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.

01/11/2026

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.

- Melody Beattie

The San Diego Institute for Couples and Families never forgets that couples and families consist of individuals! Individuals come to us for a variety of difficulties encompassing emotional issues, relational problems, spiritual issues, addictions, trauma, life transitions, and abuse issues. We want you to know that you are not alone, we are here to help you start to heal and feel like yourself again.

Schedule an appointment with us at sdicouples.com/individual-therapy

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01/04/2026

Meet SDICF APCC, Sharon Meins!

Sharon’s heart is to help people restore their most precious relationships and to heal from the inside out. She is currently under supervision to become a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist and has a level three certification in Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment. A former special education and elementary school teacher and mother of four, Sharon has her own lived experiences in the trenches and would be honored to walk with you in yours.

Learn more about Sharon, and schedule an appointment, at sdicouples.com/therapists #/sharon-meins

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A funny reminder that the busiest (and jolliest) people you know may be struggling with stress and sadness this holiday ...
12/27/2025

A funny reminder that the busiest (and jolliest) people you know may be struggling with stress and sadness this holiday season. Make the time to check-in on one another and spread some holiday cheer, love and support. Our well-trained therapists are here to meet you where you’re at and help bring joy back to your holidays.

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from SDICF!

Connect with us at sdicouples.com

12/21/2025

“Researcher John Gottman found that people who are happily married believe that deep down their spouse is still a good person regardless of their flaws. Anyone who has ever lived with someone or been married knows we all have flaws. Gottman goes on to say that those who nurture their “fondness and admiration” for each other are better able to accept each other’s flaws. If you don’t have fondness and admiration, then you will not be protected against feeling contempt for your spouse which can, over time, break down the bonds of your relationship.”

- Mary Cipriani, LMFT, SDICF Director

Read more about flaws, fondness, & admiration at sdicouples.com/sdicblog/2019/10/11/flaws-fondness-and-admiration

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12/14/2025

Meet SDICF ACSW Jessica Foulk!

“I have specific experience working with children and families. Through the use of age-appropriate games and activities paired with evidence-based treatment modalities, I work with children on identifying feelings, naming emotions, social skills, and emotional regulation. I have found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment Theory are effective in working with children. I may also work with families on communication and fostering trust in relationships.”

Learn more about Jessica, and schedule an appointment, at sdicouples.com/therapists #/jessica-foulk

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12/07/2025

“Healthy dependence is the essence of romantic love.”
- Dr. Sue Johnson

Utilizing the model Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, we help couples find that place of refuge with one another where reconnecting can begin. Our well-trained Marital Therapists will create a unique treatment plan designed specifically for each couple’s needs.

Learn about our Couples Therapy services at sdicouples.com/couplestherapy

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11/30/2025

Meet SDICF Therapist Casey Parker, AMFT!

“I believe that change is possible for everyone, no matter their circumstances. Whether it is anxiety, depression, grief, relationship troubles or things that seem like no one could understand, there is hope in that struggle. Therapy can be a powerful tool to experience lasting change in whatever it is you are going through.

I try to take a unique, holistic approach by blending psychological tools with a somatic perspective. This creates a process that is more experiential in nature, which I believe is an important building block for change. When you work with your beliefs about yourself, alongside the messages your physical body is attempting to give you, you can regain the energy and meaning of things like joy, hope and peace.”

Learn more about Casey, and schedule an appointment, at sdicouples.com/therapists #/casey-parker

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11/23/2025

“Hope, the belief that these challenges and conditions can be overcome, is the foundation of recovery. A person’s recovery is built on his or her strengths, talents, coping abilities, resources, and inherent values. It is holistic, addresses the whole person and their community, and is supported by peers, friends, and family members.

The process of recovery is highly personal and occurs via many pathways. It may include clinical treatment, medications, faith-based approaches, peer support, family support, self-care, and other approaches. Recovery is characterized by continual growth and improvement in one’s health and wellness and managing setbacks. Because setbacks are a natural part of life, resilience becomes a key component of recovery.”

- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (samhsa.gov/find-help/recovery)

For a free consultation with one of our therapists trained in s*x and substance addiction recovery connect with us at sdicouples.com/contact or (619) 542-1052.

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11/16/2025

Meet SDICF Counselor Marlee Cornue Therapy, LPCC, !

Marlee was drawn to the field of Psychology by a desire to help individuals connect with themselves and others. She specializes in working with individuals, children, and parents. She is passionate about helping people grow and heal while they navigate the everyday tasks of careers, family life, and relationships.

Make an appointment with Marlee at sdicouples.com/therapists #/marlee

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11/09/2025

❤️ Self-Care ❤️

“In times of change self-care can feel elusive and unimportant - but it is actually all the more critical. Taking care of your physical body (adequate sleep, proper nutrition, and fresh air) can help protect and enhance the mental and emotional energy you need. These things don’t need to be extreme - in fact sometimes the simpler the better. Breathe, Eat, Move, Sleep, Repeat.”
- Melanie Wolf, LMFT

Read more about dealing with unwelcome change at sdicouples.com/sdicblog/2019/7/25/when-change-is-unwelcome

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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.