I am Cristina Trette, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Founder of Integrative Couples Therapy. I specialize in working with couples in crisis. My areas of focus are healing after infidelity and working with those on the brink of divorce. My approach is rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based model that brings healing to distressed aspects of relationships. Whether you are recovering from betrayal or trying to decide on the future of your marriage, I’m here to help guide you toward lasting connection and change.

I work with all relationships including traditional marriages, ethical non-monogamous marriages, domestic partnerships, second marriages, and blended families. My style is warm and compassionate, yet direct and growth-oriented. I will support you wholeheartedly while also challenging you to take ownership of the changes you want to make. I especially enjoy working with entrepreneurs and family business owners as they navigate the unique pressures of high performance while cultivating a strong relationship and family harmony. I believe that emotional and sexual intimacy are vital aspects of relationships and guide my clients to deepen their bond, in addition to navigating communication and general problem solving.

I hold a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from the University of San Diego. I have completed extensive training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, including the EFT Externship, EFT Core Skills, and advanced EFT training in sex, infidelity, betrayal, trauma, addiction, and violence. I am currently working toward certification in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a rigorous process that includes ongoing consultation and one-on-one coaching. I have served on the Board of the San Diego Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy for the past six years.

Although today my focus is on couples, I have an background in family therapy and parent coaching. I am trained in Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and hold a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. I completed The Baffling Behavior Training Institute's Year-Long Professional Immersion Program and am a Registered Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behavior Course Facilitator. Lastly I completed The Co-Parenting Specialist™ Training Program led by Christina McGhee, equipping me to support separated or divorced parents in working together in the best interest of their children.

Before founding Integrative Couples Therapy, I was a therapist in a variety of settings including High Tech High Schools, a residential trauma and addiction recovery program, and a private practice located within The Soul of Yoga. Outside the therapy room, I love spending time in nature, hiking, surfing, practicing yoga, and being with my life partner and our five children. I believe that movement, presence, and time in nature are essential to wellbeing, and I bring these values into both my personal and professional life.