Having a strong relationship with your partner is absolutely essential in achieving the greatest satisfaction and happiness in life. If your relationship is characterized by petty arguments, misunderstandings and general discord, you probably are not as happy as you could be. This is why Couples Therapy can be so helpful. It is a safe place where you can talk to your partner honestly, in a way that somehow never gets accomplished outside the therapist’s office without a big fight erupting. And many couples wait so long before addressing their difficulties the relationship itself becomes one of the biggest stressors of their lives.
I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in the State of New York, and have completed postdoctoral training in psychoanalysis. I have worked in private practice with individuals in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, and couples in Marital or Couples Counseling in Manhattan on the Upper West Side for 20 years. I specialize in bringing insight and relief to people who suffer from dissatisfaction and emotional conflict in their lives, whether as an individual or within a close relationship with a partner. I am particularly skilled at helping people understand who they are and why they feel as they do. With this kind of insight, they generally feel better about where they are in their lives and why. This takes some exploration in sessions, and the journey can be both fascinating and deeply gratifying as the individual, or couple begins to understand more about themselves and their partner. Ultimately, they feel much better. In fact, most people I work with claim that with the understanding they gained about themselves and their partners, the quality of their lives improved dramatically.
I am an “active” therapist so you won’t feel alone on your journey. I may ask questions you have not considered before. I work with gay couples as well as straight, whether the couple is already committed to each other or is thinking about moving in that direction.
Having a neutral place to air your frustrations with each other can bring some immediate relief to your conflictual relationship even if you aren’t able to resolve all of your conflicts as rapidly.
I work with individuals and with couples, so there are many paths to understanding all sides of the problem, whether you come into sessions alone or with your mate. My work with couples is flexible to suit what is comfortable for you and for your partner, if he or she is willing to be involved in the process.
I invite you to learn more about my work with couples, by visiting my website or CouplesCounselingNYC.co. Please feel free to send me an email by following the contact link above.
