Safe Space Licensed Clinical Social Work, P.C. specializes in couples and family therapy. Our experienced professionals use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples and families gain awareness of how they experience each other.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Safe Space Licensed Clinical Social Work, P.C., I believe couples deserve transparent, honest information about what therapy costs—and why. So let’s break it down in a way that’s simple, fair, and genuinely helpful.
At Safe Space Licensed Clinical Social Work, P.C., the cost of couples therapy ranges from $95 to $120 per session. The rate depends on whether you choose to work with:
Most sessions are 60 minutes. If a session extends beyond the hour, there is an additional $25 for every 15 minutes added. This ensures that couples who need more time can receive it without feeling rushed.
Couples counseling is a specialized service. Not every therapist is trained—or comfortable—working with two individuals who are simultaneously:
A skilled couples therapist must manage all of this in real time, all while holding the relationship system in the room.
It impacts cost because you're working with a clinician who understands:
You’re not paying for “two individual sessions at once.” You’re paying for a specialist who can hold two nervous systems at the same time and guide both partners toward emotional safety and understanding.
Some insurance plans do reimburse for couples or family therapy sessions. Coverage varies widely, so I always encourage couples to call their insurance provider directly. When insurance reimburses, it often requires identifying one partner as the “primary client” for billing purposes, even though the focus of treatment is the relationship. This can be confusing, but it’s a common insurance requirement.
For those paying out-of-pocket, our rates are designed to stay accessible while still reflecting the expertise of our team.
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. She supervises a team of clinicians, serves as a Social Work Field Instructor in New York, and is a Qualified Supervisor (QS) in Florida, mentoring future social workers.
In addition to supervising a group of clinicians in the practice, Johan provides psychotherapy to clients who struggle with an array of challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship setbacks, and other hardships. Johan’s goal is to help people get through some of their toughest moments in life and help them be their best selves.
Stefan specializes in couples therapy, providing a safe and inclusive space for partners from diverse backgrounds. Using emotionally focused therapy, he helps couples identify negative patterns, understand how insecurities impact their relationship, and build emotional safety and connection.
Kennedy is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples and family work using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). With a compassionate, grounded approach, she helps clients improve communication, understand how family-of-origin patterns shape relationships, and foster empathy, repair, and lasting connection.
Victor is a lawyer who is also a social worker. His framework is rooted in a comprehensive understanding that legal problems are often intertwined with social, medical and financial problems. With respective skills in both professions, Victor understands how problems can impact an individual in the hear and now; as a social worker he looks beyond the presenting problem to understand how the client's history and upbringing have impacted how they view the world around them.
Toni brings over 25 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, including at-risk youth, children, and immigrants in nonprofit and NYC agency settings. She is a compassionate psychotherapist who enjoys supporting parents and building strong therapeutic relationships. Toni is also involved in Christian leadership, offering guidance to women facing unwanted pregnancies, and is committed to walking alongside clients toward healing and wholeness.
Qiana has over 20 years of experience providing trauma-informed care to children, youth, adults, and families. She creates an empathetic, courageous space that supports client autonomy and healing, using approaches including CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and self-care.
Bianca is passionate about helping individuals break mental health stigma and reclaim their voice. She believes therapy is beneficial for all and understands how challenging it can be to begin. Bianca brings a compassionate, patient, and respectful style, using a client-centered, strengths-based approach to support meaningful growth.
Edda is a bilingual English/Spanish therapist specializing in anxiety disorders. Using CBT, she helps clients identify the root of their fears and challenge negative thinking patterns. Her background in law enforcement gives her unique insight into the needs of vulnerable populations.
Viviana is a bilingual English/Spanish therapist trained in CBT who believes strongly in self-empowerment. She understands the challenges of acculturation and mental health stigma, and offers an empathetic, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Josef conducts intake screenings for new clients and is committed to making people feel supported, heard, and empowered. He also creates and digitizes therapeutic materials, including worksheets, presentations, and brief educational videos for client use.
Kaitlin Ebersol is a Columbia School of Social Work graduate who integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT and motivational interviewing with holistic, somatic practices including yoga and meditation. She uses a person-centered, nonjudgmental approach that honors clients’ lived experiences and self-determination.
To get more information on our services and the medical insurance plans we accept, reach out to us today.