Is your relationship feeling stuck, disconnected, or strained by conflict, stress, or life transitions? At Downtown Behavioral Wellness, we offer Couples Therapy in New York City and Florida, providing a supportive, structured, and evidence‑based path to improve communication, rebuild intimacy, and deepen connection. Whether you and your partner are navigating parenting pressures, trust issues, or simply want to enhance your relationship, our experienced therapists are here to help • in‑person or via telehealth.
Couples Therapy (also called couples counseling or relationship therapy) is a form of psychotherapy designed specifically for romantic partners. The focus isn’t only on individuals—but on the relationship as the “client”: the interaction patterns, communication styles, emotional dynamics, and shared history that shape your connection.
Therapists trained in this modality help couples identify negative cycles, improve communication, rebuild trust, and cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships. Harvard Health
Communication breakdowns, frequent arguments or feeling “stuck”
Parenting or step‑family stress, blended family transitions
Trust issues, infidelity, or betrayal
Life transitions (moving in together, marriage, children, aging)
Intimacy or sexual dissatisfaction
Wanting to deepen connection or proactively strengthen their bond
High‑stress lifestyles, career or financial pressures impacting relationship
Our Couples Therapy services are suitable for partner‑pairs experiencing:
Anyone in a committed relationship—married or not—can benefit from couples support.
We begin by understanding your relationship’s story, current challenges, goals, and what both partners hope to achieve.
We draw from proven therapeutic methods—such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and integrative couples therapy—to support communication, conflict resolution, emotional connection, and relational skills.
Choose the format that fits your lives: sessions in our New York City office, or telehealth sessions accessible from Florida or beyond.
Duration depends on your goals and the complexity of issues. Some couples make meaningful progress in 8‑12 sessions, while others engage longer for deeper change and growth.
Ideally yes—both partners benefit most when fully engaged. Occasionally, one partner may have a solo session if needed, but joint participation is central to progress.
Not at all. Any committed romantic partnership—married, cohabiting, dating—can benefit from this work. The focus is on the relationship dynamics, not the legal status.
Yes—but when one partner is less engaged, individual therapy or a combined approach may help. We’ll discuss options and what’s best for your relationship.
Your needs are unique—and your care should be too. Explore our additional therapy services to find approaches that enhance your growth, support your goals, and create a more comprehensive path toward emotional well-being.
Mindfulness‑Based Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Family Therapy
Anxiety & Depression Treatment