Couples Therapy in NYC
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy That Calms and Heals
Couples therapy in NYC helps partners understand recurring conflict patterns, improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. Katie Rose, LCSW provides couples therapy in Union Square, Manhattan, she is extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach.
Do your conversations turn into the same argument over and over again?
Does one of you pull away while the other feels desperate to connect?
Have you been wondering where the closeness, trust, or intimacy went?
If any of this feels familiar, you're not alone. When a couple develops patterns that once made sense but now leave both partners feeling disconnected, unheard, or misunderstood then Katie Rose, LCSW is able to help.
As an Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), I help couples move beyond blame and conflict to understand what's happening beneath the surface and reshape their conflict patterns. EFT is an evidence-based approach using attachment science and neurobiology to help partners rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and create more secure, resilient relationships.
My role is not to determine who's right or wrong. I help you understand that these behaviors are often attempts to protect yourself, reach for connection, or restore a sense of safety, even when they don't have the desired effect. Together, we'll slow these moments down, uncover what each partner is truly trying to communicate, and create new ways of responding that foster closeness instead of conflict.
Learn more about my practice at the Practice Overview & License Info page
Couples Therapy For:
Transitioning to parenthood
Infidelity and affair recovery
Separation and discernment
Divorce and co-parenting transitions
LGBTQ+ relationships
Healthy sexuality and intimacy
Consensual non-monogamy
Major life transitions
Rebuilding connection after emotional distance
Strengthening communication and emotional security
Deepen Intimacy & Strengthen Trust
Build the secure, connected relationship you've been longing for.
Katie Rose, LCSW is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT) having completed her externship under the instruction of Zoya Simakhodskaya, Ph.D.
15- Minute Consultation: Free
Intake: $300 (60 Minutes)
Weekly Sessions: $300 (50- 60 minutes)
Frequently Asked Questions
About Couples Therapy in NYC
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Couples therapy can help partners improve communication, understand recurring conflict patterns, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. It can be helpful for couples experiencing frequent arguments, emotional distance, intimacy concerns, infidelity, difficulty communicating, major life transitions, parenting challenges, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
Couples therapy can also be valuable when a relationship is generally strong but partners want to deepen their connection and learn healthier ways of navigating conflict.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), is an attachment-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on the emotional patterns that develop between partners. Rather than simply teaching communication techniques, EFT helps couples understand the underlying emotions and attachment needs that often drive recurring conflict. Through this process, partners can learn to recognize their patterns, communicate more openly, respond to one another differently, and develop a stronger sense of emotional security and connection.
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The first couples therapy session is an opportunity to understand what brings you to therapy, learn about your relationship history, and identify the concerns or patterns you would like to change.
Katie Rose, LCSW will ask about your relationship, current challenges, previous attempts to resolve them, and what you hope to gain from therapy. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and make sure you understand the process.
After the initial session together, each partner will meet with Katie individually to offer their perspective without pressure to speak in front of their partner. This should be the only time the partners are seen separately.
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It really depends on your unique situation and what you're working on.
Some couples need just a few months to address specific issues, while others benefit from 6+ months of deeper work to shift attachment patterns, recover from infidelity, or address longstanding conflict cycles.
You set the pace that works for you; Katie Rose, LCSW is here to support you and tailor the approach to your needs. -
Couples therapy involves both partners working together with the therapist to address relationship patterns, communication, and shared challenges.
Individual therapy for relationship issues focuses on your own attachment patterns, anxiety, or personal work that affects how you show up in relationships. -
Yes, Katie Rose, LCSW offers virtual couples therapy throughout New York State, so you can work with me from anywhere—NYC, the suburbs, or across the state.
Many couples prefer virtual sessions for scheduling flexibility and the comfort of being in their own space.
You'll just need to both be in New York for sessions per licensing laws. -
Katie Rose, LCSW is centrally located in Union Square, Manhattan. The office is near the following NYC subway lines: F, M, A, C, 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W, and the PATH at 14th Street (note: you must be in New York State to receive services)
Katie’s in-person therapy room is private, boutique, and calming to support you both in doing this meaningful work.
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Couples begin with weekly therapy sessions, particularly when they are working through conflict, disconnection, or a relationship crisis. The frequency of sessions can vary depending on your goals, circumstances, and progress. As the relationship becomes more stable and you develop new ways of responding to one another, sessions may become less frequent.
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Absolutely. Couples therapy isn't just for married couples—it's for any committed partnership.
Whether you're dating seriously, living together, engaged, or married, couples therapy can help you navigate conflict, improve communication, and build a stronger foundation for your relationship. -
It's common for one partner to be more motivated initially. That doesn't mean therapy won't work—it just means we start where you are.
Often, once the hesitant partner experiences what therapy is actually like (not just complaining about each other and getting more stuck, but understanding patterns and building skills together), they become more engaged.
Katie Rose, LCSW creates a space where both partners feel heard and valued, not blamed or ganged up on. And we take it at your pace.
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Couples therapy can help partners work through the impact of infidelity, including broken trust, anger, grief, insecurity, and emotional disconnection. Therapy can provide a structured space to understand what happened, address the underlying relationship patterns, communicate openly, and determine what each partner needs moving forward. For couples who choose to remain together, therapy can support the difficult process of rebuilding trust and creating a new foundation for the relationship.
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Yes! Couples therapy isn't just for couples who are struggling—it's one of the best investments you can make in your relationship.
It helps you address potential areas of conflict before they become problems, align on important topics like finances and family planning, and build communication skills that will serve you throughout your relationship.
Think of it as preventative care for your relationship. -
Yes.
Couples therapy can help you get clarity on whether your relationship is worth fighting for or if it's time to let go.
Katie Rose, LCSW won't tell you what to do, but she'll help you understand what patterns are playing out, whether they're fixable, and what staying or leaving would actually mean for both of you.
Sometimes couples therapy helps you repair and reconnect. Other times, it helps you separate with more clarity and less resentment.