Welcome Rate: First 6 sessions with Kiara Vaz, LMSW at $150 — Virtual in NY & MA, limited fall spots. Learn More.
TRUSTED BY NATIONAL MEDIA
Meet Our Team of South Asian Couples Therapists in NY & MA
_edited_edited_edited.png)
South Asian Couples Therapy for When Love Meets Pressure
Culturally responsive therapy to help you and your partner navigate family expectations, generational values, and the guilt of “not being enough” — without losing your connection.
Goals We Support South Asian Couples With
Balance Tradition & Autonomy
Navigate loyalty to family values while building a relationship on your own terms.
Strengthen Emotional Intimacy
Deepen connection beyond roles and routines — with empathy, softness, and trust.
Set Boundaries with Family
Learn to manage expectations from parents, in-laws, and extended family with clarity and care.
Work Through Guilt & Shame
Unpack internalized fears around “disappointing” others or being “too much” or “not enough.”
Unlearn Generational Patterns
Interrupt cycles of avoidance, silence, and emotional suppression passed down through family norms.
Build a Unified Vision
Align on marriage, money, religion, kids, or chosen family — even with different upbringings.
Honor differences in class, culture, nationality, religion, queerness, or immigration journeys — without letting them divide your relationship.
What are the Benefits of South Asian Couples Therapy in NY & MA?
-
Culturally Safe Communication
Learn to express emotions and needs clearly — even if you grew up in households where things were left unsaid. -
Reduced Conflict Around Family Expectations
Navigate pressure from parents or in-laws without constant arguments or shutdowns. -
Deeper Emotional and Physical Intimacy
Break patterns of emotional avoidance or detachment and reconnect with warmth, trust, and closeness. -
Alignment on Life Decisions
Make grounded, shared decisions around finances, marriage, religion, children, or elder care — even when perspectives differ. -
Unpacking Guilt, Shame & Obligation
Heal from internalized messages around being a “bad son,” “disrespectful daughter-in-law,” or “not enough.” -
Improved Relationship Resilience
Develop tools to face challenges together — not just individually — and grow stronger as a team.
Our South Asian Couples Therapy Specialties
Communication Across Cultures
Even when you speak the same language, it can feel like you're not hearing each other. We help couples express needs clearly, especially across cultural, gender, or language differences.
Family Boundaries & Interference
From in-law expectations to parent-child enmeshment, we help couples set boundaries while honoring family ties — without guilt or collapse.
Navigating Arranged Marriage Dynamics
Whether you're navigating an arranged marriage, interfaith courtship, or resisting cultural expectations, we provide a judgment-free space to talk honestly.
Sexual & Emotional Intimacy
Many South Asian couples were never taught how to speak openly about desire, shame, or needs. We help build closeness through honest and gentle exploration.
Cross-Cultural or Interfaith Challenges
For couples from different ethnic, caste, or religious backgrounds, we support respectful dialogue and alignment without erasure.
Gender Roles & Relationship Equity
From traditional expectations to evolving identities, we help couples balance labor, leadership, and love with mutual respect.
Pre-Marital & Transitional Support
We support couples preparing for marriage, moving in, or merging families. Build the foundation now for a grounded future.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Couples Work
We offer inclusive therapy for queer South Asian couples navigating identity, family visibility, and intersectional dynamics.
3 Steps to Get Started
1. Initial Consultation
Book a free 15-minute no-pressure consultation using our simple Calendar. This call lets you meet your therapist, discuss your goals, and review cost, insurance, and treatment expectations.
2. Book & Attend Your First Appointment
Your first session is typically 45 minutes. Your therapist and you will do a deep dive into your goals, expectations, history, and roadblocks - all at your pace.
3. Ongoing Treatment
Our clients meet with us weekly for 45 or 60 minutes. The length of treatment depends on your needs, goals, and engagement. We’re with you every step of the way until you feel confident moving forward on your own.
