Couples Therapy NYC

What Happens in Couples Therapy?

Couples therapy is a supportive space where you and your partner can address patterns, repair trust, and build a stronger emotional bond. At Healthy Minds NYC, our licensed relationship therapists guide couples through real conversations that are constructive—not confrontational.

In couples therapy NYC sessions, you’ll:

  • Learn how to communicate more clearly

  • Identify patterns that lead to conflict or disconnection

  • Work through past hurt or betrayal

  • Strengthen intimacy and partnership

  • Clarify shared goals and boundaries

  • Learn skills to reduce reactivity and build empathy

Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or long-term partners, therapy helps you pause the cycle and rebuild your relationship with intention.

How Long Does Couples Therapy Usually Take?

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” answer. The duration of couples therapy in NYC depends on your goals and how deeply rooted your challenges are.

Here’s a general idea:

Short-term (4–8 sessions):

For communication tune-ups or navigating a specific issue

Mid-term (8–16 sessions):

For more ingrained patterns or rebuilding trust

Longer-term:

For ongoing relational growth or post-crisis recovery

Image of New York City, where Healthy Minds NYC offers financial therapy services.

Couples Therapy in NYC Boroughs |How Do I Find a Couples Therapist in NYC?

Finding the right couples therapist in NYC can feel overwhelming—especially in a city with thousands of providers. At Healthy Minds NYC, we make it easy to connect with a licensed, relationship-focused therapist who understands NYC life and relationship dynamics.

We match couples with therapists based on:

  • Relationship goals and concerns

  • Preferred communication style (gentle, direct, structured, etc.)

  • Borough or teletherapy preference

  • Cultural considerations or LGBTQ+ affirming needs

  • Schedule availability (evenings and weekends included)

Our NYC-based therapists are credentialed, compassionate, and focused on collaboration—not taking sides. We offer in-person therapy across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, plus secure teletherapy across all boroughs and suburbs..

What Are Common Issues Couples Therapy Can Help With?

No relationship is perfect—and therapy doesn’t mean failure. It means you care enough to grow.

Couples therapy NYC can help with:

  • Communication breakdowns

  • Emotional distance or resentment

  • Trust issues or infidelity

  • Intimacy challenges

  • Parenting and family stress

  • Financial conflict

  • Life transitions (moving, career shifts, etc.)

  • Rebuilding after betrayal or long-standing conflict

  • Different goals around marriage, children, or values

Sometimes couples wait until they’re in crisis—but you don’t have to. We welcome couples at any stage: preventative, maintenance, or repair.

 

Our Location

7 W 36th St
14th Fl

New York, NY 10018

(929) 399-7120

Clinical Hours

Monday–Friday: 9am–9pm


Saturday: 9am-6pm

Administrative Hours

Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Couples therapy in NYC is sometimes covered by insurance—but it depends on the plan and whether a diagnosis is required. Here's how it works:

    • If one partner has a qualifying mental health diagnosis (e.g. anxiety, depression), some plans cover relationship therapy under that diagnosis.

    • Many couples choose to pay out-of-pocket to keep therapy focused on the relationship—not individual pathology.

    • We provide superbills (receipts with session codes) for out-of-network reimbursement if your plan allows.

    • HSA and FSA cards are accepted.

    Not sure if your insurance covers couples therapy? We’ll help you understand your options during your free intake call.

  • Yes. We have licensed couples therapists available for in-person sessions in Midtown, the Upper West Side, and Union Square. Our Manhattan locations are easily accessible by subway and offer evening availability.

  • Yes. Couples therapy focuses on the relationship as the client—not just one person. Sessions involve both partners and center on communication, dynamics, and shared goals. Many of our NYC clients benefit from doing both types of therapy in tandem.

Meet Our Specialists in NYC