Couples Counseling Therapists in New York, NY

She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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 works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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 am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Florida with many years of experience with both individual and emotion-focused couples therapy to people of all ages and from various different backgrounds.
Within attachment-based therapy, I work with clients to better understand and explore their early childhood experiences and how they become deeply embedded in our body memory. I help clients process and learn how this impacts us in our adult life and as we go through our life cycle.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Florida with many years of experience with both individual and emotion-focused couples therapy to people of all ages and from various different backgrounds.
Within attachment-based therapy, I work with clients to better understand and explore their early childhood experiences and how they become deeply embedded in our body memory. I help clients process and learn how this impacts us in our adult life and as we go through our life cycle.

Whole-istic Counseling and Wellness
Counselor, LMHC, CRC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10009
This can manifest itself in various ways including; anxiety, depression, anger management problems, alcohol and substance use, unhealthy eating patterns, relationship problems, impulsivity, sexual dysfunctions, out of control sexual behaviors and more.
At Whole-istic Counseling and Wellness, you will receive help from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in trauma, emotional dysregulation, and relationship coaching singles & couples. Our goal is to help you become "Whole in mind. Whole in body. Whole in soul."
This can manifest itself in various ways including; anxiety, depression, anger management problems, alcohol and substance use, unhealthy eating patterns, relationship problems, impulsivity, sexual dysfunctions, out of control sexual behaviors and more.
At Whole-istic Counseling and Wellness, you will receive help from a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in trauma, emotional dysregulation, and relationship coaching singles & couples. Our goal is to help you become "Whole in mind. Whole in body. Whole in soul."

Alexis J Sturnick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
New York, NY 10075
Together, we'll develop a therapeutic relationship that supports you living your most fulfilling life.
Life is a tapestry of unique challenges and experiences. When juggling expectations, relationships, and personal truths, finding genuine connection and inner peace can feel elusive. These demands can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and what truly matters. In my practice, I offer a thoughtful, judgment-free space where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect with your authentic self through a holistic and personalized approach to therapy.
Together, we'll develop a therapeutic relationship that supports you living your most fulfilling life.
Life is a tapestry of unique challenges and experiences. When juggling expectations, relationships, and personal truths, finding genuine connection and inner peace can feel elusive. These demands can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and what truly matters. In my practice, I offer a thoughtful, judgment-free space where you can pause, breathe, and reconnect with your authentic self through a holistic and personalized approach to therapy.

My specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting stressors, and bereavement.
Supervision of other psychotherapists is a passion of mine and a meaningful part of my practice. I am on the staff of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy where I provide supervision to trainees in the Trauma and Adult Treatment programs. I supervised the clinical staff of an outpatient mental health and substance abuse program for over six years.
My specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting stressors, and bereavement.
Supervision of other psychotherapists is a passion of mine and a meaningful part of my practice. I am on the staff of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy where I provide supervision to trainees in the Trauma and Adult Treatment programs. I supervised the clinical staff of an outpatient mental health and substance abuse program for over six years.

She works with adolescents and adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
Mina’s approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based modality proven to create meaningful and lasting change faster than other therapies. She is dedicated to helping her clients build the tools and skills needed to confidently reduce their symptoms, navigate life’s transitions, achieve personal goals, and live more fulfilling lives.
She works with adolescents and adults experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.
Mina’s approach is rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, an evidence-based modality proven to create meaningful and lasting change faster than other therapies. She is dedicated to helping her clients build the tools and skills needed to confidently reduce their symptoms, navigate life’s transitions, achieve personal goals, and live more fulfilling lives.

I am here to support with relieving anxiety and depression, working through relationship issues and life transitions, and building self esteem.
I will provide a safe space for therapy utilizing cultural humility and person centered practices. I always take time to get to know clients and use an approach that is well suited to their need. I will both challenge my clients and affirm them to help build insight and uncover ongoing patterns that are impacting their lives.
I am here to support with relieving anxiety and depression, working through relationship issues and life transitions, and building self esteem.
I will provide a safe space for therapy utilizing cultural humility and person centered practices. I always take time to get to know clients and use an approach that is well suited to their need. I will both challenge my clients and affirm them to help build insight and uncover ongoing patterns that are impacting their lives.

Our approach is trauma informed/skill based in nature and we apply a wide range of techniques including CBT, DBT, EMDR, SFBT and EFT to address issues including complex trauma, mood/anxiety disorders and relationship issues.
Our staff consists of diverse clinicians all with various focuses and we service individuals, couples, adolescents (age 16+), families and seniors. Many of our clients are from the LGBTQ community and our staff is trained to address their specific needs which include an understanding of systemic trauma and the impact it has throughout the lifespan.
Our approach is trauma informed/skill based in nature and we apply a wide range of techniques including CBT, DBT, EMDR, SFBT and EFT to address issues including complex trauma, mood/anxiety disorders and relationship issues.
Our staff consists of diverse clinicians all with various focuses and we service individuals, couples, adolescents (age 16+), families and seniors. Many of our clients are from the LGBTQ community and our staff is trained to address their specific needs which include an understanding of systemic trauma and the impact it has throughout the lifespan.

I work with individuals, couples, and families 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 weave together my background in community organizing, training as a therapist and anthropologist, and draw from my own background to support you to manage stressors, understand thought and behavioral patterns, set healthy boundaries, and learn to regulate emotions. I'm an EMDR trained clinician and use Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, feminist therapy, and mindfulness and somatic therapies in my practice.
I work with individuals, couples, and families 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 weave together my background in community organizing, training as a therapist and anthropologist, and draw from my own background to support you to manage stressors, understand thought and behavioral patterns, set healthy boundaries, and learn to regulate emotions. I'm an EMDR trained clinician and use Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, feminist therapy, and mindfulness and somatic therapies in my practice.

Pamella Terry Ph. D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, CSP, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Therapy is a powerful tool for overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Dr. Pamella Terry is a certified school psychologist and pre-certified mental health counselor in New York City. She specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with a focus on students, young professionals, and culturally responsive care for all ages. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, she helps clients understand how past experiences shape present challenges and fosters growth through storytelling. Offering virtual sessions, Dr. Terry creates a supportive space for clients to build strength and balance.
Therapy is a powerful tool for overcoming anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Dr. Pamella Terry is a certified school psychologist and pre-certified mental health counselor in New York City. She specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, with a focus on students, young professionals, and culturally responsive care for all ages. Using cognitive-behavioral therapy, she helps clients understand how past experiences shape present challenges and fosters growth through storytelling. Offering virtual sessions, Dr. Terry creates a supportive space for clients to build strength and balance.

As a psychologist for the past 17+ years, I have been privileged to share in the journey of many adults and couples as they navigate their emotions, identities and relationships.
I offer counseling (NY and CT) to adults, couples and groups with presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, life stressors and transitions, intergenerational trauma, relationship issues, parenting, evolving racial and cultural identity & 1.5 generation immigrant issues. I also offer relationship, academic & dissertation coaching (NOT Therapy).
As a psychologist for the past 17+ years, I have been privileged to share in the journey of many adults and couples as they navigate their emotions, identities and relationships.
I offer counseling (NY and CT) to adults, couples and groups with presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, life stressors and transitions, intergenerational trauma, relationship issues, parenting, evolving racial and cultural identity & 1.5 generation immigrant issues. I also offer relationship, academic & dissertation coaching (NOT Therapy).
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists

I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, trauma, victims of abuse, micro aggressions, systemic harm, relationship issues, multigenerational trauma and life transitions which have impacted your well being.
My approach to therapy is to take a closer look at the vicious cycle that has encouraged feelings of sadness, anxiety and life patterns which have created failed relationships and self-doubt. Viewing mental health holistically and with a mindfulness based approach, together we can tap into your strengths for solutions that work for you.
I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, trauma, victims of abuse, micro aggressions, systemic harm, relationship issues, multigenerational trauma and life transitions which have impacted your well being.
My approach to therapy is to take a closer look at the vicious cycle that has encouraged feelings of sadness, anxiety and life patterns which have created failed relationships and self-doubt. Viewing mental health holistically and with a mindfulness based approach, together we can tap into your strengths for solutions that work for you.

Danielle Lippman, LMFT, is a trauma-informed relationship therapist who provides a collaborative and holistic approach to positively impact her clients’ lives in and out of the therapy room. Using resilience-building techniques, Danielle likes to work with her clients so they can gain skills to practice in between sessions. She does premarital, couples, and individual therapy.
Danielle Lippman, LMFT, is a trauma-informed relationship therapist who provides a collaborative and holistic approach to positively impact her clients’ lives in and out of the therapy room. Using resilience-building techniques, Danielle likes to work with her clients so they can gain skills to practice in between sessions. She does premarital, couples, and individual therapy.

I see myself as a concerned and nonjudgmental partner in this process.
As an Internal Family Systems therapist, I help you to become in deeper relationship to all the parts that make up who you are. I am also trained as a psychoanalyst and will work with you to identify barriers that keep you from being your fullest, most authentic self. Perhaps you turn to substances or addictive behaviors to enliven yourself or feel safe.
I see myself as a concerned and nonjudgmental partner in this process.
As an Internal Family Systems therapist, I help you to become in deeper relationship to all the parts that make up who you are. I am also trained as a psychoanalyst and will work with you to identify barriers that keep you from being your fullest, most authentic self. Perhaps you turn to substances or addictive behaviors to enliven yourself or feel safe.

Whether you are stuck making an important life decision, are feeling overwhelmed with life, are having an identity crisis, or an important relationship is slipping away
There's no "one size fits all" when it comes to therapy and I will draw from CBT, trauma theory, solution-focused therapy, couples and family therapy approaches to help you. I have more than a decade of experience guiding people through difficult times and transitions. I strive to be both warm and understanding and also goal oriented.
Whether you are stuck making an important life decision, are feeling overwhelmed with life, are having an identity crisis, or an important relationship is slipping away
There's no "one size fits all" when it comes to therapy and I will draw from CBT, trauma theory, solution-focused therapy, couples and family therapy approaches to help you. I have more than a decade of experience guiding people through difficult times and transitions. I strive to be both warm and understanding and also goal oriented.

Relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, anxiety, identity or adjusting to change can be barriers to personal growth.
As a holistic clinician with 10 years of experience in the mental health field I utilize person-centered and evidence-based practices as well as expressive arts and mindfulness. I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirming care to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, and societal challenges.
Relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, anxiety, identity or adjusting to change can be barriers to personal growth.
As a holistic clinician with 10 years of experience in the mental health field I utilize person-centered and evidence-based practices as well as expressive arts and mindfulness. I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, LGBTQIA+ affirming care to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment, and societal challenges.

Does your relationship with food interfere with your mood, self-esteem and ability to function or focus in different areas of your life?
I'm a dedicated and passionate therapist who works with adolescent and adults who are struggling with some form of eating/weight or body image issue. My treatment philosophy promotes self-reflection, self-understanding, and physical and emotional well-being, using a highly collaborative and individualized approach.
Does your relationship with food interfere with your mood, self-esteem and ability to function or focus in different areas of your life?
I'm a dedicated and passionate therapist who works with adolescent and adults who are struggling with some form of eating/weight or body image issue. My treatment philosophy promotes self-reflection, self-understanding, and physical and emotional well-being, using a highly collaborative and individualized approach.

I offer individual psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychotherapy supervision and consultation..
I work with adolescents and adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, loss, life crises, problems in intimate relationships, and troubling patterns of behavior. I have extensive training and years of experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples therapy, Schema Therapy, and CBT.
I offer individual psychotherapy, couples therapy and psychotherapy supervision and consultation..
I work with adolescents and adults who are coping with anxiety, depression, loss, life crises, problems in intimate relationships, and troubling patterns of behavior. I have extensive training and years of experience in psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples therapy, Schema Therapy, and CBT.

I have clinical experience with adolescents, adults, couples & families and those struggling with panic, agoraphobia, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD, Personality Disorders, & Eating Disorders.
The decision to begin counseling is one we make when in need of support & guidance & when the struggles of life may feel overwhelming or out of control. I offer a client centered, supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore your uniqueness, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors in order raise awareness of what may be holding you back from a more meaningful, happy, successful, & fulfilling life. I strongly believe in resilience & address trauma & grief while traveling with you on your healing journey.
I have clinical experience with adolescents, adults, couples & families and those struggling with panic, agoraphobia, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADD, Personality Disorders, & Eating Disorders.
The decision to begin counseling is one we make when in need of support & guidance & when the struggles of life may feel overwhelming or out of control. I offer a client centered, supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore your uniqueness, thoughts, feelings, & behaviors in order raise awareness of what may be holding you back from a more meaningful, happy, successful, & fulfilling life. I strongly believe in resilience & address trauma & grief while traveling with you on your healing journey.

I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be messy, overwhelming, and isolating. Whether you're struggling with infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or grief after loss, you don’t have to go through it alone. As a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience, I provide a safe and compassionate space to process the complex emotions that come with this journey.
Having faced my own struggles with pregnancy, postpartum, and loss, I believe in the power of transparency to help you feel less alone. The challenges of conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period are real, and I want to help normalize these experiences.
I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Motherhood can be beautiful, but it can also be messy, overwhelming, and isolating. Whether you're struggling with infertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, or grief after loss, you don’t have to go through it alone. As a licensed therapist with 15 years of experience, I provide a safe and compassionate space to process the complex emotions that come with this journey.
Having faced my own struggles with pregnancy, postpartum, and loss, I believe in the power of transparency to help you feel less alone. The challenges of conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period are real, and I want to help normalize these experiences.