Couples Therapy

 
 

Relationships are one of our greatest sources of connection — and also our greatest sources of stress when we feel disconnected, misunderstood, or stuck in the same painful patterns. Whether you’re wondering if you should get married or stuck in the same pattern and having trouble with communication, couples therapy can help you feel closer, safer, and more understood.

I’m Krista, an LMFT in San Francisco. I help couples slow down conflict, understand each other’s emotions, and strengthen their bond using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — a proven, attachment-based approach that helps couples move from conflict into connection.

Why Couples Seek Therapy

Many couples come to me when they’re experiencing:

  • Frequent arguments or misunderstandings

  • Feeling disconnected, distant, or unseen

  • A cycle where one partner pursues and the other withdraws

  • Challenges with communication

  • Emotional injuries or ruptures

  • Stress from becoming new parents or adjusting to changing roles

  • Desire to rebuild trust or deepen intimacy

  • Unresolved resentment or built-up tension

You don’t need to be on the brink of separation to come to therapy — many couples seek support simply because they want to feel closer and navigate life as a team again. No, it’s never too early for couples therapy, the sooner the better.

My Approach: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT helps couples understand the emotional patterns underneath their conflict — not just the surface-level problems. Instead of focusing on “who’s right,” we focus on what each partner is feeling, needing, and trying to express.

In our work, I help you both:

  • Slow down reactive patterns

  • Understand the emotional cycle you’re stuck in

  • Express your needs in ways your partner can hear

  • Reduce defensiveness and emotional distance

  • Build secure connection and trust

  • Create new ways of relating that feel safe and supportive

Couples often say therapy feels like finally speaking the same language.

What Sessions Look Like

During our time together, you can expect:

  • A calm, structured space where both partners feel supported

  • A focus on understanding (not blaming or criticizing)

  • Tools to communicate more clearly and kindly

  • Space to repair emotional injuries and rebuild safety

  • Support navigating parenting, stress, or life transitions

When partners feel safe with each other again, everything starts to change.

Who I Work With

I work with:

  • Married couples

  • Long-term partners

  • Dating couples wanting to strengthen their foundation

  • New parents navigating the transition to parenthood

  • Couples recovering from emotional injuries

  • Couples seeking deeper intimacy and connection

I offer couples therapy in San Francisco and online throughout California.

FAQ

Is Emotionally Focused Therapy effective?
Yes — EFT is one of the most research-supported approaches to couples therapy, with high success rates in improving connection and reducing conflict.

Do we need to be in crisis to seek couples therapy?
Not at all. Many couples come in to prevent future issues or deepen their connection.

Do you offer online couples therapy?
Yes — I provide telehealth sessions for couples across California.

How long do couples typically work with you?
Most couples see meaningful progress within a few months, but every relationship is unique. We’ll find the right pace together.

Ready to reconnect?

If you’re longing for more understanding, closeness, and ease with your partner, therapy can help you rebuild the connection you both want. Book an intake call with me today and let’s see if I’m the right fit to support your relationship.

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