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Looking For Couples Therapy in Brooklyn?
You deserve a life and relationship that feels fulfilling and fair.
All relationships face challenges—but when disconnection or conflict becomes the norm, it’s hard to know how to find your way back to each other. We offer couples therapy in Brooklyn Heights and online across New York State for people hoping to improve their relationships.
Here are some things you might be noticing if you’re considering couples therapy in Brooklyn:
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Stuck in the same old patterns and arguments, unable to find any resolution.
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Feeling misunderstood due to unresolved disagreements, life changes, or differences.
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Resentment building over time.
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Stress that creates physical symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, feeling exhausted, and having trouble regulating your emotions.
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Going out more than usual to avoid being at home with your partner.
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Turning to destructive behaviors or substances such as drugs and alcohol to try to escape your relationship issues.
Couples Therapy is a Safe Place to Communicate & Rebuild
At Middle Way Psychotherapy, we offer trauma-informed couples counseling rooted in the Gottman Method. We recognize that trauma—both individual and relational—can impact how partners connect and respond to conflict. Our therapists create a safe, supportive space for couples to explore challenges with curiosity and care, whether you’re working through trust issues, general stress, past ruptures, or simply hoping to deepen your bond. With a focus on emotional safety, attunement, and practical skills, we help couples build more secure, resilient, and connected relationships.
Gottman Therapy in NYC: Science-Backed Relationship Support
Why Gottman Therapy in NYC?
The Gottman Method is one of the most well-researched and respected approaches to couples therapy available today. It was developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, based on their studies of over 3,000 couples which enabled them to predict divorce with over 90% accuracy.
Their insights developed into an approach that supports couples so they can work together as a team, drawing on decades of data to help partners improve communication, navigate conflict, and rebuild trust.
At Middle Way Psychotherapy, our couples therapists are trained in Gottman Therapy and use this method to guide clients through practical tools and structured conversations that truly work.
Gottman Therapy is especially effective for:
- De-escalating recurring arguments
- Strengthening emotional connection and intimacy
- Rebuilding trust after breaches or betrayals
- Navigating feelings of hurt, ambivalence, or emotional distance
- Supporting couples in making thoughtful decisions about staying together or separating
- Creating shared meaning, values, and long-term goals for the relationship
- Parenting together with more collaboration, patience, and shared values
- Turning conflict into a pathway for growth, understanding, and connection
Find Answers For Couples Therapy NYC
Couples Therapy FAQ
What if we don’t have time for couples therapy?
Life is busy, and taking the time to pause and reflect can be challenging. When things feel like they’re falling apart, couples therapy can help make the rest of your life feel less chaotic.
While consistent, regular appointments are the key to success for many couples, others prefer to try our intensives offering. We work with you at an accelerated rate, with longer and more frequent sessions in a shorter period of time to get to the heart of the issues and solutions you’re searching for together.
If you seek out support before major issues, you may not have to spend as much time in therapy as you would if you wait until it feels like a catastrophe.
But we get it…we’re all just humans doing our best! It’s pretty normal to put things off until they feel like a bright red siren. Whenever you choose to seek support, we’ll be here for you!
Can we afford couples therapy?
Couples therapy is an investment in your relationship’s future.
Professional support often makes a massive difference compared to spending years feeling unsatisfied, trying to figure things out together when life keeps getting in the way.
Our team has trained for years so that we can make effective use of your time while creating lasting outcomes, benefitting your relationship and your life.
How long does couples therapy take?
Every couple is different. Some work through specific challenges in a few sessions; others choose ongoing work for deeper growth.
No matter what you choose, don’t expect change to happen overnight!
It can take a long time to rebuild relationships and our patterns within ourselves. Many couples therapists notice it takes around six months of regular commitment to see lasting changes.
Do you offer pre-marital or relationship check-ins?
Absolutely.
Many couples come in simply to strengthen what’s already going well, or to address tensions they notice during major life changes like engagement or marriage. Preventative care is powerful!
Do both partners need to attend?
Ideally, yes—but if one partner needs more time or isn’t ready, we can still start the process with an individual session.
If you’re both not able to commit to couples therapy at this time, individual therapy can be a great way to gain insight into relationship patterns, develop healthier communication skills, and work through personal challenges that may be affecting your connection with others.
Does couples therapy work if there’s abuse in the relationship?
If there’s emotional, physical, financial, or psychological abuse happening in a relationship, couples therapy may not be the most effective first step. Abuse can create a power imbalance that makes open, collaborative healing very difficult—and in some cases, it can even increase risk.
Abuse can take many forms and isn’t always obvious. If there’s uncertainty, we recommend starting with a confidential consultation with an individual therapist trained in trauma. From there, we can help assess next steps, which may include individual therapy, crisis resources, or referrals to professionals who specialize in intimate partner violence.
The most important thing is your safety and well-being. We’re here to support that in whatever way feels right for you.
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Couples Therapy in Brooklyn Heights NYC or Online
We offer couples therapy in Brooklyn Heights at our comfortable office or online throughout New York State.
You can choose the format that works best for your life and relationship.