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Meet Cristina

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Cristina Trette

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT#117148
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist
Founder of Integrative Family Therapy
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Services

Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Coaching.
​ Cristina is only accepting parents, couples, and families at this time.
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specialties

Couples, Communication, Intimacy, Sex, Infidelity, Conflict, Gentle Parenting, Parent-Child Relationships​
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Fee

225/50 minutes
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Location

Virtual/telehealth in California
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Education

Masters Degree, Marital and Family Therapy, University of San Diego
Bachelors Degree, Psychology, University of San Diego​
Early Childhood Education, UCLA Extension
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Clinical Certifications

Perinatal Mental Health Certification, PMH-C, Postpartum Support International - 2021 to Current
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Clinical training

Being With Parent Coaching and Course Facilitator, Robyn Gobbell Training, 2022 - Current
Emotionally Focused Therapy Supervision with Kathryn De 
Bruin, 2021 - Current
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy, Level One, 2021
Emotionally Focused Therapy with Interpersonal Partner Violence, 2020
Sex as a Safe Adventure, New York Center for EFT, 2020
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy and Trauma, Level 1, 2020
Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship, ICEEFT, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
Emotionally Focused Therapy Core Skills, ICEEFT, 2018
Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Course, Postpartum Support International, 2019
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care, Postpartum Support International, 2019
Adult Attachment Repair Model, Peter Cummings, 2017
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2016
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Other training

​Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, The Soul Institute, 2018
​Phoenix Rising Essentials Yoga Therapy, Part One, 2018
​Hold Me Tight For Therapists, 2017

Course Leader Training, Your Infinite Life Training and Coaching Company, 2015 
Certified Instructor, The Joy of Parenting, Indigo Village, 2014 - Current
Certified Instructor, Redirecting Children's Behavior, International Network for Children and Families, 2013
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Certified Massage Therapist, California Association of Massage Therapy, 2001 - 2020
Yoga Teacher Training, Ananda Yoga, 2000

Volunteer positions

Chair, Board, San Diego Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, 2019 - Current
Spousal/Life Partner Chair, Entrepreneur's Organization, 2019 - 2020 
Social Media Chair, San Diego Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy, 2018 - 2019
Compassionate Parenting Group Leader, Cardiff Library, 2012

The Children's School Parent Board, 2011 - 2012
​Head Start Volunteer, 2006
​Laura's House, Domestic Violence Shelter Volunteer, 2005
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About Cristina

Cristina is passionate about guiding couples to create secure romantic relationships and personal wellbeing utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Cristina helps couples in strong relationships enhance communication, connection, and sexual intimacy. She is also well-versed in helping distressed and highly escalated couples to heal the past, develop skills to navigate conflict, and restore their bond.  She also has a special interest in working with parents and families that need support as they navigate parenting and child mental health and behavior challenges. Her approach is compassionate, and attachment-based, yet practical. She holds space for deep emotional work and is focused on providing couples and families with tools they can utilize in everyday life. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Marital and Family Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of San Diego. She is currently pursuing Emotionally Focused Therapy Certification and is the Chair on the Leadership Board at the San Diego Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy. Cristina is certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and has been working with parents and families since 2012. She delights in creating community and is an advocate for parent, child, and family mental health in the Encinitas area and beyond. She enjoys teaching, facilitates Hold Me Tight Couples Workshops®, and is a Certified Joy of Parenting Instructor.  When she is not with clients, you can find her running, hiking, practicing yoga, surfing, and enjoying life with her partner and their children.

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Integrative Family Therapy,
​​A California Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation
111 Chesterfield Drive, Suite 121
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007

Phone: ​(760) 640-0270
Email: info@integrativefamilytherapy.com
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  • Home
  • Counseling Services
    • Individual Therapy
    • Couple Therapy
    • Family Therapy
    • Adolescent Therapy
  • About Us
    • Klara Placek
    • Leah Webb
    • James Hanson
    • Cristina Trette
  • Blog
  • Client Portal/Online Booking
  • Start Here
    • Starting Therapy
    • Fees
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Contact Us
  • Phone: (760) 640-0270