You do not have to wait for a breaking point
Couples Therapy by video across California.
Is It Time for Couples Therapy?
You may be wondering whether the problems are serious enough, whether a therapist will take sides or whether trying means the relationship is failing. Those questions are common reasons to start with a consultation rather than decide everything at once.
Shoreline offers couples support for recurring conflict, communication and disconnection. A free 15 minute phone conversation can help you ask about the service before committing to sessions.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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You keep postponing a difficult conversation.
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Small disagreements feel harder to resolve.
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You want support before a major transition.
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You have questions about what therapy involves.
01 · Understand
Start with what you want to be different
You do not need a diagnosis or a complete explanation. You can describe the pattern that brings you here and what you hope would change. Maybe you want fewer conversations that end in silence, more connection or a way to discuss a decision you keep avoiding.
If you and your partner have different goals, say so. That information matters for fit. It is more useful than presenting a shared goal that neither of you actually recognizes.
02 · Practice
Ask practical questions as well as emotional ones
Provider approach, availability, session format and cost all affect whether care is workable. You can ask who sees couples, how video sessions are arranged and how coverage would be checked for your specific plan and clinician.
You can also ask what happens if therapy does not feel like a fit. Starting a conversation is not a promise to remain in a relationship or continue with a particular therapist. Safety concerns should be discussed privately rather than treated as an ordinary communication problem.
03 · Choose Your Next Step
A practical fit conversation
Ongoing couples support is listed with Holly Whitmore, Emily Chen, Misty Goldenberg and Nicola Loretto. Their approaches differ, so you can ask how they work with your particular concern rather than choose by a method name alone.
A free 15 minute phone consultation can help clarify availability, session format and next steps. Describe the broad concern and any provider preference. Keep detailed personal or health information for the practice's approved clinical process.
A therapist who fits you
These clinicians offer the related service. Availability and the right approach for your situation are part of the consultation.
Holly Whitmore
MA, LMFT
Gottman couples therapy and IFS
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Emily Chen
AMFT
EFT, attachment and inner child work
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Misty Goldenberg
AMFT
EMDR, perinatal and couples work
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Nicola Loretto
MA, AMFT
Grief, identity and Gottman couples work
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Dina Abdelaal
AMFT
Trauma and PTSD, in English and Spanish
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Aidé Merito
AMFT, APCC
Teens, identity and trauma, in English and Spanish
View profileFees in brief
We are in network with Aetna (PPO and EPO plans only), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Blue Shield of California. Not every clinician is in network with every plan.
Seeing someone out of network? We provide superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
Rates and insuranceLicensed therapist
$180
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Associate therapist
$150
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Questions before you begin
Can we have a consultation before choosing a clinician?
Yes. Let the practice know you would like help considering provider fit. A consultation can clarify available options and next steps; it is not a confirmed appointment for ongoing therapy.
How do I ask about this service?
Tell the practice the broad kind of support you are seeking, your language preference and whether you have a clinician in mind. Fit, availability and any fee or insurance arrangement need to be confirmed before an appointment.
A small first step
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss provider fit, availability and the next step. Keep personal and health details out of an ordinary website inquiry. Ongoing sessions are offered by video within California.
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Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.