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Dyadic Family Therapy IN NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY

Support for the relationships that matter most.

Dyadic family therapy focuses on the relationship between two adult family members — most often a parent and adult child, but also adult siblings or other caregiving relationships.

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Not couples therapy. Not full family therapy. Something in between.

Dyadic work allows your therapist to focus closely on the interaction, communication, and emotional dynamics between two people — rather than working with a larger family system. It’s especially helpful when one relationship feels particularly strained.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Adult relationships, ages 18 and up

All dyadic work at Rubin Therapy is for adults.

Recommendations are made thoughtfully based on clinical fit and therapist availability — your therapist will help you decide whether dyadic work is the right format, or whether individual or couples therapy might fit better.

What brings people to dyadic therapy

You might be reaching out because:

Adult siblings want to repair or strengthen the relationship

An adult parent and child are experiencing ongoing conflict or communication challenges

Caregiving stress is changing how a family pair relates

A recent transition; illness, separation, loss — has left a relationship feeling strained

Family dynamics feel tense, confusing, or emotionally charged

You want support strengthening attachment or connection over time

Our approach to dyadic work

Rubin clinicians use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and relational approaches, drawing from attachment-based work, psychodynamic therapy, somatic approaches, and mindfulness-informed care.

Techniques are used thoughtfully and flexibly, always grounded in respect for each individual and the relationship itself.

OUR APPROACH TO DYADIC THERAPY

Two-person format that focuses tightly on one relationship at a time
Attachment-based, trauma-informed, and relational
Affirming across culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodivergence, and family structure
Adults 18+ only

What is dyadic family therapy?

Dyadic family therapy focuses on the relationship between two family members — most commonly an adult parent and adult child, but also adult siblings or other caregiving relationships. Sessions center on communication, emotional connection, and relational patterns.

How is this different from family therapy or couples therapy?

Traditional family therapy involves multiple family members at once. Couples therapy focuses on a romantic partnership. Dyadic family therapy is for two non-romantic family members and allows for more depth and attention to one specific relationship.

Can a parent and a young child come to dyadic therapy here?

All dyadic work at Rubin Therapy is for adults 18 and older. If you’re looking for parent–young-child work, we’re happy to help refer out to a clinician whose scope includes minors.

Do you offer virtual dyadic family therapy in New York and New Jersey?

Yes. Virtual sessions are available when both participants are physically located in New York or New Jersey at the time of the session, conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform.

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