Therapy for Couples, Families & Individuals
Transformation within yourself and your relationships is possible.
I am passionate about helping clients overcome life obstacles and emotional difficulties with grace and dignity. My goal is to provide safety, understanding, and support while you learn to navigate discomfort in new and transformational ways.
About
Merylee
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT #152855
Reaching out for help can be hard. My goal is to offer a warm, supportive space to work through what brought you here, whether you're navigating it alone, with a partner, or with your family. Real change is possible, both in how you feel and in how you connect.
I work with individuals, couples, and families and the issues addressed vary: relationship difficulties, loss, anxiety, substance use, stress, trauma, questions of purpose, and others. What stays consistent is how I approach these forms of emotional distress--sessions are experiential and collaborative, and delivered through a non-judgmental stance grounded in attachment and neuroscience. Emotionally Focused Therapy and AEDP are the models that shape treatment, providing a skillful framework for building toward emotional clarity, comfort, and connection.
Sessions happen in person in Bay Park, San Diego, or online via Zoom, Headway, or Alma. Sliding scale pricing is available.
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I utilize a transformative approach to therapy called AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) which helps individuals access and process emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Through experiential techniques, AEDP fosters deep emotional connections and promotes healing through self-discovery. Together we explore inner experiences leading to greater resilience and personal growth.
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Family sessions focus on the emotional bonds between family members. Goals can include helping family members understand and improve their relationships, work together to resolve conflicts, repair attachment injuries, enhance communication, and foster deeper connections. Ultimately, the overarching aim is to create healthier dynamics and increase the capacity to support and attune to one and other.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples is a structured approach that helps couples identify and understand their emotional responses and the ways in which they get stuck in conflict or other maladaptive patterns of relating. I create a safe environment for couples to express feelings and uncover valuable insight. With the assistance of the EFT model, partners can access opportunities to deepen intimacy, heal relationship injuries, and enhance relationship satisfaction.
