Elizabeth Donahue Marucheau, LCSW, BCD

Elizabeth Donahue Marucheau, LCSW, BCD Liz is a couples therapist, specializing in couples intensives and couples retreats at Loews Coronado Bay resort in San Diego County.

Providing Therapy to Couples and Adults

Although I work with a wide range of challenges, my specialty is couples therapy. I also provide therapy services for anxiety, depression, parenting support, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help them attain the personal growth for which they ar

e striving. I am committed to staying on top of the latest research as it pertains to mental health. I have worked in a wide variety of settings that have allowed me to cultivate my clinical skills in the following areas. TREATMENT SPECIALIZATIONS INCLUDE:

Couples therapy
Depression and Mood Disorders, including Post-Partum Depression
Anxiety (PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, Test Anxiety, Panic Attacks)
ADHD
Parenting Support
Cancer Patients & Their Loved Ones
Career Issues
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution
Sleep Difficulties
Grief & Loss Counseling
Adult Children of Alcoholics

My approach:

I combine traditional talk therapy techniques with body-centered interventions that directly address the lingering neurological effects of your past experiences. I focus on integration, whereby I combine traditional 'top down' approaches like talking therapies with 'bottom up' approaches like meditation and mindfulness. I am trained in and use the following approaches: Attachment-based therapy, Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Family-systems Theory, Play therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Parent Coaching. All of my work also includes psychoeducation. Where DID I learn about a neurobiological approach? After completing Dr. Ruth Newton's “Scaffolding the Brain: A Neurobiological Approach to Assessment and Intervention”, I was inspired to implement neuroscience principles in my practice. I am fortunate enough to currently participate in a monthly study group with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., a leader on parenting who focuses on the topic of Whole-Brain Integration for Children and Adolescents. I have also attended trainings with other leading trauma and neuroscience experts such as Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Dr. Rick Hanson. In addition, I coordinate a local study group in my community for clinicians implementing neuroscience principles in a clinical setting.

08/13/2025

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Sometimes we are focused on solving a problem and minimize the importance of listening and validating.
07/29/2025

Sometimes we are focused on solving a problem and minimize the importance of listening and validating.

Triggers are the window to learning about yourself and your partner know them well.
07/26/2025

Triggers are the window to learning about yourself and your partner know them well.

Curiosity is your best friend when it comes to intimate relationship relationships. ❤️
07/24/2025

Curiosity is your best friend when it comes to intimate relationship relationships.

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07/18/2025

Our couples retreats and couples intensives start with an intake right here conveniently located at 5405 Morehouse Dr Suite 330 San Diego 92121

Meet your anchored in love Couples retreat facilitators, Liz and Helen
07/04/2025

Meet your anchored in love Couples retreat facilitators, Liz and Helen

Next couples Retreat Aug.15,2025. Limited to five couples.
07/02/2025

Next couples Retreat Aug.15,2025. Limited to five couples.

07/02/2025
Enjoy a Saturday afternoon sail during your Anchored in Live Couples Retreat
07/02/2025

Enjoy a Saturday afternoon sail during your Anchored in Live Couples Retreat

Three service options to help you connect with yourself and or your partner.
07/02/2025

Three service options to help you connect with yourself and or your partner.

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San Diego, CA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+16194467660

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Providing Therapy to Couples and Adults Although I work with a wide range of challenges, my specialty is couples therapy. I also provide therapy services for anxiety, depression, parenting support, and beyond. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my client's individual needs to help them attain the personal growth for which they are striving. I am committed to staying on top of the latest research as it pertains to mental health. I have worked in a wide variety of settings that have allowed me to cultivate my clinical skills in the following areas:

TREATMENT SPECIALIZATIONS INCLUDE: Couples therapy Depression and Mood Disorders, including Post-Partum Depression Anxiety (PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, Test Anxiety, Panic Attacks) ADHD Parenting Support Cancer Patients & Their Loved Ones Career Issues Stress Management Conflict Resolution Sleep Difficulties Grief & Loss Counseling Adult Children of Alcoholics My approach: I combine traditional talk therapy techniques with body-centered interventions that directly address the lingering neurological effects of your past experiences. I focus on integration, whereby I combine traditional 'top down' approaches like talking therapies with 'bottom up' approaches like meditation and mindfulness. I am trained in and use the following approaches: attachment-based therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, family-systems theory, play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and parent coaching. All of my work also includes psychoeducation. Where DID I learn about a neurobiological approach? After completing Dr. Ruth Newton's “Scaffolding the Brain: A Neurobiological Approach to Assessment and Intervention”, I was inspired to implement neuroscience principles in my practice. I am fortunate enough to currently participate in a monthly study group with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., a leader on parenting who focuses on the topic of Whole-Brain Integration for Children and Adolescents. I have also attended trainings with other leading trauma and neuroscience experts such as Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Dr. Rick Hanson. In addition, I coordinate a local study group in my community for clinicians implementing neuroscience principles in a clinical setting.