Tracy Sondern Therapy
AMFT #135825



Couples Therapy
In-Person Los Angeles & Online Throughout California
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Real tools. Real change. For the two of you.
Long-term love doesn’t mean things always feel easy. You might be in the thick of parenting, adjusting to an empty nest, navigating career changes, or feeling stuck in the same old arguments. Or maybe you’re simply missing the connection you once had.
Couples therapy is a space to slow down, tune in, and move forward—together.
We’ll look at what’s no longer working, build new ways of relating, and give you tools that support lasting connection. Whether you’re just starting out or decades in, real change is possible.
When Life Changes, So Does Your Relationship.
“One of us is changing. The other isn’t sure how to keep up.”
Big transitions—retirement, menopause, moving, parenting shifts—can rattle your rhythm as a couple. You may feel out of sync, emotionally distant, or unsure how to support each other.
Therapy helps you navigate these in-between times with more clarity and compassion. Instead of drifting apart, you’ll learn how to grow through change—together.
“After we dropped our son at college, we looked at each other and thought, ‘Now what?’”
– Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
Rebuilding Communication & Connection
“We’re not yelling. But we’re not really talking either.”
You might feel like roommates instead of partners. Conversations get tense or avoidant. The spark feels far away.
In therapy, we’ll help you understand each other more deeply, rebuild emotional safety, and learn how to listen and respond in ways that bring you closer—even in conflict.
“It’s all logistics now. I miss the way we used to laugh.”
You’ll leave with communication tools rooted in the Gottman Method, grounded in real-life situations—not scripts. We’ll work on restoring trust, emotional intimacy, and the shared joy that brought you together in the first place.
Sex, Money & the Stuff We Don’t Talk About
“We have different libidos. Different money styles. And we never really learned how to talk about it.”
Some of the hardest conversations in relationships are the ones we avoid the most.
Whether it’s mismatched desire, financial tension, or old baggage around intimacy or control, these topics deserve attention—not shame.
In couples counseling, we make space for the vulnerable stuff. You’ll learn how to express needs without blame, hear each other with empathy, and co-create a relationship that feels safe, supported, and sustainable—for both of you.
Premarital & New Beginnings
“We love each other. But are we aligned on the big stuff?”
Premarital therapy gives you a strong foundation before making a lifelong commitment. We’ll explore your shared values (and differences) around communication, money, sex, family, and more—so you step into marriage with confidence, clarity, and real tools.
Therapy That Meets You Where You Are
Whether you’re looking to repair, reconnect, or prepare, couples therapy can be the place where real change begins.
I offer in-person couples therapy in Echo Park, Los Angeles, and online sessions across California.
Let’s talk. Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.