Couples Therapy in Miami, Florida

Doctoral-level psychologists helping Miami couples build stronger, more connected relationships.

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At Williamsburg Therapy Group, couples therapy is specific to every relationship.

 

Two people walk in with two different histories, two different ways of communicating, and two different ideas of what went wrong. Our psychologists don't impose a template on that. They work to understand the specific dynamic between you and build the work around that.

 

Couples Therapy for Miami Residents Who Want Real Change


Since 2023, Williamsburg Therapy Group has provided couples therapy to Miami residents across Coral Gables, High Pines, and the wider city. Every psychologist on our team holds a doctoral degree — PhD or PsyD — and is licensed to practice in Florida.

Miami puts relationships under a particular kind of pressure. The social intensity, financial demands, and cultural complexity of the city create friction that can quietly erode even strong partnerships. Florida is consistently ranked among the top ten states with the highest divorce rates in the country. Whether you're navigating a specific rupture or a slow drift apart, our team understands what Miami couples are up against — and how to help.

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What Working With Us Actually Looks Like

Our approach to couples therapy isn't about taking sides or running through a checklist. It's about helping two people understand the cycle they're caught in — and giving them the tools to change it.

Before the First Session: Free Consultation

You'll speak with our patient coordinator before anything else. They'll learn about your situation and match you with the psychologist whose training and approach fit what you and your partner are dealing with — not just whoever has availability.

First Session: Building Your Foundation

The first session is about getting a full picture. Your psychologist wants to understand who you both are individually, how you got here, and what you're each hoping this process will do. Many couples find it a relief simply to have a structured space where both perspectives are genuinely heard.

Ongoing Sessions: Working Toward Your Goals

Sessions draw from the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and CBT for couples — the approach shifts depending on what the relationship needs at each stage. Some couples need to slow down and rebuild safety first; others are ready to go straight into the harder conversations. Sessions run 45–50 minutes.



"The goal of couples therapy isn't to assign blame or declare a winner. It's to help both partners understand the cycle they're caught in — and find a way out of it together."
 

Common reasons couples come to therapy at WTG

 

Couples therapy is a structured, evidence-based way to help you and your partner reach your goals. When administered by a licensed psychologist, couples therapy has a 75% success rate.

 

Improving Communication

Arguments that go in circles, conversations that shut down, things left unsaid for years. We help you understand not just what you're saying, but what your partner is actually hearing.

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 Rebuilding Trust

Most recurring conflict isn't really about the thing you're arguing about. We help identify the underlying pattern driving the cycle — and interrupt it.

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Reducing Conflict

Most recurring conflict isn't really about the thing you're arguing about. Our psychologists help identify the underlying pattern driving the cycle — and interrupt it.

 Strengthening Connection

When the closeness has quietly faded, our psychologists help partners rebuild the intimacy and sense of partnership that brought them together in the first place.

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 Navigating Life Transitions

A new baby, a job loss, a move — transitions that should bring couples closer often pull them apart. We help you stay connected through change.
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 Moving Forward After Infidelity

For couples who want to understand what happened and rebuild on more honest ground, our psychologists provide the structure and expertise to make that possible.

 Addressing Controlling Behaviors

When one partner's behavior creates fear or imbalance, it needs to be addressed directly. We help identify these dynamics and work toward something healthier.

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 Considering Separation

Our psychologists support couples weighing separation — particularly where children are involved — to do so thoughtfully, with clarity and as little unnecessary damage as possible.

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 Navigating Intimacy

Physical and emotional intimacy often suffer long before couples seek help. We work with both partners to understand what's shifted — and rebuild closeness on more honest, sustainable ground.

You don't need to be in crisis to come to couples therapy. Many of our clients come in simply because they can feel something shifting — and they'd rather deal with it now than later.
 

Common Questions About the Process

Meet Our Couples Therapists in Miami

 

Our Miami office is home to experienced therapists who specialize in couples therapy. Each therapist holds active Florida licensure and brings unique expertise to their practice.

Dr. Monica Nikc, PsyD

Dr. Monica Nikc, PsyD

Licenced Psychologist • FL #PY12423

Dr. Nikc is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with couples experiencing relationship challenges alongside anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and life transitions. Using a psychodynamic, collaborative approach, she helps partners uncover and transform deeper patterns shaping their emotional and relational dynamics.

Dr. Melissa Glass, PsyD

Dr. Melissa Glass, PsyD

Licenced Psychologist • FL #13013

Dr. Glass is a clinical psychologist who works with couples experiencing relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, and life transitions, using an integrated, relational approach. In addition to her broader practice, she is licensed in Texas and Florida, authorized for telepsychology through PSYPACT

Dr. Sofia Poma, PhD

Dr. Sofia Poma, PhD

Post Doctoral Psychologist

Dr. Sofía Poma is a bilingual English-Spanish postdoctoral psychologist who works with couples experiencing relationship challenges alongside anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and grief. She helps partners move beyond self-defeating patterns, strengthen connection, and reconnect with shared meaning and emotional closeness.

Dr. Naomi Ben-Ami, PsyD

Dr. Naomi Ben-Ami, PsyD

Clinical Director (Virtual Only)

Dr. Ben-Ami is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with couples experiencing relationship conflict, communication difficulties, intimacy concerns, and infidelity, alongside anxiety, depression, and trauma. She helps partners manage intense emotions, reduce shame and self-criticism, and build resilience, authenticity, and deeper connection.

Dr. Daniel Selling, PsyD

Dr. Daniel Selling, PsyD

Founder/Director (Virtual Only)

Dr. Daniel Selling is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Williamsburg Therapy Group who works with couples facing relationship challenges. Known for a results driven, empowering approach, he draws on extensive experience across private practice and public systems to bring precision and depth to his work.


Why Miami Residents Choose Williamsburg Therapy Group

  • Trusted by the Miami community since 2023
  • Doctoral-level psychologists - PhD and PsyD
  • 5+ clinicians serving Miami clients
  • Evening and weekend appointments available
  • Specialists in Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Free initial consultation and careful therapist matching
  • Evidence-based, personalized treatment
  • LGBTQ+ affirming and multiculturally competent practice
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Our Therapists in Leading Publications

Our doctoral-level psychologists are recognized experts in their fields, regularly consulted by leading national and international publications for their clinical insights. When major media outlets need expert perspectives on mental health, they turn to our Miami-based team.

 

Dr. Phoebe Shepherd quoted on the psychology of why we get "the ick"

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Dr. Selling was interviewed about workplace mental health trends

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Dr. Selling was interviewed about parenting a young child

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Additional Publications

New York Post  |  SELF  |  WebMD

 

 

Our Coral Gables Location

305-363-1221

3390 Mary St
#116
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

 

Phone Hours:
9 AM to 6 PM Eastern, Mon-Sat

Serving Miami from Coconut Grove

Our office is located at 3390 Mary St, Suite 116, in Coconut Grove - accessible from across Miami and Miami-Dade County. We regularly see clients from Coral Gables, Brickell, Key Biscayne, South Miami, Pinecrest, Westchester, and Downtown Miami, as well as clients coming in from Doral, Kendall, and the Beaches. The location offers convenient parking and is accessible from US-1 and the Coconut Grove Metrorail station.

 

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We are dedicated to delivering our level of excellence throughout your entire experience with Williamsburg Therapy Group.

 

 

Feeling better is closer than you think

We are here to help you no matter where you are at emotionally and want to pair you with a professional that cares and can help.

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What Our Clients Say About WTG Couple Therapy

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“Dr. Monica Nikc has been a huge support for our relationship. She helped us slow down, communicate more clearly, and work through issues that kept coming up. We feel much more aligned now.” – Kevin L., Miami resident

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“Seeing her is a highlight of my week and I think anyone in the Miami area looking for a smart, resourceful, and sympathetic person to talk to would really benefit from Dr. Nikc. I've made growth and progress that I wouldn't have without her thoughtfulness and care. I'm very grateful.” – Blaise B., Miami resident

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“My experience with Dr. Sofia Poma at Williamsburg Therapy Group has been nothing short of amazing. It's always a mixed bag finding good providers here in Miami, and I would say my search is over! Would 10/10 recommend to anyone, they really care about their patients.” – Tripp P., Miami resident
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“A great experience for someone who hasn’t had much luck finding top notch mental health professionals in South Florida! Professional and receptive to my needs. Definitely two thumbs up!” – Geffrey G., Miami resident


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“Working with Dr. Naomi Ben-Ami has been incredibly valuable for our relationship. She helped us better understand each other’s perspectives and navigate difficult conversations in a much healthier way.” – David S., Miami resident

 

Common Questions About Couple Therapy in Miami

Other Therapy Services We Offer in Miami

Child Therapy

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Child Therapy

Give your child the support they need to overcome life’s challenges with strength, resilience, and compassion for self and others. Our caring team is ready to meet your child where they are and help them skillfully navigate the road ahead.

Family Therapy

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Family Therapy

Create a more peaceful and harmonious family dynamic with family therapy. Learn how to skillfully manage communication breakdowns, conflict, and life transitions while building empathy and understanding.

Individual Therapy

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Individual Therapy

Individual therapy, otherwise known as psychotherapy, is the process of meeting one-on-one with a provider to address different struggles.

 

LGBTQ+ Therapy

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LGBTQ+ Therapy

Find the right therapist to support you on your journey of personal growth and healing. Whatever obstacles you’re facing, our integrated team is here to support you every step of the way with compassionate, individualized care.

 

About Williamsburg Therapy Group

Founded in 2013, Williamsburg Therapy Group is a mental health collective that provides the very best comprehensive mental healthcare to the Miami community. We have thoughtfully curated a team of over 50 multidisciplinary doctors so that you can come to one place for most of your mental healthcare needs. We select only the most highly trained doctor-level therapists who are warm, professional, relatable, and proactive as they work with you.

 

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