Couples Therapists in New York
When starting therapy it's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and can trust. I like to start by meeting once or twice to see if we are a good match. Together we will address the problem that brings you into therapy and establish a treatment direction designed to meet your goals. My orientation is Psychodynamic and my style is supportive, interactive and collaborative. Successful therapy can either be a short or long term process and I belive that it's important to periodically touch base to make sure that your needs are being met.
When starting therapy it's important to choose someone you feel comfortable with and can trust. I like to start by meeting once or twice to see if we are a good match. Together we will address the problem that brings you into therapy and establish a treatment direction designed to meet your goals. My orientation is Psychodynamic and my style is supportive, interactive and collaborative. Successful therapy can either be a short or long term process and I belive that it's important to periodically touch base to make sure that your needs are being met.
I believe that by verbalizing thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an open, nonjudgmental environment individuals can gain insight and emotional growth often leading to a reduction in anxiety, sadness and relationship discord
I currently work with individuals from adolescence through adulthood. My training and work experience have provided me with the tools to work with patients seeking psychotherapy for a variety of reasons
I believe that by verbalizing thoughts, feelings, and experiences in an open, nonjudgmental environment individuals can gain insight and emotional growth often leading to a reduction in anxiety, sadness and relationship discord
I currently work with individuals from adolescence through adulthood. My training and work experience have provided me with the tools to work with patients seeking psychotherapy for a variety of reasons
I work with individuals and couples, from late adolescence to older adulthood.
I use evidence-based approaches, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to clients reduce anxiety and depression, better cope with stress, and improve self-esteem and relationships. I also utilize attachment and psychodynamic theories to help clients construct a meaningful narrative of their history, increase self-awareness, and identify harmful patterns.
I work with individuals and couples, from late adolescence to older adulthood.
I use evidence-based approaches, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to clients reduce anxiety and depression, better cope with stress, and improve self-esteem and relationships. I also utilize attachment and psychodynamic theories to help clients construct a meaningful narrative of their history, increase self-awareness, and identify harmful patterns.
For over 25 years I have run a private practice in New York City, working with individuals, couples and groups.
Specialities include Adults/Adolescents/ Couples, Women's Groups, Anxiety/Depression, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Relationshp issues, Loss and Grief, Gay Lesbian Issues, HIV/Aids, Domestic/Sexual Abuse.
For over 25 years I have run a private practice in New York City, working with individuals, couples and groups.
Specialities include Adults/Adolescents/ Couples, Women's Groups, Anxiety/Depression, Eating Disorders, Addictions, Trauma and PTSD, ADHD, Relationshp issues, Loss and Grief, Gay Lesbian Issues, HIV/Aids, Domestic/Sexual Abuse.
I am committed to helping you access your inner strength and courage, embrace your process, develop meaningful mutual relationships, and let your authentic human spirit shine.
My approach to therapy is grown from and informed by theories of mindfulness, self-compassion, shame-resilience, neuroplasticity, and mind-body connection. I utilize a holistic wellness model, as well as strengths based and trauma informed counseling methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
I am committed to helping you access your inner strength and courage, embrace your process, develop meaningful mutual relationships, and let your authentic human spirit shine.
My approach to therapy is grown from and informed by theories of mindfulness, self-compassion, shame-resilience, neuroplasticity, and mind-body connection. I utilize a holistic wellness model, as well as strengths based and trauma informed counseling methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.
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I work with individuals in early adulthood who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship issues, and life transitions.
No matter how big or small the challenge, Gillian provides meaningful and consistent support. She takes a customized and empowering approach, which gives clients the dedicated space that they need to build a life filled with purpose and enrichment. While she recognizes that therapy could feel intimidating at first, she believes that it is the most important investment you can make in yourself. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and genuine, which gives clients the comfort they need to confide in her. Clients leave sessions feeling empowered, more self-assured, and realigned with their values and purpose.
I work with individuals in early adulthood who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship issues, and life transitions.
No matter how big or small the challenge, Gillian provides meaningful and consistent support. She takes a customized and empowering approach, which gives clients the dedicated space that they need to build a life filled with purpose and enrichment. While she recognizes that therapy could feel intimidating at first, she believes that it is the most important investment you can make in yourself. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and genuine, which gives clients the comfort they need to confide in her. Clients leave sessions feeling empowered, more self-assured, and realigned with their values and purpose.
She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships.
When working with Michaela, you can expect her to be warm, inviting, and positive, while providing treatment that is thoughtful, goal oriented, and based in highly effective techniques. She will teach you the skills needed to manage your emotions and enhance your life, ways to cope, develop assertive communication style, and improve how you relate to others.
She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships.
When working with Michaela, you can expect her to be warm, inviting, and positive, while providing treatment that is thoughtful, goal oriented, and based in highly effective techniques. She will teach you the skills needed to manage your emotions and enhance your life, ways to cope, develop assertive communication style, and improve how you relate to others.
I like to do a two session consultation. In the first session you will have the space to tell me what has prompted you to seek treatment at this time. And in the second, through careful and non-intrusive inquiry, we will delineate the personality patterns that might be underpinning your current concerns. From there you can decide to work with me, I can help you find another therapist that better meets your needs, or we can simply part ways. The choice is yours, and the increased understanding is yours to keep!
I like to do a two session consultation. In the first session you will have the space to tell me what has prompted you to seek treatment at this time. And in the second, through careful and non-intrusive inquiry, we will delineate the personality patterns that might be underpinning your current concerns. From there you can decide to work with me, I can help you find another therapist that better meets your needs, or we can simply part ways. The choice is yours, and the increased understanding is yours to keep!
Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy.
Tori is committed to guiding individuals on their journey of discovering effective coping strategies and fostering mental wellness, always approaching her clients with respect, compassion, and warmth. Employing a strength-based, collaborative, and insight-oriented approach, she empowers clients to cultivate meaning, joy, success, and personal growth.
Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy.
Tori is committed to guiding individuals on their journey of discovering effective coping strategies and fostering mental wellness, always approaching her clients with respect, compassion, and warmth. Employing a strength-based, collaborative, and insight-oriented approach, she empowers clients to cultivate meaning, joy, success, and personal growth.
I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues.
My specialty is in all aspects of loss, as reflected in relationship and family conflicts, sexual concerns and difficulties, and the emotional impact of medical illness, infertility, and bereavement. I am working entirely remotely at this time. I am licensed in New York.
I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues.
My specialty is in all aspects of loss, as reflected in relationship and family conflicts, sexual concerns and difficulties, and the emotional impact of medical illness, infertility, and bereavement. I am working entirely remotely at this time. I am licensed in New York.
As a Columbia-trained therapist, I specialize in working with Asian American clients navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, & expectations.
With over 10 years of experience, I understand how heavy it can feel to carry cultural expectations, navigate dual identities, and make sense of family dynamics that aren’t always openly discussed. On the outside, it might look like you have it all together, but internally, you may feel stuck, unseen, or unsure of your next step.
As a Columbia-trained therapist, I specialize in working with Asian American clients navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, & expectations.
With over 10 years of experience, I understand how heavy it can feel to carry cultural expectations, navigate dual identities, and make sense of family dynamics that aren’t always openly discussed. On the outside, it might look like you have it all together, but internally, you may feel stuck, unseen, or unsure of your next step.
As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.
It is important in my practice to leave space for us to acknowledge the systemic and social structures presenting during our time together. With therapy, the experience that is life, can leave room for healing and growth. It is my goal, using mindfulness and evidence based practices to support you as you unlearn, recreate and connect with your truest self.
As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.
It is important in my practice to leave space for us to acknowledge the systemic and social structures presenting during our time together. With therapy, the experience that is life, can leave room for healing and growth. It is my goal, using mindfulness and evidence based practices to support you as you unlearn, recreate and connect with your truest self.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, and life changes
My approach to therapy has always been about empowering clients to create their own goals and follow them through. A combination of empathic discussions and solution-focused techniques in a warm, caring environment is how I would describe a typical session.
I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, and life changes
My approach to therapy has always been about empowering clients to create their own goals and follow them through. A combination of empathic discussions and solution-focused techniques in a warm, caring environment is how I would describe a typical session.
Sam helps his clients navigate life transitions, improve self-esteem, deepen relationships, process difficult events, and achieve personal growth – whatever the challenges they face.
Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
Sam helps his clients navigate life transitions, improve self-esteem, deepen relationships, process difficult events, and achieve personal growth – whatever the challenges they face.
Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
I'm an EMDR and IFS trained clinician and specialize in the treatment of trauma with a specific focus on birth & postpartum trauma, new parenting, queer invisibility, parent/child adult relationships, and managing neurodiversity.
I help clients embrace all parts of themselves and draw on their inner knowing to live with purpose. I work with leaders, change-makers, and everyday seekers who are ready to face the challenges that have held them back—whether it’s self-doubt, burnout, trauma, or feeling disconnected from their own wisdom. Together, we focus on their goals: to uncover inner strength, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives and the world around them. I believe we each have what we need to heal and thrive, and I guide clients in finding their way toward clarity, empowerment, and a deeper sense of connection and belonging.
I'm an EMDR and IFS trained clinician and specialize in the treatment of trauma with a specific focus on birth & postpartum trauma, new parenting, queer invisibility, parent/child adult relationships, and managing neurodiversity.
I help clients embrace all parts of themselves and draw on their inner knowing to live with purpose. I work with leaders, change-makers, and everyday seekers who are ready to face the challenges that have held them back—whether it’s self-doubt, burnout, trauma, or feeling disconnected from their own wisdom. Together, we focus on their goals: to uncover inner strength, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives and the world around them. I believe we each have what we need to heal and thrive, and I guide clients in finding their way toward clarity, empowerment, and a deeper sense of connection and belonging.
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling, tics, etc.), anxiety, stress, phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), TICs, & PANDAS. I help people get control of their lives using evidence based therapies, and provide a highly compassionate approach. Sessions last 45 minutes, and a typical session regiment is about 12-24 sessions. My direct solution-focused approach can be very helpful for motivated people looking to get control of their compulsions or unwanted behaviors.
I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling, tics, etc.), anxiety, stress, phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), TICs, & PANDAS. I help people get control of their lives using evidence based therapies, and provide a highly compassionate approach. Sessions last 45 minutes, and a typical session regiment is about 12-24 sessions. My direct solution-focused approach can be very helpful for motivated people looking to get control of their compulsions or unwanted behaviors.
I am committed to providing the best care possible to individuals and couples who are experiencing psychological pain are seeking treatment for a range of conditions including: intimacy issues, sex addiction, porn addiction, codependency, & relational trauma.
I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches including: psychodynamic therapy, internal family systems, the Patrick Carnes 30-Task Model, and good old wisdom. You can expect our sessions to be interactive, catered to your specific needs, and above all else, sessions will always be a place of safety where your individuality will be valued and respected.
I am committed to providing the best care possible to individuals and couples who are experiencing psychological pain are seeking treatment for a range of conditions including: intimacy issues, sex addiction, porn addiction, codependency, & relational trauma.
I utilize multiple therapeutic approaches including: psychodynamic therapy, internal family systems, the Patrick Carnes 30-Task Model, and good old wisdom. You can expect our sessions to be interactive, catered to your specific needs, and above all else, sessions will always be a place of safety where your individuality will be valued and respected.
Have the past couple years made you question your path?
Taking care of ourselves is usually our last priority; however, it needs to be our first. We are not truly able to help others until we help ourselves. As a MHC-P with Attune Therapy, a school counselor working in a Special Education setting for 33 years, a mother of five children, and personally and professionally navigating through life, I Get It!
Have the past couple years made you question your path?
Taking care of ourselves is usually our last priority; however, it needs to be our first. We are not truly able to help others until we help ourselves. As a MHC-P with Attune Therapy, a school counselor working in a Special Education setting for 33 years, a mother of five children, and personally and professionally navigating through life, I Get It!
Difficult moments do not have to define your life, and you do not have to navigate them alone. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but even thinking about therapy is a meaningful first step.
I believe every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of what they have experienced. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build effective coping skills, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and create purposeful change in their lives
Difficult moments do not have to define your life, and you do not have to navigate them alone. Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, but even thinking about therapy is a meaningful first step.
I believe every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of what they have experienced. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, build effective coping skills, navigate challenges with greater confidence, and create purposeful change in their lives
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FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.