Therapist in Queens: support for individuals and couples

Specializing in relationship challenges for individuals and couples

Something doesn't feel right in your current relationships.

You may currently be in a relationship with someone you love, but find yourself getting stuck having the same arguments over and over again. You are feeling emotionally numb or disconnected from your partner and find yourselves tiptoeing around certain topics because you can’t figure out a way to address them that ends well.

You may currently be single, but you find yourself struggling with family relationships, friendships, and workplace dynamics, and feel blocked from achieving the relationships you are looking for.

You want closeness, happiness, and peace, but instead, you feel frustrated and alone.

You are unsure what more to do, but you know something needs to give. You are looking for clarity and real, lasting change.

 Welcome! I’m glad you’re here!

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Michal Goldman therapist in Queens

I’m Michal, and I help couples and adults who are exhausted from feeling disconnected, struggling to discuss sensitive topics, and fighting, and are looking for more peace, clarity, and connection.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a therapist in Queens specializing in couples therapy, relationship challenges, and discernment counseling.

The therapy modalities that I use have proven effectiveness in helping you reconnect and heal.
In addition to my clinical work, I write and present on topics such as relational healing, couples therapy, and therapeutic ethics and boundaries.

My goal is to help you develop clarity and give you tools to communicate more deeply, heal past wounds, and build more loving, secure relationships.

Click below for more information on how I can help!

Individual therapy

Therapy for Adults

Couples therapy

Couples Therapy

Discernment counseling

Couples in Crisis

Frequently Asked Questions About Counseling in Queens

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

 

"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

 

In-person and remote options for therapy in Queens, NY

Our office is conveniently located in Kew Gardens Hills. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with online therapy in New York.

 
 

Your healing journey begins here.

Ready to take the next step toward a stronger relationship? Reach out today to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation with a therapist in Queens.

(917) 590-0258

michalgoldmanlcsw@gmail.com