Couples Counseling in NY & CT | Steady Compass Counseling

Couples Counseling · Nyack, NY & Fairfield County, CT

Couples Counseling to Rebuild, Reconnect & Renew

Q: Do you offer couples therapy in Fairfield County CT?

Yes. We have a clinician available for in-person couples counseling in Westport, CT, serving Fairfield County. Virtual sessions are also available across Connecticut and New York.

Q: Does insurance cover couples counseling?

Insurance coverage for couples therapy varies by plan. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your benefits before your first session at no charge. Contact us to check your coverage.

Q: How long does couples therapy take?

The length of couples therapy varies depending on the issues being addressed and your goals as a couple. Many couples see meaningful progress within 8 to 16 sessions. We reassess goals regularly throughout the process.

In-Person in Nyack, NY & Westport, CT · Virtual Across NY, NJ & CT

Whether you're facing conflict, emotional distance, or the weight of life's transitions — compassionate, evidence-based couples therapy in New York and Connecticut can help you find your way back to each other.

✦ All Couples Welcome In-Person Nyack, NY & Westport, CT Virtual NY, NJ & CT Insurance Accepted

Couples counseling session — two partners working with a therapist in Nyack New York to rebuild connection and communication

Our Philosophy

Every Relationship
Deserves Support

Relationships are deeply rewarding — but they also take work. Over time, stress, unmet needs, or unresolved conflicts can create distance that feels hard to bridge. That doesn't mean the connection is gone. It means it needs tending.

Our couples therapists in Nyack, NY and Fairfield County, CT provide a safe, neutral space where both partners feel genuinely heard. We don't take sides. We help you understand each other — and move forward together with practical tools and renewed perspective.

Whether you're looking to repair something broken or simply deepen a bond that already matters, we're here to help. We welcome married couples, dating partners, LGBTQ+ couples, and those in non-traditional relationships.

What We Help With

Common Reasons Couples Seek Counseling

You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from couples counseling. These are some of the most common areas our relationship therapists work through with couples in NY and CT.

Communication Breakdowns

Feeling unheard, misunderstood, or like every conversation becomes an argument. We help couples develop skills for deeper, more effective listening and dialogue.

Rebuilding Trust & Intimacy

After infidelity, secrecy, or emotional withdrawal, trust can feel impossible to rebuild. We guide couples through that process with structure, honesty, and care.

Recurring Conflict

Arguments that cycle without resolution, escalate quickly, or leave both partners feeling defeated. We identify patterns and build healthier ways to navigate disagreement.

Life Transitions & Stress

Parenting stress, financial strain, career changes, loss, or relocation — major transitions can strain even strong relationships. We help couples adapt and stay connected.

Premarital Counseling

Build a strong foundation before marriage by exploring communication styles, values, expectations, and conflict resolution — proactively, not reactively. Available in NY and CT.

Emotional Distance

Feeling like roommates rather than partners. We help couples rediscover what drew them together and rebuild warmth, affection, and genuine emotional closeness.

Who We Work With

All Couples Are Welcome Here

We welcome all relationship configurations in a warm, affirming, non-judgmental space — in Nyack NY, Fairfield County CT, and virtually.

Married & long-term partners

Dating & engaged couples — including premarital counseling

LGBTQIA+ couples — affirming & inclusive care

Partners in open & non-traditional relationships

Our Approach

Evidence-Based Couples Therapy,
Genuinely Human

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Our couples counselors in NY and CT draw on a range of evidence-based modalities, woven together based on what your relationship actually needs.

Psychodynamic Couples Therapy
Narrative Therapy for Couples
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills
Solution-Focused Approaches
Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-based couples therapy session at Steady Compass Counseling in New York and Connecticut

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Couples Therapy

Do you offer couples counseling in Nyack, NY?

Yes. We offer in-person couples counseling at our Nyack, New York office, as well as virtual couples therapy across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Do you offer couples therapy in Fairfield County, CT?

Yes. Our clinician Julie Gray offers in-person couples counseling in Westport, CT, serving Fairfield County. Virtual sessions are available across Connecticut and New York.

Does insurance cover couples counseling?

Coverage for couples therapy varies by plan. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your benefits before your first session at no charge. Learn more about insurance →

Do you offer LGBTQ-affirming couples therapy?

Yes. We welcome all couples regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship structure. Our clinicians are trained in LGBTQ-affirming therapeutic approaches.

Do you offer premarital counseling?

Yes. Premarital counseling is available in-person in Nyack NY and Westport CT, and virtually. We help couples explore communication styles, values, and conflict resolution before marriage.

How long does couples therapy take?

The length of couples therapy depends on the issues being addressed and your goals. Many couples see meaningful progress within 8 to 16 sessions. We reassess goals regularly throughout the process.

Meet the Clinicians