Rebuild and strengthen your relationship

I specialize in communication challenges, life transitions, disconnection, trauma, LGBTQ+ relationships, and multicultural couples.

Every relationship encounters hurdles.

Whether you're facing communication breakdowns, trust issues, or feeling disconnected, seeking support is a courageous step toward healing.

Blending different backgrounds, life experiences, or value systems can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Relationships act as a mirror—sometimes reflecting our most beautiful qualities, and other times, revealing the harder truths we need to confront.

I integrate traditional talk therapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices to help couples (or throuples, or more!) reconnect with themselves and each other. Through open dialogue and deeper understanding, we work together to navigate challenges and strengthen your bond.

Our work will be shaped by your unique needs and goals. Some of the ways I can support you include:

  • Deepening understanding of each other’s vulnerabilities so you can better support one another’s healing and growth.

  • Addressing past traumas or betrayals that are affecting your relationship today.

  • Improving communication skills so differences spark meaningful conversations rather than escalating into conflict.

  • Navigating family dynamics and finding alignment on the role of in-laws and extended family.

  • Identifying and transforming negative cycles that create tension and disconnection.

My approach is client-centered and affirming, meeting you where you are while honoring your journey. If you're ready to build a stronger, more connected relationship, reach out today to schedule a consultation.

  • “Luisa’s calm and grounded energy helps me feel safe to explore things that feel too scary to dive into on my own.”

    — D, Coaching Client

  • "Having a space that’s all for me every week makes me feel more peaceful and confident. My partner and I are having conversations we’d never been able to have before, I’m learning to voice my needs and set boundaries, and I’m finally learning how to relate to my anxiety in a way that feels healthy."

    — R, Coaching Client

  • "Luisa got me through a really tough break-up. I thought my ex was the problem, but she helped me understand my own relationship patterns, where they come from, and to be able to sit with my feelings instead of turning to drugs or running away."

    — H, Coaching Client

Hi, I’m Luisa.

I’m a couples and individual psychotherapist based in Oakland. My approach blends traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and somatic practices, helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves. With compassion, insight, and a touch of humor, I create a space where you’ll feel both supported and challenged in your growth.

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