We help couples, individuals, and families strengthen relationships in Encinitas, California and online
Integrative Couples Therapy
Cristina Trette, Couples Therapist and Founder
Hello, I am Cristina Trette, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Integrative Couples Therapy.
If you are here, it likely means you care deeply about your relationships. You may be feeling stuck in the same conversations, noticing more distance or tension, facing the aftermath of betrayal, or worried about the future of your family. Whatever has brought you here, this is a place to slow down, take a breath, and feel supported.
Integrative Couples Therapy specializes in working with couples, individuals, and families at every stage of relationship life. Through couples therapy, we help partners communicate more openly, reconnect emotionally, and strengthen love and intimacy over time. We also support individuals and families navigating transitions with a focus on clarity, cooperation, and care for everyone involved.
Our team is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, an evidence based approach that helps relationships grow stronger and more secure. We believe that meaningful change is possible, whether you are rebuilding connection, reshaping your relationship, or creating a healthy path forward apart.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are not alone. You are welcome here, and we would be honored to support you.
Our Team
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Cristina Trette
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Cara McDowell
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Marissa Massimini
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Therapy Services
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Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is designed for couples wanting to work as a team to improve communication, resolve conflict, and enhance intimacy.
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Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling helps couples create a solid foundation while developing relationship skills.
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Couples Intensive
We provide a private immerse experience for couples wanting to dive deep into healing their relationship over two days in person.
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Individual Therapy
Individual therapy assists those wanting support with understanding attachment and creating safe and secure relationship dynamics on their own.
Workshops & Courses
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Couples Workshop ~ Encinitas
February 28 and March 1, 2026
10:00am to 5:00pm, Friday & Saturday
$595 per couple
Encinitas, California ~ In Person
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Relationship Course ~ Online
February 11 to March 18, 2026
6:00pm to 7:00pm, Six Wednesdays
$195 full series, $40 session, per person
Zoom ~ Live Virtual
Our Specialties
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When communication feels strained, it can leave both partners feeling unheard or disconnected. With support, couples discover new ways of listening and speaking that bring clarity, understanding, and ease back into everyday conversations.
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Conflict does not have to pull a relationship apart. When couples learn how to move through disagreements with care and understanding, conflict can become an opportunity for growth and deeper connection.
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Emotional closeness can fade quietly over time, especially during busy or stressful seasons of life. Rebuilding connection helps couples feel seen, supported, and more deeply bonded again.
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Changes in sexual intimacy are common and often reflect the rhythms of life and relationship stress. With patience and openness, many couples rediscover a sense of closeness, desire, and comfort with one another.
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When trust is shaken, it can feel unsettling and painful. With time and thoughtful support, many couples are able to heal, rebuild safety, and move forward with greater honesty and closeness.
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Family life can stretch even strong relationships. Strengthening the partnership helps couples feel more aligned, supported, and connected as they navigate parenting and family together.
