Relationship & Couples Therapy in Queens
Specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) For Couples And Discernment Counseling
Your relationship is struggling.
You love your partner, but today was like any other day, a day of having the same arguments, over and over, again and again.
You start off, hoping that this is the conversation where you work things out, find a solution or at least end up more on the same page. But, the conversations go nowhere, or they end in shutdown, frustration, or distance.
You notice that you both avoid certain topics because it feels safer not to go there. You want to talk things through, but you cannot seem to find a way that actually works.
You could be in the same room together, even holding hands, but you feel a deep loneliness, numb and sometimes it all is overwhelming.
Or maybe you are not in a romantic relationship right now, but you still feel stuck. Your past relationships have left you carrying so much pain and fear about if you are even capable of having a healthy relationship. You look around and your family relationships feel tense, friendships feel strained and work dynamics feel overwhelming.
You want closeness, peace, and ease. You have a lot of love and care to give, but instead of sharing that with others, you feel disconnected and at a loss for how to shift your relationships.
Your Therapist in Queens
Michal Goldman therapist in Queens
I’m Michal Goldman, LCSW, a relationship and couples therapist in Queens who loves helping people find their way back to connection with themselves and with others. Many of my clients come to me, feeling worn down by conflict, disconnection, and the weight of unspoken conversations.
My work focuses on helping couples and adults break painful patterns, reconnect emotionally and sexually, and find clarity when relationships feel confusing or uncertain. This includes couples therapy in Queens or virtually, individual therapy, and pre-divorce counseling for those trying to understand whether to stay, separate, or redefine their relationship.
Therapy with me is grounded, gentle, and direct. I help you slow things down so we can understand what is really happening underneath the surface. I pay close attention to emotional patterns, moments of disconnection, and the places where things tend to fall apart.
I use approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy and discernment counseling because they support real change, not just insight. The goal is not endless talking. The goal is helping you experience new ways of connecting so that change starts to feel possible and repeatable outside the therapy room.
Our work together will focus on helping you build clarity, communicate more deeply, heal past wounds, and create relationships that feel more secure and supportive.
In addition to my clinical work, I write and present on topics including relational healing, couples therapy, and therapeutic ethics and boundaries.
Not all therapists focus on couples and relationships, but if you are looking for someone who is highly trained, passionate and has tools to help you, book a free consult to discover how couples therapy or individual therapy in Queens can help you.
Check out my therapy services in Queens or virtually in New York
Serving Couples & Individuals
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Couples Therapy
Support for couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in painful cycles and want to rebuild emotional and physical closeness through couples therapy in Queens or virtually in NY
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Individual Therapy for Adults
Individual therapy for people navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, and challenges in romantic, family, or professional relationships.
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Pre Divorce Counseling
Structured support for couples who are uncertain about the future of their relationship and want clarity rather than pressure or blame.
Frequently Asked Questions About Individual, Relationship, and Couples Therapy in Queens
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The research on the efficacy of therapy has shown that the consistency of once a week sessions creates the framework for the most effective therapy, and allows us to build on each session.
As clients see progress, we often begin to taper down on therapy, doing biweekly or monthly before graduating. -
I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.
Current research shows that there is no difference in efficacy between in person or virtual sessions.
I’ve noticed that for couples who tend to get swept up in arguments quickly, being together in the same room often provides a calmer, more grounded experience than meeting virtually.
Please reach out so we can talk together about whether in-person or virtual sessions would be the best fit for you.
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Ah, the million dollar question :)
The amount of time you spend in therapy depends on many factors, including the reasons for coming, how rigid the dynamics in your relationship are (for couples therapy), and what other factors play into the challenges you want to work through.
With that said, my hope is that after 6-10 consistent sessions, you should be starting to develop more clarity and see progress.For discernment counseling, which is 1-5 sessions, therapy is shorter and progress is likewise more condensed.
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Yes! Oftentimes, couples reported quicker progress when sessions are longer, so there is more time to work through difficult topics. Please reach out to me if you would be interested in extended session times.
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Different people may decide to use therapy for different reasons. In general, therapy is helpful if
1- you’re experiencing overwhelming emotions or find that your relationships are suffering
2- you’ve tried using the tools and skills that you have or access from friends, self-help books, or online, and find that either it isn’t building traction for your growth or that they aren’t helping.
In those cases, professional help may be the best next step. Some people also appreciate having therapy as a support while working through other challenges.
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Absolutely! There are times when people come to therapy as a last-ditch effort to save the marriage, but that is not the only time couples therapy is useful.
Couples therapy can be extremely beneficial for couples who have a strong, beautiful relationship, and would like to work through specific areas to make their relationship even better.
In fact, therapy can feel smoother and yield quicker results when you are coming in simply for a tune up. However, regardless of why or when you are coming, I use evidence-based practices which have proven results.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
- Anais Nin
Remote and in-person options for therapy in Queens, NY
My office is conveniently located in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens. I also offer secure online therapy throughout New York.
Your healing journey begins here.
If you are ready to take a step toward clarity, connection, and a more grounded relationship, I invite you to reach out.
Schedule a free fifteen-minute phone consultation with a relationship and couples therapist in Queens.