Couples Therapy in Los Alamitos, CA
Get Out Of The Cycle, Get Back To Each Other
Ripple Effects Therapy
Most couples who come to therapy aren’t in crisis; they’re stuck. Maybe you’re having the same argument over and over with no resolution. Maybe you’ve started to feel more like roommates than partners. Or maybe something happened that broke trust, and you’re not sure how to get it back. Whatever brought you here, couples therapy at Ripple Effects gives you both a space to actually work through it.
At Ripple Effects Therapy, we offer couples therapy for partners at every stage of a relationship. Your therapist will get to know both of you and what’s been going on before anything else. From there, you’ll work together on the things that matter most to your relationship, at a pace that makes sense for you.
We see couples in person at our Los Alamitos office and also offer telehealth sessions if that works better for your schedules.
What is Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy is structured support that helps you and your partner slow down the cycle, hear each other more clearly, and find new ways of relating. It’s not about assigning blame or picking a side. Your therapist is there to help both of you, not just one.
Sessions are 75 minutes, a bit longer than individual sessions, because you’re working on more than one person’s story.
Our Approach
We use evidence-based methods that are specifically designed for relationship work:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — one of the most researched approaches for couples, focused on rebuilding emotional connection and breaking negative patterns
The Gottman Method — practical tools for improving communication, managing conflict, and building lasting respect and trust
Attachment-Based Therapy — helping you understand how your individual histories show up in the relationship
Trauma-Informed Care — for couples navigating infidelity, loss, or other painful experiences
Is Couples Therapy Right For You?
Couples therapy might be a good fit if:
You keep having the same fights with no real resolution
You feel disconnected, distant, or like you’re living parallel lives
There’s been infidelity, dishonesty, or a breach of trust
You want to reconnect emotionally or physically
You’re going through a major life change — kids, finances, career, loss — and need help navigating it together
You’re deciding whether to stay or separate and want support in making that decision
Therapy isn’t only for relationships that are falling apart. A lot of couples come in to strengthen what’s already there and stay ahead of bigger problems.
Why Choose Ripple Effects Therapy?
We have specialized training in couples and relationship work
In-person sessions in Los Alamitos and telehealth available throughout California
We welcome couples of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQIA+ couples, and are committed to providing affirming, culturally sensitive care.
We welcome couples at every stage — newly together, long-term, married, or unmarried
We accept insurance and offer sliding-scale fees
We offer a free 15-minute phone consultation before you commit to anything
What to Expect
A no-fee 15-minute consultation — A quick phone call to answer your questions and to see if we’re a good fit
First session — Your therapist will get to know both of you, get a picture of the relationship, and talk through what you’re hoping to work on
Ongoing sessions — Weekly sessions focused on your relationship. Your therapist will guide the work based on where you are each week.
Session length: 75 minutes
Rate: $190-$250 per session
Insurance accepted | Sliding scale available (see Fees and Insurance for more details)
Ready to get started? Reach out and we’ll schedule a no-fee 15-minute consultation with the therapist of your choice to see if we’re a good fit.
Location
4281 Katella Ave Unit 207
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Phone
(714) 202-7555
Email
connect@rippleeffectstherapy.org
Can’t do in-person sessions? No problem. Telehealth is also available.
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Your healing matters. We’re here to walk alongside you, one step at a time.