Before you say ‘I do,’ explore 20 powerful premarital questions inspired by the Gottman Method to build trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. This checklist helps engaged couples strengthen communication and create a solid foundation for a lasting marriage.

Pre-marital counseling helps couples create a strong emotional foundation before marriage by improving communication, building trust, and aligning values.

How often should you go to therapy? This blog answers this popular question.

Discover the Gottman Stress-Reducing Conversation to deepen your bond and handle stress as a couple. Learn practical steps to reconnect today.

You love your partner, but lately, it feels like you're reaching out into silence. Read more about why your partner might shut down.

Being in a relationship when you have avoidant attachment can feel like walking a tightrope. You care deeply—but the closer someone gets, the more you may feel the urge to pull away.

You’re not broken—and neither is your partner. But your attachment styles might be clashing in a way that makes conflict harder and connection feel out of reach.

Finding a couples therapist in Los Angeles can be daunting. This guide helps you cut through the noise with expert-backed questions, red flags to avoid, and a free downloadable checklist—so you and your partner can feel confident in your next step toward connection.

Stuck in the same exhausting arguments with your partner? Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) therapy helps couples break reactive cycles by fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation. Learn how IFIO transforms relationships—helping you shift from blame to lasting connection.

Have you ever walked away from an argument feeling completely confused—like maybe you’re the problem?

Or maybe you’ve poured your heart out to your partner, only to be met with silence, eye-rolls, or a cold shoulder?

If so, you’re not alone. Gaslighting and stonewalling are two of the most damaging relationship behaviors, yet many people don’t even realize they’re happening.

Have you ever felt an irresistible pull towards someone who seems just out of reach emotionally? Do you find yourself constantly chasing partners who can't quite give you the closeness you crave? If so, you might be caught in the anxious-avoidant love trap.

Discover how Gottman Love Maps can transform your relationship. Learn the science behind this powerful tool, get practical tips, and find expert help in Hermosa Beach.

Are you constantly putting others' needs before your own? Do you struggle with setting boundaries or saying "no"? You might be caught in a codependent relationship.

Don't let resentment poison your love. Find practical tips and professional support to overcome relationship challenges.

I want to share some insights on how understanding interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB) can transform your partnership and rewire your brain for lasting love.

Are you and your partner struggling to maintain a strong, healthy connection? Do negative patterns, arguments, and misunderstandings keep recurring? As a psychotherapist specializing in IFS Couples Therapy, I can help you unlock the secrets to a deeper, more fulfilling bond.

Feeling a little jealous in your relationship? Don't worry; it's a perfectly normal emotion that we all experience from time to time. Learn some tips and tricks to deal with jealousy in a healthy way.

As your last child leaves the nest, waves of emotion may wash over you - from sadness to pride, loneliness to relief. This major life transition strikes a bittersweet chord for many coupled parents. Learn how to cope with this practical empty nester guide.

Dive into the world of couples therapy with Lisa Chen, an experienced therapist in Hermosa Beach. Discover what really happens, debunk myths, and gain insights through personal stories, tips, and resources.

Too busy and feel disconnected from your partner? Revive closeness with couples therapy in Hermosa Beach.