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Cultivating Mutual Respect in a Relationship, and Why it's Important
Mutual respect in a relationship means valuing your partner as an equal and treating them with dignity. This is a...

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our psychologists support couples weighing separation — particularly where children are involved — to do so thoughtfully, with clarity and as little unnecessary damage as possible.
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.
Most couples attend between 6 and 18 sessions, though some need more and others less. There's no universal timeline — it depends on what you're working through and how deep the patterns run.
Some couples notice meaningful shifts within just a few sessions. Others benefit from longer, more intensive work. Either way, we develop a treatment plan tailored to where your relationship actually is — not a generic course of action.
What stays constant is the commitment: with the right guidance and both partners engaged, real change is possible.
Most Miami couples attend weekly sessions, though frequency can be flexible depending on your needs. Some couples start weekly and transition to bi-weekly as progress is made.
Some therapists assign exercises between sessions. It depends on their approach and what's appropriate for your situation. If you have a preference either way, our patient coordinator will factor that into the matching process.
Results vary, but most couples begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first several sessions — greater clarity about the patterns at play, and small but real changes in how they interact day to day.
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. 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. 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. 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 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.

Located at 3390 Mary St., Suite 116, Mayfair in the Grove
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Getting Here:
By car: Located in Coconut Grove, easily accessible from Coral Gables, Brickell, and the wider Miami areaOur 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.
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.
We are an out-of-network practice. Miami patients with out-of-network reimbursement eligibility can file claims for reimbursement at no cost. Powered by Reimbursify, these claims are fully managed from submission to reimbursement.
Our dedicated patient coordinator will verify your insurance coverage before your first appointment and explain your expected costs. We believe financial concerns shouldn't be a barrier to mental health care.
After learning more about you and your goals during the free consultation, our dedicated patient coordinator will match you with the right couples therapist in Miami, FL.
Couples therapy focuses on the relationship itself — the patterns, dynamics, and communication between two people. Individual therapy focuses on one person's inner world and personal growth. Many clients find both helpful at the same time, and our team can support both under one roof.
No, you do not need a referral to start individual therapy.
Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the right fit and that’s okay. If you don’t feel comfortable after the first session, reach out to our dedicated patient coordinator and they will help you switch.
Everything you discuss with your therapist is confidential and protected by HIPAA. With that said, as a mandated reporter, we are legally required to break confidentiality and notify authorities if we suspect child abuse or neglect, abuse of elderly or dependent adults, or if a client presents an imminent danger to themselves or others.
Yes, we offer virtual therapy as an option for all clients. Some couples prefer the convenience of telehealth, while others prefer meeting in person. 70% of patients at our Miami office prefer in-person appointments because of our beautiful space.
Couples therapy sessions are typically 90 minutes.
Bring your insurance card, ID, list of medications/providers, and questions or goals you'd like to discuss.
Yes, when administered by a qualified psychologist using evidence-based methods — including the Gottman Method, CBT for couples, and Emotionally Focused Therapy — couples therapy has a 75% success rate. Partners who attend therapy consistently report greater relationship satisfaction.
If you need to cancel an appointment, reach out to our dedicated patient coordinator at least 48 hours in advance.
“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
“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
Better relationships begin with one step. Our Miami therapists are ready to help — and most couples are seen within one week.
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.
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, otherwise known as psychotherapy, is the process of meeting one-on-one with a provider to address different struggles.
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.
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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