See your relationship in a new light without making impossible changes with Empathi’s couples therapy NYC (new york ny).
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Empathi's therapists provide hope to couples in NYC
Empathi’s therapeutic approaches are proven to help. Empathi is committed to providing ongoing support for clients’ mental health, ensuring that couples receive the guidance and encouragement they need throughout their journey.
Empathi creates a safe place for couples to explore their relationship challenges openly and without judgment.
Struggling with your partner is despairing and exhausting.
Sometimes it can seem hopeless. The good news is, we really know how to help you get unstuck!
Empathi’s therapeutic approaches are proven to help. We ensure that both partners feel comfortable and at ease during sessions, creating a safe environment for open communication.
We are extremely selective about which therapists are invited to join our practice.
Each of our marriage and family therapists are trained to use our proprietary blend of the Empathi Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), utilizing evidence-based interventions tailored to each couple. We’ll help you understand both your intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles in a way that guides you to communicate better, repair after fights, and feel more deeply and securely connected. Empathi’s treatment approach is designed to help couples develop stronger communication and a deeper connection.
Clinical research shows that 86% of couples improve after a brief period of EFT guidance, and 73% have maintained their improvements when we check back two years later.
With Empathi Couples Therapy NYC You Will…
There’s no quick fix for repairing a relationship — if there were, no one would suffer in love — but there is a process that works.
Deepen intimacy and strengthen your emotional connection.
Improve your relationship’s impact on your everyday life.
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Discover why Empathi couples therapy NYC is right for you.
Empathi supports individuals and couples seeking couples therapy for a variety of relationship and mental health concerns, offering expert guidance from licensed therapists.
Do I need Empathi couples therapy?
Couples enter relationships with high expectations. Everything is so fresh and new and the feelings are so intense that neither partner can envision a time when things might slow down. As the relationship becomes more a part of their daily lives, many couples are able to adjust to the changing dynamics. For many others, conflict and other obstacles begin to form barriers between them. Empathi helps couples and spouses address a wide range of relationship issues, offering support and guidance to overcome challenges and strengthen their bond.
If you’re in a committed relationship and every day feels like a struggle to maintain it, a good couples therapist NYC can help you and your partner return to a place of cooperation and unity. Reach out to Empathi and let us help you restore vitality to your committed partnership and improve the quality of life for both partners.
Is there a relationship therapist near me who can help me?
Are you looking for relationship counseling in New York City, NY? You’re not alone. Whether you’re experiencing issues that could damage your relationship or are just looking to get back on track with your committed partner, thousands of couples are experiencing the same struggles. More reach out for help every day.
Empathi serves clients throughout New York, NY, including Lower Manhattan, making it convenient for couples in the area to access support.
Our therapy room is designed to be a welcoming, private space where you and your partner can feel safe, comfortable, and supported during your sessions.
Here are the most common issues people in NYC come to us with:
With guidance and tools provided by Empathi, together you and your partner can work through these and many other issues, including communication problems, recurring same fights, and unresolved trauma impacting the relationship.
What if couples therapy in New York City hasn't worked for me in the past?
Maybe you’ve seen some type of relationship therapist before and they didn’t provide the guidance you needed. It could be that the therapist didn’t have the right experience or their methods just didn’t help in the way you hoped they would. You’ve come to the right place.
Rebuilding a relationship often requires hard work and commitment from both partners, but with the right support, meaningful change is possible.
Here's why our approach works
Our couples therapy technique, provided by experienced relationship counselors, uses established methods to walk you through rebuilding your loving partnership. Couples therapy work involves a trained therapist guiding partners through sessions that focus on relationship dynamics and conflict resolution, helping you gain personal insight and improve your relationship.
Will starting couples therapy be hard for me?
Starting couples therapy can be scary. If you’ve never gone to therapy before, it may seem intimidating. You might not even quite know what the ideal outcome would look like, you just know that something needs to improve. Relationship counseling is the first step in seeing that improvement.
Here are the ways we make it easy:
We ensure that our licensed counselors are experienced in making clients feel welcome.
Empathi provides options to ease you into the process, such as our relationship discovery quiz for getting at the heart of what is troubling your relationship.
Our podcast, Come Here To Me, offers insights into what to expect from couples therapy sessions.
Virtual therapy is available for clients who prefer the convenience and accessibility of remote sessions.
In-person therapy is offered for those who value face-to-face connection and a safe, personal environment.
Couples Therapy in NYC
Begin the Empathi Process
Healing starts with accepting you need help, booking a free consult, and showing up as you are. Everything that comes next will be easier as you’re held by an Empathi therapist and a proven process. Empathi therapists create a supportive and compassionate environment for healing, helping you feel safe and understood. From now on, you’re not alone in this.
The hardest part is just getting started.
Explore your process and discover a unified narrative where neither of you are wrong or right, “the good one,” or “the bad one.” Learn to approach suffering and conflicts as an “us” problem instead of a “them” problem or a “me” problem. Therapy helps you gain insight into your present experiences, allowing you to better understand your current emotional state and relationship dynamics.
Feel like you’re on the same team again.
Strengthen your new narrative by accessing empathy to recognize the root of each other’s reactivity, how much you matter to each other, and what love is. Understand the cycles you get into with the help of your expert Empathi counselor.
See the hurt and love behind their reactivity.
Get to know, live in, and share your vulnerable feelings. Then, learn to let in the ways that those feelings are understood and accepted by your partner through the power of the Empathi method and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy. This process supports you in understanding yourself as a person within the relationship, fostering self-acceptance and growth.
Share the hurt and love behind your reactivity.
Mend your relationship and your wounds through the understanding that you matter to each other. Learn to grieve, show up for, heal, and accept the most vulnerable parts inside of each other without sacrificing those parts in yourselves.
Feel deeply and securely bonded to one another
Having proved your ability to resolve long-standing issues, heated conflicts, and negative cycles, face your future together with a certainty that you will not only survive those moments, but grow stronger and more connected because of them.
Rely on your bond to get out of stuck moments.
Our team at Empathi is composed of highly trained therapists with many years of combined experience helping couples navigate challenges and strengthen their relationships. Our expertise in couples therapy is recognized throughout New York City.
For those seeking the best couples therapy in New York City, it’s worth noting that our team’s experience is comparable to other leading experts in the field, such as Melissa Divaris Thompson, a recognized authority in couples therapy in Manhattan.
COUNSELOR
Certified EFT Practitioner, LMFT #79062
Figs is the creator of the Empathi method and the certification process for Empathi therapists. He’s also Chief Empathi Officer, husband, dad, wounded-healer and was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered as a champion for healthy relationships.
Figs’ life’s mission is to help couples feel more connected.
COUNSELOR
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #100084
Teale is a wife, mother, artist and passionate advocate for love relationships. She has a special focus on cultural sensitivity, parenting, and how to prevent and repair affairs and other relationship injuries. Teale loves working with people to facilitate their greater sense of self-acceptance and capacity to experience joy and connection.
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We offer virtual counseling across the nation.
We are passionate about healing relationships.
Compassion: Empathi creates a supportive and empathetic environment, guided by compassion as a core value in every therapy session.
Support for families: Empathi is committed to helping families navigate relationship challenges, including family dynamics, parenting, and family of origin issues.
Frequently Asked Couples Therapy Questions
Read our New York FAQ or schedule a free consult now and get answers directly!
How long will couples therapy take?
The duration of couples therapy varies greatly depending on the couple’s unique issues, motivation, honesty, emotional vulnerability, and rapport with the therapist. Some couples may see progress in a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing support.
Can couples therapy work if only one partner attends?
While it is ideal for both partners to participate, couples therapy can still be beneficial if only one partner is involved. One partner can work on relationship dynamics and personal growth, which can positively impact the relationship as a whole.
Do we need to attend every session together, or can we have one session individually?
You do not need to attend every session together. It is common to have one session individually as part of the process, allowing each partner to explore personal concerns and goals in a private setting.
What is individual therapy and how does it complement couples therapy?
Individual therapy focuses on personal issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-awareness. It complements couples therapy by helping each partner address their own emotional well-being, which can enhance the effectiveness of joint sessions.
Do you offer pre marital counseling?
Yes, we offer pre-marital counseling to help couples address relationship issues, improve communication, and prepare for a successful marriage. Pre-marital counseling is beneficial for couples at any stage before marriage.
What is family therapy and when is it recommended?
Family therapy is a modality that addresses complex relationship dynamics, trauma, and systemic issues within family units. It is recommended when families face challenges that affect the entire unit, such as communication problems, transitions, or emotional difficulties.
Can therapy help with life transitions?
Yes, therapy can support individuals and couples through significant life transitions, such as career changes, parenthood, relocation, or loss. It helps clients navigate challenges, foster personal growth, and adapt to evolving circumstances.
How much does couples therapy near me cost?
One can expect to pay around the same for marriage counseling, couples therapy, and premarital counseling in New York City. Nationally, it typically costs between $75 and $250 per session hour and averages around $100. In New York City, couples can expect to pay between $125 and $400 per session hour. The cost widely varies based on a counselor’s experience and success rates. Higher-demand therapy services also tend to run toward the higher end.
Empathi offers a range of pricing. Our marriage counseling professionals are experts who can provide you with personalized marital guidance and offer you tools for bringing your marriage back to where you need it to be.
Is it a good idea to seek out premarital counseling near me?
Pre-marriage counseling is a fantastic choice if you’ve decided to get married. Preliminary counseling provides you with numerous tools to help work productively through conflict, effectively communicate, and build stronger bonds with each other. Premarital counseling will not only benefit you long into the future—it can strengthen your current relationship as well.
If your next step is marriage, contact Empathi to help guide you on a path to a stronger future together.
What do the divorce statistics in New York City, NY look like?
National divorce rates have been on a decline over the past three decades, and the trend appears to be continuing. Currently, the national rate runs at 3.2 divorces out of 1,000 married couples. As of 2020, the divorce rate in New York City is 1.8 out of 1,000 inhabitants—significantly lower than the national average. Though the rate is very low, divorce is a reality that some couples are forced to face.
Many factors contribute to divorce rates nationwide. Financial stress, marital infidelity, and communication issues are the most common factors that contribute to divorce in this country. These problems impact people across the state of New York and hit home in New York City, too.
If you’re experiencing any of these issues in your own relationship, let Empathi help you through them.
How many couples therapists are in NYC?
In statistical reports, couples therapists in NYC are considered part of the same group as marriage and family therapists. The most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics places just over 60,000 people employed nationally in these roles. There are roughly 3,200 licensed marriage and family therapists employed in the New York City metropolitan area.
If you live in New York City, Empathi counselors are accessible, and available to offer you quality relationship counseling.
How do I choose the best couples therapist NYC?
The search for a good relationship therapist shouldn’t be taken lightly. First, you want to find a therapist that specializes in couples therapy and has a lot of experience in the field.
Friends are a pretty good place to start for therapist recommendations, but you can also search online for reviews for the best couples therapists in New York City. Good therapists are going to have excellent reviews. When you find a therapist that looks like they might be right for you, also be sure to take a look into their history with the state licensing board to make sure they have a record that you respect.
When it comes to Empathi, a search of best couples therapists in San Francisco places Empathi founder, Fiachra Figs O’Sullivan, in the top 10 list on Yelp and the top 5 list on GuideDoc. Empathi counselors are master communicators, able to understand your concerns, and offer solid, easy-to-understand guidance.
You don’t have to live in San Francisco to receive excellent relationship therapy. Empathi can help you, wherever you are.
What questions should I ask before beginning couples therapy?
Once you’ve narrowed down your options, schedule a consultation. Have some questions prepared. Interview your potential therapist and base your decision on how they answer.
You’ll want to know the qualifications of the counselor that you’ll be seeing and to make sure they seem like a good fit.
These questions will help you better determine if the therapist is a good option for you:
How long have you been practicing couples therapy?
What training/qualifications do you have in couples therapy?
How long should I expect couples therapy to last?
What does progress look like?
What does success look like?
What are your views on divorce?
It’s important that you stick with counseling once it starts, because you’ll get the best results if you complete the plan. Couples who’ve stayed with therapy until it was complete have better outcomes all around—they enjoy better emotional health, live longer, and many report themselves as being happier than before they started therapy.
Seeking out a quality couples therapist is the best first step in repairing your relationship. An experienced counselor is able to objectively look at your partnership and provide you with the right tools to give you the best outcome.
If the challenges of your relationship are becoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles to you and your partner, now is the best time to take action. The quicker you act, the sooner quality couples therapy can help guide you through your challenges. Come to Empathi for quality counseling and let us help you restore your relationship.
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Creator of Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
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