Marriage Counseling & Relationship Therapy
Marriage Counseling & Couples Therapy in New York
Whether you are navigating conflict, recovering from infidelity, drifting apart, or looking for relationship counseling before problems grow — we can help you find your way back to each other.
What We Help With
Common Reasons Couples Seek Marriage Counseling
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from couples therapy or marriage counseling. Many couples come in to strengthen a good relationship — others come when things feel broken.
Communication Breakdown
Arguments that go in circles, feeling unheard, or shutting down entirely.
Infidelity & Betrayal
Rebuilding trust after an affair — whether you decide to stay together or separate.
Growing Apart
Feeling like roommates, loss of intimacy, or disconnection after life changes.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Building a strong foundation before marriage — aligning on values, conflict, and future plans.
Parenting & Family Transitions
New parenthood, blended families, or disagreements about raising children.
Recurring Conflict Patterns
The same fights happening over and over — about money, intimacy, family, or roles.
Relationship Counseling
Strengthening a relationship that is good but could be better — before small issues become large ones.
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Your Therapist
Amara Santos, LMFT
Amara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with specialized training in couples therapy, infidelity recovery, and relationship transitions. She uses a systems-based approach — looking at the relationship as a whole, not just the individuals in it.
Couples Therapy
Infidelity Recovery
Marriage Counseling
Pre-Marital
Family Systems
Postpartum
Self-Check
Is Couples Therapy Right for Us?
7 questions · about 2 minutes
The Process
What to Expect from Couples Therapy
1
Initial Session
Both partners share their perspective. Your therapist listens without taking sides and begins to understand the relationship dynamic.
2
Goal Setting
Together you identify what you want from therapy — whether that is repairing the relationship, improving communication, or navigating a transition.
3
Active Work
Sessions involve structured conversation, skill-building, and exercises both in the room and between sessions.
4
Progress & Closure
As goals are reached, sessions taper. Many couples return for periodic check-ins even after completing a full course.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do both partners need to attend every session?
Most sessions involve both partners. Occasionally your therapist may suggest an individual session to explore something separately — but couples therapy is primarily a joint process.
Can therapy help after infidelity?
Yes. Infidelity recovery is one of the areas where couples therapy is most valuable. It provides a structured, safe environment to process the betrayal, understand what happened, and decide together how to move forward — whether that means rebuilding or separating.
How many sessions will we need?
It varies. Some couples see meaningful change in 8–12 sessions. More complex situations — like infidelity recovery or long-standing conflict — may take longer. Your therapist will give you a realistic picture after the first few sessions.
Is telehealth available for couples sessions?
Yes. All Arcadia Minds providers offer telehealth sessions across New York. Many couples find virtual sessions convenient and surprisingly effective.
What if only one partner wants to come?
Individual therapy can still help you navigate relationship difficulties even if your partner is not ready to participate. Working on yourself often creates meaningful shifts in the relationship dynamic.