The AAMFT Podcast
The AAMFT Podcast
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Episode 142: Marginalized Couples in Therapy
56 minutes Posted May 22, 2026 at 1:22 pm.
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In this episode, Eli is joined by Akilah Riley-Richardson for a discussion about systemic trauma, relational power, and culturally responsive couple therapy. Drawing from her book Marginalized Couples in Therapy, Akilah explores how race, gender identity, sexuality, and societal oppression shape intimate relationships and influence the therapy process