Couples Therapy in New York for Committed Partners
Recurring conflict, emotional distance, and broken trust can wear down a partnership. Our licensed therapists provide evidence-based relationship counseling tailored to your goals. Accepting new clients. Free 15-minute consultation.
Relationship Counseling for Partners in NYC
Couples therapy in New York gives partners a confidential, structured space to work through chronic conflict, emotional distance, broken trust, or major life changes. At SR Psychological Services, licensed psychologists and experienced mental health professionals provide relationship-focused care tailored to each couple’s history, goals, and pace.
Our practice is located at 303 5th Avenue, Suite 502 in Midtown Manhattan, near Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Penn Station, and major subway lines. For over ten years, we have supported partners across New York City in building more secure, connected, and resilient relationships. In-person sessions are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, with weekend appointments available upon request. Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions are offered for partners across New York, New Jersey, and Florida.
Is Therapy Right for Your Partnership?
Our relationship therapists support committed partners navigating a wide range of relational, emotional, and behavioral concerns. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from working with an experienced clinician.
SR Psychological Services provides individualized couples counseling for partners experiencing:
Communication breakdowns and recurring conflict
Infidelity, broken trust, and affair recovery
Emotional or physical disconnection
Major life transitions such as parenting, career changes, or relocation
Blended family and stepfamily dynamics
Differences in values, finances, or long-term goals
Considering separation and navigating that process constructively
LGBTQIA+ relationship and identity-related concerns
Long-distance relationship strain
General relationship growth and strengthening connection
If your relationship feels persistently difficult, that is a valid reason to reach out to a licensed mental health professional. Our team will help you and your partner decide whether partner-focused therapy is the right level of care.
What to Expect from Relationship-Focused Care
From your first contact through ongoing care, our process is clinically grounded, transparent, and centered on your relationship’s specific needs.
Free 15-Minute Consultation
Contact our office by phone or through our website. Speak with our team, ask any questions, and determine whether SR Psychological Services feels like the right fit for both of you — before committing to a session. There is no cost and no obligation for this initial call.
Initial Screening
Dr. Shatiece Riley, our founder and licensed psychologist, conducts a structured intake session with both partners. This is a supportive, conversational process that helps us understand your relationship history, current concerns, and what you are each hoping to work toward in therapy.
Therapist Matching
Based on your intake, Dr. Riley personally matches your partnership with the licensed clinician whose expertise and clinical approach are best aligned with your needs as a couple. We practice only within our established areas of clinical competence, supporting a strong therapeutic alliance with both partners from your very first session.
Individualized Treatment Plan
You and your partner work with your therapist to build a personalized treatment plan informed by evidence-based practices and your stated relationship goals. This plan evolves as your needs and circumstances change over the course of care.
Ongoing Partner Sessions
Most partners begin with weekly 45-to-50-minute sessions. Your therapist monitors progress over time and adjusts session frequency and clinical focus as your needs develop.
Progress Review
Your therapist regularly revisits your goals to assess progress and refine your care plan. Treatment at SR Psychological Services is responsive and adaptive, not a fixed one-size-fits-all program.
Which Therapeutic Approaches Do Our Licensed Therapists Use?
Our licensed clinicians draw from evidence-based modalities used in couples counseling NYC residents trust. The approach or combination of approaches depends on your relationship dynamics, history, and goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Relational Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Holistic Therapy
Your therapist will discuss which approaches are most appropriate for your relationship during intake and throughout your sessions. Both partners are always part of that clinical conversation.
Insurance for Partner-Focused Therapy
SR Psychological Services accepts the following insurance plans for partner-focused therapy:
Aetna
United HealthCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Additional in-network plans may be accepted. Our administrative team will verify your specific benefits before your first appointment — at no cost to you.
Why Do NYC Couples Choose SR Psychological Services?
Our licensed clinicians draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities. The approach — or combination of approaches — used in your sessions is determined by your specific clinical needs, goals, and preferences. All methods used at our practice are grounded in current clinical evidence and adapted to the individual.
Licensed and Credentialed Clinical Team
Our clinicians hold Ph.D., Psy.D., LMHC, and MHC-LP credentials. All licensed therapists maintain active New York State licenses. Unlicensed clinicians practice under direct doctoral-level supervision.
Experienced. Trusted. Over Ten Years Serving NYC
SR Psychological Services has provided trusted relationship counseling to partners across NYC for over a decade, with clinical experience spanning a wide range of relationship dynamics.
Accessible Midtown Manhattan Location
Our office at 303 5th Avenue, Suite 502 is accessible from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Penn Station, and major Midtown subway lines easy for both partners to reach before work, during lunch, or after a commute.
In-Person & Secure Telehealth Available
HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions are offered for partners in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Remote care follows the same clinical standards as in-person sessions. Weekend appointments available.
Accepting Insurance — Aetna, UHC & BCBS
We accept Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and additional in-network plans. Our administrative team verifies your coverage before your first appointment at no cost to you.
Inclusive and Affirming Practice
We welcome couples of all backgrounds, identities, orientations, family structures, and belief systems — including LGBTQIA+ partnerships, blended families, and partners of all cultural backgrounds. Three of our clinicians provide therapy in both English and Spanish.
FAQs About Relationship Counseling in NYC
We accept Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and additional in-network plans. Our administrative team verifies your coverage before your first appointment at no cost to you.
Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which both partners attend sessions together with a licensed clinician. The therapist works with both people to identify patterns driving conflict or disconnection, build communication skills, and develop tools to strengthen the relationship. Sessions at SR Psychological Services are 45 to 50 minutes and structured around your specific relationship goals.
The terms are often used interchangeably. At SR Psychological Services, couples therapy refers to the same evidence-based service — joint sessions with a licensed therapist designed to help committed partners improve communication, work through conflict, and rebuild connection. We work with married and unmarried couples equally.
Couples therapy is a well-researched, evidence-based form of treatment. Many couples report meaningful improvement in communication, emotional connection, and conflict resolution. Results vary by relationship and level of engagement. Your therapist will discuss realistic expectations and progress markers during your treatment planning.
No. Many partners come to trusted couples counseling NYC practices not because of a crisis, but to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, or navigate a transition. You do not need to be at a breaking point to benefit from working with a licensed therapist.
Yes. Our Midtown Manhattan office at 303 5th Avenue, Suite 502 offers in-person couples therapy sessions Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, with weekend appointments available upon request. We are accessible from Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, and Penn Station.
Yes. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for partners in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Virtual couples therapy sessions follow the same clinical standards as in-person care and are available for clients who prefer remote sessions or cannot attend in person.
Call us at (917) 705-6155 or submit an appointment request through our website. We offer a complimentary, no-obligation 15-minute consultation so you and your partner can ask questions and confirm we are the right fit — before scheduling your first session. We are currently accepting new clients.
Ready to Talk with a Couples Therapist in NYC?
Our licensed team is here to support your relationship. The first step is a free 15-minute call.
