Couples Therapy & Anxiety Counseling in California

Emmalee Strait, MA, AMFT #154007

I help couples who find themselves having the same arguments over and over learn to communicate more openly, reconnect, and build a stronger relationship.

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Who I Help

You might be feeling disconnected from your partner, even though you both care deeply about your relationship. Maybe the same disagreements keep coming up, conversations turn into arguments, or you've started avoiding difficult topics altogether.

I work with couples who want to break those patterns and find healthier ways to communicate and reconnect.

I also support adults navigating anxiety, stressful life transitions, and the pressure of trying to keep everything together.

My Approach

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, without judgment or pressure to have everything figured out.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I draw from Gottman-informed techniques to help couples recognize unhelpful communication patterns, navigate conflict, and strengthen their emotional connection.

I also incorporate mindfulness and mind-body awareness into my work, helping clients better understand how stress and emotions show up in their everyday lives. With my background in yoga, I value the connection between emotional well-being and physical experience.

Whether we're working through relationship challenges, anxiety, or a major life transition, my goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, build meaningful connections, and find strategies that work for your life.

Areas of Focus

  • Couples & Relationship Counseling: Strengthening communication, navigating recurring conflict, and rebuilding emotional connection.

  • Anxiety & Stress Management: Understanding anxious thoughts, managing overwhelm, and developing healthier ways to cope.

  • Life Transitions: Navigating changes in relationships, careers, identity, and personal circumstances.

  • Mindfulness & Mind-Body Connection: Exploring how emotions and stress affect the body and developing greater self-awareness.

  • Personal Growth & Self-Esteem: Building confidence, exploring personal values, and developing a stronger sense of self.

Insurance, Fees & Availability

Insurance Accepted

Emmalee accepts select insurance plans through Seratona Psychotherapy Collective, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Carelon Behavioral Health. Coverage and eligibility vary by plan and will be verified before your first appointment.

Private-Pay Sessions

Private-pay therapy is available for clients who prefer not to use insurance or whose plans are out of network.

Individual Therapy (50 minutes)

$175

Couples Therapy (75 minutes)

$225

Availability

Emmalee provides convenient online therapy sessions to clients located throughout California.

Contact us to learn about her current appointment availability and scheduling options.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Finding the right therapist is an important decision. Whether you're looking to strengthen your relationship, navigate anxiety, or work through a challenging life transition, Emmalee would love to learn more about what you're looking for.

Schedule a free consultation to ask questions, discuss your goals, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Emmalee