build relationship skills

Therapy for Relationships and Marriages
in NY & CA

Learn about your patterns, how they shape your connections and how therapy might improve your relationships.

Couples who engage in couple’s therapy experience a 30% higher rate of relationship satisfaction compared to those who don't.

This statistic, supported by a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology, highlights how proactive relationship education can lay a strong foundation for a lasting partnership.

If your relationship feels stuck in a holding pattern, couples therapy may be your next step.

Hi. I’m Janine. A therapist who specializes in supporting high-conflict couples find their way forward.

People come to me with the following questions:

  • Why do I feel so misunderstood, unheard, or disconnected in my relationship?

  • Are our differences surmountable or are they indications of a fundamental incompatibility?

  • Can I meet my partner’s needs without mine being ignored?

  • 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?

Relationship Therapy Offerings

Premarital / discernment therapy

Therapy for couples preparing for marriage and couples deciding whether to remain together, separate/divorce or commit to long-term couple’s therapy.

therapy for high conflict couples

Therapy for couples who are struggling with chronic conflict and are seeking to building 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.

After Relationship-Oriented Therapy

Many patients complete relationship therapy in 15 - 20 sessions
& report:

  • 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

What can you expect from 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.

    • 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 rejection 

    • Patterns of codependency or feeling overly responsible for your partner

    • Trouble trusting due to past relational wounds or betrayals outside of the relationship

    • Anxiety or overthinking your partner’s behavior

    • Difficulty expressing needs, emotions, or expectations

    • 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

    • Co-parenting dynamics, whether with a current or former partner, to create a supportive environment for children

  • Therapy is a collaborative and supportive space where we uncover the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. 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

    • Practice boundary-setting and assertive communication in a way that feels natural

    • Strengthen your ability to self-soothe and manage emotional triggers

    • Build deeper self-awareness, self-compassion, and relational confidence

    • Gain skills to navigate marriage preparation, ethical non-monogamy, or co-parenting challenges with intention and clarity’

    • Develop a deeper understanding of core relationships and how to manage them

    Read more here about the treatment process.

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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