San Diego Institute for Couples & Families

San Diego Institute for Couples & Families Repairing, Rebuilding and Restoring Relationships. Our mission is to help our clients, whether it be individuals, couples, family or children.

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Located in Mission Valley & Scripps Ranch Repairing, Rebuilding and Restoring Relationships

Relationships are our focus at the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families. Our mission is to help our clients repair, rebuild, restore and revitalize their significant relationships. We know it is better not to be alone and connection with others makes us stronger and healthier. We work with children, adults, couples and families using proven, effective methods which help decrease relational distress and deepen connection. Our therapists also provide educational workshops, retreats and training. We have offices in Mission Valley and Scripps Ranch.

09/19/2025

Meet Mary Cipriani, LMFT and Owner/Director of SDICF!

“So what makes a good therapist? It is important to seek help with a therapist that specializes and has extensive training in treating couples. The San Diego Institute for Couples and Families recognizes that building strong relationships creates happier individuals and families leading to stronger communities. Our research-based therapeutic approaches are successful in assisting individuals and couples find a number of workable solutions. Each therapist is specifically trained, on an ongoing basis, in couples counseling as well as individual and family therapy.”

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Assistant Professor at Azusa Pacific University, Mary’s personal mission is her passion to change the divorce statistics and help couples create a deeper and more meaningful connection that will last their lifetime. She is also passionate about helping individuals and families live to their greatest potential.

Learn more and schedule an appointment with Mary at sdicouples.com/therapists #/mary-cipriani

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09/07/2025

Meet SDICF Therapist, Donna S. Scott!

A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Adjunct Professor at Bethel Seminary and Azusa Pacific University, Donna has over 23 years of experience providing individual, couples, family and play therapy in a variety of settings. Donna's focus is to help clients to heal their marriages, relationships and families by empowering, educating, enlightening and equipping them. Through counseling she can facilitate improved communication, increased connection and understanding.

Learn more about Donna, or schedule an appointment, at sdicouples.com/therapists #/donna-scott

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Healthy, satisfying relationships are supported by solid relational tools and personal awareness. With these pieces in p...
08/31/2025

Healthy, satisfying relationships are supported by solid relational tools and personal awareness. With these pieces in place a couple can tackle conflict successfully and experience joy, gratitude and growth throughout their relationship.

Reach out to us at 619-542-1052 or sdicouples.com/contact

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08/24/2025

Meet SDICF Therapist, Rebecca Lee!

A Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Rebecca's personal mission is to help her clients move beyond their past to become the person that they want to be. Rebecca helps her clients shape new beliefs and habits that cause lifelong changes that lead to establishing stronger ties in their relationships and to the community around them.

Rebecca earned her B.A. in Psychology at San Diego State University and her Masters at Bethel University in Marital and Family Therapy. She has specialized training in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She is a California certified Domestic Violence Counselor and is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Rebecca is also conversational in Cantonese and Vietnamese.

Learn more at sdicouples.com/therapists #/rebecca-lee

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08/21/2025

“An attachment injury is…a relational trauma that occurs when one does not experience the support and availability expected from one’s partner during a time of emotional crisis or vulnerability.” (Johnson, 2004) At SDICF, we know how to help you when there is an injury or betrayal.

For support during a time of crisis or betrayal, contact Mary Cipriani, LMFT at mcipriani@sdicouples.com

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Address

2831 Camino Del Rio South, #201 And 10065 Old Grove Road, #102
San Diego, CA
92108

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 7am - 5pm

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+16195421052

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Repairing, Rebuilding and Restoring Relationships Relationships are our focus at the San Diego Institute for Couples and Families. Our mission is to help our clients repair, rebuild, restore and revitalize their significant relationships. We know it is better not to be alone and connection with others makes us stronger and healthier. We work with children, adults, couples and families using proven, effective methods which help decrease relational distress and deepen connection. Our therapists also provide educational workshops, retreats and training. We have offices in Mission Valley and Scripps Ranch.