Couples Counseling & Relationship
Therapy in San Diego

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COUPLES THERAPY

Build a healthier, more resilient relationship with couples therapy in San Diego.

Relationships can be one of the most fulfilling parts of life but they can also bring confusion, conflict and emotional overwhelm. Maybe you’re struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected or wondering if you and your partner are truly compatible. When tension builds or your future together becomes uncertain, every interaction between the two of you can start to feel heavy.

But here’s what I want you to know: healthy relationships are built, not magically born. With the right support and a willingness to work together, you and your partner can understand each other more deeply, strengthen your connection and create a relationship that truly supports both of you. I would be honored to help you on that journey!

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WHERE I CAN HELP

Common relationship challenges we can address …

  • Communication problems and recurring or escalating arguments

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

How couples therapy can help your relationship

Deeper connection and improved emotional safety

Therapy helps you understand each other’s inner worlds more clearly so you can feel closer, safer and more supported in your day-to-day life together.

Healthier communication & secure attachmen

You’ll learn how to express needs, listen without defensiveness and build a more secure, steady bond, even during stressful moments.

Effective tools to help navigate any kind of conflict

Instead of getting stuck in the same patterns again and again, you’ll learn practical strategies to handle differences with respect, empathy & teamwork.

Stronger foundation for happiness and stability

Through this work, you’ll create the kind of relationship that feels resilient, fulfilling and aligned with the long-term life you want to build together.

  • Wow! What a relief to find a therapist like Dana. Dana genuinely cares about you. She helped us so much. She was the perfect blend of soft and direct we were looking for. Dana is very communicative and really seems to love doing therapy. She's also a mom so it was easy to know she understood a little bit of our struggle too. We highly recommend Dana to anyone in the San Diego area who is seeking couple therapy. We've also referred individuals to her who have had similar experience with her. A+++

    — Former Client

  • I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Dana for over two years, and I continue to be impressed by her skill, warmth, and dedication as a couples therapist. Dana is genuine and compassionate, and really takes the time to understand her clients. In our time collaborating, I’ve seen how thoughtfully she uses Emotionally Focused Therapy and has a natural ability to hold space for both partners. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dana to any couple seeking a therapist who is not only highly skilled but also deeply caring.

    — Colleague

  • I wholeheartedly recommend Dana without reservation. She is a highly skilled couples therapist who supports her clients using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to create lasting, meaningful change. Her lived experiences bring an additional depth to her work, allowing her to connect with clients in a way that feels both compassionate and truly understanding. She brings warmth, empathy, and genuine care into every session, creating a safe and supportive space for growth. Any client would be fortunate to work with her.

    — Colleague

Emotionally-focussed therapy (EFT) for happier and more fulfilling relationships

MY APPROACH

When working with couples, I use a modality called Emotionally Focused Therapy (or EFT for short). Regardless of your specific issues, EFT is designed to help you identify the emotional patterns at the root of your struggles and shift your dynamic away from anger, distance & blame towards understanding, connection and trust. 

As your therapist, my goal is to help you learn how to notice reactive patterns when they happen and equip you with the right tools so you can communicate effectively and create an environment of emotional safety

EFT is a very non-judgmental and compassionate approach. The goal is not to blame one another or identify one partner as the source of all problems but rather about helping both of you to step out of old cycles so you can build a stronger, healthier connection with each other.

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ABOUT ME

Why choose couples therapy with me?

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An empathy-driven, non-blaming approach that prioritizes mutual understanding instead of arguing over who’s “right”.

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Experienced EFT therapist helping couples break painful cycles and build emotional safety with each other.

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Available for in-person therapy in a comfortable office in San Diego. Online sessions possible when needed.

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A deeply personal & genuine therapeutic relationship. Not rushed, surface-level care you often get at larger practices.

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FEES & FAQs

Everything you need to know about starting therapy with me

Head over to my FAQ page to find all the practical information about working with me, such as what to expect, costs, the insurance providers I accept, my working hours, etc.

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Take your first step towards healing

Finding a therapist that really gets you can be tricky - I know! You never know if you’ll actually click with someone until you can speak to them. To help make that process easier for you, I offer a free 15-min online consultation so you can meet me, ask questions and decide for yourself if the vibe is right. 

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