Couples Therapy of New Jersey
Helping couples break stuck patterns and reconnect — with calm, focused therapy.

About Garrett Coan, LCSW

Couples Therapy That Helps You Break Painful Patterns and Rebuild Trust

Hi, I’m Garrett Coan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in couples and marriage therapy. I help couples who feel stuck in the same painful arguments, emotional distance, or loss of trust find a clear path forward — even when things feel overwhelming or hopeless.

Most couples come to me feeling exhausted, disconnected, and unsure whether their relationship can improve. They’ve tried talking things through on their own, but nothing seems to change. My role is to help you understand what’s actually happening underneath the conflict, and then guide you toward practical, lasting change.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

My approach is structured, supportive, and focused on real progress — not endless talking or assigning blame. Therapy is collaborative and purposeful, with an emphasis on helping couples understand their patterns and respond differently to one another.

Together, we work to:

  • Identify the patterns keeping you stuck
  • Improve communication so both partners feel heard
  • Reduce defensiveness, shutdowns, and recurring arguments
  • Rebuild emotional safety, trust, and connection
  • Create healthier ways to handle conflict going forward

Many couples tell me they feel calmer, clearer, and more hopeful after just a few sessions because they finally understand why things keep going wrong — and what to do differently.

Areas I Commonly Help Couples With

Whether your relationship feels mildly strained or deeply fractured, you don’t need to be “on the brink” to benefit from couples therapy. Many couples come in simply because they want things to feel better — calmer, safer, and more connected.

My Approach

I work from evidence-based, emotionally focused and attachment-informed models of couples therapy. Sessions are practical and structured, with a focus on helping you feel safer, more connected, and more understood — both in session and at home.

Couples often appreciate that I:

  • Provide clear structure and guidance
  • Help slow down heated or overwhelming moments
  • Translate emotional reactions into understandable patterns
  • Create a non-judgmental space for both partners

About Me

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with years of experience helping couples navigate complex emotional and relational challenges. I believe relationships can heal when people feel safe enough to be honest — and supported enough to change.

Seeing couples move from anger, sadness, or disconnection toward warmth, trust, and closeness is the most rewarding part of my work.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re feeling stuck but want to see whether things can improve, I invite you to reach out.

📞 Call or text: 201-303-4303
🗓 Online appointments are available in addition to in-office sessions

You don’t have to keep repeating the same painful cycles. Help is available — and change is possible.

If you’d like a feel for how I work and what sessions are like, you’re welcome to watch this short introduction.

Schedule a confidential couples therapy consultation

 

ONLINE SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN ADDITION TO IN-OFFICE APPOINTMENTS