High Conflict Co-Parenting Counseling in Montebello, CA

Turn tension into stability—for you, and for your child.

Support for Separated Parents Navigating Conflict in Montebello, CA

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Co-parenting doesn’t have to be this hard.


If every text turns into a fight, every exchange feels like a minefield, and you’re constantly worried about how it’s affecting your child—you’re not alone. High-conflict dynamics don’t just drain you emotionally. They impact your child’s development, emotional safety, and ability to thrive.

At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we specialize in high conflict co-parenting counseling in Montebello and Los Angeles, helping separated or divorced parents move from chaos to clarity—even when communication feels impossible.

Our approach is practical, trauma-informed, and focused on the one thing you both likely agree on: your child deserves peace.


Whether your situation involves court mandates, family lawyers, or long-standing resentment, therapy provides a structured space to reduce conflict and create stability—without needing both parents to be “on the same page” emotionally.

Why Parents Seek High-Conflict Co-Parenting Support

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✔ You’re Tired of Constant Conflict

Every message feels like a trap. Arguments escalate fast. The emotional toll is real—and exhausting. Therapy helps break this cycle with practical communication tools that reduce tension, even when the other parent doesn’t change.

✔ You’re Worried About What It’s Doing to Your Child

Kids absorb more than we realize. Exposure to chronic conflict can lead to anxiety, behavior changes, and long-term emotional stress. High-conflict co-parenting counseling in Montebello helps you protect your child’s well-being by creating more structure, calm, and emotional safety in their world.

✔ You’re Struggling to Set (and Stick To) Boundaries

You’ve tried ignoring the messages, staying civil, or documenting everything—but it’s still chaos. Whether you need a parallel parenting plan, structured communication, or court-informed strategies, we help you establish clear, enforceable boundaries that reduce unnecessary contact and protect your peace.

✔ You’re Here Because the Court Said So—or Because You Know It’s Time

Some parents come to us as part of a legal process. Others are just ready to try something different. Whatever brings you to The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we provide a plan that supports both compliance and real-life progress.

Ready to feel more in control of your co-parenting dynamic?

Let’s work together to reduce conflict and protect what matters most—your child.

Different Types of Co-Parenting: Understanding Where You Are—And What’s Possible

Every family is different. At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we help parents across Montebello and Los Angeles understand the kind of co-parenting dynamic they’re currently in—and what changes might help reduce conflict and improve their child’s emotional well-being.

Parallel Parenting

Best for high-conflict situations where direct communication leads to escalation. In this approach, parents limit contact, communicate only through structured channels, and operate with clear boundaries—minimizing opportunities for conflict.

Cooperative Co-Parenting

This model works when parents are able to communicate openly, make shared decisions, and collaborate in their child’s best interest. There’s more flexibility, mutual respect, and joint involvement in routines and responsibilities.

Conflictual Co-Parenting

Marked by ongoing tension, arguments, and blurred boundaries, this dynamic is emotionally harmful—especially for children. Therapy helps shift this pattern by supporting emotional regulation, structured communication, and better boundary enforcement.

Supportive Co-Parenting

In a supportive co-parenting relationship, both parents actively encourage the child’s relationship with the other parent. They problem-solve as a team, reduce triangulation, and model respectful interaction—even if they no longer get along personally.

Therapy Can Help You Shift

You don’t have to get to “perfect.” You just have to take steps toward a dynamic that protects your child and gives you both room to breathe.
We help parents in Montebello and Los Angeles move from conflict toward stability—at whatever pace and structure works best.

What to Expect in High-Conflict Co-Parenting Counseling

Most parents come to us feeling burnt out, guarded, and skeptical that anything will change—especially if the other parent seems unwilling to meet halfway. That’s okay.

At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, our goal isn’t to make you best friends. It’s to help you communicate just enough to reduce conflict and protect your child’s well-being. We work with parents throughout Montebello and the Los Angeles area to create realistic, structured plans—even when cooperation feels impossible.

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Step-by-Step Guidance

We help both parents understand the patterns that keep the conflict alive—and teach strategies to shift them. This often includes conflict de-escalation, neutral language training, and boundary reinforcement.

Practical Tools You Can Use Immediately

You’ll leave with scripts for communication, parenting agreements that actually hold, and strategies tailored to your unique dynamic—especially if you’re following a parallel parenting model.

Child-Centered Focus

We help you make decisions based on what’s best for your child’s emotional safety, not on what’s fair or “deserved.” The focus stays on structure, stability, and protecting your child from unnecessary tension.

Court-Informed, but Not Court-Controlled

Whether your sessions are court-ordered or voluntary, we help you navigate legal expectations while also building real-life solutions that support your mental and emotional health.

High-conflict co-parenting therapy isn’t about fixing the other person.
It’s about giving you the tools to stay steady, set clear boundaries, and raise your child in a healthier, more peaceful environment—no matter how the other parent shows up.

Client Testimonials About High Conflict Coparenting Counseling in Montebello, CA

"We started as parallel parents because we couldn't talk without arguing. But after working on respectful communication at The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counselingg, we slowly shifted to cooperative co-parenting. Our son now feels secure knowing both of us are there for him—no more anxiety about where he belongs.”

“Jessica provides the space to be heard, validated and importantly safe to speak about our concerns/feelings. She provides feedback, strategies and resources that have been very helpful in our current situation. I would highly recommend Jessica to others that need the extra support.”

Therapists in Montebello, Ca

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    Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT

    Owner & Clinical Director

    Reunification and Couples Expert In CA & Nevada

    Online & In Person

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  • Sandy Guerrero

    Co-Parenting & Reunification Coach

    Online & In Person

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What Changes When You Co-Parent With Support

Right now, every interaction might feel like a battle.
You’re exhausted, your child is caught in the middle, and even the simplest handoff can feel like a war zone.

But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
With the right tools, structure, and support, you can parent from a place of clarity—not chaos. Even if the other parent never changes.

Here’s what can shift through high-conflict co-parenting counseling in Montebello and Los Angeles:

From Escalation → To Clear, Predictable Communication

You’ll stop reacting to every message and start responding with calm, boundaries, and structure—even in high-stress moments.

From Tension Around Your Child → To Emotional Safety at Every Transition

No more side comments. No more using your child as a go-between. You’ll create an environment where your child can feel emotionally safe, even if the dynamic between parents is strained.

From Feeling Powerless → To Having a Plan That Works

Whether you're co-parenting, parallel parenting, or somewhere in between, you'll leave therapy with a practical roadmap that protects your peace and your child’s well-being.

From Reactivity → To Regulation

You’ll learn how to emotionally disengage from unproductive conflict and stay grounded—even when the other parent is not.

You don’t need both parents to be on board with therapy to make real change.


You just need support, structure, and a plan that puts your child first.

Frequently Asked Questions About High Conflict Co-Parenting Counseling

  • That’s okay. While joint participation can be helpful, it’s not required for change to begin. We often work with just one parent to reduce conflict, set boundaries, and protect the child’s emotional well-being.


    Even if the other parent won’t engage, you still have the power to shift the dynamic.

  • Both. We work with parents who are referred by the court system and with those who are seeking support proactively. Either way, our approach is designed to help you meet legal expectations and find real relief in your day-to-day parenting experience.

  • No. This is not couples therapy. High-conflict co-parenting counseling focuses entirely on helping you parent more effectively in your current situation—whether that means no contact, parallel parenting, or improving communication where possible.


    The goal is peace and stability, not reconciliation.

  • Children thrive when they feel safe and emotionally secure. Chronic parental conflict can create anxiety, behavioral issues, and emotional dysregulation. This therapy helps reduce their exposure to conflict and supports you in building a calm, predictable home life—no matter what’s happening between parents.

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Office Address: 3524 W Beverly Blvd Montebello, CA 90640 (Los Angeles)

1001 Dove Street, Suite 270, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (NewPort Beach)

Hours
Monday 9am–6pm Tuesday 9am–6pm Thursday 9am–6pm Friday 9am–6pm Saturday: 8am - 4pm

Phone
(562)-774-6787

 

🚨 Important Notice: Emergency Situations 🚨

If you are experiencing a crisis, feeling unsafe, or need immediate assistance, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

For mental health emergencies, you can also contact:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988 (Available 24/7)
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-7233
📞 Crisis Text Line – Text HELLO to 741741

Our practice does not provide emergency services. If you need immediate help, please seek emergency support.

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