Relationship & Family Rupture Therapy in New York

Relationship Therapy

We all need connection. But sometimes, maintaining that connection in a relationship is hard. If your relationship has started to affect how you function, how much time you spend thinking about it, or what you do to avoid feeling hurt, anxious, or overwhelmed, support can help.

How Relationship Therapy Can Help

You might need expertise to help you stop the same old arguments, set limits, build trust, or simply feel like yourself again.

I work with individuals, rather than couples, who need support and guidance to understand what might be happening in their relationships, what they can do differently, or whether they want to remain in the relationship.

Women who work with me can often identify some of their emotional patterns but find it hard to step back, stop people-pleasing, and set limits. Whether you're navigating dating, a difficult relationship or marriage, experiencing conflict with family members, or struggling with a family rupture, it is helpful to get honest, professional feedback.

My approach combines understanding the past and present with practical strategies to help you:

  • Cope with fears about a relationship falling apart or not "making it"

  • Manage strong emotions that interfere with clear communication

  • Recognize and change controlling or people-pleasing behaviors

  • Handle disagreements with greater confidence and ease

  • Set limits and establish healthier boundaries

  • Understand recurring relationship patterns and navigate high-conflict dynamics

Family Rupture & Estrangement Therapy

Family relationships can be complicated. But when there's a history of conflict or emotional pain, maintaining that relationship can become increasingly difficult, sometimes leading to estrangement or a complete rupture.

Perhaps you've tried your best. Whether it's a difference in values or a constant feeling of being dismissed, you may have decided to reduce or even pause contact. Contrary to popular belief, going no contact is often not an impulsive decision. It can follow years of trying to be heard and understood, only to experience repeated disappointment and heartbreak.

Maybe you're wondering whether any contact is possible, or you're feeling responsible for the relationship. You may be struggling with what's happened while also missing the good parts of the relationship.

I understand how distressing this can be. You may need support to cope with grief, anger, guilt, or other difficult emotions, gain greater clarity, and explore your options for moving forward.

Over the years, I have worked extensively with high-conflict families affected by mental health concerns, personality difficulties, aggression, and addiction.

Through my clinical experience and work as a co-parenting time coordinator, including working with individuals exhibiting narcissistic traits and other challenging personality patterns, I have developed strategies to help clients contain difficult interactions, manage boundaries, and protect their emotional health.

My goal is to help you find greater stability, confidence, and a sense of direction, whether you choose to maintain contact, establish distance, or reconsider your relationship.

If you're struggling with a difficult family relationship or trying to make sense of estrangement, you don't have to cope with it alone. Schedule a brief 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your concerns and explore how we might be able to work together.