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Holistic Couples Therapy in Long Beach, CA & Pasadena, CA

TRANSFORM COMMUNICATION, RESOLVE CONFLICT & HEAL ATTACHMENT

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Do You Feel Disconnected, Stuck in Conflict, or Lost in Translation With Your Partner?

Ugh, I’ve been there. Not only is it frustrating, it’s painful — you start losing hope, pointing fingers, and wondering if you’ve wasted your time. As someone who spent years navigating the dating world with an insecure attachment style and unresolved trauma, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to build and sustain a relationship that feels safe, meaningful, and truly connected.

The truth is, blending two personalities, histories, and lifestyles — especially in a long-term partnership — comes with its own set of challenges. Different attachment styles, old wounds, and clashing communication patterns can make even the strongest couples feel stuck. But the good news is, so many of these issues can shift with fine-tuning, skill-building, and emotion-focused support.

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HOW I WORK

Go beyond “Conventional” Couples therapy

Every couple’s needs are different, which is why I offer multiple ways to structure our work together. We can discuss these options more during your free couples therapy consult call.

Weekly or Biweekly Sessions

Ongoing 50 or 90-minute sessions (virtual or in-person) designed to give couples consistent support, accountability, and tools they can put into practice between sessions. Most couples start here.

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Cacao-Assisted or Oxytocin-Assisted Sessions

Specialized sessions that integrate heart-opening cacao or connection-enhancing oxytocin to support nervous system regulation, anxiety-reduction, emotional bonding, and deeper connection.

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Monthly couples Intensives

Extended 3–5 hour sessions that allow couples to go deeper, create breakthroughs, and work through stuck patterns in one immersive container. Perfect for busy schedules or couples looking for faster progress.

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WHO I TREAT

The couples & relationships I Love Supporting

I have advanced training in approaches that address unresolved trauma, attachment wounds, and repressed emotions. My work with couples is grounded in evidence-based models including the Gottman Method, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS/parts work), woven together with a variety of somatic practices that bring the body into the healing process

The Roommate Couple

"We love each other, but just feel so disconnected.”

For couples who feel emotionally distant, miss the spark, or can’t seem to find their way back to each other.

The Broken Record Couple

"It’s the same argument on repeat — we can’t move past it."

For partners stuck in cycles of conflict, resentment, and unresolved issues that keep resurfacing.

The Lost-in-Translation Couple

"We talk, but we don’t understand each other."

For couples with clashing communication styles, missed bids for connection, or the constant feeling of being unheard.

The Triggered Couple

"Our past keeps showing up in our present."

For couples carrying unresolved trauma, old wounds, or family-of-origin patterns that spill into the relationship.

The Different-Needs Couple

"I want closeness, they want space."

For couples with anxious/avoidant attachment dynamics, where one partner craves intimacy and the other pulls away.

The Ultimatum Couple

"We love each other, but something has to change."

For couples wondering if it’s too late, afraid they’ve waited too long, or questioning whether to stay together.

COUPLES THERAPY MODALITIES TO HELP YOU HEAL

The Gottman Method

An evidence-based approach that gives couples practical tools to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen friendship and intimacy.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

A proven method that helps partners identify and express core emotions, creating safety and deeper emotional connection in the relationship.
Internal Family Systems

A compassionate framework that helps each partner understand their inner “parts,” heal old wounds, and show up in the relationship with more clarity and care.
Somatic Approaches

Body-based practices that bring awareness to nervous system patterns, helping couples move through stress, repair more effectively, and feel grounded together.
Cacao-Assisted Couples Therapy

A heart-opening approach that blends ancient plant wisdom with modern somatic healing to support emotional processing, intimacy, and nervous system regulation.
Oxytocin-Assisted Couples Therapy

A bonding-focused approach that draws on the body’s natural “connection hormone” to enhance safety, trust, and emotional closeness between partners.

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Kind Words from Colleagues

“Clara is an incredibly intuitive and gifted therapist. Her healing journey sets her apart, and she creates a safe space for anyone seeking guidance from someone who gets it. She excels in healing trauma and fostering complete mind-body wellness.”

- Leah Smith, LMFT
“Clara is a dynamic somatic therapist dedicated to helping women and girls reconnect with their inner power. Her blend of knowledge, insights, and skill provide her clients with the support and guidance they need to make meaningful changes in their lives!”

- Joanna Farah, AMFT
“Clara brings a genuine sense of empathy and thoughtfulness to her work. Her ability to foster trust & understanding speaks to her dedication & skill. Her training in Somatic Experiencing creates a supportive space for meaningful & effective healing.”

- Vanessa Bellafiore, LMFT
“Clara brings an intuitive, grounded presence that becomes apparent the moment you meet her. She is a compassionate and supportive guide for individuals navigating trauma, offering a safe space for healing and growth.”

Beth Kiacz, AMFT
“Clara is a compassionate and deeply present clinician. She has a great understanding of Somatic Therapy, Trauma Modalities, and Psychedelic Integration.”

Chloe Bean, LMFT