Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is becoming more and more common, and for good reason. Evidence shows that couples therapy can profoundly transform romantic relationships, leaving each partner feeling more understood as an individual and stronger as a unit. In couples therapy, no one person is “the problem” or “the bad guy”, and the therapist is not the judge and jury of your relationship. Rather, the therapy’s focus is on authentic, empathic communication with the goal of coming to a mutual understanding and developing a fortified, more intimate connection.
Common reasons that people seek out couples therapy include:
Frequent conflict or arguments that go unresolved
A desire for a more satisfying sex life
Disagreements around parenting and household labor
Feelings of loneliness or disconnection in the relationship
Difficult dynamics with in-laws and other family members
Hope of healing from an infidelity or a betrayal
Premarital counseling
Interest in exploring different relationship structures (e.g. ethical non monogamy)
Financial worries or disagreements
Cultural differences
While some couples come to therapy with acute distress, others simply want to deepen their connection. Regardless of your reason for seeking couples therapy, the decision to do so reflects how important this relationship is to each of you.
At Therapists of New York, we have a team of therapists who specialize in couples therapy and relationship distress. Interested? Click here for a consultation. Or read more about couples therapy at the blogs below:
So You’re Thinking of Trying Couples Therapy NYC