Couples counseling for people worried about the future of their relationship.

Serving couples in charming Midtown Sacramento, Old-Town Fair Oaks, and San Diego, CA.

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Our convenient online sessions are available for all California residents.

We help couples through breakdowns to breakthroughs.

  • Has your relationship stagnated to the point where you and your partner feel more like roommates instead of lovers?

  • Do you feel like you and your partner have the same fights over and over again?

  • Do you dread walking into the house, having to stop and collect yourself just to bring yourself through the door? 

  • Has your life been turned upside down with betrayal?

No doubt about it, relationships are hard. Our therapists can help you sort through your feelings, develop new communication skills, navigate the trusting-building journey after infidelity, and more.

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The reality is, even seemingly “perfect” relationships take work.

Often, the other couples who we think “have it figured out” are really just better at hiding the issues in their relationships. Romantic partnerships, like marriage, are complicated, and when there are breakdowns in communication talking about the relationship on your own can end in an emotionally charged conflict. With my approach, however, you will find that reconnection is possible and that your relationship can be as rewarding and fulfilling as you’d like.

Some of the most common reasons couples seek our counseling services:

  • Recurring arguments that never feel resolved

  • Loneliness or emotional distance

  • Resentments that simmer beneath the surface

  • Exhausting conflict resolution issues

  • Trust ruptures, including infidelity

  • Differences in parenting, money, values, or future dreams

  • Changes in intimacy or connection

Some of our clients are on the brink of separation.
Some feel like their relationship is good on the surface, but dying on the vine underneath.
Some want to rekindle and deepen the spark and fun that brought them together.

We support couples at all stages — from repair to deepening to uncoupling.

And we honor every path with care.

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A safe space for all couples.

We welcome and affirm couples of all identities, orientations, and relationship structures.

Whether you're:

  • LGBTQ+ or heterosexual

  • Monogamous or non-monogamous

  • Dating, engaged, married, or in transition

You deserve support that sees your relationship as valid and worthy of care.

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Couples therapy that works for your life and schedule.

We offer both in-person and online sessions for couples anywhere in California.

Our care specialist will match you with the right therapist, making your transition into a new therapy relationship feel safe and easy.

  • In-Person Therapy: Fair Oaks, Midtown Sacramento, San Diego

  • Online Therapy: Secure, confidential, and just as connected

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Questions Asked About Couples Counseling by Couples in California.

Reach out if you have more questions.

What is the goal of couples counseling?

Couples counseling helps partners strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. It’s designed to create a safe space where both people can feel heard, understood, and supported while working toward a healthier relationship.

How do we know if couples therapy can help our relationship?

If you find yourselves having the same arguments, feeling distant, or struggling to communicate without conflict, couples therapy can help. Even strong relationships benefit from therapy when you want to deepen connection or prevent patterns from worsening.

Can we do couples counseling online in California?

Yes. Whole Wellness Therapy offers secure, confidential online sessions for couples anywhere in California. You’ll receive the same personalized support as you would in our in-person offices.

Do you work with LGBTQ+ and non-monogamous couples?

Absolutely. We affirm and welcome couples of all identities, orientations, and relationship structures, including LGBTQ+ and non-monogamous partnerships. Every relationship deserves compassionate, validating care.

How do we get started with couples therapy?

It’s easy to begin. Schedule a free 20-minute consultation, and our Care Specialist will match you with a therapist who fits your goals and communication style.