Couples & Family Therapy in Newport Beach, CA

Specializing in high-conflict co-parenting, reunification therapy, and trauma-informed care for families in Newport Beach and Orange County.

You’re Not Broken—Your Family Is Just Stuck

The arguments feel like déjà vu.
The silence afterward cuts even deeper.

You want connection—you crave healing—but somehow every conversation leaves you more drained, not closer.
Maybe it’s a relationship slipping through your fingers.
Maybe it’s the ache of family estrangement.
Maybe it’s court-ordered reunification therapy that feels more like a battlefield than a path forward.

Whatever brought you here, know this: healing isn’t about blame or perfection. It’s about breaking painful cycles, rebuilding trust on your terms, and creating something stronger than the hurt that came before.

At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, we specialize in supporting families and couples in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County who are navigating:

  • High-conflict co-parenting

  • Reunification after separation

  • Family therapy for alienation or estrangement

  • Emotionally focused, trauma-informed support for lasting change

Whether you're working through years of silence or trying to prevent things from falling apart, we create a space where healing isn’t just possible—it’s sustainable.

You don’t have to keep holding all of this by yourself.
This is where real change begins.

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Serving Families in Newport Beach & Orange County

We’re proud to provide therapy for families navigating estrangement, high-conflict separation, or court-involved reunification across Newport Beach and surrounding Orange County communities, including Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Irvine.

Whether you're seeking compassionate support after a breakdown or trying to meet court requirements with care and integrity, we're here to help.

Here’s how we can help:

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Why Families and Couples in Newport Beach Choose The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling

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You’re not just looking for a therapist.

You’re looking for someone who understands what’s at stake—your peace of mind, your relationship with your child, your future as a family.

When connection breaks down, when parental alienation, estrangement, or high-conflict divorce take over, the pain runs deep.


That’s why we bring trauma-informed care, structure, and real-world tools to every session we offer in Newport Beach and across Orange County.

Here’s what makes our therapy different:

✅ Experienced, Trauma-Informed Therapists
We don’t just hold space—we help you move forward. Our licensed clinicians specialize in high-conflict co-parenting, court-involved reunification, and relational trauma.

✅ Personalized Treatment for Complex Family Dynamics
We don’t use templates or scripts. Every plan is customized to reflect your family’s specific challenges, history, and hopes for repair.

✅ Court-Aware Reunification Support
Whether therapy is court-ordered or voluntary, we understand the legal system and work closely with attorneys and family courts to support safe, structured healing that prioritizes your child.

✅ A Safe Space for Honest Healing
Our Newport Beach therapy office offers a warm, judgment-free space where you can process, reconnect, and rebuild—at your own pace, and with support that meets you where you are.

✅ Bilingual Counseling Available (English & Spanish)
We believe therapy should be accessible. Our team offers services in both English and Spanish to serve a diverse range of Newport Beach families.

Your relationships don’t have to stay stuck.
Healing is possible—and we’re here to walk that path with you.

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Meet Maria Jessica Quiroz, Founder of The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling

Hi, I’m Maria Jessica Quiroz—a Licensed Reunification and Couples Therapist, and the founder of The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, with locations in Newport Beach and Montebello, CA.

For over a decade, I’ve walked alongside families navigating some of the hardest chapters of their lives—estrangement, court-involved reunification, high-conflict co-parenting, and the quiet heartbreak of disconnection. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, deep empathy, and practical strategies to help families not only reconnect—but stay connected.

Whether you’re navigating a court order, healing from a rupture, or simply craving more stable and secure relationships, I’m here to support you. I believe healing happens when people feel safe, seen, and supported—and that’s exactly what we create here in Newport Beach.

You don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s rebuild something strong, together.

Therapists in Newport Beach, CA

  • Professional headshot of Maria Jessica Quiroz, a couples therapist in Los Angeles affiliated with The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, serving clients in Newport Beach, CA

    Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT

    Owner & Clinical Director

    Reunification and Couples Expert In CA & Nevada

    Online & In Person

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  • Headshot of Michelle Cortez, a licensed counselor in Newport Beach, CA, at The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling

    Michelle Cortez, AMFT

    Therapist

    Specializes in Couples Therapy, Trauma, and EMDR

    Online and In Person

    Bio Coming Soon

What If Therapy Could Help You Feel Like Yourself Again?

Healing starts when you stop trying to hold it all together by yourself.
At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling in Newport Beach, we help individuals, couples, and families move through disconnection, conflict, and emotional pain—toward clarity, connection, and meaningful change.

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Discover Who You Are Beneath the Pain

Understand the “why” behind your emotional patterns, reactions, and choices. Therapy offers self-awareness and grounded insight—so you can live with more purpose and peace.

Strengthen the Relationships That Matter Most

Whether it’s your child, your partner, or your entire family system, therapy helps you repair broken trust and build stronger, more secure relationships.

Find Relief from Stress, Anxiety & Overwhelm

We’ll help you regulate your nervous system, calm racing thoughts, and navigate big emotions—especially in high-conflict or court-involved family dynamics.

Build Emotional Resilience

True strength doesn’t mean never breaking down. It means learning how to rise, with more self-compassion, tools, and balance than before.

Heal the Wounds You’ve Been Carrying

Trauma, alienation, betrayal, and estrangement don’t have to define your future. Therapy gives you a safe, structured space to process the past—so you can move forward.

You don’t have to stay stuck.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

We’re here to walk with you—serving families in Newport Beach, Orange County, and across California with trauma-informed, compassionate care that meets you where you are.

Get Started With Therapy in Newport Beach, CA

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Browse our team of trauma-informed therapists in Newport Beach and find the right fit for your journey.

Pick Your Therapist

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Book a no-pressure call to talk about your needs, ask questions, and see if we’re the right match.

Schedule Your Free Consult

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Begin Living Life On Your Terms

Start healing old wounds, building stronger relationships, and creating the life you deserve—with therapy designed around you.

Client Testimonials About Therapy in Newport Beach, CA

“I never thought I’d see the day when my child and I would be in the same room again, let alone laughing together. The pain of separation felt impossible to overcome, but reunification therapy changed everything. It gave us the tools to rebuild trust, heal old wounds, and truly reconnect. Now, we have a relationship I never thought possible. If you're feeling hopeless—don’t. This process works.”

"Our home was filled with tension, and every conversation turned into an argument. We felt like we were drifting apart. Family therapy helped us break down walls, understand each other’s emotions, and create a home filled with love and respect again. We don’t just co-exist—we support, listen, and genuinely enjoy each other now. I only wish we had started sooner!"

“We were at a breaking point—barely speaking, constantly arguing, and feeling more like roommates than partners. Therapy helped us truly hear each other for the first time in years. It gave us the tools to communicate, understand our triggers, and rebuild the love we thought was lost. Now, our marriage is stronger than ever, and we’re actually excited about our future together."

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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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