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Who do we treat?

What to expect

Who can benefit from therapy?

How do we get started?

Myths about Couples Therapy

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Who do we treat?

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What can you expect from a couple's therapy?

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Who can benefit from therapy for couples?

Couples counseling can benefit any couple. Whether you want to improve mutual understanding, develop effective communication and conflict resolution skills, strengthen emotional connection, or rekindle intimacy, our qualified therapists can help.

Therapy for couples also provides a safe and unbiased setting to address financial disagreements and parenting style differences that create conflict without a relationship. Finally, couples therapy is a supportive place to recover from infidelity and rebuild trust.

We will help you to build healthy communication skills and avoid getting stuck in unhealthy and unhelpful cycles.

How do we get started with couples therapy?

To begin couples psychotherapy:

Find a qualified therapist who matches your needs

Look for a therapist with specific training in couples or marriage therapy. Credentials and experience in dealing with specific relationship challenges are vital. Consider their therapy style to ensure they meet your needs.

Schedule a consultation

Most therapists provide an initial consultation to discuss your goals and how they may help.

At Behr Psychology, we offer in-person consultations at our Midtown West and Upper West Side offices and online sessions for those in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, South Carolina, and California.

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Myth: A couples therapist is a crutch for my relationship.

Fact: A couple's therapist does not want to be the third person in your relationship. Couples therapy aims to help you improve your communication and understanding of each other so you may leave therapy and function typically on your own.

Myth: A couple's therapist will take sides or "gang up" on me.

Fact: Our couple's therapists are always on the side of the couple's health. We do not form independent alliances with either member of the couple but rather strive to work on what is best for the couple as a whole.

Myth: Our issues aren't big enough for couples therapy.

Fact: Couples can benefit from seeing a therapist to improve their communication and mutual understanding. In our opinion, it is better to confront problems in a relationship while they are hills and not mountains.

Myth: A couples therapist will be able to tell us if we should stay together or break up.

Fact: A couples therapist will help you understand both your own and your partner's relationship needs. With new skills and insights into yourself and your partner, you will be in a better position to understand your compatibility and the sustainability of your relationship.

Good reasons to start therapy

Anxiety

If you are experiencing stress, worry, overwhelm, panic, and are overthinking things, you may be dealing with anxiety. Therapy can be helpful in supporting you to better understand and manage your anxiety.

Depression

Depression can look different for everyone, but some common signs of depression are chronic sadness, lack of motivation, feeling withdrawn, removed, and isolated. Therapy can be helpful in supporting you to better understand and manage your depression.

Relationship Problems

Therapy can be helpful in improving relationships. Interpersonal problems can result from trauma, lack of experience, miscommunication, incompatibility, or life stressors and circumstances. We can help you to improve your relationships through individual or couples therapy.

Work-Life Balance

It can be difficult to juggle your work life with your personal life, and there are many stressors that come into play when trying to find a healthy work-life balance. Therapy can help you to set boundaries and achieve greater balance in your life.

Religion and Culture

Everyone has their own unique experience related to their religion and culture. We are sensitive and knowledgeable about many cultures and religions. We can work with you to understand conflicts or values related to religion and culture.

Intersectionality

Race, class, and gender identities often overlap and can be the source of trauma, discrimination or disadvantage. Therapy can help you to process these experiences and your unique identity.

Trauma

Trauma is an emotional response to a threatening event that causes long-term reactions such as flashbacks, unpredictable emotions, dissociative pisodes, or physical symptoms. Therapy can be helpful in supporting you to better understand, process, and manage your symptoms of trauma and anxiety.

Life Transitions

We can help support you through life transitions that can create stress and anxiety in your life. This can include moving, changing jobs, beginning and finishing school, starting a family, caretaking responsibilities, marriage, and grief and loss. Therapy can help provide a safe space for you to process your emotions and get the support you need.

Self-Exploration

Self-exploration in therapy is useful for people who want to learn more about themselves but may not know where to start. You may be interested in therapy but are not sure what you really want to talk about. That is ok. You don’t need to know where to start to begin exploring.

Self-Esteem

Self-esteem and self-love are at the core of many other emotional functions. If you are struggling with self esteem you might be dealing with body image, an eating disorder, depression, anxiety, or self-confidence. Therapy can help you to build your self- esteem and confidence while reducing shame and guilt.

Assertiveness

Many people struggle with asserting themselves in the workplace and in relationships. Confidence, communication, and strategy are key when working on assertiveness. Therapy can help to support your abilities to assert yourself in a variety of settings.

Grief and Loss

The loss of a loved one is one of life's most challenging experiences. Grief is a natural reaction to loss, and while the journey varies for everyone, most people go through specific stages of grief on their path to healing and recovery. Our specialized counseling for grief and loss is designed to support you through this difficult time.

Psychedelic Integration

Psychedelic experiences can have on mental health and personal growth. Working with our skilled psychedelic integration therapist can help you navigate and make sense of these transformative experiences and maximize the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics in a safe and supportive environment.

ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects a person's attention, ability to focus, impulsivity, and self- control. ADHD Counseling and Executive Functioning Coaching provide a secure environment to manage your condition.

Postpartum Health

Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting are significant life transitions that can dramatically affect a woman's mental health. We understand that the changes occurring during the perinatal period can lead to feelings of sadness, fatigue, irritability, and guilt. If you've recently given birth and are struggling with these emotions, you may be experiencing postpartum depression or anxiety.

Pregnancy Support

Pregnancy is a significant life transition filled with both joy and unique challenges. Our pregnancy support therapy services are designed to provide comprehensive care for expecting mothers and their partners. Whether you need pregnancy physical therapy, therapy for birthing concerns, or support for perinatal depression, our team of therapists and psychologists is here to help.

Infertility Support

For many couples, infertility is a significant challenge that can lead to various emotional, psychological, and relationship difficulties. Our qualified therapists and psychologists offer support to individuals and couples navigating infertility and IVF treatment, helping them address the underlying stressors and emotional toll infertility can impose.

Substance Use

Substance use and habits can disrupt lives and impact families and communities. Habits can damage your mental and physical health, strain your relationships, and cause professional, social, and financial problems. Our treatment strategies are designed to foster recovery and improve our clients' quality of life. Our team of experts is committed to offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's unique needs.

Caregiver Support

As the world's population ages, the demand for caregiving services has surged. Alongside aging, many young individuals and children with disabilities also require caregiving support. We offers comprehensive caregiver support services to address caregiver stress and burnout.

Insomnia

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is a structured therapy that helps people modify thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep. Our trained therapists deliver personalized CBT-I therapy, which has been proven to improve sleep quality and duration, helping you achieve better sleep and overall well-being.

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