in-person and virtual counseling for
Couples looking to connect and maintain communication
Couple therapy helps you connect as new parents by giving you tools to feel seen and heard by each other and opportunities to show up for each other.
Our Services
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Therapy for New Parents
Need help navigating the wild ride of new parenthood? San Diego Couples Care’s got your back. We'll create a judgment-free space for you and your partner to open up, strengthen your bond, and figure out this whole parenting thing together. No need to go it alone - let me help you build the solid foundation for a happy, fulfilling family.
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Couples Therapy
At my practice, I work with couples who are ready to get proactive and do the work to strengthen their bond. Maybe your foundation of love is still there, but you're feeling a little disconnected and want to rediscover that closeness. Or perhaps there are some specific issues you're looking to work through. Either way, I’m here to support you as a team.
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Individual Therapy
Calling all young women, especially those newly diagnosed with ADHD! Ready to take charge of your emotional wellbeing and figure out how your unique brain ticks? We're here to help you navigate anxiety, depression, and the ADHD rollercoaster. Learn to work with your brain, not against it, while boosting self-compassion and getting your needs met.
Reconnect with your partner now
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Working towards a more mutual understanding of relationship difficulties and dynamics
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Building on the foundation of love you already have to cultivate joy and deep, intimate connection
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Sharing vunerable emotions with each other to help our partners better understand us and us them.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, couples therapy isn’t just for married people. It can be helpful for any romantic partners, whether they’re dating, engaged, or in a long-term relationship. The goal is to help couples improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen their connection, regardless of their relationship status. If you’re facing challenges in your relationship or just want to enhance it, therapy could be a useful resource.
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Going to couples therapy can seem intimidating, but it's not just for relationships on the brink. In fact, the sooner you go after noticing a problem, the easier it is to reset communication patterns. I see couples therapy as a way to enhance any relationship, even if the issues are minor.
I would tell my partner that this doesn't mean we're incompatible or heading for a breakup—I've just noticed we’re not feeling heard, and a neutral third party might help us reconnect.
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The process starts with an assessment to understand your relationship and individual backgrounds. We begin with a joint session, then I meet with each of you individually to explore how your past experiences might influence your relationship. Afterward, we have a feedback session where I share my observations, and you’re encouraged to offer any corrections.
From there, I suggest a loose treatment plan to address your concerns, ensuring it feels right for both of you. If we agree, we move into active therapy, focusing on practicing new skills and tracking progress to improve communication and connection.
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As I mentioned before, the assessment phase tends to be comprehensive and usually takes four sessions. This approach sets a very strong foundation for us if we decide to move into active therapy.
Time spent in active therapy can really vary, as you might imagine. It really depends on how long-standing the problems are that brought you into therapy. If you’ve been struggling for a very long time, it might take a while for us to understand and untangle your difficulties. Whereas if your issues are milder, we can tackle them fairly quickly.
An average course of therapy tends to be somewhere between three and six months of weekly active therapy appointments, depending on the severity of the problem. At a certain point, we will start having more time between sessions because then you have a longer time to practice your skills and see how you guys do on your own.
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So, about insurance... Here's the deal: I don't directly accept insurance in my practice. But don't worry, we've got options!
What I can do is provide you with what's called a superbill. It's basically a detailed receipt that you can submit to your insurance company. A lot of my clients have had pretty good luck getting some reimbursement that way, especially if they have out-of-network benefits.
I try to keep my rates fair, and I'm totally open to chatting about fees ahead of time. A lot of times, the cost of seeing me as an out-of-network provider ends up being pretty similar to in-network once you consider deductibles and copays. If you're confused about how this works with your insurance, I can help you sort it out and see if out-of-network benefits could work for you. My main goal is to make sure you get the support you need, so if you have any questions or worries about the money side of things, just reach out, and we’ll figure out what’s best for you.