Gottman Referral Network

About

Hi, I’m Sejginha Williams-Abaku, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Personal Life Wellness. I work with couples and individuals in New York and Connecticut who want to feel more connected, supported, and understood in their relationships. I’m Level 2 trained in the Gottman Method, and I combine this with approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy, CBT, Internal Family Systems, and trauma-informed care to make sure you receive strategies that are both research-based and tailored to your unique situation.

Many of the couples I work with come to me during some of the most challenging moments of their lives, such as after discovering an affair, when communication has broken down, or when they feel like roommates instead of partners. I also specialize in helping people heal from the lasting impact of narcissistic abuse, emotionally immature parents, and childhood trauma, because those experiences can show up in our adult relationships in ways we don’t always expect.

In addition to weekly therapy, I offer Couples Intensives, which are one or two-day focused sessions designed for partners who want to see progress more quickly, or who can’t commit to ongoing weekly therapy. These intensives provide space for a deeper assessment of your relationship and give you powerful tools to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and rekindle intimacy. I also offer crisis sessions when couples need immediate support during a breaking point.

My style is compassionate yet direct. I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space while also guiding you toward lasting change. Many of my clients are high-functioning professionals, couples with demanding lives, or individuals carrying complex histories who are ready for meaningful growth.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward, you don’t have to go through it alone. With the right support and tools, healing and growth are possible. Contact me today.

Special populations

Multicultural Couples, Christian Couples, Betrayal Trauma, Gridlocked Conflict, Attachment Wounds