Why Choose Couples Therapy?
Relationships are at the core of our well-being, influencing our mental, emotional, and even physical health. When our primary relationship is strained, it can affect every aspect of our lives. Couples therapy offers an anchoring space to explore issues, improve communication, and rebuild trust. It is not just for couples in crisis but also for those who want to enhance their connection and ensure their relationship continues to grow.
Whether you’re facing specific challenges like infidelity, lack of intimacy, financial stress, communication concerns or parenting differences, or you’re just looking to strengthen your bond and prevent future conflicts, couples therapy can help. It is an investment into your relationship, into yourself and your future together.
What to Expect in Couples Therapy at Boundless
When you choose us for couples therapy, you'll find a therapist who leads with compassion, equips you with essential tools, and guides you toward both personal and shared clarity. Our therapists, trained in the Gottman Method, are committed to helping you build a stronger, more resilient relationship.
Here’s our process:
1. Initial Assessment: Your journey begins with an in-depth evaluation of your relationship, including individual sessions and a joint session. We use the Gottman Relationship Checkup to gain a detailed understanding of your strengths and challenges.
2. Goal Setting: We work with you to establish specific, achievable goals for therapy, whether it's improving communication, rebuilding trust, or reconnecting emotionally.
3. Skill Building: You'll learn and practice skills based on the Gottman Method to enhance communication, manage conflicts, and deepen your emotional connection.
4. Ongoing Support: We offer periodic check-ins and booster sessions to help you maintain the progress you've made, recognizing that relationships require ongoing care.
5. Tailored Approach: We customize our therapy to meet your unique needs, whether you're newlyweds, long-term partners, or somewhere in between, ensuring support at every stage of your relationship.
Understanding Our Method
We utilize the Gottman Method - an approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This methodology is one of the most well-researched and effective approaches to couples therapy. Based on over four decades of research with thousands of couples, this method focuses on building the strengths of your relationship while addressing its challenges.
At the heart of the Gottman Method are what the Gottmans refer to as the “Sound Relationship House.” This model is composed of several key components that form the foundation of a strong, healthy relationship. These components include:
Building Love Maps
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Understanding your partner’s inner world deepens intimacy.
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Love Maps are detailed knowledge of your partner’s life, dreams, fears, and experiences.
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Therapy helps you expand your Love Maps.
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Ensures both partners feel truly known and understood by one another.
Why New York Couples Choose Boundless Therapy
Living in New York City comes with its own set of challenges, especially for couples. The fast pace, high stress, and constant demands can take a toll on your relationship. At Boundless our local New York therapists understand the unique pressures that New York couples face, and we’re here to help you navigate them.
Our therapists are experienced in working with diverse couples, including those from different cultural backgrounds, same-sex couples, and those in non-traditional relationships. We are committed to providing culturally sensitive therapy that respects and honors your unique relationship dynamics.
In addition to our expertise in the Gottman Method, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate busy New York lifestyles. Our virtual therapy sessions make it easy to fit couples therapy into your hectic schedule, allowing you to access the support you need from the comfort of your home.
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The Boundless Promise
We ensure that you’ll receive practical, results-driven tools focused on real, measurable progress in your relationship. We offer a structured approach tailored to your specific challenges, aiming to equip you with the tools and insights needed to build a stronger bond - all within the safety of a warm relationship. Our commitment is to deliver therapy that is both effective and aligned with your relationship goals. At Boundless, we prioritize actionable outcomes that foster lasting improvement in your partnership.
