What is CoupleWork?
Couple Work is the world’s first and only AI Relationship Coach. We harness the collective knowledge and experience of all the greatest relationship therapists who have ever lived and combine it with cutting edge artificial intelligence. While traditional couples counseling can be expensive and time consuming, Couple Work is affordable, easy, and accessible. Available 24/7. We specialize on issues such as communication, intimacy, conflict resolution and infidelity. All relationships can be improved – marriages, co-workers, brothers and sisters, mothers and sons, fathers and daughters – if you are having trouble with someone in your life, Couple Work can help to restore and renew your relationship. Life is always better when you have a partner that understands and supports you. Let Couple Work get you there.
Meet Our Founders
Clay Cockrell, LCSW
Clay is a pioneering psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience. Renowned for his innovative walk and talk therapy sessions in Central Park, Clay has redefined how therapy can be conducted by integrating the calming effects of nature into his practice.
In addition to his groundbreaking outdoor therapy, Clay is the founder of the Online Counseling Directory, a platform that bridges the gap between patients and therapists offering virtual sessions. Through his influential Online Counseling Podcast, he educates and guides therapists globally on best practices for conducting effective and ethical online therapy.
Clay has written several articles for The Guardian and made media appearances on Good Morning America, NPR’s Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me, CBS’s The Doctors, and The Happiness Lab. His work and expertise have been highlighted in major publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Financial Times, and The Times of London.
As the co-founder of Couple Work, Clay is at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into relationship coaching. The app, featuring Maxine, an AI relationship coach, provides couples and individuals with personalized guidance to navigate relationship challenges.
Tony Fabrikant: Visionary Technologist and Co-Founder of BetterLabs AI
Technology Leadership and Innovation
Tony Fabrikant is a visionary technologist with over 20 years of experience in financial technology. Known for his pioneering work as a Chief Technology Officer at S&P Global, Tony has consistently pushed the boundaries of how technology can be harnessed to solve complex problems, particularly through the use of AI and machine learning. Tony also has extensive experience in enterprise-grade security, with a strong focus on the privacy and protection of user data, particularly in managing the most sensitive information to ensure compliance and trust.
A Transformative Focus on AI and Human Connection
Tony’s career took a transformative turn when he became fascinated by the power of AI to improve human connection. Inspired by the emotional responses his early AI prototypes elicited from people, Tony shifted his focus to mental health and relationship well-being. This led him to co-found BetterLabs AI with Clay Cockrell, uniting technology and psychotherapy to explore the possibilities of AI in enhancing relationships.
BetterLabs AI developed CoupleWork, an AI-powered relationship coaching app featuring Maxine, an empathetic AI counselor designed to help individuals and couples strengthen their relationships. Tony believes that voice interaction and natural human communication are essential for creating more intuitive and emotionally resonant experiences, distinguishing CoupleWork from text-based tools.
Commitment to Ethical AI Development
Tony collaborates with institutions like MIT to advance AI research and is deeply committed to ethical AI development. His work is driven by a belief that AI can be a positive force for personal well-being, augmenting human connection in meaningful ways. Tony’s journey reflects a passion for using technology to build a better future, particularly in the realm of human relationships.
