Relationship Issues

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES

Individual therapy for adults navigating conflict, disconnection, and patterns that keep showing up — in New York City, Brooklyn, and via teletherapy across New York State.

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You know the feeling.

A fight that starts over something small and somehow becomes about everything. A closeness that used to feel easy and now feels out of reach. A pattern you keep noticing in yourself — pulling away, overreacting, shutting down — without quite understanding why.
Relationships can be the most meaningful part of your life. They can also be the most exhausting.

When something feels off, it has a way of touching everything else.

Relationship pain shows up in a lot of different ways. You might notice:

The same fights on repeat. Different trigger, same outcome. You can see the cycle but can't seem to break it.
A growing distance you don't know how to close. From a partner, a parent, a friend. The gap feels real but hard to name.
A sense that you give more than you receive. Or that your needs are too much, too complicated, or easier to suppress.
Confusion about what you actually want. In a relationship, from a relationship, or whether the one you're in is right for you.

These aren't signs that you're difficult.

They're signs that something worth understanding is going on beneath the surface.

Struggles You're Facing

You won't leave therapy with a perfect relationship. But you can expect to understand yourself in a relationship much more clearly.

Over time, you might find:

Fewer moments of feeling blindsided by your own reactions. You'll start to recognize the pattern before it takes over.
More ability to say what you actually mean. And to hear what someone else is saying without it feeling like an attack.
A clearer sense of what you need. And more confidence asking for it, setting limits around it, or recognizing when it isn't being met.
Relationships that feel more like a choice. Less driven by fear, habit, or a script you didn't write.

The shifts are gradual.

But people consistently find that understanding their relational patterns changes not just one relationship — it changes the way they move through all of them.

Relief You Can Expect

A lot of relationship pain makes more sense when you look at where it comes from.

The ways you learned to connect, to protect yourself, to read other people — those patterns took shape early. They made sense then. In your current relationships, they may be getting in the way.

Together, we'll slow down and look at what's actually happening beneath the surface. Not to assign blame or analyze others, but to help you understand your own emotional world more clearly.

When it's useful, we'll also work on the practical side:

How to communicate more directly
How to navigate conflict without shutting down or escalating
How to build the kind of trust that feels sustainable

This practice is affirming of all relationship structures, including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory, and LGBTQ+ relationships. You don't need to fit a particular mold to do this work.

How I Guide You There

Your first session is a chance to share what's been going on.

You might come in the middle of something hard. Or with a longer history you've been carrying for a while. Either way, you set the pace.

From there:

Sessions are 45 minutes, typically once a week
Some people find this work moves quickly once it starts
Others take more time, especially if the patterns run deep
You'll never be pushed further or faster than feels right for you

What to Expect

Session fee: $200 for 45 minutes
Insurance: Not accepted directly, but out-of-network reimbursement may apply
Documentation: Provided for any insurance claims you submit
Payment: Credit card, Zelle, Venmo, or Cash App

In-person sessions are available in the Financial District in Manhattan. Virtual sessions are available by secure video anywhere in New York State.

In-person availability is limited. Please mention your preference when you reach out.

Fees, Insurance & Logistics

Cancellations: 48 hours' notice required; late cancellations are charged the full session fee

Confidentiality: Everything you share is protected by law, with limited exceptions such as imminent risk of harm — reviewed with you before we begin

Policies and Boundaries

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to come with my partner?

No. This is individual therapy. The work focuses entirely on you: your patterns, your emotional experience, your needs. Many people find that understanding themselves more clearly is the most effective path to changing how their relationships feel.

What if I'm not sure the relationship is the problem?

That uncertainty is worth exploring. Sometimes what looks like a relationship problem is anxiety, self-esteem, or unresolved history showing up in an intimate context. Therapy helps you sort out what's actually going on.

Can this help if I'm single?

Absolutely. Many people do this work precisely because they want to understand patterns that keep showing up before entering a new relationship, or while navigating dating. You don't need to be partnered for this to be valuable.

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It takes something to reach out, especially when relationships already feel hard.
You don't need to have it figured out before you call.