Reunification Therapy, Couples Counseling & Family Therapy in Montebello and Newport Beach, CA
Specialized therapy for couples, families, and parent-child relationships in-person and online across California.
Court-involved services are private-pay only and not eligible for insurance billing.
Nationally Recognized Reunification Therapy Specialists in California
At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we provide specialized reunification therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, and child therapy at our offices in Montebello and Newport Beach. Our practice is bilingual (English and Spanish), child-centered, and grounded in attachment science. We serve private families and court-referred cases across Los Angeles and Orange County, with secure telehealth sessions available statewide.
We are one of California's leading group practices specializing in court-ordered reunification therapy, parental alienation recovery, and high-conflict family healing. Our therapists work directly with family law courts, family law attorneys, and custody evaluators to support structured, safe, and lasting family reconnection.
English and Spanish | Child-Centered Care | Private and Court-Referred Families | Now Accepting Aetna Insurance
Parental alienation and parent-child estrangement
High-conflict divorce and custody disputes
Co-parenting conflict and breakdown
You’re in the Right Place If:
Your child is resisting or pulling away from one parent
A court has ordered reunification therapy or conjoint sessions
You and your partner feel stuck in a painful, repeating conflict
Your family is carrying the weight of separation, divorce, or estrangement
You want care that feels warm, structured, and clinically grounded
Services Offered
How We Can Support You…..
Improve communication & rebuild emotional connection
Helping parents and children repair estranged relationships
Helping parents move from conflict to cooperation
A supportive space where children and teens build coping skills, express emotions, and navigate behavior, stress, and relationships.
Structured therapeutic support in family law cases
Helping families heal & restore parent child bonds affected by parental alienation.
Repair communication and strengthen family bonds
Secure online sessions that provide convenient, flexible care from the comfort of home, with the same quality as in-person therapy.Why Families and Attorneys Choose The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling
With offices in Montebello and Newport Beach, our bilingual group practice offers a private, structured, and emotionally safe environment for couples, families, children, and court-involved cases.
Specialized in Complex Family Cases
We are one of the few California practices with dedicated expertise in reunification therapy, parental alienation, and court-ordered family treatment.
Attachment-Based and Trauma-Informed
Every clinician on our team is trained in attachment science and trauma-informed care, addressing root causes, not just symptoms.
Child-Centered at Every Step
We hold the well-being of children at the center of every service we offer, from couples work to court-involved reunification programs.
Bilingual Care in English and Spanish
We proudly serve California's diverse communities with fluent bilingual therapy, making quality care accessible to more families.
Specialized Support for Estranged and High-Conflict Families
When a child becomes emotionally distant from a parent, families often need more than traditional therapy.
Our reunification Counseling services in California are designed to support parent-child repair, emotional safety, and gradual reconnection in a thoughtful, child-centered way.
We understand the complexity of family estrangement, loyalty conflicts, co-parenting tension, and emotional resistance, and we work carefully to support healing without forcing connection before readiness.
When a Family Breaks Apart, Everyone Feels It
Parents lose connection with their children.
Children feel torn between loyalty and love.
Couples feel trapped in conflict they cannot escape.
Healing is possible, with the right structure, support, and guidance.
Meet Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT, Founder and Clinical Director
Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT, is the founder of The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling and one of California's recognized specialists in reunification therapy, parental alienation, and high-conflict family treatment.
With over a decade of experience serving Los Angeles and Orange County, Maria leads a team of bilingual, trauma-informed therapists dedicated to helping families heal from conflict, estrangement, and relational rupture.
Her approach is attachment-based, child-centered, and deeply rooted in the belief that with the right support, even the most fractured families can find their way back to one another.
Getting Started is Simple
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Schedule a Consultation
Complete our consultation form or call our office. We will gather basic information to understand your needs.
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Get Matched
We will guide you to the therapist and service that best fits your situation, whether that is couples work, a reunification program, or court-ordered therapy.
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Begin Healing
Start sessions in a warm, structured space designed to produce real and lasting change.
A Child Centered, Attachment Based Healing Space
Our therapy offices in Newport Beach and Montebello are designed to feel private, welcoming, and safe from the moment you arrive. Whether you are here for couples counseling, reunification therapy, or child-centered family work, every room reflects our commitment to discretion, warmth, and clinical professionalism.
We also offer secure telehealth sessions for clients across California who prefer virtual care.
Trusted by Families, Family Law Attorneys and the Courts
Our therapists work with:
• family-law attorneys
• custody evaluators
• court-ordered reunification cases
• high-conflict parenting disputes
Our clinic is experienced in complex, court-involved family cases. We collaborate regularly with family law attorneys, minors' counsel, custody evaluators, and family court judges through written clinical reports.
We provide structured therapeutic intervention and written clinical reports to support court proceedings. Our work is grounded in the Quiroz Bridge Model, our proprietary framework for reunification cases.
Your Questions, Answered.
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Yes. We offer a brief 10 minute phone consultation to help determine fit and guide you toward the most appropriate support.
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Yes. We offer in-person sessions in Montebello and Newport Beach, as well as virtual sessions across California.
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Yes. We support children, adolescents, and families with a variety of emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns.
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Reunification counseling is a specialized process designed to support the repair and rebuilding of a strained or estranged parent-child relationship.
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Some services may be private pay depending on the nature of care. We are happy to discuss options and help you understand the best fit for your situation.
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Availability varies by clinician and service, but our team will do our best to help you get started as soon as possible.
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Yes. We regularly collaborate with family law attorneys, minors counsel, and the court to support reunification and high-conflict family cases.
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Item The intake is a comprehensive assessment where we gather background information, understand family dynamics, and develop a structured plan tailored to your case.
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Participation is highly encouraged, as consistency and collaboration are essential for meaningful progress and outcomes.
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Frequency depends on the service, but consistency is key. For reunification cases, multiple sessions are often scheduled in advance to support continuity and progress.
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone!
Whether you are repairing your relationship, supporting your child through a difficult time, or navigating a court-ordered reunification process, our team is here to help you take the next step with clarity and compassion.
Warm, compassionate support for couples, families, and children across California