A more connected love relationship starts here.

Many couples reach a point where they feel disconnected. Maybe you keep having the same argument that never gets resolved. Maybe the communication and intimacy, that was once strong, feels distant. Or maybe you are navigating something heavy, like infidelity, parenting struggles, mental health concerns, or questions about staying together.

Whatever has brought you here, know this: your relationship is not beyond repair.

At Integrative Couples Therapy, we help couples slow down and work through what is getting in the way of the closeness and connection they desire. We create a supportive and psychologically safe space where you and your partner can learn to communicate in new ways, heal past hurts, and rebuild a secure and lasting bond.

Our Approach

We are a team of couples specialists with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. This is an evidence based approach that helps couples strengthen communication, connection, and intimacy. EFCT allows us to address both the emotional and practical dimensions of your relationship, improving how you relate to each other during moments of conflict, and strengthening the foundation of your partnership.

We work with couples across a wide range of concerns—including emotional connection, sexual intimacy, parenting and family dynamics, communication challenges, the impact of mental health, substance use, or trauma, and healing from infidelity or betrayal. We also work with couples that are at a crossroads, who are trying to decide if they want to stay married or divorce amicably. Whether you are hoping to reconnect, repair, or restructure your relationship, we tailor the process to fit your goals.

What to Expect from Couples Therapy

We believe that therapy works best when it feels safe, focused, and collaborative. Your therapists will not judge you. Nor will they tell you what to do. They will help you get to know yourself, your partner, and your relationship so deeply that you will find the clarity and closeness you are seeking. We are here to guide you both through meaningful conversations that get to the heart of what’s going on.

You will have space to:

• Understand the patterns that keep you stuck

• Express your needs and emotions in a way your partner can hear

• Stop unproductive and painful cycles of conflict, withdrawal, or shutdown

• Repair trust and rebuild emotional and physical connection

• Learn how to show up for each other with more empathy, clarity, and care

We tailor the therapy process to meet your relationship’s unique needs. Whether you are dating, married, in a long-term partnership, or navigating complexities like blending families or recovering from betrayal, or navigating significant mental health challenges. We will meet you where you are.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes and available both in person at our Encinitas office or virtually throughout California. Most couples come weekly, others attend less frequently, or choose to have longer sessions or intensives. We will work together to find a rhythm that supports your goals.

Who We Work With

Couples therapy might be a good fit if:

• You are struggling to communicate or resolve conflicts

• One or both of you frequently feels alone, misunderstood, or overwhelmed

• Trust has been broken and you want to repair it

• You are navigating a life change like parenthood, career changes, moving, illness, or loss

• Emotional or sexual intimacy has faded and you want to reconnect

• You are deciding whether to stay together or separate

• You simply want to grow closer and strengthen your foundation

We welcome all types of couples and partnerships. Our therapists are LGBTQ+ affirming and experienced in working with clients from a wide range of cultural, relational, and family backgrounds.

Our Team

Integrative Couples Therapy is a group practice devoted exclusively to helping couples thrive. All of our therapists are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists who have received advanced training in couples therapy. We are passionate about this work and continuously invest in learning, growing, and staying current with the best approaches in the field.

You can expect each of us to bring warmth, clarity, and responsiveness. We will help you understand yourselves and each other more deeply so you can move forward, together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my partner is hesitant to come?
It’s common for one partner to feel unsure about therapy. We understand this and will meet you both with care. Often, once the first session happens, and your partner sees that couples therapy is centered on working together to create the kind of relationship you really want, they find it helpful and want to keep coming. Or, we encourage you to attend individual therapy.

How long will we need therapy?
Some couples come for a few months to work through a specific issue. Others stay longer to address deeper patterns or rebuild trust after a rupture. Some couples opt to stay in therapy long term as they have found their couples therapist to be an integral part of maintaining the love, strong communication and intimacy they desire, similar to a the way one might stay with a personal trainer long term. We will check in regularly to make sure you are getting what you need and moving toward your goals.

Will you tell us who is right or wrong?
Our role is to support the relationship. We help you each explore your experience, take ownership where needed, and build new ways of relating that feel better for both of you.

Ready to Begin?

Whether you’re in crisis or just feeling disconnected, couples therapy can help you find your way back to each other. If you're ready to take the next step, we're here to support you. Contact us to schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We can help you match with the therapist who is the best fit for your relationship.