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Best Couples Therapists in New York City, NY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New York City: Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber, RP Score 79/100; 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 AM and Sundays until 12 AM.

  2. 46

    Most-reviewed: Wellness Road Psychology, 183 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 555 ranked; ranked #46.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

555 New York City couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 241 open Saturdays and 148 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 555 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in New York City at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in New York City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber794.7★ (14)New York CitySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy785.0★ (30)New York City——
3Irina Firstein, LCSW - Individual, Marriage & Couples Counseling NYC785.0★ (25)New York CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
4spiral2grow Marriage Family Therapy785.0★ (23)New York CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Michael Sands, MBA, LCSW-R774.8★ (16)New York City——
6Passion by Kait775.0★ (8)New York City——
7Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW764.5★ (13)New York CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Relationship Restoration NYC764.2★ (22)New York CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
9The Relationship Suite765.0★ (51)New York CitySat · Evenings—
10Present Centered Therapies765.0★ (4)New York City——

The 555 best couples therapists in New York City, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in New York City

    #1 Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber

    Based in New York City

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 AM–12 AM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1201 Broadway Ste 1003, New York, NY 10001
    View profile for Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber(917) 809-7741

  3. #3 Irina Firstein, LCSW - Individual, Marriage & Couples Counseling NYC

    Based in New York City

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    370 Lexington Ave #514, New York, NY 10017
    View profile for Irina Firstein, LCSW - Individual, Marriage & Couples Counseling NYC(212) 953-1388

  6. #6 Passion by Kait

    Based in New York City

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    View profile for Passion by Kait

  7. #7 Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW

    Based in New York City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    352 7th Ave #1111, New York, NY 10001
    View profile for Rachel Moheban-Wachtel, LCSW(917) 273-8836

  8. #8 Relationship Restoration NYC

    Based in New York City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    160 Bleecker St Apt 9C, New York, NY 10012
    View profile for Relationship Restoration NYC(212) 673-4618

  9. #9 The Relationship Suite

    Based in New York City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    352 7th Ave #1111, New York, NY 10001
    View profile for The Relationship Suite(646) 741-3787

  10. #10 Present Centered Therapies

    Based in New York City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    100 W 67th St #2ne, New York, NY 10023
    View profile for Present Centered Therapies(212) 799-0001

  12. #12 Couples and Individual Therapy - Vineeta Chopra, LMHC

    Based in New York City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–11 AM
    Address
    226 E 54th St #604, New York, NY 10022
    View profile for Couples and Individual Therapy - Vineeta Chopra, LMHC(646) 585-3532

  13. #13 Linda K. Charnes, LMFT- Marriage Counseling NYC

    Based in New York City

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    1619 3rd Ave Apt 3, New York, NY 10128
    View profile for Linda K. Charnes, LMFT- Marriage Counseling NYC(212) 772-1695

  15. #15 Couples Therapy Of NYC

    Based in East Village, 2 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Couples Therapy Of NYC(212) 230-3361

  16. #16 Loving at Your Best

    Based in New York City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–10 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 1 PM–4 PM · Sun 3 PM–8 PM
    Address
    215 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10003
    View profile for Loving at Your Best(212) 725-7774

  17. #17 Virginia Goldner, PhD

    Based in New York City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    102 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010
    View profile for Virginia Goldner, PhD(646) 594-7463

  18. #18 Life Rebuilding

    Based in New York City

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    116 W 23rd St #500, New York, NY 10011
    View profile for Life Rebuilding(646) 749-0566

  19. #19 Brad Salzman, LCSW, CSAT - Addiction, Intimacy, and Relationship Therapy

    Based in New York City

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–10 PM · Sat closed · Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    19 W 34th St. PH, New York, NY 10001
    View profile for Brad Salzman, LCSW, CSAT - Addiction, Intimacy, and Relationship Therapy(212) 529-7900

  21. #21 Embracing Joy Psychotherapy

    Based in New York City

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    353 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
    View profile for Embracing Joy Psychotherapy(212) 330-6867

  23. #23 The Relationship Suite

    Based in New York City

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    241 Central Prk W, New York, NY 10024
    View profile for The Relationship Suite(917) 273-8836

  25. #25 Sarita Broda - Marriage and Family Therapy & Child Sleep Consultant

    Based in New York City

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    220 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011
    View profile for Sarita Broda - Marriage and Family Therapy & Child Sleep Consultant(786) 213-3120

Couples therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 555 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in New York City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sarah Kahan Brooklyn Marriage Counselor734.7★ (12)8 mi
27Olga Kaplan Intimacy and Relationship Coaching725.0★ (4)4 mi
28Garrett Coan, LCSW724.9★ (149)10 mi
29Center for Intimacy Recovery725.0★ (14)In New York City
30Melissa Fulgieri Therapy725.0★ (17)In New York City
31City Lights Psychology715.0★ (10)In New York City
32VR Marriage Therapy713.7★ (3)In New York City
33Your Body Your Story705.0★ (26)2 mi
34Couples Therapy New York705.0★ (27)In New York City
35Courtney Clifford705.0★ (11)5 mi
36Gabriela Giuggioloni, MA, LCSW-R695.0★ (9)6 mi
37Andrew Anderson Therapy695.0★ (9)3 mi
38AisleTalk Mental Health Counseling, PLLC685.0★ (3)2 mi
39Queens Relationship Counseling685.0★ (68)10 mi
40Fresh Start Marriage and Family Therapy, PLLC684.5★ (8)In New York City
41Riverdale Therapy & Counseling Services684.7★ (114)14 mi
42Jay R. Feld, Marriage & Family Therapist685.0★ (19)11 mi
43Antoine Adam, MD674.8★ (35)In New York City
44Megan Fleming PhD, Sex and Relationship Therapist NYC674.3★ (9)In New York City
45Dr. Ditzell Psychiatry674.5★ (67)In New York City
46Wellness Road Psychology674.9★ (183)In New York City
47New York City Therapy675.0★ (114)In New York City
48Downtown Psychological Services, PC College Student Counseling, Couples & Trauma Therapy674.8★ (17)In New York City
49Mindful Momentos Marriage & Family Therapy, PLLC664.8★ (17)In New York City
50Life & Soul Sex Relationship Therapy NYC664.9★ (12)In New York City

Also serving New York City

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving New York City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amen Clinics4.3★ (226)In New York City
Badass Counseling5.0★ (105)In New York City
DOWNTOWN MANHATTAN PSYCHIATRIC GROUP1.9★ (119)In New York City
Downtown Somatic Therapy4.9★ (42)In New York City
Global Psychiatric Services PC4.1★ (101)In New York City
HARLEM BRAIN4.8★ (47)In New York City
Healthy Minds NYC5.0★ (63)In New York City
Hypnotist NYC4.9★ (136)In New York City
Mark Rybakov, DO4.9★ (164)In New York City
Mindful Career New York: Career Coach | Student Academic Advisor | Career Counseling New York City5.0★ (58)In New York City
Modern Therapy Group | Mental Health Counseling NYC4.4★ (57)In New York City
Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center2.3★ (47)In New York City
NYC Healing and Massage4.9★ (50)In New York City
Resilience Lab3.3★ (79)In New York City
Rivia Mind4.4★ (262)In New York City
Sarton Weinraub, PhD4.7★ (98)In New York City
SOL Mental Health Union Square New York Clinic3.3★ (190)In New York City
Uncover Mental Health Counseling PLLC5.0★ (49)In New York City
Unitas / St.Marks Pl Institute for Mental Health3.5★ (54)In New York City
Wise Mind Counseling, LLC5.0★ (41)In New York City

How we ranked New York City couples therapists

We scored 555 New York City couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn New York City data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in New York City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in New York City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in New York City, NY is Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 AM and Sundays until 12 AM. Mindful Marriage and Family Therapy (#2) and Irina Firstein, LCSW - Individual, Marriage & Couples Counseling NYC (#3) follow. We ranked 555 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in New York City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 555 couples therapists serving New York City, NY. 37 of them are based in New York City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in New York City work on weekends?

241 of 555 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 148 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marriage & Family Therapist Michelle Weber (#1), Irina Firstein, LCSW - Individual, Marriage & Couples Counseling NYC (#3) and spiral2grow Marriage Family Therapy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do New York City couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 555 rated couples therapists in New York City is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Wellness Road Psychology has the most, 183 reviews, and ranks #46. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside New York City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the New York City city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in New York City ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for New York City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 555 couples therapists serving New York City.

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