Helping Relationships Thrive, One Heart at a Time

Because love deserves a second chance, families deserve healing, and every child deserves to feel safe and connected.

Welcome Message

At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling in Newport Beach, we believe in the power of love, healing, and new beginnings. Whether you’re a couple longing to reconnect, a parent rebuilding trust with your child, or someone navigating life’s challenges, our team is here to walk alongside you.

In the calm of Newport Beach, we help you pause, reflect, and rebuild what matters most: secure love, strong bonds, and lasting peace at home.

Our Therapy Services in Newport Beach, CA

At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling, we support couples and families in Newport Beach and throughout Orange County, including Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and Irvine, who are navigating complex, often painful relational dynamics.

Whether you’re facing estrangement, high-conflict co-parenting, or a court-involved reunification process, our team offers grounded, compassionate care to help you move forward with clarity and hope..

Couples Therapy in Newport Beach

If you're feeling disconnected, stuck in the same arguments, or unsure how to rebuild trust, couples therapy can help you and your partner find clarity, connection, and healing.

We also specialize in supporting:

  • Neurodivergent couples navigating different ways of thinking and communicating

  • Premarital counseling for couples preparing for marriage with strong foundations

  • Couples recovering from infidelity, trauma, or major life transitions

Reunification Counseling in Newport Beach

When separation or conflict has strained the parent-child bond, reunification therapy provides a structured, child-centered path toward rebuilding trust , especially in court-related or high-conflict situations. Our team works closely with families, attorneys, and the court to support safe, gradual reconnection.

Family Therapy in Newport Beach

Families today face unique challenges, from blended family transitions to parent-child estrangement. Our therapists create a safe, supportive space to work through conflict and foster understanding.

We help families with:

  • High-conflict co-parenting support to protect children from ongoing disputes

  • Parenting strategies that foster emotional safety and consistency

  • Blended family transitions with new roles, relationships, and routines

  • Sibling tension and communication breakdowns

  • Families with neurodivergent children or parents seeking connection and balance

Child & Teen Therapy in Newport Beach

Children and teens need a space that feels safe, creative, and supportive. We use play therapy, art therapy, and EMDR to help them process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. Our child-centered approach ensures young clients stay “young at heart” while developing the tools to thrive.

Individual Therapy & Anger Management

Sometimes the best way to strengthen relationships is to begin with yourself. We offer individual therapy for adults seeking healing, growth, and emotional regulation.

Our clinicians also specialize in anger management, giving clients practical tools to manage triggers, communicate effectively, and build healthier patterns.

Begin Your Healing Journey

No matter what you’re facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling in Newport Beach, we’re here to help you rebuild trust, strengthen bonds, and create lasting change.

📍 Serving Newport Beach and surrounding Orange County communities.

Why Newport Beach Families Trust 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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Hello from the Founder

Welcome , I’m Maria Jessica Quiroz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling. When I opened our Newport Beach office, my vision was to create a space where couples, families, and children could feel safe to heal, reconnect, and grow.

I know from both personal and professional experience that relationships are at the heart of our lives. When they’re strained, everything feels harder. My mission, and the mission of our team, is to help you rebuild trust, navigate challenges, and create stronger, healthier bonds.

At our Newport Beach office, we serve clients from across Orange County, including Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Corona del Mar. Whether you’re beginning couples therapy, entering reunification counseling, or seeking support for your child, you’ll find a team here dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.

This practice is more than therapy, it’s about healing hearts, rebuilding connections, and helping relationships thrive.

With warmth,
Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT
Founder, The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling

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-Child Centered and Couples Expert In CA & Nevada

    Online & In Person

  • Headshot of Michelle Cortez, a couples and family therapist based in Newport Beach, CA

    Michelle Cortez, AMFT

    Marriage Family Therapist

    Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy- Child Centered Reunification

    Online & In Person – Newport Beach, CA

  • Headshot of Angelique St. Jean, an addiction counselor based in Newport Beach, CA

    Angelique St. Jean, AMFT

    Marriage Family Therapist

    Couples,Reunification-Child Centered, Trauma, and Family Systems Therapy

    Online & In Person – 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.”

Client Testimonials About Therapy in Newport Beach, CA

"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."

Therapy in Newport Beach That Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again

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Get Started With Therapy in Newport Beach, CA

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

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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.