Hello There! I am Cristina Trette...

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Solana Beach, California. My practice is focused on helping couples and families improve relationships and wellbeing. 

Counseling Services

I offer individual, couple, and family therapy in the following areas:

Couples

Improve marriage
Develop effective communication
Enhance intimacy and connection
Address sexual concerns
Stop patterns of conflict
Heal from betrayal
Create alternative to divorce

Individuals

Therapy for adults and teens
Manage anxiety 
Recover from depression
Recover postpartum depression
Heal a history of trauma or abuse
Support for marital concerns
Heal through divorce

Families

Mental health diagnosis
Substance use or addiction
Parenting
Blended families
Parent child relationships
Family business
​Heal through divorce

Practice Focus

My practice is focused on working with couples, parents, and teens. I have specialized training in all three areas.

Couples and Emotionally Focused Therapy

• I have completed EFT Externship and EFT Core Skills
• I work with approximately 15 couples a week
• I am Chair on the Leadership Board for the San Diego Center for EFT
• I facilitate the Hold me Tight Couples Workshops

Parents and Perinatal Mental Health 

• I have completed Postpartum Support International two day and advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health
• I am a Joy of Parenting Facilitator trained by Susie Walton
• ​I run parenting groups​​

Teens and Parent Child Relationshhips

• I completed a one year practicum training providing counseling for teens and parents at High Tech High Schools 
• I am a mother to five, including two teenagers
• I facilitate personal growth courses for teens

Other Services

In addition to counseling, I offer the following services:

Online Coaching

I offer coaching via Zoom for parents wanting to create fulfillment in all aspects of life including relationships, family, career, and wellness.

Workshops

I facilitate The Hold Me Tight Couples Workshop and Susie Walton's Joy of Parenting throughout the year in various locations around San Diego County. 

Speaking

I offer speaking engagements, workshops, and group experiences for community centers and organizations. Contact me directly for more information.