Couples & Relationship Therapy

Relationships are complex and multifaceted. At The Center for CBT in New York City, we offer couples and relationship therapy in an inclusive and affirming environment. We welcome relationships of all kinds, including non-monogamous marriages and polyamorous relationships, and our knowledgeable therapists use an affirmative-based approach to couples and relationship therapy.

This means we will welcome you, affirm your choices, and help you navigate the challenges of any relationship. You can learn more about relationship therapy with our NYC therapists on this page or by giving us a call.

Who Does Couples and Relationship Therapy Help?

There are many reasons why you may want to consider seeking therapy for relationships, but in most cases, people move forward with relationship therapy for one of three reasons: to start out on the right foot, to sustain a thriving relationship with better communication skills, or start over after difficulties in a relationship. Whether you’re just starting out on your relationship journey or you’ve been together for decades, therapy can help you nurture and maintain a healthy, satisfying relationship.

Divorce Therapy

Divorce doesn’t have to be something you just survive. Instead, this can be your opportunity to thrive. The decision to end your marriage can feel embarrassing, shameful, challenging, or overwhelming. Therapy can help you to change your perspective on divorce, so you can feel free, empowered, joyous, and hopeful about what the future holds. It’s okay to grieve the end of your marriage, but when you’re ready, therapy can help you move forward and live your best post-divorce life.

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Relationship Styles

Relationship or attachment styles inform the ways we connect to other people, but understanding attachment styles can be especially important for developing and maintaining fulfilling romantic relationships. From the types of partners you choose to the way you fight and make up, your attachment style will impact all aspects of your relationships. When you understand the ways that relationship styles influence your romantic partnerships, you can work together to create a relationship that feels safe and satisfying.

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What can I expect during therapy?

When you begin couples or relationship therapy, you’ll meet together with your therapist to discuss the general goals and concerns in your relationship and develop a plan for your ongoing therapy sessions. Then, your therapist may want to meet with each person one-on-one to ensure the individuals feel heard and are able to express themselves through the therapy process. In the remaining sessions, you’ll meet together with the therapist. During your visits, your therapist may ask you to talk about specific issues, work on communication exercises, or use a variety of therapy techniques to help you develop skills and strategies to improve your relationship together.

Who offers therapy for couples & relationships?

Each of our clinicians has years of unique training and experience that allow them to provide therapy using specific approaches that work best for certain clients. Our clinicians who provide couples and relationship therapy are featured below, and you can learn more about them by visiting our team page.

Stacey Rhodes

Lisa Kinel

Dana Viscosi

Grace Mannix-Slobig

Sabrina Manzo

Lynn Pescherine

What Should I Do Next?

When you’re ready to begin therapy, we hope you’ll consider contacting The Center for CBT in New York City. We offer a safe space where you are free to be who you really are and express yourself and your values authentically. We embrace, value, and welcome people of all sexual orientations, genders, and racial identities. The Center for CBT in New York City makes beginning your therapy journey simple. You can get started any time by completing our online consultation request form. One of our team members will be in touch within 24 business hours to answer your questions.