Question 1

What is couples therapy?

Accepted Answer

Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps two people in a committed relationship work through challenges, improve communication, and build a stronger, healthier connection. With the guidance of a licensed therapist, couples gain tools to navigate conflict more effectively, deepen emotional intimacy, and develop a shared understanding of each other's needs, patterns, and attachment styles.Couples therapy is not only for relationships in crisis, many couples seek support as a proactive investment in their relationship health.

Question 2

What issues can couples therapy help with?

Accepted Answer

Couples therapy can help with a wide range of relational challenges, including communication breakdowns, recurring conflict and arguments, emotional distance or disconnection, trust issues and infidelity, intimacy concerns, life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or relocation, differences in values or goals, and the cumulative stress of high-pressure creative or professional lives. If something feels off in your relationship, therapy can help you understand why and find a way forward together.

Question 3

How do I know if couples therapy is right for us?

Accepted Answer

Couples therapy may be a good fit if you and your partner find yourselves having the same argument repeatedly without resolution, feeling more like roommates than partners, struggling to communicate without things escalating, navigating a breach of trust, going through a major life transition, or simply feeling like you want more from your relationship than you currently have. You do not need to be on the verge of a breakup to benefit. In fact, the earlier you seek support, the more effective therapy tends to be. In fact, the earlier you seek support, the more effective therapy tends to be.

Question 4

What can we expect in our first couples therapy session?

Accepted Answer

Your first session is an opportunity for your therapist to get to know both of you, your backgrounds, your relationship history, and what has brought you to therapy. Your therapist will ask questions to understand each partner's perspective and begin identifying the patterns and dynamics that may be contributing to the challenges you are experiencing. Before your first session, we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of whether the therapist feels like the right fit for you both.

Question 5

How is couples therapy different from individual therapy?

Accepted Answer

While individual therapy focuses on one person's inner world, experiences, and growth, couples therapy focuses on the relationship itself as the primary focus of treatment. The therapist works with both partners together, helping to identify relational patterns, improve communication, and create new ways of connecting and responding to one another. In some cases, individual therapy may be recommended alongside couples work to support each partner's personal growth.

Question 6

How long does couples therapy take?

Accepted Answer

The length of couples therapy depends on the nature of your concerns, how long certain patterns have been present, and what your goals are as a couple. Some couples experience meaningful progress within 8 to 12 sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will regularly check in with both of you about your progress and adjust the treatment plan as your relationship evolves.

Question 7

How often should we attend couples therapy sessions?

Accepted Answer

Most couples begin by attending sessions once per week, which provides enough consistency and momentum to make meaningful progress. As goals are met and the relationship stabilizes, sessions may shift to every other week or on an as-needed basis. Your therapist will work with you both to find a schedule that supports your progress and fits your lives.

Question 8

What therapeutic approaches are used in couples therapy?

Accepted Answer

Couples therapy at Cognitive Reset Counseling is offered at two levels, so cost doesn't have to stand between you and support. Coverage for couples therapy varies significantly by plan, so we recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm your specific benefits before booking. Affordable sessions with Evan Dubey, a graduate counselor supervised by our licensed clinical team, are available at a reduced rate for couples navigating cost concerns.

Visit our Rates and Insurance page for full pricing details, or learn more about our Affordable Therapy program.

Question 9

Does couples therapy work?

Accepted Answer

Research consistently shows that couples therapy is effective for improving relationship satisfaction, communication, and emotional connection. The outcome depends significantly on both partners' willingness to engage honestly and do the work, inside and outside of sessions. A skilled therapist creates the conditions for real change, but the commitment you bring to the process is one of the most powerful factors in the outcome.

Question 10

Can couples therapy help us decide whether to stay together?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While many couples come to therapy hoping to strengthen their relationship, others come seeking clarity about whether the relationship is the right fit for both partners. A skilled couples therapist can help you both explore your needs, values, and vision for the future, and support you in making a thoughtful, informed decision about the path forward, whatever that looks like.

Question 11

Does insurance cover couples therapy?

Accepted Answer

Coverage for couples therapy varies significantly by insurance plan, more so than individual therapy. We recommend contacting your insurance provider directly to confirm your specific benefits before your first session, or reaching out to us at hello@cognitiveresetcounseling.com, and we'll help you understand your options.

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Frequently asked questions

What is couples therapy?

What issues can couples therapy help with?

How do I know if couples therapy is right for us?

What can we expect in our first couples therapy session?

How is couples therapy different from individual therapy?

How long does couples therapy take?

How often should we attend couples therapy sessions?

What therapeutic approaches are used in couples therapy?

Does couples therapy work?

Can couples therapy help us decide whether to stay together?

Does insurance cover couples therapy?

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Frequently asked questions

What is couples therapy?

What issues can couples therapy help with?

How do I know if couples therapy is right for us?

What can we expect in our first couples therapy session?

How is couples therapy different from individual therapy?

How long does couples therapy take?

How often should we attend couples therapy sessions?

What therapeutic approaches are used in couples therapy?

Does couples therapy work?

Can couples therapy help us decide whether to stay together?

Does insurance cover couples therapy?

CONDITIONS TREATED

OUR SERVICES

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Getting the Most Out of
Couples Therapy

Start Couples Therapy in NYC and Brooklyn Today