One of you is reaching, the other is retreating—and you're both exhausted
The more one of you asks for closeness, the more the other pulls away. You're stuck in a cycle you didn't create—but you don't have to wait weeks to start understanding it.
The more one of you asks for closeness, the more the other pulls away. You're stuck in a cycle you didn't create—but you don't have to wait weeks to start understanding it.
Most couples wait 6 years before getting help. You're here now—that's the hardest part.
Here's how to move forward:
No waitlist when you're stuck in the cycle. Book today, meet within days. Help starts when you need it.
We name the pattern—pursue-withdraw, shutting down, escalating fast.
One reaching, one retreating. Avoiding each other all weekend.
You can repair after conflict. Hard conversations don't spiral.
I've worked with couples on the brink of divorce who completely turned things around. I've also helped couples realize they're better apart. Either way, you'll get clarity—and that's worth everything.
Let me guess: Your partner has been talking about couples therapy and you think it's just going to be an hour of listening to complaints about you. I get it. But here's the truth: I'm not your partner's ally. I'm not your ally. I'm on the side of figuring out what's actually happening in your relationship—not what each of you thinks is happening.
I've worked with hundreds of skeptical partners. Most of them end up being glad they came. Some realize they need individual therapy too. Some realize the relationship is over and they're okay with that. All of them say they're relieved to finally understand what the hell has been going wrong.
Give it three sessions. If it feels like a waste of time after that, we'll talk about it and you can stop. But you might be surprised.
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When the same fight keeps happening—over dishes, money, parenting, or nothing at all—and you can't figure out how to stop it. With support, you can learn to slow down the escalation, understand what's actually underneath the conflict, and fight without destroying each other.
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When you're roommates managing logistics but barely connecting underneath it all—and you can't remember the last time you felt close. Therapy offers a way to rebuild intimacy step by step, reconnect emotionally and physically, and rediscover why you chose each other.
exploreWhen one of you is reaching for connection and the other is pulling away—and you're both exhausted from the pattern that never seems to end. With support, you can understand what you're each protecting underneath the cycle, interrupt it together, and reach for each other safely.
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When trust has been broken—through an affair, betrayal, or emotional distance—and you're trying to figure out if repair is even possible. Healing work helps you understand what happened, rebuild safety step by step, and decide together whether you want to stay and how.
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When external pressures (parenting, career changes, family illness, moves) are creating distance and you're losing each other in the chaos. With support, you can reconnect as a team, navigate the transition together, and come out stronger on the other side.
exploreWhat you get and what happens next
What's Included:
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Same-week availability when you're ready to start
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Practical tools and strategies from your first session
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75-minute personalized sessions focused on what matters most to both of you
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Payment questions? Many couples split the cost. I also offer superbills for insurance reimbursement. Let's talk about what works for your situation.
I built this practice after waiting months for help while barely holding it together—then leaving my first session with just validation and no tools.
Now I help individuals/ couples who are anxious and burned out get support this week with strategies they can use immediately, because I know what it costs to keep carrying everything when you're already at your limit.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I've worked with over [200 couples] in the past [10 years]. I've seen it all.
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I'm a licensed psychotherapist based in Manhattan, offering in-person sessions across NYC including the Upper West Side, Midtown, SoHo, and the East Village.
Through secure telehealth, I also support clients anywhere in New York State.
Accepted Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Green Shield, United Health Care. Don't see yours? I offer superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
I typically respond to new inquiries within 24 hours and have evening appointments available.
One of you has been trying to fix this alone. The other thinks 'we can handle it ourselves.' You're both right—and both exhausted. Book a free 15-minute call. We'll talk about where you are and whether I can help.
No pressure. No judgment. Just honesty.
I typically have availability this week for new clients. Free consultation, no commitment required.
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