Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Amagansett, New York NY

I am psychoanalyst who specializes in both individual therapy and couple/marital counseling, using a great deal of humor and compassion. I work both cognitively, (looking at present issues and challenges), and psychoanalytically (seeking to understand unconscious thoughts and motivations.  

Too often even people who are successful and effective professionally struggle with relationships, particularly intimate relationships. The prerequisite is to develop a positive relationship with oneself... only a "whole" person will be able to connect with another whole person. But it is within relationship that we learn and improve that self-relationship, making couples' therapy a fortuitous simultaneous format for improving inner and external relationships. The process begins with remembering positive events and feelings that brought the couple together originally, turns to listening skills, tolerating vulnerability, and admitting fault. Throughout, defenses, prior relationships, and internal barriers are examined in session with the partner. Harrowing work at times, but ultimately so very rewarding in enabling greater openness and intimacy.  

pre marriage counseling services and couples therapy with Gottman trained therapists  

Several of our clinicians have specific experience assisting couples as they navigate their relationships.  

The burden of addiction can affect the entire family, and we offer a unique significant others program to support the entire family unit through addiction.