Couples Therapy

For the relationship
you want to build

I work with couples at every age and stage — whether you're newly together, navigating a rough patch, or decades in and ready to go deeper. Sometimes things between people feel out of control or beyond repair. Having a grounded, steady place to feel heard can change everything.

Caitlin Tonda, MFT
Who I Work With

Couples at every
age and stage

Couples therapy isn't only for crisis. It's for anyone who wants to understand each other more deeply and build something better together.

Newly Together

Building strong foundations early — communication, conflict, expectations, and the deeper questions that arise when two lives begin to merge.

Navigating a Rough Patch

When things feel stuck, distant, or repetitive. Therapy can interrupt negative patterns and create new ways of being together.

Long-Married Couples

Decades in, and ready to go deeper. Many long-married couples find therapy opens up conversations they've never had — and connection they didn't know was still possible.

High-Conflict Couples

When things feel out of control or beyond repair — that can be exactly the right moment to start. A grounded, steady presence can de-escalate what feels impossible.

Premarital

Preparing thoughtfully for marriage — not just the wedding, but the relationship you want to build together over a lifetime.

All Relationships Welcome

I welcome relationships of all kinds — same-sex, mixed, and non-traditional. What matters is the willingness to do the work.

A steady place
to find your way

Couples therapy with me is collaborative, honest, and paced to what you need. I don't take sides — I help you both be heard.

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De-escalate Conflict

A neutral space changes the dynamic. When both people feel heard, the temperature drops and real conversation becomes possible.

02

Interrupt Negative Patterns

Most couples get stuck in the same loops. We identify them, understand what's driving them, and find new ways through.

03

Rebuild Understanding

Often what looks like conflict is actually two people not feeling seen. Therapy helps each partner feel genuinely known.

04

Co-create the Relationship You Want

Therapy isn't just about fixing what's broken — it's about defining and moving toward the relationship you actually want to be in.

My Approach

Thoughtful, collaborative care

I draw from a range of approaches and tailor my work to each couple. No two relationships are the same — your therapy shouldn't be either.

Relational & Emotionally Focused

Getting underneath conflict to the emotions and needs driving it — and finding new ways to connect with each other.

Cognitive, Behavioral & Acceptance-Based

Identifying the thought patterns and behaviors that keep couples stuck — and finding more flexible, compassionate ways to respond.

Insight-Oriented

Understanding the deeper why behind how you each show up in the relationship — with curiosity rather than blame.

Trauma-Informed

Recognizing how each person's history shapes the relationship. We work at a pace that feels safe for both partners.

Caitlin Tonda, MFT

Get in touch

I'm available to set up a time to connect. Reach out by email or text to discuss your situation.

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Email
caitlintonda@gmail.com
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Phone / Text
(310) 431-7532
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Sessions
In-person in Culver City & teletherapy statewide

The best way to reach me is by email or text. I typically respond within one to two business days and am happy to set up a brief call to discuss whether we might be a good fit.

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