Feel confident about your relationship
High-Impact Couples Therapy in NY & CA
Let’s get you closer to the version of your relationship you hope might still be possible.
Think of the topics in your relationship that always lead to a blowout fight.
The ones that leave you questioning whether you’ve chosen the right partner, the ones you walk away from feeling deflated and uncertain. Now imagine that same conversation, but without the sinking feeling in your gut, without the language you wish you hadn’t used, without the painful withdrawal. Imagine walking away from those exchanges feeling closer, more understood and connected.
It’s possible and it’s where we’ll get you.
We specialize in supporting escalated & disconnected couples find their way forward.
Janine Cheng, LCSW / Founder
Natalie Dupre, LMSW / THERAPIST
We know you’re tired.
You might be wondering whether it’s too late to salvage your partnership, whether you’re one fight away from separation, or if there’s enough love left between you to push forward. It’s possible you’ve been to couple’s therapy before and it either made things worse or nothing changed.
Our promise to you is clarity into what’s making your relationship feel so hard and clarity into how you can move forward.
Couples come to us when they’re asking :
Why do I feel so misunderstood, unheard or disconnected?
Are our differences surmountable or are they indications of a fundamental incompatibility?
Can I meet my partner’s needs without mine being ignored?
Is it normal for me to feel so triggered by my partner?
Why does my partner struggle to show up for me?
Should we keep trying to make this work?
Are we ready to get married or move in or have a child?
Will we always argue like this?
Do all couples argue this much and this intensely?
Are we wasting our time?
Relationship Therapy Offerings
Premarital therapy
Therapy for couples preparing for marriage and wishing to discuss important questions (financial management, in-law relationships, family planning, prenuptial agreement, etc.)
therapy for high conflict / disconnected couples
Therapy for couples who are struggling with chronic conflict and are seeking to build healthy communication and conflict management skills.
couples therapy intensives
Therapy for couples seeking a short-term intensive intervention to work through a relationship crisis/impasse. Intensives span across 2 days and allow busy couples to access support.
Discernment Counseling
Therapy for couples deciding whether to remain together, separate/divorce or commit to long-term couple’s therapy
Relationship Therapy
With Results
Some things you will gain from your therapy experience:
Practical tools and skills to more confidently navigate conflict in your relationship
Confidence in communicating your needs to your partner
Greater ability to hold space for your partner without becoming activated, flooded, defensive or shutting down
Enhanced moments of deep connection and attunement in your relationship
A strong foundation for a healthy marriage or long-term partnership
Clarity around how to move forward from an impasse
Effective co-parenting while maintaining respect and cooperation
A fulfilling sex life
A feeling of being fully seen by your partner for the first time in a long time
Many couples complete relationship therapy in
15 - 20 sessions
What can you expect from our relationship therapy ?
It’s normal to be unsure about whether therapy is right for you. Below are some commonly asked questions about relationship-oriented treatment that might help you in making your decision.
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Struggles with people-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries in your relationship
History of infidelity or other forms of betrayal of trust
Fear of conflict or abandonment
Patterns of codependency or feeling overly responsible for your partner
Difficulty expressing needs, emotions, or expectations
Repeated escalation when broaching difficult topics
Navigating major relationship transitions, including engagement and marriage
Exploring non-monogamy and polyamory with clear communication and healthy boundaries
Differences in attachment styles/love language and or sexual needs
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Through our work together, you will:
Explore past experiences and understand how they shape your current relationship dynamics
Learn to recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
Strengthen your ability to self-soothe and manage emotional triggers
Deepen your understanding of your self and your partner’s inner world
Learn to de-escalate conflict
More reliably repair after ruptures
Feel more confident in the future of your relationship
Have clarity about whether to stay together or separate
Read more here about the treatment process.
Hear what our couples have to say about us!
Location
All in-person treatment will take place in a warm, inviting space that you will look forward to spending time in. The office is located in NoMad in New York City.
Check your insurance:
We have partnered with Mentaya and Thrizer to help you save on therapy. Use this tool below to see if you qualify for reimbursement for our services. Contact us at hello@atlas-therapy.care if you would like us to walk you through your cost estimate.
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