For Couples

Both terms describe therapy for two people working on their relationship. Couples therapy is the broader term and applies whether or not partners are married. Our approach is the same under either name.

All of our couples work draws on the communication principles of the Gottman Method, so the skills you build apply whatever brings you in. What differs is the focus. Recurring arguments or poor communication call for work on conflict and communication patterns. Recovering from an affair focuses on stabilizing the crisis and rebuilding trust, and feeling distant or like roommates focuses on reconnection and intimacy. Disagreements about raising children focus on a shared parenting approach, and uncertainty about whether to stay together focuses on reaching a clear decision. If you are not sure where to start, a free consultation can help match you with the right clinician and approach.

Our couples clinicians are all trained in the Gottman Method and incorporate principles from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and discernment counseling as appropriate. Your therapist will recommend the approach that fits your situation and can adjust it over time. These approaches are also available in Spanish.

Yes. We offer short-format options, including weekend workshops such as the Gottman Seven Principles workshop and Bringing Baby Home for new and expectant parents. These are focused and time-limited, a different format from weekly therapy. Details are on our workshops page.

Schedule a free consultation. We will talk briefly about what you are looking for and match you with a clinician whose training and style fit your relationship. Sessions are available in person at our Chappaqua and Hartsdale offices and by secure video.