Couples Counseling · Redefined
A new model of couples therapy: a licensed clinical psychologist working in concert with an AI partner — available between sessions, adaptive to your pace, and deeply informed by 40+ years of relationship science.
The Process
Most couples therapy ends the moment you leave the office. Our blended model ensures the work continues — thoughtfully and privately — every day of the week.
Dr. Sirkin always begins with a structured assessment — one to four sessions — to ensure therapy is focused on the right issues. Every engagement has a clear beginning (assessment & treatment plan), middle (the therapy itself), and end (tools to reinforce lasting change).
With your therapistBased on Dr. Sirkin's clinical assessment, a personalized AI companion is configured to your couple's goals, triggers, and communication style. It learns your patterns and is calibrated to his therapeutic approach — not a generic chatbot.
AI-PoweredBetween weekly sessions, your AI partner offers guided exercises, de-escalation prompts during difficult moments, and check-ins on progress. Every interaction is summarized and reviewed by Dr. Sirkin before your next appointment.
TogetherDecades of relationship science, clinical intuition, and the kind of presence that only a trained therapist can provide. Some moments require a human being — and Dr. Sirkin brings the depth that no technology can replicate.
An intelligent companion trained on your therapy plan — available in the moments that matter most, from a Sunday morning conflict to a 2 AM spiral. Evidence-based tools delivered at exactly the right time.
What We Offer
Whether you are navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, preparing for marriage, or working through the unique pressures of a family business — our model adapts to where you are.
Structured sessions focused on breaking destructive communication cycles. Combines Gottman Level 2 certified techniques with real-time AI feedback tools to reinforce new habits between sessions.
A structured program for couples who have experienced betrayal, distance, or a major life transition — including divorce consideration. Includes weekly therapy, daily AI check-ins, and milestone reviews with Dr. Sirkin.
For engaged couples building a strong foundation before the wedding. Includes value alignment, conflict style assessment, and an AI-supported habit-building plan for the first year of marriage.
A signature specialty: couples and families who work together. Whether you run a multi-generational business, a sibling partnership, or simply share professional lives, Dr. Sirkin brings unique expertise to these layered dynamics.
When couples issues intersect with family-of-origin dynamics, parenting stress, or blended family challenges. Using structural family therapy and Internal Family Systems approaches adapted to your specific situation.
For individuals who want to understand themselves better — especially in the context of their relationships. Using psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, and narrative approaches alongside AI-supported reflection tools.
Dr. Sirkin has been a practicing clinical psychologist for over 40 years, specializing in couples, families, and people in systems. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (1986) and a Certificate from the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology (1992).
He has published widely, taught at the graduate level for decades, and has completed Gottman Level 2 Couples Therapy Training — one of the most rigorous certifications in the field.
Active in the American Psychological Association and the New York State Psychological Association, Dr. Sirkin serves in leadership roles in both organizations. He is based in White Plains, NY and offers telehealth nationwide.
About
Although Dr. Sirkin has worked with a wide range of people and problems throughout his career, he has become increasingly focused on couples, families, and partners of all kinds — whether navigating conflict, contemplating separation, or simply wanting to make things better.
CoupleAdvisors was born from a simple truth: the best therapy often fails because life doesn't pause between sessions. Dr. Sirkin's pioneering work at the intersection of psychology and technology led directly to this model — a genuine clinical partnership between a seasoned human therapist and an AI system that extends care into daily life without replacing the human relationship at its center.
Dr. Sirkin also has a particular specialty in family businesses: multi-generational enterprises, siblings in partnership, and couples who work together. If your relationship lives extend into your professional lives, this practice is uniquely equipped to help.
Client Experiences
"The AI check-ins between sessions were the part we didn't expect to love. Having a prompt at 10pm asking how the evening went — it made us accountable in a way that felt supportive, not clinical."
"Dr. Sirkin saw patterns in how we argued that we had never noticed ourselves. Then the AI made sure we actually practiced the skills he taught. That combination was the difference."
"We were skeptical about the AI component. Two months in, we use the de-escalation tools every week. It doesn't feel like technology — it feels like having a very wise friend available at the right moment."
Get in Touch
Not sure if this approach is right for you? Dr. Sirkin offers a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to determine whether working together would be a good fit. He maintains a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Fees & Insurance
Sliding scale available. Payment via ACH, check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
Insurance accepted
Aetna · Anthem · Carelon · Cigna/Evernorth · Medicare · Optum · Oscar · Oxford · UHC/UBH · UHC Medicare Advantage