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

In Person

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.

Online

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 session

The Clarity Session

One focused 2.5 hour session for couples who are not sure whether to stay or go.

$950 single session

Couples Intensives

A concentrated block of focused work, equal to weeks of weekly therapy in one stretch.

From $1,500

Affair Recovery Intensives

Specialized, structured support for couples rebuilding after infidelity.

From $2,000

How 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.

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"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

Start With a Free Consultation.

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.

Book Your Free Consultation

"The relationship you want is closer than you think."

Janine Piernas, LMFT #105849 · Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist · Pepperdine University
27576 Commerce Center Dr., Suite #204 · Temecula, CA 92590
(951) 837-3261 · janine@piernastherapy.com · piernastherapy.com
@gettingcloserwithjanine

Couples therapy serving Murrieta, Temecula, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, and throughout California via telehealth.
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