Couples Counseling in NYC

Reconnect and Strengthen Your Relationship

Are you looking for a more fulfilling relationship? Do you feel distant, misunderstood, or unsatisfied with your partner? It’s easy to find yourself caught up in misunderstandings and unresolved issues. We’re here to give you and your partner a safe space to navigate what you’re going through.

At COBB, we understand that relationships can be both rewarding and challenging. If you’re feeling disconnected, facing conflicts, or simply want to enhance your partnership, our couples therapy services in Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as virtual sessions throughout New York State, are here to help you and your partner build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.

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Why couples counseling?

At some point, every relationship could use a reboot.

Relationships are dynamic and evolving, and even the strongest partnerships can face difficulties. Couples therapy provides a supportive space to address issues, improve communication, and rediscover the joy of being together.

Our goal is to help you navigate these challenges with understanding and compassion, leading to a healthier and more fulfilling relationship.

Benefits of Couples Counseling

Whether you’re going through a crisis now, or just looking to strengthen and improve your connection, couples counseling offers many benefits to those who commit to it including…

improved communication

Lack of communication and poor communication are the heart of many misunderstandings. At COBB, we foster a safe space where you and your partner can communicate freely. We’ll work on communication techniques to express your needs clearly, articulate your feelings, and listen actively.

peaceful conflict resolution

Conflicts are a natural part of any relationship. But how you handle them can make all the difference in whether they bring you and your partner closer or push you apart. Our skilled therapists can help you develop effective conflict resolution skills and find constructive ways to address and resolve disagreements.

rekindled connection

If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, intimacy and connection counseling can help you reignite that spark you once had. With a trained therapist, you can address any challenges, including resentment. You’ll work to enhance emotional and physical intimacy and strengthen your bond, all while reconnecting with your partner on a deeper level.

enhanced understanding

When you’ve been with your partner for years, it’s easy to assume you just get them. But people are continually evolving. Couples counseling can help you understand each other’s perspectives and viewpoints, explore feelings that may have been overlooked or buried, and relate to one another’s experiences with greater compassion and empathy.

strengthened partnership

At COBB, we’ll help you grow through whatever you’re going through. In couples counseling, you’ll learn to address conflict more effectively, gain a deeper understanding of one another’s needs, quirks, and desires, and ultimately, build a stronger, more resilient relationship that can withstand life’s ups and downs.

Couples Counseling at COBB

We love love. That’s why we find such joy in working with couples. Our couples counseling sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals. Whether you’re dealing with infidelity, conflict in your day-to-day, or just seeking to develop a stronger bond with your partner, our therapists are here to provide the support and tools to guide you along your journey.

Our Approach to Couples Counseling

emotionally focused therapy (EFT)

EFT is a therapeutic approach aimed at strengthening your emotional connection. This approach helps partners understand and express their feelings more openly. In an EFT session, your therapist might help you identify your emotional responses to a situation and pinpoint your patterns. By bringing these emotions to light, couples can then respond to each other’s needs more empathetically, creating a stronger, more secure relationship.

the Gottman Method

Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman created the Gottman Method based on their extensive studies of what makes a relationship work or fail. The Gottman Method focuses on building friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning. In a session, couples might work on improving communication, rebuilding trust, or nurturing intimacy through specific exercises facilitated by a therapist.

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy, sometimes known as just CBT, targets negative thought patterns and behaviors affecting your relationship. Together with a trained therapist, you’ll identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, build healthier dialogue, resolve conflicts in a constructive way, and strengthen the emotional foundation of your relationship by building trust and fostering intimacy.