In-person in Manhattan and online across New York
When communication breaks down, everything else starts to feel harder.
A brief, low-pressure call with me to see if this feels like a fit.
You may be stuck in the same arguments, or feeling more like roommates than partners.
Conversations turn tense or go nowhere. Things that used to feel easy now feel strained.
You want to understand what’s happening between you and how to find your way back to each other.
You’re having the same fight over and over
Conversations escalate or shut down
You feel more distant than you want to
You don’t feel heard or understood
You’re trying, but nothing really changes
We meet together for 53-minute sessions
We slow down conversations so you can actually hear each other
We focus on the patterns underneath conflict, not just the surface issues
I help guide the conversation so it doesn’t spiral or shut down
Most couples begin with a brief consultation to see if it feels like a good fit
The goal is not to take sides, but to help both of you feel understood and begin shifting the dynamic between you.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with experience supporting individuals and couples in building more connected, workable relationships.
I bring a warm, curious, compassion-centered approach to couples work — a blend of evidence-based frameworks and genuine human presence. I’m not here to referee or assign blame. I’m here to help you understand the pattern you’re stuck in, why it’s so powerful, and what needs to shift for both of you to feel safer and more connected.
My approach is:
Emotionally focused and attachment-based
Compassion-driven
LGBTQ+ affirming
Neurodiversity-aware
Trauma-sensitive and identity-informed
This is work that honors both the emotional and the practical — the heart and the communication skills, the big feelings and the tiny moments where connection begins to repair.
If something here resonates, you’re welcome to reach out. A brief consultation is a simple way to get a feel for whether this work might support you.
In couples therapy, you will:
Learn how to communicate without spiraling
Understand what’s happening underneath conflicts
Rebuild trust and a sense of emotional safety
Navigate differences (including neurodiverse dynamics) with more empathy
Strengthen intimacy — emotional, physical, and relational
Practice repair in a way that actually works for your relationship
Therapy becomes a place where you can experiment with new ways of being together — slower, kinder, more honest, more connected. Reach out with questions
I work with dating couples, long-term partners, married couples, queer couples, straight couples, neurodiverse or mixed-neurotype couples, CNM, ENM, poly couples and relationships — anyone who wants to understand each other better.
Sessions take place in person in Downtown Manhattan or via telehealth throughout New York State.
My work draws from several relational and evidence-based approaches including:
• Relational Life Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Compassion Focused Therapy
• Mindful Nonviolent Communication
These frameworks help couples slow down reactive cycles, understand what is happening beneath conflict, and practice new ways of responding to one another.
Sessions: 53 minutes
Location: 11 Hanover Square Downtown Manhattan
Telehealth: Available anywhere in New York State
Availability: Daytime + some evenings
Insurance: Out-of-network; invoices provided for reimbursement
Fees
Couples sessions are $275 for 53 minutes.
I’m happy to discuss fit and answer any questions during a brief consultation.
Contact: email Reine
Growth in relationships rarely comes from avoiding the difficult moments.
As Thich Nhat Hanh wrote, “No mud, no lotus.”
Working through what feels stuck can become the beginning of something more honest, connected, and alive.
Couples therapy can be a turning point — a chance to understand each other differently, with more ease, compassion, and steadiness. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
I personally respond to consultation requests and aim to reply within 1–2 business days.