Reconnect. Repair. Feel Close Again.
Couples Therapy in Jersey City or Virtual anywhere in NJ, NY, & FL
For partners who want to break out of the same old cycles and rediscover closeness.
Based on Attachment Research | Experienced Therapist | Safe, Compassionate Space for Both Partners
You Love Each Other - But Something’s Changed
You might be frustrated, numb, or relationally exhausted. You feel like you’re repeating the same arguments, retreating instead of connecting, or hiding from conflict rather than resolving it.
You’re probably here because:
You and your partner keep circling the same fights
You feel emotionally or physically disconnected
Parenting, finances, or life transitions are straining your bond
Trust has been broken or boundaries crossed
Intimacy feels distant or missing
You’re not broken — but you are stuck in a pattern. And patterns can be changed.
Couples Therapy Based on Attachment & Repair
Beneath each argument is a deeper longing: to feel seen, safe, and understood by your partner. That longing, when unmet, leads us into reactivity, defensiveness, or withdrawing from each other. Couples therapy gives you tools to:
Identify and de-escalate negative cycles
Express vulnerabilities and needs in ways your partner can hear
Rebuild emotional safety and trust
Restore closeness, intimacy, and partnership
You’ll no longer just argue less — you’ll feel like you’re on the same team again.
What Our Work Together Looks Like
Step 1. Free Couples Consultation
In a 15- minute call, I’ll briefly hear about your situation, talk goals, and help you decide if couples therapy is right for you.
Step 2. Joint Sessions to Begin
You and your partner attend together; I create a safe, structured space for both to be heard.
Step 3. Explore Patterns & Needs
We’ll map out the dynamics keeping you stuck and work to shift them.
Step 4. Practice New Moves Together
You’ll learn relational tools and practice them in and out of sessions.
Step 5. Reconnect & Deepen
Over time, you’ll rebuild trust, emotional safety, and closeness — not just in therapy, but in daily life.
FAQs
What type of couples therapy do you provide?
I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a highly researched, effective model for couples. EFT focuses on identifying the negative patterns that keep you stuck, understanding the underlying emotions driving those patterns, and creating new ways of reaching for each other with safety and trust.
Is couples therapy about blaming or figuring out who’s wrong?
No. Couples therapy is not about pointing fingers or deciding who is “right.” It’s about understanding how you both get caught in cycles that pull you apart and working together to shift those patterns into ones that build connection.
Will you get my partner to change?
Couples therapy isn’t about me “fixing” or forcing your partner to change. What we do is create space for both of you to show up honestly, safely, and vulnerably. Change happens when both partners feel safe enough to open up and try new ways of connecting — and EFT is designed to help with that.
What if my partner is abusive?
Couples therapy is not appropriate or safe in situations where there is ongoing abuse, intimidation, or coercion. Therapy relies on both partners being able to safely express themselves without fear of harm. If you are experiencing abuse, I’d want to ensure your safety and help you access the right support and resources. Find more resources here: National Domestic Violence Hotline.
How long are sessions and what do they cost?
Sessions are 60-minutes or 90-minutes long. The fee is $225 per session (60-minutes) or $325 per session (90-minutes).
Hi, I’m Stephanie.
I’m a licensed therapist, a mom, and someone who deeply believes in the power of repair. I know it can feel lonely when you’re sharing a life with someone but still feel disconnected. The silence after an argument, the tension during small talk, the longing to feel seen again—it’s heartbreaking, and it matters.
In our work together, I’ll help you and your partner slow down, soften, and really hear each other. We’ll uncover the patterns that keep you stuck and begin the work of rebuilding trust, safety, and closeness. My goal is to help you feel like you’re on the same team again—supported, loved, and able to turn toward each other, even in the hard moments.
I have an office in Jersey City, NJ or practice virtually anywhere in NJ, NY, & FL.