Relationship and Marriage Counseling in New Bedford, MA
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Relationships
Ellen S Leventhal
Marriage and Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT
We all know romantic relationships are hard work. Like cars, they require regular maintenance to keep them running well. If there is a problem, it’s best to have it repaired right away to avoid further complications down the road.
Often we can do some of the basic maintenance and repairs ourselves. Other times, despite our best efforts, we need to rely on a professional to take a look and give us a hand.
It is interesting how easily and quickly we take such steps to repair or prevent damage to our vehicles. But when it comes to our relationships, we often avoid taking action until the situation has become much more serious.
Unfortunately, many couples try couples therapy when a significant amount of damage has already been done. Maladaptive relational patterns have become entrenched, the emotional bond between partners has been severely weakened and there is a high level of resentment due to unresolved past conflicts.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near New Bedford, MA
Online in New Bedford, MA
Relationships
Sharyn Rose
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, MEd, ACCH
Relationships are complex. I work with couples to improve their communication skills and develop new ways of relating, helping them break free from old, destructive patterns.
40 Years Experience
In-Person Near New Bedford, MA
Relationships
Valentina Verani, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Relationships don't break down because couples stop loving each other—they often struggle because they stop feeling heard, understood, and emotionally connected. Using principles from Imago Relationship Therapy and Gottman-informed interventions, I help couples slow down, set aside defensiveness, and learn to truly listen to one another. Through deeper understanding and healthier communication, couples can begin to rebuild trust, strengthen emotional intimacy, and reconnect in meaningful ways.
Whether you're navigating ongoing conflict, recovering from infidelity, feeling disconnected, or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, therapy provides a space to better understand one another and determine the healthiest path forward together.
**Relationship counseling is offered as a private-pay service only and is not billed through insurance. Fee: $325 per 60-minute session.**
16 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA (Online Only)
Relationships
Authentically You Counseling
Treatment Center, LCMHC
Scheduling at AYC is easy - schedule an intake as soon as next week. Finding the courage to be true to yourself despite the challenges you have to overcome is the ultimate goal of therapy. I believe one of the greatest grievances is living an inauthentic life with who you are. Regardless of what you’ve been through, if something is stopping you from living your truth - if fear prevents you from engaging in life the way you want or you are attempting to live up to some societal or personal expectation so far out of reach it hurts - If something is preventing you from living your fullest life, you can make a difference!
I want to help you reach your fullest potential according to your personal truth, values and beliefs. If we embark on this journey together, you will be the driver. I will simply help you see the different paths to reaching your end goal. In the end, you must be true to yourself in choosing the path you wish to take - or none at all.
Finding your truth sometimes means making a decision about whether or not to live your full truth. We can work together to help you explore your options to make the right choice for You. Making the call (or email) to start your journey is the first step - Let us start your journey together!
12 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA
Relationships
Root & Rise Clinical Specialists
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
At Root & Rise, we help couples break out of the cycles that keep them disconnected, reactive, or stuck. Our approach blends evidence-based modalities like EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and CBT with clear, compassionate guidance to help partners understand their patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and communicate in ways that actually land. Whether you’re navigating conflict, trust issues, communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, or major life transitions, we help you get to the root of what’s driving the dynamic—without blame or judgment. Our work supports couples in strengthening connection, repairing ruptures, and creating a healthier, more aligned partnership. If you’re ready to restore clarity, rebuild trust, or reconnect with each other, we’re here to help you rise together.
14 Years Experience
Online in New Bedford, MA
New Bedford is a southeastern Massachusetts city with one of the most distinctive identities of any American city of its size—Herman Melville's Moby-Dick opens here, and the city was once the richest per capita in America thanks to its whaling industry—now home to the highest-volume commercial fishing port in the United States by dollar value, with an economy still anchored by fishing, manufacturing, and logistics. The city has a large Cape Verdean-American community (one of the largest in the world outside Cape Verde), as well as significant Portuguese and Brazilian populations, and the intersection of these communities' mental health needs—including the specific experiences of Cape Verdean identity, immigration, and intergenerational stress—creates important considerations for culturally competent care. Southcoast Health provides behavioral health services, and community health organizations serve the diverse population. Common therapy concerns include fishing industry occupational trauma and risk, Cape Verdean and Portuguese-American identity and immigration stress, economic anxiety, substance use (New Bedford has been significantly affected by opioids), and the mental health challenges of a proud working-class city navigating industrial and demographic change.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in New Bedford, MA Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in New Bedford, MA average 15 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (46%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (36%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
38%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 36% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 44% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Jewish |