I was lost, hopeless and suffering in an unhappy marriage of 9 years. Not knowing what to do, where to go, I decided to meet a therapist, still quite unsure of what I was looking for. I am glad to have met Nataliya and Jamie for the couples session and individual session respectively. A year since I met them, I have been transformed into being hopeful and confident. I am in a better and stable relationship with my spouse. My spouse who was unwilling and detached at the start of our session, slowly started being an active participant and our relationship has gotten better for the first time in years. I am glad that I took this step to work with Nataliya and Jamie. It has truly been rewarding.

” One of the best pieces of advice we got was to try couples counseling as early as possible in our relationship. Working with Dr. Nataliya Rusetskaya’s has given us a strong foundation to communicate and more importantly learn how to listen. We would highly recommend to any couple looking to take the next step in their relationship. ”

” Dr. Rusetskaya has been deeply helpful for us.  She pushes both of us to listen better; to communicate better; and to connect more.  But without clichés or platitudes.  Instead, she keenly observes us, and brings her fresh insight to help us become better individuals, and a happier couple.  It’s as simple as that. ”

” We were referred Dr. Rusetskaya when we were looking for a sex/couples therapist. We sought her help when we felt things between us could not get any worse – as our last resort. Dr.Rusetskaya – you have been instrumental in helping us understand the behavioral patterns that fed into the negativity between us. We are being more communicative about our needs and thoughts than we have been in ages. Your resourcefulness, expertise and in fact, your being vested in us to be better people have been very significant to our therapeutic journey. ”

” Nataliya was very helpful in facilitating conversations between me and my wife that led us to a better understanding of the interpersonal issues we were having (and eventually to their partial resolution).The funny thing is we should probably also thank Natalia for the baby we now have — it was conceived shortly after our first session. ”

” We have been married for 23 years, with four teenage children.  Our lives have been rich with family and our own exploration but we agreed we could use some support in refining our communication skills and learning how to grow even closer to meet our individual and partnership needs.  We have been working with Nataliya for the past 8 months and we both are grateful for the progress we’ve made.  Nataliya’s approach is practical and authentic.  We are learning concrete skills and techniques in achieving the satisfication that we both want for ourselves and for our family.   We are hopeful for the rewarding experience ahead. ”

other Testimonies

“You’ve been very caring, professional, and curious. I always felt the touch of humanity –that made the process of therapy easier. I always like your resourcefulness, special expertise, thinking outside of the box.”

“For the past three years Natalia has been instrumental in my continuing emotional well-being. Through her direction and guidance I have been able to work at managing the stress and trauma, associated with 9/11 better. Natalia is understanding and respectful. She instills a sense of trust that helps me to open up and talk.”

“I feel like I can trust you, you see me “naked”. I’ve never told some things to anyone like I told you. Exposure therapy was very helpful to cope with my trauma. I realized that I have to accept things now and move on. The best thing I got out of therapy was that I try not to get angry now, and instead try to focus on what I can DO and control.”

“I noticed improvement and more connection with my husband in 3-4 sessions with Nataliya already. The sessions gave us many insights about how we used to cause pain and frustration in each other and understanding how to repair it.”

“I am so thankful we are learning how to talk openly with each other about sexual issues that we have in the relationship. Couples therapy helps me understand better the intimate needs of my wife and become a better lover. You really gave us the key to connection.”

“You are a great therapist and a very caring person. Having you as my therapist really made coping with my trauma a lot easier. I feel blessed having you as a part of my healing process”.