In-person therapy in La Quinta & online throughout California.
Therapy for ‘what happens between us.’
Couples + 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.
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 who care deeply about each other but keep finding themselves in the same arguments, distance, or misunderstandings.
We'll get curious about the pattern between you, make room for both experiences, and practice new ways of connecting.
Couples Intensives
For couples who want dedicated time to step outside the usual cycle and work more deeply on their relationship.
We'll map recurring patterns, practice new responses, and create a clearer path forward together.
Families
For families navigating conflict, changing roles, parenting challenges, or feeling disconnected from one another.
We'll explore what's happening beneath the tension and help everyone find more room to be themselves while staying connected.
Your body usually knows before you do.
Before the argument becomes an argument, something has already happened.
A shift in tone. A familiar look. That split second when you feel yourself tense, pull away, explain harder, or prepare to defend yourself.
These reactions don't come out of nowhere. They're often patterns your nervous system learned long before this particular relationship.
In our work together, we'll slow things down enough to notice what's happening beneath the reaction, understand what each of you is protecting, and practice responding with more choice.
Not perfectly. Just differently.
Hi, I’m Sophie
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | Coachella Valley & Online Across California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | La Quinta & Online Across California
I'm less interested in deciding who's right and more interested in getting curious about what happens between you.
I've spent more than 15 years working with individuals, couples, and families, and I've learned that meaningful change rarely comes from simply understanding a problem intellectually.
My approach is relational, active, and body-aware. Drawing from Integrative Body Psychotherapy, attachment-based work, and couples therapy, I help you notice the patterns that take over when things get hard, and practice responding differently while we're actually in the room together.
I won't just sit back and nod. I'll help you slow things down, get curious about your reactions, and make room for each person's experience without losing your own.
Because the goal isn't to become perfectly agreeable people. 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 →
Not sure what keeps happening between you?
You know the argument. Maybe you’ve had it 47 times.
Different topic, somehow the exact same fight.
Take the 3-minute Relationship Patterns Quiz to find out what might actually be happening underneath it.
Ready to see what happens next?
Starting therapy doesn’t need to be another thing to overthink.
We’ll start with a brief consultation to talk about what’s been happening, what you’re hoping could feel different, and whether working together feels like the right 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 on screen, the work is still the work.
I offer in-person therapy at my La Quinta office and secure virtual sessions throughout California. Couples can join online from the same space or different 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 communities throughout the Coachella Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I work with individuals, couples, and families.
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 talk about what’s bringing you in and decide together 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. Whether you're navigating a relationship that's feeling stuck or trying to find a different way forward as a family, we can start with a conversation.