Couples Therapy · Murrieta, CA
Couples Therapy in Murrieta
Specialized couples therapy for Murrieta partners who love each other but feel stuck. In person just minutes away in Temecula, or online anywhere in California. Led by Janine Piernas, LMFT.
For Murrieta Couples
Life in Murrieta Is Full. Your Relationship Should Not Get the Leftovers.
Murrieta runs at a particular pace. Long commutes down the I-15 toward San Diego or Orange County, growing kids and their endless schedules, careers that do not pause. It is easy for two people to become excellent co-managers of a household and quietly stop being partners.
That slow drift is one of the most common reasons Murrieta couples reach out. Not a single blowup, just a steady distance that crept in while everyone was busy. Whether you are navigating constant conflict, a betrayal, fading intimacy, or you simply miss each other, you do not have to keep white-knuckling it. There is real, specialized help close to home.
Two Easy Ways to Meet
Close to Murrieta, or Wherever You Are
A short drive south
My office is at 27576 Commerce Center Dr. in Temecula, roughly 10 to 15 minutes from most of Murrieta straight down the I-15 or I-215. Easy to reach before or after work.
Telehealth across California
Prefer to skip the drive after a long day? Secure video sessions are available throughout California, with the same quality of clinical work as meeting in person.
Ways to Work Together
How I Help Murrieta Couples
Weekly Couples Therapy
Ongoing sessions to rebuild communication, trust, and connection at a steady pace.
$250 per sessionThe Clarity Session
One focused 2.5 hour session for couples who are not sure whether to stay or go.
$950 single sessionCouples Intensives
A concentrated block of focused work, equal to weeks of weekly therapy in one stretch.
From $1,500Affair Recovery Intensives
Specialized, structured support for couples rebuilding after infidelity.
From $2,000How I Work
Research-Based, and Never Shaming.
I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, two of the most well-researched approaches to couples work, blended with over 15 years of experience. That means you get concrete tools, not just venting, and a clear sense of what is actually happening between you.
Just as important: no one gets ganged up on in my office. In almost every stuck relationship, both partners feel like the one who is failing or the one being let down. Both experiences are real, and my job is to help each of you feel understood while we change the pattern together.
"From our very first session it was clear we had found someone truly special. Our relationship has transformed for the better."G.L. · Google Review
Murrieta Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is your office from Murrieta?
My office is at 27576 Commerce Center Dr., Suite #204 in Temecula, usually 10 to 15 minutes from most of Murrieta down the I-15 or I-215. Many Murrieta couples find it an easy stop before or after work.
Do you offer online sessions for Murrieta couples?
Yes. Secure telehealth is available throughout California, so you can meet from home in Murrieta with no drive. The clinical work is just as effective as in person, and many couples prefer the convenience.
How much does couples therapy cost?
Weekly couples therapy is $250 per session, private pay, which is standard since insurance typically does not cover relationship counseling. Intensives and the Clarity Session are priced separately. The first step is always a free 30-minute consultation.
What kind of couples do you work with?
All kinds. Couples in constant conflict, couples recovering from an affair, couples who feel more like roommates, and couples who are simply not sure they want to stay. Married, dating, or engaged, of any background.
How do we get started?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We will talk about what is going on, what you are hoping for, and whether we are a good fit, with no pressure to commit.
Murrieta, Help Is Close By
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No pressure and no commitment. Just an honest conversation about where you are and what would actually help. The relationship you want is closer than you think.
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