Strengthen Your Relationship with Couples Therapy
Offering sessions in-person in the Upper East Side and remotely across New York
Strengthen Your Relationship with Couples Therapy In-Person in NYC and Online
Every relationship hits rough patches. Whether you're feeling distant, stuck in conflict, recovering from a breach of trust, or simply looking to reconnect, couples therapy offers a path forward. We help partners communicate more effectively, understand each other more deeply, and rebuild emotional closeness in ways that feel honest and sustainable.
Our NYC-based couples therapists work with partners of all identities and relationship styles — including monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+, and intercultural couples. We offer both in-person therapy on the Upper East Side and virtual sessions across New York and New Jersey, so you can access support in the way that fits your life best.
Using proven approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, we tailor each session to your unique dynamic — whether you’re navigating everyday stressors or working through long-standing challenges. You’ll gain tools to reduce conflict, improve communication, and strengthen the foundation of your relationship.
Couples Therapy Explained
Couples therapy is here to help you reconnect, repair, and feel more secure in your relationship — even when things feel tense, stuck, or painful. Whether you're navigating frequent arguments, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, parenting stress, or major life transitions, couples therapy offers a structured space to slow down and truly understand each other.
Our therapists don’t take sides. We work with both of you to identify patterns, shift unhelpful dynamics, and create practical strategies for stronger communication, trust, and intimacy. Drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, we focus on what matters most — how you feel, how you connect, and how you show up for each other day to day.
We tailor each session to your needs, your goals, and your relationship. Some partners come to work on rebuilding after a betrayal or loss of connection; others seek therapy proactively to deepen their bond, strengthen their communication, or prevent recurring conflicts from spiraling. No matter your reason, you don’t have to figure this out alone.
Ready to take the next step? Book a Virtual Intake with Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D. Have questions? Request a free 15-minute consult with our office below.
What Couples Therapy Helps With
Communication problems, frequent arguments, or feeling misunderstood
Rebuilding trust after infidelity, secrecy, or emotional disconnection
Managing conflict in parenting, finances, or major life decisions
Strengthening emotional intimacy and improving connection
Navigating relationship anxiety, avoidance, or fear of commitment
LGBTQIA+ couples therapy, gender affirmation, and identity stress
Premarital counseling and preparing for long-term commitment
Coping with external stressors like fertility, illness, or caregiving
Our Approach to Couples Therapy
It’s okay to feel nervous about starting couples therapy. Many people worry they’ll be blamed, that the relationship is too far gone, or that opening up will make things worse. You’re not alone — and we get it.
Couples come to therapy at all stages of a relationship. Some are in crisis, some are stuck in the same argument, and others are just feeling more like roommates than partners. No matter where you are, therapy is a space to pause, understand what’s really going on, and get support in moving forward — together.
We don’t take sides, and we’re not here to tell you whether to stay or go. We’re here to help you both feel heard, respected, and supported — while giving you real tools to reconnect, communicate better, and feel like a team again.
Our approach combines empathy with structure. Using proven methods like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, we’ll tailor sessions to your needs and values — never a one-size-fits-all plan. Whether you’re dealing with conflict, emotional distance, broken trust, or something you can’t quite name, we’ll work together to build clarity and confidence.
You can meet with us in person at our Upper East Side NYC office, or virtually from anywhere in New York or New Jersey. Wherever you begin, we’ll walk with you — not ahead of you — toward what’s possible.
Meet Our Clinical Directors
Dr. Anya Scolaro, Psy.D., LCSW, BCN
Brie Scolaro, LCSW, SIFI
Client Testimonials
“Brie was fantastic! They were kind, empathetic, and patient. They also gave me multiple tangible strategies to address my anxiety in different situations. I can’t recommend them enough if you’re looking for support!”
“Dr. Scolaro is an incredibly gifted therapist who has helped me learn and practice vital CBT skills that have changed my life.”
Our Office Locations
We offer telehealth and hybrid therapy sessions at two locations in New York State. Reach out today to schedule an intake appointment and start seeing your therapist remotely or in-person.
Upper East Side Office
312 E 85th St Suite 1A, New York, NY 10028
Upstate New York Office
Healing Arts Center, 3457 Main St Floor 2, Stone Ridge, NY 12484
