Couples & Relationship Counseling in Brooklyn, NY

No. A trained couples therapist holds a neutral, multi-partial stance — that means caring deeply for both of you and for the relationship itself as a third entity. If you ever feel ganged-up-on, we want to hear it that session.

Insurance coverage for couples therapy varies. Many Crown Counseling couples sessions are covered when one partner has a qualifying mental-health diagnosis. We verify benefits before your first session and explain your exact coverage and copay up front.

If the main pain point is your relationship — communication, trust, intimacy, life transitions together — start with couples therapy. If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma that pre-dates the relationship, individual therapy first (or alongside) often works better. We can help you decide on the consult call.

You can still benefit from ‘one-sided’ couples work. We help you change your part of the dance, set sustainable boundaries, and decide what's tolerable. Often, the more grounded partner shifting first invites the other one in.

Yes — Crown Counseling is in-network with Aetna, Cigna / Evernorth, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem BCBS, Healthfirst, MetroPlus, Fidelis, Oxford / Oscar, Northwell Health, and Medicare. Many clients pay $0–$35 per session after benefits are verified. We confirm your specific copay before your first appointment.

Both. In-person sessions take place at our Crown Heights, Brooklyn office (1398 Carroll St). Telehealth is available to anyone physically located in New York State on a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

Most new clients are seen within 3–7 days. After you submit the intake form, our care coordinator calls within one business day to verify your insurance, answer questions, and book your first session at a time that works for you.