Communication & recurring conflict
When the same fight returns in a new outfit—tone, timing, or who withdraws—we slow it down and learn a different way through.
Couples & marriage therapy · New York City
Space to slow down, and find each other again.
Thoughtful, evidence-informed therapy for couples on the Upper West Side and throughout New York State—whether you keep having the same argument, are recovering from a breach of trust, or simply want to feel closer than you do right now.
No charge, no pressure. A short conversation to see whether this work is a fit.
About
A steady presence for two people doing hard, hopeful work.
Dr. Jordan Rivera is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in couples and relationship work. In this sample practice, the office is a quiet room on the Upper West Side, with secure video sessions for partners anywhere in New York State.
The couples who come here often still care for one another and feel stuck: in the same argument, in the distance that follows a hard season, or in the tender work of beginning a life together. Sessions are unhurried and practical, with room for each partner’s pace, culture, and story.
This page is a demonstration site. The clinician, license number, and office details are placeholders, written so a real practice can replace them with their own.
Specialties & approach
The patterns you know—and the closer relationship you want.
Couples therapy here is structured enough to be useful, and spacious enough to feel human. These are the concerns this sample practice is built around.
Affair recovery & rebuilding trust
After a breach of trust, both the hurt and the context matter. The work is careful, paced, and honest—not rushed toward a tidy ending.
Premarital & early relationship
A structured place to talk about money, family, faith, conflict, and the life you hope to build—before patterns harden.
Emotional distance
When friendship fades and the house feels quiet, we look for the missing bids for connection and practice reaching again.
Life transitions
Parenthood, a move, career change, illness, or in-law strain can unsettle even a solid partnership. We make room for the new shape of the relationship.
Intimacy & friendship
Desire, affection, and everyday fondness often return when partners feel safer with one another. That safety is something we can build.
The Gottman Method
A research-based map for conflict, friendship, and shared meaning—used here as a guide, not a checklist. Couples learn to interrupt harsh cycles and strengthen the daily habits that keep a relationship sturdy.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT helps partners see the attachment needs underneath protest and withdrawal. The aim is a more secure bond: to reach, to respond, and to repair when you miss each other.
Services & fees
Clear sample rates, with a path to begin.
Figures below are illustrative New York City private-pay fees for this demo. A live site would list the clinician’s current rates.
| Complimentary 15-minute consultation | Free |
|---|---|
| Couples session, 50 minutes | $275 |
| Couples session, 80 minutes | $385 |
| Individual session, 50 minutes | $250 |
| Premarital series, six sessions | $1,560 |
Individual sessions are relationship-focused. A limited number of sliding-scale spaces are reserved for couples who would otherwise be unable to begin—please mention this when you inquire. Sessions are typically weekly at the start. Cancellation with less than 48 hours’ notice is billed at the session fee (sample policy).
Practical details
Insurance, telehealth, and a quiet Manhattan office.
Insurance & superbills
This is a private-pay practice. Insurance is not billed directly. After each session, you may request an itemized superbill with standard procedure codes to submit to your out-of-network PPO or POS plan.
- Reimbursement depends on your deductible, out-of-network benefits, and plan rules.
- HSA and FSA cards are often accepted for session fees.
- It can help to call your insurer and ask about out-of-network mental health coverage before we begin.
Upper West Side & New York telehealth
In-person sessions are held in a quiet Upper West Side office. The exact suite is shared after booking—no street address is listed on this demo. Nearby subway lines and street or garage parking are typical for the neighborhood.
Secure video sessions are available to clients physically located in New York State, including all five boroughs and beyond the city.
Book a consultation
Request your free 15-minute conversation.
Share a few details and preferred times. On a live site, this request would connect to your SimplePractice or Calendly scheduler. Nothing is sent from this demo.
Prefer email or a call? Write to hello@example-practice.com. Call (212) 555-0174. Both are placeholder details.
Questions
A few things couples often ask.
What happens in the free 15-minute consultation?
It’s a short phone or video call to get a feel for one another. You can share what’s bringing you in, ask about the approach, and decide whether to schedule a first session. It is not a therapy session, and there is no fee or obligation.
Do we have to be sure we want to stay together?
No. Many couples arrive unsure. The work can support repair, help you understand the pattern you’re in, or clarify a path forward with more care than you might manage alone. You do not need a decided outcome to begin.
Do you also see people individually?
Yes, for relationship-focused individual sessions—when one partner is preparing to invite the other in, or when the work calls for a session alone. The heart of this practice is still the couple.
How often do couples usually meet?
Weekly 50-minute sessions are the most common starting point. Some couples prefer an 80-minute session, especially early on or during affair recovery. We’ll recommend a rhythm after we meet.
Do you take insurance?
Not directly. This is a private-pay practice. You may receive a superbill to submit to an out-of-network plan. Coverage varies; it’s wise to confirm your benefits in advance. HSA and FSA funds are often eligible.
Is telehealth available outside Manhattan?
Yes. Secure video is offered to clients who are located in New York State at the time of the session—across the five boroughs, the suburbs, and upstate. In-person sessions take place on the Upper West Side.
What should we expect in a first session?
We’ll talk about what brings you in, a little of your history as a couple, and what you each hope will be different. You leave with a sense of how we might work, not with a stack of homework you didn’t agree to.
What is the cancellation policy?
This demo uses a common private-practice policy: sessions canceled or rescheduled with fewer than 48 hours’ notice are charged the session fee. A live practice would confirm its own terms in the consent paperwork.
Training & affiliations
Credentials you can verify—not testimonials.
Ethical practice guidelines discourage client testimonials on a therapist’s site. This section is reserved for licensure, training, and memberships. All entries below are placeholders.
Licensure
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York
- LMFT #000000 (placeholder — not a real license)
- Issued by the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
Training
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Level 2 (placeholder)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy externship (placeholder)
- Doctoral training in clinical practice (placeholder)
Memberships
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
- New York Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYAMFT)
- Memberships listed here are sample affiliations
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Contact
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Use this form for scheduling questions or a brief introduction. For a consultation, the booking form above is the most direct path.