Stronger Relationships. Deeper Connections.
Online relationship counseling and marriage therapy for individuals and couples in New York and New Jersey. Rebuild trust, improve communication, and create the relationship you deserve.
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
Is Relationship Therapy Right for You?
You and your partner argue repeatedly about the same issues
You feel emotionally disconnected from your partner
You've experienced infidelity or a breach of trust
You're recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship
You struggle with setting or maintaining boundaries
You have patterns of codependency or people-pleasing
You want to build healthier relationship habits before marriage
Areas We Address
Relationship Issues We Treat
Relationship counseling and marriage therapy in New York and New Jersey for a wide range of relational challenges — for individuals and couples.
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Communication Breakdown
Learn to express your needs, listen actively, and navigate difficult conversations without defensiveness or shutdown.
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Emotional Abuse Recovery
Heal from the lasting effects of emotional, psychological, or verbal abuse — including narcissistic and coercive control dynamics.
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Infidelity & Betrayal
Navigate the complex emotions of betrayal, decide whether to rebuild or move on, and heal from the trauma of infidelity.
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Codependency
Break free from patterns of over-reliance, people-pleasing, and losing yourself in relationships — and build a stronger sense of self.
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Attachment & Relationship Anxiety
Understand your attachment style and how it affects your relationships — from anxious attachment to avoidant patterns.
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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
Recover from relationships with narcissistic, sociopathic, or manipulative partners with trauma-informed, specialized support.
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Premarital Counseling
Build a strong foundation before marriage by addressing communication, values, finances, and expectations together.
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Boundary Setting
Develop the skills and confidence to set and maintain healthy boundaries in romantic, family, and professional relationships.
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Divorce & Separation Support
Navigate the emotional complexity of separation, divorce, or the end of a long-term relationship with compassionate support.
Individual or Couples Therapy?
Both paths lead to healthier relationships. Here's how to decide.
Individual Relationship Therapy
Best for individuals who want to understand their own patterns, heal from past relationships, or prepare for healthier connections.
✓Recovering from emotional or narcissistic abuse
✓Understanding your attachment style
✓Breaking codependency patterns
✓Healing from a breakup or divorce
✓Building self-worth and boundaries
Couples Therapy / Marriage Counseling
Best for partners who want to work through challenges together, rebuild connection, or strengthen their relationship.
✓Improving communication and conflict resolution
✓Rebuilding trust after infidelity
✓Addressing sexual intimacy concerns
✓Premarital counseling
✓Navigating major life transitions together
Specialized Support for Emotional Abuse Survivors
Fatima Lundy is not only a licensed therapist — she is an emotional abuse advocate and survivor. Her personal experience surviving a relationship with a man who exhibited narcissistic and sociopathic traits gives her a unique, deeply empathetic understanding of what clients navigating these dynamics are going through.
If you are recovering from a relationship with a narcissist, sociopath, or emotionally abusive partner, you will find both clinical expertise and genuine lived understanding in your sessions at TIMA Therapist.
Online Relationship Counseling & Marriage Therapy in New York & New Jersey
If you're searching for marriage counseling in New York or a couples therapist in New Jersey, TIMA Therapist offers compassionate, evidence-based relationship counseling delivered entirely online. Our telehealth model makes it easy to access expert care from anywhere in NY or NJ — together or individually.
Relationships are complex. Whether you're navigating conflict with your partner, healing from an abusive relationship, or working to break unhealthy patterns, a licensed relationship therapist can provide the guidance, tools, and support you need to create lasting change.
TIMA Therapist serves individuals and couples throughout New York City (NYC), Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, and across New Jersey, including Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Trenton, and beyond — all via secure online therapy.
Common Questions About Relationship Therapy
Does my partner have to come to therapy with me?
No. Individual relationship therapy is highly effective for understanding your own patterns, healing from past relationships, and building healthier relational skills — even without your partner present. Couples therapy is available when both partners are ready and willing to participate.
Can therapy help if my partner refuses to come?
Absolutely. Individual therapy can help you develop communication skills, set boundaries, understand your own role in relationship dynamics, and make informed decisions about your relationship — regardless of whether your partner participates.
What's the difference between marriage counseling and couples therapy?
The terms are often used interchangeably. Both involve working with a therapist to address relationship challenges. Marriage counseling may focus more specifically on marital issues, while couples therapy can apply to any committed partnership regardless of marital status.
How do I know if I'm in an emotionally abusive relationship?
Emotional abuse can be subtle and is often hard to recognize from the inside. Signs include feeling constantly criticized, controlled, or belittled; walking on eggshells; being isolated from friends and family; and doubting your own perception of reality (gaslighting). If you're unsure, therapy can provide clarity and support.
Your Relationships Can Heal
Work with a licensed relationship therapist in NY & NJ to build the connections you deserve — starting today.