Couples Counseling
Are you exhausted parents feeling lonely in your relationship?
Reignite Your Relationship Amidst the Chaos of Parenting.
Parenting is a full-contact sport—messy, beautiful, and utterly exhausting. Somewhere between wiping noses, managing meltdowns, limit testing, teenager attitudes, trying to make ends meet, and figuring out what’s for dinner, many couples find themselves asking: When did we stop being partners and start being roommates?
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The joy of raising kids often comes with a side of stress, sleepless nights, and communication breakdowns that leave couples feeling distant, resentful, and disconnected. At Embrace Renewal Therapy & Wellness Collective, I specialize in couples therapy for parents who want to break free from these patterns and rediscover their connection.
Because, let’s face it—parenting isn’t the problem. It’s the chaos, the lack of time, and the never-ending to-do lists that chip away at the foundation of your relationship. So many parents come in feeling like they have lost their own identity and the joy and fun they had before children. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Change is possible with couples counseling.
Would you say you are more like parenting partners or parenting roommates?
Do any of these sound like your reality?
You’re walking on eggshells, trying to avoid the next argument.
The fights are getting uglier, and the silence in between is deafening.
Resentments stack up like forgotten laundry, and good connections feel like a distant memory.
You’re stuck in a cycle of “tit-for-tat,” keeping score instead of finding solutions.
Conversations have turned into negotiations about who’s doing more, with no resolution in sight.
It’s getting harder and harder to let go of who is right and who is wrong.
If this hits close to home, know that you’re not alone. The truth is, parenting is hard enough without feeling like your partner is just another stressor in your life. It feels overwhelming when you’re fighting battles that happen because of life and then you must come home to your place of solitude and still don’t find relief. Relationship counseling for parents can help you turn things around, so you can stop surviving and start thriving—together. At Embrace Renewal Therapy, I specialize in helping couples identify what is tripping them up and learn skills to start creating lasting change.
Curious about what’s possible for your relationship?
Imagine feeling like a team again. Picture a home where:
Fights are resolved without lasting damage.
Laughter, love, and intimacy return, even amidst the chaos of parenting.
You communicate openly, without fear of being misunderstood or dismissed.
Compromises don’t feel like sacrifices, but rather wins for both of you.
There is space for your deepest needs to feel seen, heard, and honored.
Your children see a model of a loving, respectful partnership that sets the tone for their future relationships.
This isn’t a far-off dream. With Embrace Renewal Therapy, you can rebuild your connection, find joy in your partnership, and create a thriving family system through in person couples therapy for parents in Murrieta, California or virtual couples therapy for parents in California.
What type of parents thrive in couples counseling?
Let’s be real: couples therapy is work. The couples I work with are ready to roll up their sleeves, put in the effort, and face the hard truths about their relationship. If you’re looking for a magic fix or someone to “fix” your partner, I’m probably not your therapist.
But if you’re ready to:
Change unhelpful patterns of fighting, avoiding, and blowing up.
Move past the blame game and stop keeping score.
Get to know the roots of the blocks that keep you stuck so you can begin moving through them.
Create a loving, kind, and respectful relationship.
Compromise without feeling like you’re losing yourself.
Laugh, reconnect, and enjoy each other again.
Build a healthier environment for your children by modeling what love looks like.
Communicate in a way that is building your relationship up.
Then you’re in the right place.
Why Choose Embrace Renewal Therapy?
At Embrace Renewal Therapy, my approach is simple:
Real Talk: I won’t sugarcoat things, but I’ll always be kind.
Evidence-Based: Every strategy we use is backed by decades of research.
Strength-Focused: We’ll build on what’s working, not just fix what’s broken.
Inclusive: This is a culturally mindful, LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex-positive space.
And most importantly? I don’t aim to keep you in therapy forever. My goal is to work myself out of a job by equipping you with the tools and skills to thrive long after therapy ends.
The Approach: Science, Humor, and Real Solutions
I’m not here to be your forever therapist or to give you a one-size-fits-all solution. Frankly, you probably don’t have that kind of time as a busy, exhausted parent. My goal is to empower you with the tools you need to succeed on your own now and in the future. Here’s how we’ll do it:
1. Goal-Oriented Therapy
This isn’t a kumbaya circle; it’s therapy grounded in decades of research. Using The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we’ll tackle the core issues in your relationship with practical, actionable strategies.
You’ll learn to:
Address recurring fight patterns and communicate without escalating.
Apologize in a way that rebuilds trust and healing.
Understand and empathize with your partner’s needs and help them feel seen and heard.
Reignite intimacy—both emotional and physical. Cue the Netflix and Chill.
2. A Clear, Structured Plan
The process starts with a 1-3 session assessment where we dig into what’s working, what’s not, and where you want to go. It is a combination of sessions as a couple and individually to get the most comprehensive understanding. From there, we’ll create a plan tailored to your unique dynamic, focusing on your goals and strengths as a couple.
Most couples see me weekly or biweekly for 4-6 months. As the relationship tension is de-escalated, sessions get spread out to allow more time for practice. Think of it as bootcamp for your relationship—intense, focused, and transformative.
3. Strength-Based Techniques
No relationship is all bad (though it might feel like it some days). We’ll tap into what brought you together in the first place and use those strengths to rebuild. Whether it’s shared humor, mutual respect, or a love of food trucks, we’ll find the glue that holds you together and strengthen it.
4. A Direct, No-Nonsense Approach
I’ll tell it to you straight, with compassion and humor. This is a space free of judgment, guilt-tripping, or finger-pointing. I’m on Team Relationship, which means I’ll challenge both of you to step up and do the work—not because you’re failing, but because you deserve better.
Therapy Tailored to Busy Parents
Let’s face it: parents don’t have time to waste.
That’s why I offer flexible session options and frequencies:
45 minutes ($180) for quick, focused work, weekly.
75 minutes ($260) for deeper dives and couples who love to talk, weekly or bi-weekly.
And you can schedule online.
Schedule tight or your partner hesitant to try?
These are super common ones that I hear, so don’t fret! Some things I recommend, make sure both partners are a part of choosing a therapist that fits the relationship and are involved in the consultation chat. And I offer online marriage counseling and evening sessions to accommodate schedules and provide the comfort of home.
What do we tell the kids about what we’re doing?
There can be a lot of feelings that come up with the idea of your children finding out. It can be a great modeling opportunity to let your children know, in an age appropriate way, that their parents are investing in their relationship and getting help to be the best parents that they can be. Then they get to see it’s ok to ask for support.
Not sure what option is right for you?
We can figure it out together. Parenting is hard, but it doesn’t have to cost you your relationship. Imagine building a life where you and your partner are not just surviving the chaos, but thriving in it. Your kids deserve to see what a loving, connected partnership looks like—and so do you.
Whether you’re looking for couples counseling in Murrieta or virtual couples therapy for parents in California, I’m here to help you rediscover what brought you together in the first place.
Ready to reignite your relationship and find your way back together?
If you are ready to improve you communication, start investing in your happiness, and feeling like a team again, call me at 840-207-2280 to setup a free 15 minute phone consultation or click the schedule button below.
Couples Counseling in Murrieta, California
Online Couples Therapy Sessions Available
41197 Golden Gate Cir, Ste 101 Murrieta, CA 92562