In-person therapy in La Quinta & online throughout California.
Therapy for ‘what happens between us.’
Couples and Family therapy for people who love each other deeply but keep getting caught in the same patterns.
Less blame. More understanding. A different way forward.
Somehow, you keep ending up here.
It starts with something small. A comment, a look, a tone that lands the wrong way.
One of you gets louder. The other gets quieter. Someone tries harder to explain, while the other pulls further away.
And somehow, you're having the same argument again.
But the argument is rarely just about the argument.
Underneath the frustration, distance, or defensiveness, there's usually something more vulnerable happening. A need to feel understood. A fear of not mattering. A familiar way of protecting yourself when connection feels uncertain.
That's where our work begins.
Not with deciding who's right or wrong, but with getting curious about the pattern that's keeping you stuck.
Because the pattern is the problem. Not either of you.
Different relationships. Same human stuff.
Sometimes it's the person you chose. Sometimes it's the family you came from. Sometimes it's the family you're trying to build.
Whatever the relationship, the work begins with understanding what keeps happening between you.
Couples
For couples caught in recurring arguments, distance, or misunderstandings.
We'll explore the pattern between you, make room for both experiences, and practice new ways of connecting.
Couples Intensives
For couples wanting dedicated time to step outside familiar patterns and work more deeply on their relationship.
We'll explore recurring cycles, make room for both perspectives, and practice new ways forward.
Families
For families navigating conflict, changing roles, or parenting challenges.
We'll explore what's beneath the tension and find new ways to stay connected while making room for each person.
Your body usually knows before you do.
Before the argument becomes an argument, something has already shifted.
A change in tone. A familiar look. That split second when you tense, pull away, or prepare to defend yourself.
These reactions often come from patterns learned long before this particular relationship.
In our work together, we'll slow things down, notice what's happening beneath the reaction, and practice responding with more choice.
Not perfectly. Just differently.
Hi, I’m Sophie
I'm less interested in deciding who's right and more interested in understanding what happens between you.
For more than 15 years, I've worked with individuals, couples, and families, helping people understand the patterns that keep them stuck and find new ways forward.
My approach is relational, active, and body-aware. Drawing from Integrative Body Psychotherapy, attachment-based work, and couples therapy, I help you slow things down, recognize familiar reactions, and practice responding differently.
I won't just sit back and nod. I'll be engaged, curious, and willing to challenge you while making room for each person's experience.
Because the goal isn't to agree on everything. It's to have more choice in how you show up with each other.
Let's see if we're a good fit.
Want to know more about me? Read my story →
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Coachella Valley & Online Across California
Not sure what keeps happening between you?
Different argument. Same familiar pattern.
Take the 3-minute Relationship Patterns Quiz to get curious about what might be happening beneath the surface.
Ready to see what happens next?
Starting therapy doesn't need to be another thing to overthink.
We'll begin with a free 15-minute consultation to talk about what's bringing you here, what you're hoping might change, and whether we're a good fit.
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Schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, what you're hoping for, and whether we're a good fit.
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If we decide to move forward, I'll get you set up with scheduling and intake paperwork through my secure client portal.
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You don't need the right words or a perfectly defined problem. You don't even have to agree on what's happening. We'll start wherever you are.
In La Quinta or Online Across California
Whether we're meeting in person or online, the work is still the work.
I offer in-person therapy at my La Quinta office and secure virtual sessions throughout California. Couples can attend online together or from separate locations when needed.
Haven Wellness Therapy
78115 Calle Estrado, Suite 201
La Quinta, CA 92253
Serving La Quinta, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, Indio, Palm Springs, and surrounding Coachella Valley communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I work with couples, families, and individuals.
Some people come to therapy because something feels stuck within themselves. Others come because something keeps happening between them and someone they love. Often, it's a little of both.
We'll explore what's bringing you in and what kind of support makes the most sense.
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Yes. I offer in-person therapy at my La Quinta office and secure online therapy throughout California.
Couples can also join virtual sessions from different locations when needed.
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Absolutely. Haven Wellness Therapy is an LGBTQIA+ affirming practice, and all identities, relationships, and family structures are welcome here.
Whether you’re coming in as an individual, with a partner, or as a family, you won’t need to explain or defend who you are or how your family is formed. We can focus on what actually brought you to therapy—the relationships, patterns, transitions, or parts of life that feel hard right now.
This is a space where you and the people you love get to show up as you are.
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I’m an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance directly. Depending on your plan, you may be able to use out-of-network benefits for reimbursement, and I’m happy to provide a superbill.
We can talk through any questions about fees or coverage during your consultation.
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That’s exactly what the free 15-minute consultation is for.
We’ll talk briefly about what’s been happening, what you’re hoping could feel different, and whether my approach feels like a good fit. You don’t need to have the problem perfectly figured out before we talk.
Let's take the next step together.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can start with a conversation about what's happening and what you're hoping might change.