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Couples Healing Center Dr. Liz Wee, Ph.D., LMFT, CST, ATR, PATP, is an EFT couples therapist and a certified s*x therapist. book a free consultation call here.

Differences in s*xual desire are more common than many couples realize.When one partner wants intimacy more often, it’s ...
05/08/2026

Differences in s*xual desire are more common than many couples realize.

When one partner wants intimacy more often, it’s easy to think:

“They’re not attracted to me.”
“Something must be wrong with me.”
“We’re growing apart.”

But mismatched desire doesn’t necessarily mean love or attraction is gone. Stress, hormones, health, emotional connection, past experiences, and relationship dynamics can all influence desire.

Often, the pressure, shame, and silence surrounding intimacy create more distance than the difference itself.

With honest communication and support, couples can learn to:

💚 Understand each other’s experience
💚 Replace blame with empathy
💚 Rebuild emotional and physical connection
💚 Create intimacy that feels safe and fulfilling for both partners

Different desire levels don’t mean your relationship is doomed. Healing and reconnection are possible.

❤️ Reach out to Couples Healing Center to begin building a healthier, more connected relationship.

What if your relationship had a reset button?Join us in Santa Barbara for a 3-day immersive couples retreatdesigned to h...
06/07/2026

What if your relationship had a reset button?

Join us in Santa Barbara for a 3-day immersive couples retreat
designed to help you reconnect emotionally, physically, and
intimately.

Through EFT, art therapy, s*x therapy, movement, and ta***ic
practices, you and your partner will explore new ways of seeing,
feeling, and choosing each other again.

📍 Hotel Milo | October 9–11, 2026
Led by Dr. Liz Wee, Ph.D., LMFT, CST
Reconnect. Repair. Thrive.
Register now! Limited spots available.


Retreat SantaBarbara

We’re honored to welcome America Islas, MS, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor (she/her/ella) to the team! 🌈✨America is a passion...
01/06/2026

We’re honored to welcome America Islas, MS, LMFT, Clinical Supervisor (she/her/ella) to the team! 🌈✨

America is a passionate leader, advocate, and changemaker in LGBTQ+ affirming mental health care, dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and empowering spaces where individuals, couples, and families can heal, grow, and fully embrace their authentic selves.

With over 8 years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and 6 years of experience as a clinical supervisor, America brings deep clinical expertise, compassion, and leadership to her work. She is especially passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and nonbinary individuals, through culturally responsive, affirming, and trauma-informed care.

In her work with couples, America integrates a narrative therapy approach, helping partners move beyond blame and conflict cycles to build deeper emotional safety, connection, understanding, and shared meaning in their relationships.

Beyond her clinical work, America is deeply committed to mentoring and training clinicians in gender-affirming therapy practices, helping expand access to competent and inclusive care for the communities she serves.

We are so excited for the wisdom, advocacy, warmth, and authenticity she brings to our practice. 🤍

Welcome to the team, America! 🌿

Jenna brings a compassionate, thoughtful, and deeply relational approach to her work with individuals and couples. She i...
26/05/2026

Jenna brings a compassionate, thoughtful, and deeply relational approach to her work with individuals and couples. She is passionate about helping clients explore the deeper roots of emotional pain and relationship struggles while creating a space where people feel genuinely seen, supported, and safe to be themselves.

Her work is grounded in psychodynamic, narrative, and emotion-focused therapy, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care. Jenna supports clients navigating anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship challenges, life transitions, and more — always with warmth, curiosity, and care.

We feel so grateful to have her as part of our community and cannot wait for clients to experience the depth and compassion she brings into the therapy room. 🤍

Welcome to the team, Jenna! ✨

Real talk: ✨ A healthy relationship isn’t about avoiding conflict. It’s about how you show up for each other when disagr...
08/04/2026

Real talk: ✨ A healthy relationship isn’t about avoiding conflict. It’s about how you show up for each other when disagreements arise. 💬💞

Every couple argues. What makes the difference is whether you attack the problem or attack each other. In relationships that thrive, partners feel emotionally safe enough to express their feelings without fear of being dismissed, judged, or shut down.

💡 Disagreements are not signs of failure. They’re opportunities for growth.

At Couples Healing Center, we help you and your partner learn how to navigate conflict constructively, rebuild emotional trust, and communicate with empathy, not ego.

Because love isn’t the absence of struggle… it’s the presence of commitment to work through it together.

🧠 Let’s normalize:
• Having tough conversations
• Owning your part
• Learning new tools
• Seeking help when needed

Ready to strengthen your connection? You’re not alone, and it’s never too late to heal.

🌐 www.coupleshealingcenter.com

💗 Safe, inclusive support for all couples.

💬 Feeling disconnected lately, even with someone you love deeply? You're not alone. Relationships can fall into painful ...
01/04/2026

💬 Feeling disconnected lately, even with someone you love deeply? You're not alone. Relationships can fall into painful patterns that leave both partners feeling unheard, unseen, or emotionally distant. That’s where Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) comes in.

EFT isn't just talk therapy. It’s a proven path to secure love. By helping couples tune into their emotions, EFT creates space for vulnerability, deeper connection, and healing. 🧠💞

Instead of cycling through blame or withdrawal, EFT invites both partners to step into a new rhythm. One built on understanding, empathy, and emotional safety.

Whether you're navigating conflict, communication issues, or simply want to feel closer again, EFT can help you reconnect through emotion. 💑

✨ Ready to rebuild that emotional bond and feel secure in your relationship again?

➡️ Book your session today at 🌐 www.coupleshealingcenter.com

✨ Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Samantha Tran! ✨Driven by a deep commitment to helping individuals...
27/03/2026

✨ Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Samantha Tran! ✨

Driven by a deep commitment to helping individuals and couples find their way through disconnection, burnout, and recurring relationship challenges, she creates a space where clients can feel supported, understood, and empowered. Her approach centers on helping people rebuild trust, strengthen emotional grounding, and move through life’s transitions with greater clarity and intention.

Her work integrates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment-based approaches, all through a trauma-informed lens. She supports clients in recognizing and shifting reactive patterns, tuning into the body’s signals, and uncovering the deeper needs that often go unspoken—opening the door to more authentic and lasting connection.

Clients often describe feeling both deeply seen and gently guided, as she balances emotional attunement with practical tools for meaningful, everyday change.

In addition to her clinical work, she brings rich lived experience as a partner, parent of two young children, and business owner. She understands firsthand the complexities of modern life—navigating identity shifts, family expectations, and the demands of balancing it all.

She holds dual Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from New York University, and we’re so excited for the care, insight, and warmth she brings to our community. 💛

🌅 Love feels safer when you feel seen.Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you a...
25/03/2026

🌅 Love feels safer when you feel seen.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) isn't about fixing you. It's about helping you and your partner rediscover the emotional bond that brought you together in the first place. 💞

At Couples Healing Center, we use EFT to help couples move beyond conflict and into connection. Restoring trust, emotional safety, and intimacy along the way.

Whether you're navigating distance, misunderstandings, or simply want to grow closer, therapy can offer a space to heal together. 🛋️✨

You deserve a love that feels open, secure, and emotionally fulfilling. Let's help you get there.

💚 Book your session today at www.coupleshealingcenter.com

Healing is possible, especially when you don’t have to do it alone. 💞Betrayal trauma can leave lasting emotional scars. ...
18/03/2026

Healing is possible, especially when you don’t have to do it alone. 💞

Betrayal trauma can leave lasting emotional scars. Shattering the foundation of trust, connection, and safety within a relationship. But healing isn’t just possible, it’s absolutely within reach.

At Couples Healing Center, we specialize in helping individuals and couples process deep emotional wounds in a space that’s warm, safe, and judgment-free. Our licensed therapists are trained in restoring emotional intimacy, rebuilding trust, and guiding partners through the pain with compassion and expertise.

You don’t have to keep pretending everything is okay. You don’t have to hold the weight of this alone. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of infidelity, emotional disconnection, or lingering trauma. Our team is here to walk beside you every step of the way. 🧠❤️

💬 Ready to take the first step toward healing together?
Visit us at 👉 www.coupleshealingcenter.com

Let’s Talk About Intimacy. It Matters. 💬❤️Struggling with mismatched desire, low libido, erectile dysfunction, or vagini...
11/03/2026

Let’s Talk About Intimacy. It Matters. 💬❤️

Struggling with mismatched desire, low libido, erectile dysfunction, or vaginismus can feel incredibly isolating but you are not alone. So many couples quietly face these challenges, unsure of how to bring them up, or where to turn for help.

At Couples Healing Center, we create a safe and shame-free space to talk about intimacy, desire, and connection. Whether it’s emotional distance, a medical issue, or past trauma getting in the way, our compassionate therapists are here to help you understand the root causes and find real solutions.

You deserve to feel connected. You deserve to feel desired. You deserve support.

Let’s start the conversation and take the first step toward healing together.

📍In-person & virtual sessions available

🌐 www.coupleshealingcenter.com

📞 Contact us today to learn more.

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