Couples Therapy in California
Guiding couples from conflict to connection.
Meet Triva A. Ponder, L.M.F.T
I’ve been a psychotherapist since 2017, specializing in helping couples move from conflict to connection. Drawing on Gottman Method tools, mindfulness, and communication skills, I create a safe space where both partners feel heard and respected. My approach blends practical strategies with deeper inner work, supporting you in removing the blocks to intimacy so you can rebuild trust, communicate openly, and reconnect with what truly matters in your relationship.
Why Couples Come Here
Relationships aren’t meant to feel like constant conflict or disconnection. Many couples come in saying they feel more like roommates than partners, or that every conversation turns into an argument.
With the Gottman Relationship Checkup and my unique approach blending inner awareness with practical tools, I help couples:
Move past resentment and rebuild trust
Practice healthier communication that actually feels safe
Bring back fun, intimacy, and the “aliveness” you remember from the early days
Create new memories together while working as a team on the challenges you face
You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable. The sooner you take action, the easier it is to restore closeness.
From conflict to closeness, with proven methods that work.
