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Merry Frons Ph.Dc, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in New York City specializing in relationship issues for couples and individuals. She is a Board Certified Clinical Sexologist, AASECT certified sex therapist, Diplomate of the American Board of Sexology as well as a Certified Imago relationship therapist. She is certified in EMDR and trained in clinical hypnosis. Find Merry Frons on Psychology Today
She has helped couples overcome the rough patches in their relationships to move from disappointment to rebuilding a union with increased love, support, intimacy and respect. Imago Therapy is one technique that teaches specific, easily learned strategies that allows couples to communicate in a safe, effective way that resolves conflicts and increases intimacy. We also use techniques and teachings from family systems, psychodynamic and object relations theory as well as the cognitive restructuring techniques of CBT and DBT, the information procesessing of EMDR, Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy and techniques from Merry's post graduate work in clinical sexuality. |
Many therapists have changed their attitudes about pornography in the age of the internet. There was a time, before the world wide web, when the view of pronography was that it was often crude and objectified people, especially women, but that it didn’t pose the danger that therapists see now. More and . . . → Read More: Is Porn Harmful to Your Relationship? A good article by Dr. Madeleine Castellanos answers your questions about sex therapy. Dr. Castellanos makes the point that the sooner a couple addresses the problems in their relationship the better the chance that they may be solved. There are 7 signs that often accompany infidelity. It’s important to realize that there can be other causes for these situations and the presence of these factors does not mean your partner is unfaithful, only that these are often complaints of spouses before they have found out that their partner has been involved in an . . . → Read More: Signs of Infidelity Research is showing that walking has even more benefits – it helps keep the brain healthy. Read this post to see the details. When we speak of intimacy some people think of sex, some think of emotional support. I came across a list of 7 different kinds of intimacy or perhaps it could be termed 7 components that are often present in a satisfying and intimate relationship. Here they are: Emotional: Sharing of significant meanings and feelings . . . → Read More: 7 Kinds of Intimacy Neural imagining demonstrates that talking and listening actually increases the sense of connectedness. The mirroring technique in Imago can increase the connection in your relationship. When you feel disconnected from your partner do your make an attempt to connect? Esther Perel, a New York psychotherapist and author of Mating in Captivity, writes about 3 patterns she has noted in couples relationships after an affair. When you are desperate to repair a relationship there are some common approaches that Michelle Weiner, a noted therapist who counsels couples, thinks are not productive. Check out this article by Michelle on the best ways of handling this difficult situation. Emotional affairs are dangerous and can have dire consequences for you and your partner. Read this account that illustrates how one woman slowly crossed the line and didn’t see it until it was too late. When couples lose their sexual connection it often has a negative impact on the relationship. This slideshow on |
Find out how you and your partner can achieve a happier, healthier relationship in just a few sessions. Most insurance accepted. Call or email today for an appointment or a free phone consultation. Or schedule an appointment online below. Please don't hesitate to call or email if you have any questions. All major credit cards accepted. PHONE: 917.740.5514 EMAIL: info@couplesnotes.com OUR LOCATION:
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