Marriage counseling that Heals in Irvine, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

Our past experience can often affect our present lives and we find ourselves suffering through the same ongoing pain. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can bring about more permanent results whereas many other forms of treatment tend to provide only a temporary fix.

We want connection- a space to be vulnerable and truly seen. But emotional intimacy is risky, and that scares us, especially with a difficult history! Instead of being vulnerable, we build up walls to protect us. Let's break down the walls and build a loving connection.

When entering a committed relationship we have a desire and expectation for friendship, mutual respect, love and validation. It takes work, it takes courage, it takes support and training to arrive at this ideal.

I work with adults in relationships of all kinds. Whether you are dating or have been married for decades, I respect your commitment and I am here to help you learn better communication, connection, and find your path to love and support. No judgment, just compassion.

Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.

Resolve conflicts, restore trust, and deepen your connection - we will focus on whatever is necessary to improve the quality of your relationship. To learn more about my services or my fees, please visit my website at www.TherapyBySue.com

I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, a highly effective technique for healing relationships. It is endorsed by the American Psychological Association as scientifically proven, with over 86% of couples reporting feeling happier in their relationships.

Do you find that an argument about a seemingly silly issue often escalates into a full-blown fight? Are you tired of leading two separate lives? Do your differing views on money, sex and life feel insurmountable? Couples therapy can help.

Quality Online Marriage Counseling by a Licensed Psychologist. Get the help your marriage needs in order to thrive. Overcome ongoing power struggles. Learn effective communication skills. Respond to eachother's deepest needs with love and compassion.

Families, couples, adoptions/adoption issues. Dr. DeFraine helps parents parent, whether or not they remain a couple. She specializes in helping parents undergoing divorces reach custody agreements quickly and responsibly, with minimal court involvement.

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.