Discover yourself, find love
DateWise NYC
A 12-week therapeutic group for dating with intention. Sharpen your relational skills with real people, real time. Reflect, Practice, Connect.
We offer structured, skills-based groups for individuals motivated to find connection
DateWise NYC is a unique therapy group for adults in New York who want to build confidence, clarity, and connection in their dating lives. Led by a licensed therapist with expertise in relational dynamics, attachment theory and couples therapy, this group offers a supportive, co-ed environment to explore how your past is shaping your present — and to practice showing up differently in the future.
This group is for you if you’re:
Unsure how to express deeper needs early on—afraid of scaring someone away
Struggling to tell the difference between real compatibility and fleeting chemistry
Tired of wasting time on mismatches, confusion, or situationships
Emotionally fatigued from dating apps and conversations that go nowhere
Doubting your own judgment: “Why do I keep attracting the wrong people?”
Quiet shame or self-judgment: “I’m successful in everything else—why can’t I figure this out?”
What makes this group different?
It’s not just talk — it’s practice.
You won’t just learn about dating skills or attachment theory. You’ll get the rare opportunity to practice relational tools in real time, with group members of different genders, while receiving live guidance and feedback from a therapist.
It’s rooted in depth psychology and skills-building.
You’ll explore your formative experiences and attachment style — and how they may be influencing who you’re drawn to, how you protect yourself, or why you might self-sabotage. You’ll also get concrete tools to name your needs, set boundaries, and build emotional safety with others.
It bridges insight and real-world experience.
Between sessions, you’ll receive thoughtful assignments designed to help you try new behaviors outside of the group — like how to spot a secure connection, how to communicate more vulnerably, or how to recognize your own red/yellow flags.
You Will:
Understand your attachment style and relational patterns
Recognize what’s blocking connection
Identify your true values and non-negotiables
Communicate needs and boundaries with clarity and warmth
Practice dating skills in a safe, supportive setting
Practice emotional and communication skills
Receive real-world assignments to apply your learning
Reflect with a supportive, like-minded group
Be encouraged to go on one date per week and grow in real time
Logistics:
Location: In-person in NYC
Length: 12 weeks, 90 minute group sessions.
Participants: Small-group format (limited to 8 participants)
When: TBD
Optional 1:1 add-ons to deepen your experience for $150 (group participant rate)
Cost: $1500 (due in full prior to first group)
Facilitated by: Natalie Dupre, LMSW
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