a holistic approach to relationship and mental health counseling for the whole family |
Welcome!
We help others create thriving relationships, vibrant wellbeing, and joyful families.
We offer a holistic approach to relationship and mental health counseling for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. We are based in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, a small coastal town in Encinitas, California. Currently our services are virtual and we see clients throughout all of California. To learn more, click the Request A Free Consultation button below.
About Our Clients
Clients typically reach out to us for one of the following reasons: They are encountering romantic relationship or marital challenges. They have social, emotional, or behavior concerns about their child. They are looking for attachment-based parenting or family support. They desire a relational approach to psychotherapy for themselves.
ParentsWe encourage parents to compassionately care for themselves.
We offer mental health counseling during the peripartum period and beyond. We promote secure bonding and co-regulation throughout the life span. |
CouplesWe help couples and individuals improve romantic and marital relationships.
We guide those wanting to restore and heal distressed relationships. We invite the exploration of intimacy, touch, and emotional connection. |
adultsWe address anxiety, depression, and substance use through a holistic lens.
We provide mind/body approaches to healing trauma and suffering. We support individuals through divorce, loss, and stressful life transitions. |
FamiliesWe invite families to come together for healing conversations.
We nurture the family's capacity to reach for one another. We teach responsive communication and family interactions. |
childrenWe offer play therapy that children enjoy and look forward to.
We help foster emotional regulation and secure connection. We gently tend to mental health, emotion, or behavior challenges. |
TeensWe offer teens a confidential counseling space of their own.
We empower teens to develop resilience and inner strength. We teach skills that can be drawn upon through all of life. |
Our services
Our counseling services are available for those located within the State of California. We also offer groups and workshops for those wanting to learn and grow in community.
CounselingOur team of licensed marriage and family therapists offer psychotherapy for adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.
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GroupsOur small groups provide the opportunity to dive into growth, connection, and healing with like-minded others. Coming Soon!
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WorkshopsWe offer educational and experiential workshops ranging from one hour talks to multi-day trainings and retreats. Coming Soon!
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Our Approach
We are passionate about the art and science of relational wellbeing. We blend research based models, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, with holistic health practices. We appreciate getting to know our clients and hearing their stories. We find fulfillment in our craft and model balanced care of self. We are committed to the facilitation of healing and growth.
EFFECTIVE We are trained in and utilize clinically validated therapy models
INTEGRATIVE We tend to the whole person through mind/body/heart healing
GROWTH-ORIENTED We draw out strengths, resilience, and self-agency
HUMANISTIC We bring our whole selves to the therapeutic relationship
TRANSFORMATIVE We are inherently driven to learn, evolve, and actualize
TRAUMA-INFORMED We aim to cultivate safety, security, and empowerment
RESPONSIVE We aim to respond with accessibility, warmth, and engagement
NON-PATHOLOGIZING We strive to make sense of all symptoms and behaviors
CONNECTION-BASED The heart of our approach is based on creating secure bonds
INCLUSIVE All races, genders, and sexual orientations are invited and welcome here
RELATIONAL Healing happens through connection, relationships, and community
INTEGRATIVE We tend to the whole person through mind/body/heart healing
GROWTH-ORIENTED We draw out strengths, resilience, and self-agency
HUMANISTIC We bring our whole selves to the therapeutic relationship
TRANSFORMATIVE We are inherently driven to learn, evolve, and actualize
TRAUMA-INFORMED We aim to cultivate safety, security, and empowerment
RESPONSIVE We aim to respond with accessibility, warmth, and engagement
NON-PATHOLOGIZING We strive to make sense of all symptoms and behaviors
CONNECTION-BASED The heart of our approach is based on creating secure bonds
INCLUSIVE All races, genders, and sexual orientations are invited and welcome here
RELATIONAL Healing happens through connection, relationships, and community
The latest On Our Blog
Developing a growth mindset in loveRelationships // January 2021I have come to know that every single one of us will struggle on and off throughout life. Two steps forward, one step back, seems to be a common experience for all. Yet here is the interesting thing. After a big setback, some crumble and never find their way forward again. While others are able to use the struggle itself to propel ahead. What makes the difference between those who fall apart and stay there, and those who get back up and move forward with grace?
Keeping Your LOve Alive during the pandemicmarriage // january 2021When you and your spouse are working from home, with online schooling kids at home, keeping your love alive can seem like an optional task on a never-ending to do list. Yet affection, emotional connection, intimacy, and sex are important to the health of long term romantic relationships. They also play a vital role in our overall mental health and wellbeing. When couples know how to turn to each other, it makes it far more likely that they will move through stressful times with grace.
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ABOUT Our founderHello there, I am Cristina Trette! My purpose is to bring healing conversations and connecting experiences to as many as possible. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Mother, and the Owner of Integrative Family Therapy. Welcome!
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