Conflicts and Recurring Arguments
The same arguments on repeat — even though each time it feels like this time should be different.
Russian-Speaking Family and Couples Therapistin the United States
Couples therapy helps improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build harmonious relationships. Psychological counseling in Russian to maintain intimacy and understanding.
Book a Session- Specializing in couples
- Hearing both partners
- Full confidentiality
Let's connect!
Psychologist Alyona Busel
I help couples and families build mutual understanding, restore intimacy, and learn to navigate conflicts — through open dialogue and care for each person's needs.
I create a safe space for honest conversation and help develop skills that strengthen the bond between partners for years to come.
Professional Standard
Higher education in psychology, regular supervision and personal therapy.
Integrative Approach
Practical psychology, psychoanalytic therapy and Gestalt therapy.
No Geographic Boundaries
I provide online counseling to couples and families from New York, Los Angeles, Miami and other cities in the United States.
My specialization
What I help with in couples therapy
Emotional Distance and Unavailability
Living side by side but feeling like strangers — or one of you has shut down and there's no way to reach them.
Jealousy and Distrust
Constant suspicion or an inability to feel safe with your partner.
Intimacy and Fear of Closeness
One reaches out, the other pulls away — and this dance keeps repeating no matter how hard you try to stop it.
Family Patterns in the Relationship
You notice your relationship resembles your parents' — or you've built it "in reverse," yet still end up in the same place.
Control and Power in the Relationship
One partner makes decisions for both, the other complies or quietly resists — and it's unclear how to break the cycle.
Relationship Crisis
A feeling that you've lost your connection or don't know whether your relationship has a future.
Infidelity and Rebuilding Trust
Betrayal has shattered trust — and it's unclear whether it can be rebuilt or whether it's worth trying.
Separation and Divorce
Deciding whether to stay or leave, or wanting to part ways without pain and resentment — with respect for each other.
Services & Pricing
Couples and family therapy
In couples therapy, we do not look for someone to blame. We explore what is happening between you and what keeps conflict or distance in place.
I help both partners hear each other, discuss difficult issues openly and safely, and find solutions together that strengthen the relationship.
Family counseling for couples
When talking to each other feels hard, I'll help you truly hear and understand.
90 minutes
In Russian
€130
In Russian and English
€160
How it works
Online counseling in the United States
Step 1
Share Your Story
Tell me what's troubling you in your relationship — I'll respond within a day and help you understand how we can work with your situation.
Step 2
Choose Date and Time
We’ll find a time that works for both of you, taking your schedules and any difference in time zones into account.
Step 3
Meet Online
Join the online session via video call from anywhere in the world, and we'll begin working together on your relationship.
Video Connection
We meet online via Google Meet — it's convenient and reliable. If you prefer a different platform — no problem, we can connect through it.
Payment
I accept bank cards — Visa, Mastercard, Mir, Belkart, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session.
Terms
By paying for the session, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Service Agreement and Privacy Policy.
Common questions about couples therapy
Coming to couples therapy is a brave step. It's important to understand how the process works. Let's address the most common questions.
01What if one of us isn't ready to join?
This is normal — often one partner is more motivated. I'll help create a safe space where the other sees the value. Even skeptics change their mind after the first session.
02Won't therapy just make things worse?
Yes, it can hurt at first — when you start talking about what you've been silent about. But avoidance doesn't solve the problem. I'll help you through it safely.
03How long until things get better?
First shifts — better understanding each other — happen in 4-6 sessions. Rebuilding trust takes longer. But each session brings you closer to dialogue.
04What if we've already tried everything?
Therapy isn't advice on "how to make up." It's deep work on how you hear each other. Even if you've tried other things, this approach may be new.
05Does online therapy really work for couples?
Research shows online therapy is just as effective for couples. What matters is your willingness to be honest with each other, not the location.
06How can we be sure of confidentiality?
All sessions use secure platforms. Nothing said is recorded. What happens in the session stays in the session.
Ready for Change?
Book your first session
Write to me briefly what's concerning you in your relationship and what changes you want to achieve.
I speak Russian and English fluently, will listen carefully to your situation and explain how couples therapy can help improve your relationship. We'll find a convenient time for both of you.
