Rising Relationship Center — Marriage or relationship counselor in San Francisco, CA
Address584 Castro St #3016 CA, San Francisco, CA 94114
Phone+1510-826-3359
Websiterisingrelationshipcenter.com
Rising Relationship Center offers online couples and relationship therapy in San Francisco and throughout California. They provide affirming therapy for diverse relationship structures, including queer, non-monogamous, and polyamorous relationships, as well as premarital counseling and individual therapy. Their approach is grounded in research, blending practical support with reflective space, utilizing the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. They focus on helping couples reconnect, improve communication, resolve conflicts, build trust, deepen intimacy, and navigate life changes together. The practice emphasizes a non-judgmental, tailored approach to help clients build skills for lasting relational health.
Best for
- Couples seeking to improve communication
- LGBTQ+ and non-traditional relationship structures
- Premarital couples
- Individuals seeking relational growth
| Key services | Couples Therapy, LGBT & Queer Couples Therapy, Open, Non-Monogamous & Polyamorous Relationship Therapy, Premarital Counseling, Couples Intensives, Individual Therapy |
| Tags | couples therapy, relationship counseling, lgbtq+ affirming, polyamory, non-monogamy, premarital counseling, online therapy, san francisco, california, gottman method |
Reviews on Google5.0 · 5 reviews
Rising Relationship Center is hands-down the most effective relationship centered clinical practice I’ve encountered in years. Their team combines deep emotional intelligence with clear, actionable guidance. Every couple I refer to them speaks about feeling more connected, confident, and equipped because of their skills. They don’t just patch problems—they build foundations. Truly a gold standard in relational work.
My fiance' and I were struggling to understand our ongoing conflict. The day-long retreat we went on through the Center was a relationship saver! It was such a blessing to be able to spend the day in a loving space, facilitated with care to explore the hard parts of our relationship. The advice that Annie Schuessler provided as we grappled with our cycle, was incredibly valuable to us both.
Before we were married, my wife and I attended a couple's workshop facilitated by Annie. The structure of the workshop, supported by Annie's warm presence, allowed us to discover and move through blocks in our communication. There were hard moments, but we felt safe and supported to work through the rough spots, and left feeling much more connected and hopeful about our ability to communicate with one another. I would confidently recommend Annie and The Bay Area Relationship Center to folks looking to understand and improve their communication and relationships.
I have known Annie for several years now and cannot say enough great things about her! She is an intelligent, compassionate, thoughtful, empathetic and talented clinician. When you meet her for the first time, she puts you completely at ease and her authentic, collaborative style act as powerful therapeutic tools. I enthusiastically and confidently refer clients to her and the Bay Area Relationship Center.
As a colleague, I always feel confident referring couples to Annie Schuessler. She's super smart, has a ton of training in working with couples and is committed to providing effective relationship counseling to folks in the bay area.
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