Couples Therapists in New York

I've worked with a range of couples, from those who are experiencing conflict, communication, and sex/intimacy difficulties to those that are coping with the toll of caring for sick parents or children. I've also worked with couples who are engaged or considering getting engaged, and those dealing with big life transitions such becoming parents, coping with illness, changing jobs, and moving. A lot of people think that couples only start therapy when they are on the brink of a break-up or divorce, but I actually find that a lot of couples really benefit from therapy as a way to build upon a strong foundation and improve their connection, friendship, intimacy and partnership!

I am a New York City-based licensed clinical social worker who believes that it’s powerful and healing to have a space to be heard and supported while addressing challenges and achieving goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who want to live a happier and more satisfying and productive life. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, trying to understand their career and relationship goals, learning how best to respond to daily stress, anxiety, and challenges, and striving to improve their relationships, mental health, emotions, and self-esteem. Together, we will clarify your goals and develop insight, skills, and self-compassion. I provide my clients with the tools and skills to better understand themselves and feel resilient, grounded, and empowered to make changes. My approach is empathic and exploratory and I draw from a combination of skills- and insight-oriented modalities including CBT, DBT, EMDR, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received both my undergraduate degree and Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and spent several years working in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, where I treated individuals struggling with a range of mental health issues. Prior to that, I worked with individuals with chronic and progressive neurological illnesses at NYU Langone Medical Center. You are worthy of having a safe space to be heard, nourished, and supported. I know it can be intimidating and overwhelming to be vulnerable with a stranger, but I have every confidence that this journey will be beneficial and rewarding. I welcome the opportunity to speak with you and discuss how I can come alongside you as a support and a guide.

Most of the clients we work with ultimately decide to stay together happily. We are grateful to have an excellent team with proven success in couples counseling.

My name is Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist. Together with my wife Rivka, we founded http://www.TheMarriageRestorationProject.com, a Global Initiative to help keep couples together and happy. To learn how to have a happy and healthy relationship, click here to find out about our 2 day Private Marriage Retreat, or visit http://www.themarriagerestorationproject.com/marriage-intensives

Couples who work with me experience increased communication, trust, consideration, and transparency, which reinforces intimacy. Through my work with couples, I use a variety of techniques to strengthen relationships. As part of my approach, I identify exploratory and relationship-building activities outside of sessions that facilitate communication and intimacy between couples. Thus, I facilitate the demonstration of appreciation between clients during sessions, which highlights why they chose each other despite presenting challenges; and I teach clients how to "lay rose petals" to support difficult communication… And I emphasize the importance of understanding how individual challenges can affect relationships, as well as how working on oneself can benefit a couple's relationship.

Are you suffering from anxiety, anger, a loss of direction, trauma, or low self-esteem? Are your relationships with your significant other, family, friends, or co-workers strained? Are you feeling overwhelmed, and unable to manage problems that inevitably affect your health and decision-making? It sounds like you're in need of support. Together, we'll figure out how things got to this point... I will honor the uniqueness of your experiences and help you achieve your goals. Regardless of how complicated your situation is, I will support you through dissection, healing, and rebuilding. Call me today to schedule your initial session. I look forward to working with you!