Upper East Side, NY

Dating + Relationship + Anxiety therapy for

Women on the Upper East Side

Virtual holistic therapy for All of New York & Florida

You don’t have to do it alone…

Dating, Relationship & Anxiety Therapy on the Upper East Side

You can have a career you're proud of, great friendships, and a full life in NYC, yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck when it comes to dating and relationships.

Maybe you're overthinking someone's texts, struggling to trust yourself, or noticing the same relationship patterns playing out with different people.

Or you're in a committed relationship, but communication feels harder, resentment is building, or you've started feeling disconnected from your partner.

At RM Psychotherapy, I provide individual dating, relationship, and anxiety therapy for women on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

With over 13 years of clinical experience, I help women navigate dating anxiety, anxious attachment, people-pleasing, and relationship challenges. My approach combines practical tools with deeper work to understand what's keeping you stuck.

The goal is to help you feel more confident in your decisions, communicate your needs, and build relationships that feel reciprocal, supportive, safe, and fun.

Virtual dating, relationship, and anxiety therapy is available throughout New York and Florida.

Many women I work with also live or work nearby in Murray Hill and other NYC neighborhoods, and benefit from the same virtual dating, relationship, and anxiety therapy support.

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Many of the women I support on the Upper East Side are:

  • Overwhelmed by the dating scene

  • Burnt out from attracting emotionally unavailable partners

  • Caught in anxious attachment cycles

  • Feeling unseen or unappreciated in their relationships

  • Struggling with trusting themselves, holding and setting boundaries, knowing their self-worth, or communicating clearly

  • Tired of overthinking, over-functioning, over-working, or people-pleasing

  • Feeling disconnected from themselves and their sense of purpose

  • Unsure how to break long-standing patterns

  • Craving a healthy, secure, fulfilling relationship

  • Ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more confident

Therapy is the space where you can slow down, explore what’s been getting in the way, and learn how to show up differently, without abandoning yourself.

If you’re single and navigating dating anxiety, you can learn more about Dating therapy for single women here.

If you’re in a relationship and want to improve communication and emotional connection, learn more about Relationship therapy here.

If you’re in the midst of a breakup and looking for support in healing and moving forward, learn more about Breakup therapy or our Breakup Group.

If anxiety or chronic overthinking is impacting your dating life or relationship, you can also learn more about Anxiety therapy here.

If past experiences are still showing up in your relationships or anxiety, you can learn more about EMDR therapy here.

If you are looking for support alongside other women who truly get it, you can learn more about the Dating Reset Group here.

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Our Services

  • Dating in NYC can feel exhausting, especially when you're looking for a meaningful, committed relationship.

    Whether you're overthinking texts, navigating situationships, feeling anxious about rejection, or repeatedly connecting with emotionally unavailable partners, dating therapy can help you break patterns that aren't working.

    Together, we'll focus on:

    • Managing dating anxiety and anxious attachment

    • Recognizing emotionally available partners

    • Breaking unhealthy dating and relationship patterns

    • Building self-trust and confidence

    • Navigating rejection and uncertainty

    • Understanding your needs, values, and non-negotiables

    • Setting boundaries and communicating your needs

    • Dating with greater clarity and intention

    Learn more about Dating Therapy in NYC.

  • You can love your partner and still feel disconnected, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward.

    Maybe you're having the same arguments, struggling to communicate your needs, or feeling like you're putting more effort into the relationship than your partner.

    Individual relationship therapy can help you better understand your patterns, communicate more effectively, and build a relationship that feels reciprocal, supportive, and emotionally safe.

    Together, we'll focus on:

    • Improving communication and expressing your needs

    • Navigating conflict and recurring arguments

    • Addressing resentment and feeling taken for granted

    • Understanding attachment and relationship patterns

    • Rebuilding trust and emotional connection

    • Setting boundaries without guilt

    • Navigating the transition from dating to commitment

    • Strengthening intimacy and emotional safety

    Learn more about Relationship Therapy.

  • You can look like you have everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside.

    Maybe you're replaying conversations, worrying about things that haven't happened yet, struggling to relax, or feeling responsible for everyone else's happiness.

    Anxiety therapy on the Upper East Side can help you better understand what's driving these patterns, manage stress, and feel more grounded in your everyday life and relationships.

    Together, we'll focus on:

    • Managing overthinking and anticipatory anxiety

    • Breaking patterns of people-pleasing and perfectionism

    • Navigating dating and relationship anxiety

    • Understanding panic responses and emotional triggers

    • Learning nervous system regulation tools

    • Managing irritability, stress, and burnout

    • Setting boundaries without excessive guilt

    • Feeling more present, confident, and connected to yourself

    Learn more about Anxiety Therapy.

  • Together we will work on:

    • Attachment trauma

    • Childhood emotional neglect

    • Relational trauma

    • Highly sensitive nervous systems

    • Break up trauma

    • Additional somatic techniques for deeper emotional healing

  • The Empowered Women’s Group is a supportive, intimate therapy space for Millennial and Gen Z women who want to feel calmer, more confident, and more grounded in dating and relationships. This group brings together women with shared experiences : women who are tired of anxious patterns, emotional unavailability, people-pleasing, and feeling alone in their struggles.

    In this group, we focus on:
    • Healing anxious attachment and relationship patterns
    • Calming your nervous system and reducing overthinking
    • Understanding triggers and emotional reactions
    • Building boundaries and communication skills
    • Strengthening self-worth and inner trust
    • Recovering from heartbreak, rejection, or dating burnout
    • Choosing healthier, more aligned relationships

    Group therapy helps you feel supported, seen, and understood by other women who “get it.” You gain insight into your patterns, practice secure connection in real time, and learn to show up with more clarity, confidence, and emotional safety.

    If you’re ready to feel empowered in yourself and your relationships, and to grow alongside other women on the same path…this group is for you.

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Hey, I’m Rebecca!

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I specialize in helping anxious Millennial and Gen Z women break toxic dating cycles + attract emotionally secure + attached love.

I am a Dating + Relationship + Anxiety therapist serving women on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and throughout New York. I grew up on Disney movies, rom-coms, and fairy tales, which made me believe love was supposed to be simple. But like many women, I learned the hard way that dating…especially in NYC, can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally draining.

For over a decade, I’ve helped women break toxic patterns, understand their attachment styles, heal their nervous systems, and build relationships that truly feel good. I strive to offer a therapeutic approach that is integrative, warm, authentic, and validating, while also guiding clients to foster meaningful change and growth.

  • Absolutely. Dating anxiety can show up as overanalyzing texts, worrying about rejection, seeking reassurance, or feeling unsettled when someone's communication changes.

    Therapy can help you understand anxious attachment patterns, regulate your nervous system, build self-trust, and feel more confident navigating dating and relationships.

  • Yes. If you find yourself getting attached to inconsistent partners, overthinking mixed signals, or staying in situationships hoping they'll turn into committed relationships, therapy can help.

    Together, we'll explore the patterns keeping you stuck, understand how anxious attachment shows up in your relationships, and work toward building self-trust, healthier boundaries, and more secure, reciprocal connections.

  • Yes. Research shows that virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy for many mental health concerns, including anxiety and relationship challenges.

    Many clients appreciate the flexibility of attending sessions from home, especially when balancing demanding careers, relationships, and busy schedules.

    At RM Psychotherapy, I offer secure virtual dating, relationship, and anxiety therapy for women throughout New York and Florida, including the Upper East Side and greater NYC area.

  • What therapy approaches do you use?

    My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and integrative, meaning we look at the bigger picture, including your thoughts, emotions, past experiences, relationships, and nervous system.

    I draw from EMDR, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based approaches, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic techniques, and mindfulness.

    Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we'll find what works best for you, your goals, and where you are in your healing process.

  • Do you offer dating and relationship therapy on the Upper East Side?

    Yes! I'm Rebecca Marcus, LCSW, a dating and relationship therapist with over 13 years of clinical experience. I provide individual therapy for women on Manhattan's Upper East Side through secure virtual sessions.

    I specialize in helping women navigate dating anxiety, anxious attachment, emotionally unavailable partners, communication challenges, and recurring relationship patterns.

    My goal is to help you build self-trust, feel more secure in your relationships, and create connections that feel reciprocal, supportive, and fulfilling.

FAQ:

Virtual Therapy for the Upper East Side and All of New York & Florida

You can meet with me from the comfort of your home, your office, or wherever you feel safe.

Licensed in New York & Florida
Serving: Upper East Side, Midtown East, SoHo, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Long Island, Westchester. I also support women through virtual therapy in Florida, including Miami Beach and Brickell, Miami

If you’re tired of feeling anxious, discouraged, or disconnected — and you’re ready to feel grounded, confident, and aligned — I’d love to support you.

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