Building stronger connections and healthier relationships through couples therapy in New York, NY.

Couples Therapy in New York City

Services available virtually throughout NY and NJ

Relationships can become strained when communication breaks down, conflicts feel repetitive or unresolved, or partners begin to feel misunderstood, disconnected, or alone within the relationship. You may find yourselves having the same arguments, struggling to express your needs without becoming defensive, or feeling like you are no longer as close as you once were.

Couples therapy provides a supportive space to slow these patterns down and understand what is happening beneath the conflict. Using the Gottman Method, therapy focuses on strengthening communication, increasing understanding, and developing healthier approaches to conflict resolution. Together, we can work toward breaking unhelpful cycles, learning to communicate with greater clarity and compassion, and rebuilding friendship, trust, and connection within the relationship. The goal is not to avoid conflict, but to develop the skills to navigate challenges together and create a stronger, more meaningful partnership.

Does this sound like you?

You might benefit from couples therapy if…

  • You’re repeating the same arguments without resolution

  • You’re feeling unheard of misunderstood

  • You have difficulty communicating your needs

  • You’re feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner

  • You’re experiencing a loss of intimacy or connection

  • You’ve experience infidelity or betrayal

  • You have resentment that has built up over time

  • There is frequent criticism or defensiveness in your relationship

  • You have difficulty expressing emotions safely in your relationship

  • You have disagreements about household responsibilities

  • You have different expectations about marriage or the relationship

  • Feeling lonely in your relationship

Couples therapy can help partners break out of unhealthy patterns and create a stronger, more connected relationship. Whether you’re struggling with communication, frequent conflict, emotional or physical disconnection, trust issues, parenting differences, or resentment, therapy provides a safe space to understand each other, work through unresolved hurts, and learn healthier ways to communicate and resolve conflict. Together, you can rebuild trust, strengthen intimacy, and develop the tools needed to navigate challenges as a team.

Anxiety and Relationship Therapist in New York, NY

Dr. Gabriella Fried, PsyD

MEET YOUR NEW YORK CITY COUPLES THERAPIST

Hi, I’m Dr. Gabriella Fried, a licensed clinical psychologist who helps adults navigating relationships stressors, anxiety and mood disorders, and general life stressors.

Life can feel overwhelming when relationship challenges, anxiety, changes in mood, or unexpected life stressors begin to affect how you feel and function. As a psychologist, I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, gain perspective, and work toward meaningful change.

I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship stress, anxiety, mood concerns, work and life stressors, and major transitions. My approach is tailored to each person and focuses on understanding the patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building practical tools to help you cope, communicate, and feel more grounded.

Whether you’re struggling with a relationship, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or stress, experiencing changes in your mood, or simply finding it difficult to navigate a challenging season of life, therapy can be an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create lasting change in your life and relationships.

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Ready to start couples therapy?

Take the first step here.‍ ‍

  1. Book a free consultation call

    I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation call where you have a chance to ask any questions that you may have about myself and the therapy process. We can spend time getting to know each other and see if it is a good fit. You can book a time for your free consultation call by clicking here.

  2. Schedule your therapy session

    Toward the end of our consultation call, we’ll discuss the logistics of getting started, including finding a weekly appointment time that fits your schedule. I understand the demands of every day life and therefore, work to be flexible to meet your needs.

  3. Begin your journey toward growth and healing

    In our work together, we’ll use evidence-based approaches to help you identify and shift unhelpful patterns, develop tools to navigate and accept difficult emotions, clarify your values to create greater direction and purpose, and build more effective communication skills.

Anxiety and Relationship Therapy in New York, NY