Meet Kristie Tse, LMHC-D
I’m Kristie Tse, a licensed mental health counselor, and I founded Uncover Mental Health Counseling specifically for high-achieving adults who couldn’t find a therapist who understood both the performance pressure and the cultural dimensions of their lives.
At Uncover Mental Health Counseling, every session is by video with a licensed New York therapist, so you can show up from your couch, your desk, or any quiet spot for 45 minutes.
We know how it goes here your calendar is packed, the commute eats your evening, and therapy keeps sliding to “next month.” Online therapy takes the commute out. For most people, that’s the difference between starting and not starting.
We’re out-of-network, which means you pay at the session and we give you a superbill to send to your insurance. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, you may get part of the cost back, and we’ll check your benefits for you. The first step is a free 15-minute call
My work has been featured in theSkimm, Verywell Mind, Well+Good, Bustle, HelpGuide, and Parents.com.
Couples Therapy NYC for High-Achieving Partners
In New York, ambition and long hours can quietly crowd out the relationship itself. At Uncover Mental Health Counseling, we provide virtual couples therapy for high-achieving partners across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and New York State, built around the patterns that show up when two full schedules are trying to stay connected.
Our sessions help you and your partner work through what’s actually getting in the way, communication breakdowns, emotional distance, mismatched expectations, or trust issues following infidelity, without adding a commute or a fight with your calendar on top of everything else. Whether you’re near Midtown, Tribeca, Park Slope, or further out on Long Island, care meets you where you are.
Balancing career drive with real emotional connection is hard in a city that doesn’t slow down. You might notice you’re consistently choosing work over closeness, holding each other to standards that are hard to meet, or feeling frustrated when the relationship doesn’t move at the same pace as your careers. Virtual couples therapy gives you both a private space to slow down, understand what’s happening, and rebuild the patterns that support a lasting connection.
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Schedule Your Consultation Today
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. We’re a private-pay practice, and you can see how much therapy costs in NYC before you decide.
Some clients are reimbursed through out-of-network benefits with a superbill, depending on their plan.
What to expect when you start
The city’s pace can throw even strong partnerships off. In virtual couples therapy, we help you and your partner see how the pressures of achievement, identity, and city life shape your bond, and how to respond differently.
- Managing high-pressure routines: See how work stress leaks into your relationship, and break the repeating loop. Related: Should I Quit My Job for My Mental Health?
- Staying independent and staying close: Learn how drive and closeness can exist together.
- Repairing after miscommunication: Practice sharing feelings clearly, even when life is loud. Related: Healthy Communication in Relationships
- Handling cultural and personal differences: Find balance in relationships across NYC’s multicultural neighborhoods. We also work with LGBTQ+ couples and see more on who we serve.
- Private support you can use anywhere: Meet through a secure online space that works around both schedules.
Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn & Long Island Neighborhoods
We understand that therapy works best when it’s tailored to your environment and lifestyle. That’s why we specifically serve professionals and high achievers in the following areas:
Evidence-Based Therapy for Lasting Change
Our therapists in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island use approaches that actually work — stuff backed by research, not just theory.
We pick methods that fit your life, not the other way around. For high-achieving professionals, that means practical tools you can actually use, in real situations, to feel better and make real changes.
Book a Free 15-Min Consultation
Fill out a short form or call us directly. We’ll confirm availability and answer any questions you have before your first session.
Your First Session
We start where anxiety actually lives for you not a checklist. You’ll talk about what you’ve tried, what you want to feel like, and whether this is the right fit.
Begin the Work
Weekly sessions, adapted to how your mind operates. Most clients begin noticing meaningful shifts within the first few weeks
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. We’re a private-pay practice, and you can see how much therapy costs in NYC before you decide.
Some clients are reimbursed through out-of-network benefits with a superbill, depending on their plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from relationship counseling in NYC?
Couples therapy can help any two partners who want to improve how they talk, handle disputes, and keep things feeling more stable, whether you're dating, engaged, married, or navigating a specific rupture like infidelity.
Do both partners need to attend couples therapy, or can one of us come alone?
Couples therapy works best when both partners attend, but if your partner isn't ready, starting individually is still a valid path and can support the relationship indirectly.
Is couples therapy in New York City only for relationships in crisis?
Not at all. Many couples start therapy because they want to strengthen what they already have, or they're noticing small patterns that could grow worse over time, not because things have fallen apart.
How does unresolved conflict usually show up between partners?
It can look like persistent criticism, defensiveness, avoiding hard topics, or that subtle kind of emotional distance that builds up without either of you realizing
Why might high-achieving couples be more prone to conflict in New York?
Often it's tied to work-life balance, unusually high expectations, not always feeling comfortable with emotional sharing, plus communication styles that get rushed. Over time that mix can create ongoing tension between partners.
