listen to Fierce Intimacy or read The New Rules of Marriage by Terry Real. Write down the parts that speak to you or what you have questions about. Work together through John Gottman "The Seven Principles to Making Marriage Work. Read "How To Be An Adult" by David Richo and "After The Affair" by Janis Springs.
Are you a Christian therapist?
I was raised in the Episcopal Church. I am a more spiritual person as compared to a religious one. To me spirituality is the recognition that we are ALL connected to each other and to everything. Spirituality is woven all throughout Relational Life Therapy. I do not use Christianity as a basis for the work I do. I have seen people from many different belief systems and have appreciation and respect for how each practice their spirituality.
Do you think you can help? Can you fix this? Can you fix them?!
I can definitely help you to gather the information you need to make your decision on whether to move forward in this relationship or not. I can definitely help you discern what got you both stuck and help you to see opportunities to create a shift. I am a perfectly imperfect little human like you and don’t have the power to “fix” people or situations. I can definitely show you how to change your responses which will impact the situation. I wouldn’t do this 8 hours a day if I didn’t see significant shifts from this work.
How do I get prepared?
There is no preparation needed but if you are eager to begin aquainting yourself with this model please check out the resources section.
Can I use my HSA to pay for this?
Yep, you sure can.
How much will this cost?
$525 a person for bootcamp or $4500 for a 2 day intensive. If you'd like personalized work, $200 per 50 minute session plus a $50 new patient fee.
Do you take insurance?
I don’t take insurance but you can file it yourself if you have out of network benefits. I am happy to supply you with a receipt necessary for filing.
What therapists do you recommend if you can’t see me?
I can refer you to Terry Real’s therapist finder.
What is your availabilty?
I require clients to have registered for a bootcamp or intensive before starting with you. Once you have registered for a Bootcamp I will check my calendar to offer you the next available appointment. Often I will be booked out for 4-6 weeks but can get you in on cancellations if that is of interest to you.
Wait, you're still here?
You must be ready
There are few things that excite me more than seeing people ready to show up for themselves and with their partners to do the work. Congrats. I’m looking forward to working with you.
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