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There are many things that make a relationship strong. There are shared memories. There is great conversation. There are mutual goals. There are attractions that we have that our partners match. But even successful couples have areas of their marriage or relationship that they envision improving, and one example is a couple’s sex and intimacy. Trained couples counselors are here to support your ability to find that intimacy in a relationship. Using both relationship and…

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. Many people, all over Long Island, are going to be celebrating with their romantic partners by going out to dinner, planning a romantic evening, or just staying at home and spending some much needed quality time together. But Valentine’s Day isn’t without its complications. For many, it is a day of intense emotion. For some people, it is a date that triggers traumas, or reminds people of feelings they wish they…

Most people have a general familiarity with couples counseling. They see couples counseling as two people, meeting in a room with a therapist, talking about their problems and focusing on communication and trust. They see it as this type of free-flowing conversation, with the therapist acting as a mediator to help them better understand each other.   But what many people do not know is that couples therapy is actually extensively researched and structured. While…

If your relationship runs into challenges, it is helpful to speak to someone that is trained to address those challenges. On Long Island, that means speaking with a therapist that has experience working with all different types of couples and partnerships, supporting both clients, with knowledge in how to help resolve conflict, build trust, and improve communication. Yet, for couples that are seeking out relationship help, it’s not uncommon to run into many different terms…