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Integrative Couples Therapy

We specialize in couples therapy in Encinitas, CA and online.

Whether you want to communicate better, enhance emotional and sexual connection, or are navigating a relationship crisis, we are here for you.

09/11/2025

Our thoughts and feelings have a powerful influence on our behavior. We often talk about the fairytale version of love, yet the reality is that many couples end up treating each other in ways that are damaging. If you want a healthy and loving marriage or romantic relationship, these behaviors need to stop. Yet it is very difficult to change behavior. Often, we have to go deeper.

In couples therapy, we slow down reactive interactions so we can get to the softer, more vulnerable parts of yourself that have not yet been clearly shared. When deeper fears and longings are accessed, and given a voice, the reactivity begins to soothe, and security can be restored. Couples become more responsive, kinder, and better communicators. Trust and psychological safety is slowly rebuilt.

This is deep and important work that has the power to shift relationships and family dynamics for generations. If you or someone you know is navigating hurtful behavior in their romantic relationship, therapy can help.

08/25/2025

Good couples therapy works.

08/22/2025

Sharing this for my colleagues, Tina Page and Jennifer Geren, who are hosting their Ketamine Day Retreat at our location in Encinitas, CA. If you are a mental health provider hoping to experience Ketamine in a safe and supportive setting, this would be a great way to do so! To learn more, visit Tina Page's website at www.rerootingcircles.com.

08/04/2025

Are you a licensed therapist or psychologist looking for an office in the Encinitas, CA area? I have an office available in my suite at Integrative Couples Therapy, as well as additional offices next door, that are available for therapists and professionals seeking a quiet space to see clients. Details are below:

Private, fully furnished therapy office available in a peaceful, professional suite in the heart of Encinitas. Ideal for a licensed therapist or psychologist seeking a serene space to see clients in person. The office gets great natural light and features coastal décor. The building is quiet and conveniently located near shops, cafes, and the beach. I am looking for someone who values a collaborative environment. Part-time and daily options available.

This office includes:

~Shared waiting room for your clients
~Complimentary tea, water, and snacks for clients
~Break room with microwave, refrigerator, printer, and filtered water
~High-speed Wi-Fi
~All utilities included (electric, water, trash, A/C, etc.)
~Professional cleaning service once per week
~Mail service and business address use
~Medical use approval within the City of Encinitas
~Ample free parking for you and your clients
~Access to classroom and conference room if you wish to host your own trainings, groups, or events (at an additional fee)
~Complimentary and optional networking group to support cross referrals and the growth of your practice

Email me with questions: cristina@integrativecouplestherapy.com.

07/24/2025

If you are a couples therapist in California, I would love for you to join my new Facebook group. This is a space to share referrals and insights as we support one another to do the vital work of helping couples communicate, bond, heal, and grow.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/californiacouplestherapynetwork

07/17/2025

I greatly appreciate working alongside Marissa Massimini, LMFT at Integrative Couples Therapy. Marissa is grounded, empathetic, and deeply skilled in her work with couples. She supports clients at every stage of their relationship, including those who are newly dating or engaged, to those who have been married for decades. She brings a steady, compassionate presence to every session.

Marissa works with all couples and has extensive personal and professional experience working with the military population. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and recently completed the Prepare/Enrich Facilitator Training. Prepare/Enrich is a research-based assessment tool for couples seeking detailed insight into the strengths and growth areas of their relationship.

Marissa is accepting new clients at Integrative Couples Therapy and offers complimentary consultations.

07/16/2025

Marissa Massimini, LMFT at Integrative Couples Therapy is now a certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator!

Read below to hear more from Marissa about how this helpful tool supports couples:

What is Prepare/Enrich?

Prepare/Enrich is a customized couples assessment tool that is considered the gold standard. Featured in over 1,800 academic journal articles, it has a strong research base supporting its effectiveness in helping couples strengthen their relationship. With the guidance of a trained Prepare/Enrich facilitator, couples gain insight into their strengths and growth areas, communication and relational dynamics, personality differences, and the impact of personal and extended family stressors.

How might Prepare/Enrich be helpful for us?

Through the Prepare/Enrich assessment and follow-up sessions with a facilitator, couples gain greater awareness of themselves and their partner. The process also offers support in building stronger communication and relationship skills, increasing connection and resilience when facing future challenges.

This assessment is highly adaptable and useful for couples at any stage of their relationship. Whether you are dating, newly engaged, or in a long-term committed marriage or relationship, Prepare/Enrich can help you lay a strong foundation or revisit key areas of your connection. It is especially helpful for couples who want to be intentional about their growth and deepen their understanding of one another.

To learn more, reach out to us and schedule a complimentary consultation with Marissa.

07/14/2025

Private, fully furnished therapy office available in a peaceful, professional suite in the heart of Encinitas. Ideal for a licensed therapist or psychologist seeking a calm, beautiful space to see clients in person. The office gets great natural light and features coastal décor. The building is quiet and conveniently located near shops, cafes, and the beach.

I am looking for someone who values a serene, collaborative environment. Full time and daily options available.

This office includes:

~Shared waiting room for your clients
~Complimentary tea, water, and snacks for clients
~Break room with microwave, refrigerator, printer, and filtered water
~High-speed Wi-Fi
~All utilities included (electric, water, trash, A/C, etc.)
~Professional cleaning service once per week
~Mail service and business address use
~Medical use approval within the City of Encinitas
~Ample free parking for you and your clients
~Access to classroom and conference room if you wish to host trainings, groups,
~Hosted networking group to support cross referrals and the growth of your practice.

To learn more, email me at cristina@integrativecouplestherapy.com.

07/12/2025

I really appreciate the work of Dr. John Gottman. He shares so many tools for couples that are backed by research and also easy to understand and apply. One simple but powerful practice I often teach my clients is the idea of turning toward your partner.

It is common for couples who have been together for years to stop noticing each other. Life gets full with kids, work, and stress. Over time, partners can forget how important it is to care for their emotional and physical connection.
Choosing to turn toward your partner, instead of turning away, helps bring connection and communication back. This can be especially important during conflict. When one person pulls away, it can actually make the tension worse.

If you want to learn more about this idea and how to use it in your own relationship, read my blog:

https://www.integrativecouplestherapy.com/blog/the-habit-that-makes-love-last

07/11/2025

Couples preparing for marriage can benefit a lot from premarital couples therapy. It’s a chance to talk through important topics before they become problems—things like values, roles, responsibilities, finances, stress management, and intimacy. My colleague Marissa Massimini, LMFT, wrote a blog post that outlines what this work looks like and how it can help you build a strong foundation. You can read more on our blog! Couples therapy is not just for couples in crisis! It is for anyone who wants their relationship to be based on connection, clarity, alignment, and good communication. If you’re looking for a skilled couples therapist, Marissa is currently accepting new clients.

07/02/2025

Today I say farewell to our beloved Morgan Betterton, LMFT. While I always hope that every therapist who joins my practice will stay long term, I also deeply believe in supporting each clinician as they grow into the career that aligns with their own goals and dreams. Sometimes this means our professional paths evolve, and we lovingly part ways.

Morgan has been providing therapy at Integrative Couples Therapy (formerly Integrative Family Therapy) since the spring of 2023. She joined us as a warm and eager associate therapist with a passion for couples work. Today, she leaves as a licensed clinician, skilled and optimistic, as she embarks on launching her own practice.

Morgan, I will truly miss your energy, integrity, and heartfelt dedication to helping clients build thriving relationships. I am cheering you on every step of the way and look forward to staying connected.

07/01/2025

Emotional intelligence is essential for cultivating a deeply connected and fulfilling sexual relationship. It involves being aware of our own internal world, attuning to our partner’s experience, and having the capacity to navigate emotions mindfully; rather than shutting down or becoming overwhelmed. When we can stay emotionally present and responsive, intimacy has the space to deepen.

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191 Calle Magdalena, Suite 290
Encinitas, CA
92024

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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http://www.integrativecouplestherapy.com/

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